Solar

The Solar is an aluminium hardshell rooftop tent with an integrated 148W monocrystalline solar panel (22% efficiency) built into the shell.

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What stands out

Integrated 148W monocrystalline solar panel
Thickest published mattress in Darche's hardshell line (70mm)
380gsm blackout canvas with 3000mm waterhead

What to weigh up

Battery and solar regulator not included
No published dimensions

Full specifications

Overview
Type	Hardshell
Opening style	Clamshell
Sleeps	2
Season rating	—
List price	$3,960
Weight and size
Weight	194 lb est.
Packed length	7 ft 3 in
Packed width	4 ft 8 in
Packed height	11.8 in
Living space
Sleeping length	6 ft 7 in
Sleeping width	3 ft 11 in
Floor area	25.8 sq ft
Interior height	—
Mattress thickness	2.8 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.	~60 secest.
Shell material	2mm 6-Series Aluminium Alloy; Heavy-Duty 15mm Aluminium Honeycomb Insulation base
Fabric	380gsm polycotton canvas with Darche Darkness (3000mm); 420D Polyester Oxford Ripstop fly (2000mm)
Warranty	3years
Features
Integrated LED lighting	Yes
Heater / HVAC port	—
Roof skylight	Yes
Annex available	—
Solar ready	Yes
Carries cargo on top	—

Specifications last verified 2026-08-11 against Darche's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.

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