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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. The 3-person version opens to 162 x 220 cm and weighs about 54.6 kg, while the 4-person version opens to 220 x 225 cm at roughly 70 kg. It uses a 65% polyester / 35% cotton poly-cotton canvas rated to a 10,000 mm water column and ships with a 4 cm mattress and a telescopic aluminium ladder.

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
TypeHardshell
Opening styleFold-out
Sleeps3
Season rating—
List price$1,920
Weight and size
Weight120 lb
Packed length5 ft 4 in
Packed width4 ft 1 in
Packed height12.6 in
Living space
Sleeping length5 ft 4 in
Sleeping width7 ft 3 in
Floor area38.3 sq ft
Interior height3 ft 9 in
Mattress thickness1.6 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.
Shell material—
FabricPoly-cotton, 65% polyester / 35% cotton, waterproof 10,000 mm
Warranty—
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes
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 —, never estimated.

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