Direct4x4
TrailTop Expedition
The TrailTop is one of Direct4x4's hard-shell rooftop tents, sold in 3-person and 4-person configurations with a gloss-black aerodynamic shell that folds open.
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What stands out
- Offered in both 3-person and 4-person sizes
- Poly-cotton canvas rated to a 10,000 mm water column
- Includes a 4 cm mattress and telescopic aluminium ladder
What to weigh up
- Manufacturer does not publish a warranty period or season rating
- Headline weights are stated as approximate
- The specific hard-shell material is not named
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,920 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 120 lb |
| Packed length | 5 ft 4 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 1 in |
| Packed height | 12.6 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 5 ft 4 in |
| Sleeping width | 7 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 38.3 sq ft |
| Interior height | 3 ft 9 in |
| Mattress thickness | 1.6 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~60 secest. |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | Poly-cotton, 65% polyester / 35% cotton, waterproof 10,000 mm |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Direct4x4'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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