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Latitude Tents

Scout

The Scout is Latitude Tents's 2-person softshell roof tent with an auto-opening clamshell mechanism the maker says pitches in under 60 seconds.

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What stands out

  • Auto-opening clamshell setup in under 60 seconds per the maker
  • 240 x 130cm floor with a 60mm high-density foam mattress
  • Low weight makes it suitable for smaller cars

What to weigh up

  • No packed dimensions listed on the product page
  • 2-person capacity only

Full specifications

Overview
TypeSoftshell
Opening styleClamshell
Sleeps2
Season rating—
List price$1,660
Weight and size
Weight99 lb est.
Packed length4 ft 1 in
Packed width4 ft 3 in
Packed height9.8 in
Living space
Sleeping length7 ft 10 in
Sleeping width4 ft 3 in
Floor area33.6 sq ft
Interior height4 ft 3 in
Mattress thickness2.4 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.60 sec
Shell material25mm aluminium tubing frame with 304-grade stainless steel hardware and hinges
Fabric320g rip-stop polyester-cotton with waterproof & UV-resistant coating; oxford polyester rainfly; 550g PVC travel cover
Warranty2years
Features
Integrated LED lighting—
Heater / HVAC port—
Roof skylight—
Annex availableYes
Solar ready—
Carries cargo on top—

Specifications last verified against Latitude Tents'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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