Over the recent years you have probably seen more and more roof top tents popping up at campsites all around Australia and wondered just what the appeal of a setup like that could be. Whilst not perfect for everyone there are certainly some benefits you should know about when shopping for a roof top tent.

So we are going to run over the top 5 features you can find in a roof top tent and just how much they may change the way you camp and make trips away to be much more comfortable and simpler.

1. Massive Mattress

When shopping around, you will find that many roof top tents offer a mattress thickness and size that puts just about any swag to shame (even the Kings Big Daddy Deluxe). This will vary depending on the brand and the model, but within the Adventure Kings range boasts a minimum thickness of 75mm found in the Adventure Kings Weekender and the Tourer W/included annex and a massive 80mm thick mattress when looking at the Adventure Kings ‘Kwiky’ Pop-up roof top tent.

Not only is the mattress thick, they are quite large. Both the Adventure Kings Weekender and The Adventure Kings Tourer offer a mattress that is almost as large as a queen size mattress at home measuring a huge 1430mm wide and 2400mm long you can rest easy. With the Kings Kwiky roof top tents, you lose a small amount of space but still have a roomy 2080mm length and a reasonable 1100mm width.

2.Enhanced Ventilation

No matter where you camp and what season it is, ventilation is more important than many people give it credit for. Whilst being dry and comfortable at night is nearly taken for granted, the human body can emit over 2L of body moisture overnight, as vapor, particularly in cooler weather this presents us with a problem of that moisture vapor condensing on the cool tent fabric and dripping or pooling at the bottom of our tents, swags and possibly wetting out your bedding when you pack everything away in the morning.

This is where a rooftop tents excellent ventilation comes in handy, as you are surrounded on all sides by extremely waterproof fabric it pays to crack a window. The other benefit to being on the roof of your vehicle is you are up and out of the sheltered areas of camp and this allows any breeze to pull that dampness out of your tent making sure you are dry and warm even on those icy cold winter nights.
The Adventure Kings Tourer and Weekender roof top tents also have a double skinned roof. This may not seem like an important feature, but it serves to do more than just add an additional layer of waterproofing. This double skinned roof is referred to as a tropical roof, it is a natural method of air conditioning, naturally regulating temperature by allowing air to flow through and remove excess heat when the straps are set loose, and when tightened offers a semi-sealed air barrier that acts as extra insulation, keeping you warm through winter.

3.Million Dollar Views

The words ‘million-dollar views’ get thrown around a lot, and with todays property market, probably describes a view of a brick wall and an apartment block’s bin bay. But when we say it, we mean that you can have 360-degree views of whatever scenery surrounds your campsite. Meaning water views and massive bush landscapes that don’t cost a cent.

The Adventure Kings Range of roof top tents offer massive unzipping windows which can seal out the weather and offer more privacy, but when opened you have a view of the whole surrounding area without any obstructions and can really turn an average campsite into a dream setup.

4.Minimize campsite clutter

When setting up camp, you usually need to choose a location that can accommodate both your vehicle, and your camping setup, in busier locations this can be difficult, and you can find yourself setting up right on top of yourself with little room to maneuver around your setup. By using the space on the roof of your vehicle you clear up stacks of space for sitting around under shelter and relaxing.

The addition of the Annex with the Adventure Kings Tourer rooftop tent adds another level to your campsite setup and is perfect for stashing everything you need to keep dry and out of view of sticky fingers, and makes the perfect second bedroom for young families and for bringing friends out camping with you.

53Any surface, any terrain!

Not only does a roof top tent offer the versatility to setup camp in just a few minutes, a rooftop tent can be setup, literally anywhere you can get your vehicle. Without requiring a fully cleared campsite like traditional tents and swags do, you can open up a world of campsite opportunities and get out and see more of this vast country without worrying about what the campsite surface is.