RooftopTentCompare

Hardshell rooftop tents

A hardshell has a rigid moulded lid that becomes the roof when the tent is closed. That makes it the fastest type to open — usually well under a minute — the most aerodynamic on the motorway, and genuinely weatherproof shut, so it is the standard choice for anyone who moves camp often or drives long highway miles between stops.

The cost is mass and floor per kilogram: the shell is dead weight a fabric tent does not carry, so hardshells run heavier for the room they give. Many make some of it back by carrying cargo on the lid. These are the hardshells in the database, cheapest first.

151 hardshell rooftop tents in the database, the ones with a published price listed first. The order is a straight sort by price, not a “best in test” opinion. How the types compare.

  1. TrustmadeNomad207 lb · 28 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,198
  2. TrustmadeScout MAX210 lb · 30.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,198
  3. TrustmadeScout Plus280 lb · 30.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,198
  4. NaturnestPolaris Plus166 lb est. · sleeps 2$1,349
  5. TrustmadePioneer Series255 lb · 36.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,398
  6. NaturnestPolaris 2185 lb · 29.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,459
  7. TrustmadeWildnest Pioneer HD199 lb · 30 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,499
  8. NaturnestSirius 1 Plus165 lb · 36.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,549
  9. NaturnestPolaris Lite104 lb · 29.4 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,699
  10. TrustmadeScout Max High Ridge180 lb · 31.4 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,699
  11. Howling MoonComet Ultra154 lb · 26.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,710
  12. Howling MoonSolar132 lb · 36.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,710
  13. Overland Vehicle SystemsLD TMON150 lb · 28.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,749.99
  14. NaturnestSirius 1 Plus XL174 lb est. · sleeps 4$1,799
  15. TrustmadeInnovator HD215 lb · 32.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,799
  16. NaturnestSirius 2 ABS174 lb · 37.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,899
  17. Direct4x4TrailTop Expedition120 lb · 38.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$1,920
  18. Howling MoonComet176 lb · sleeps 2$1,970
  19. Howling MoonLunar165 lb · 33.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,970
  20. DarcheKozi Pop Up G2134 lb est. · sleeps 2$1,980
  21. Wild LandVoyager Pro 130110 lb · 32.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,980
  22. NaturnestOrion 1 Plus201 lb · 33.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$1,999
  23. NaturnestSirius 2 XL ABS215 lb est. · sleeps 4$2,099
  24. FemkesMiles on Top154 lb · 26.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,160
  25. Eezi-AwnSabre Lite154 lb · sleeps 2$2,260
  26. DarcheHighland 1300159 lb est. · 28.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,310
  27. DarcheKozi Skyline150 lb est. · 27.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,310
  28. RoofBunkRoamer132 lb · 31.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,320
  29. Wild LandDesert Cruiser V2 130154 lb · 28 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,360
  30. Wild LandVoyager Pro 160117 lb · 39.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$2,360
  31. Direct4x4Pathseeker Auto Solar137 lb · 32.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,370
  32. Howling MoonComet Deluxe198 lb · sleeps 2$2,370
  33. NaturnestSirius 2 Aluminum182 lb est. · sleeps 3$2,399
  34. Wild LandOrthFrame123 lb · 28 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,399
  35. Overland Vehicle SystemsHD Bushveld 2 Cantilever178 lb · 39.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,399.99
  36. Overland Vehicle SystemsHD Mamba220 lb · 34.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,399.99
  37. SmittybiltAluminum Side Opening— · 32.5 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,399.99
  38. Howling MoonComet 2187 lb · 30.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,440
  39. Wild LandBush Cruiser V2 Pro 120157 lb · 26.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,450
  40. 23ZeroKabari Superfly105 lb · 25.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,495
  41. Freespirit RecreationNova Standard132 lb · 28.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,495
  42. Ironman 4x4Orion 1200 Lightweight158 lb · 29.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,499
  43. SmittybiltAluminum Pop-up— · 32.5 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,499.99
  44. SmittybiltOverland XL Tent— · sleeps 5$2,500
  45. Wild LandVoyager Pro 230146 lb · 49.5 sq ft floor · sleeps 5$2,550
  46. DarcheKozi HighRize 1250218 lb est. · 28.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,640
  47. DarcheKozi Thredbo X172 lb · 25.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,640
  48. Wild LandSE-180165 lb · 41.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$2,640
  49. Eezi-AwnBlade 40th Edition181 lb · sleeps 2$2,690
  50. NaturnestSirius 2 XL Aluminum215 lb est. · sleeps 4$2,699
  51. Overland Vehicle SystemsHD Bundu 2 Cantilever148 lb · 36.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,699.99
  52. Overland Vehicle SystemsHD Bushveld 4 Cantilever208 lb · 52 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$2,699.99
  53. Overland Vehicle SystemsHD Sidewinder220 lb · 34.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,699.99
  54. Wild LandRock Cruiser Pro165 lb · 30.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,740
  55. Overland Vehicle SystemsXD Lhotse230 lb · 30.4 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,799.99
  56. ARBEsperance V2128 lb · 30.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,890
  57. Overland Vehicle SystemsXD Atlas Cantilever ABS180 lb · 36.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,899.99
  58. DarcheBuffalo 1535187 lb est. · 32.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,900
  59. RoofBunkAdventurer176 lb · 32.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,900
  60. NaïtUpHussarde Duö121 lb · 27.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,910
  61. VickywoodCUMARU EASE 135152 lb · 28 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,910
  62. Harva OutdoorsLagunen Lillen115 lb · 26.5 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,940
  63. Ironman 4x4Orion 1400202 lb · 34.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,999
  64. Ironman 4x4Ursa 1300— · 35.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$2,999
  65. Overland Vehicle SystemsXD Everest250 lb · 38.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$2,999.99
  66. VickywoodCUMARU LIGHT 127163 lb · 27.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,010
  67. VickywoodCUMARU LIGHT 152183 lb · 32.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,010
  68. DarcheStreamliner 1250152 lb · 25.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,040
  69. TentBoxClassic148 lb · 30 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,050
  70. HorntoolsCloud 140132 lb · 34.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,070
  71. Direct4x4ClamTrekk168 lb · sleeps 2$3,070
  72. FemkesJoyCee143 lb · 30 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,080
  73. FemkesLifun163 lb · 29.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,080
  74. Wild LandOrthFrame Max165 lb · 41.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$3,099
  75. Gasell AdventureGC138196 lb · 27.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,110
  76. Gasell AdventureGM160 2026150 lb · 30.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,110
  77. VickywoodCUMARU XP 135181 lb · 28 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,120
  78. VickywoodHAZEL 130148 lb · 23.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,120
  79. VickywoodHAZEL 155170 lb · 29.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,120
  80. Harva OutdoorsSundet 2.0126 lb · 24.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,190
  81. Latitude TentsExplorer165 lb est. · sleeps 2$3,190
  82. Freespirit RecreationAspen Pro Standard134 lb · 25.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,195
  83. Roam Adventure CoThe Desperado180 lb · sleeps 2$3,199
  84. Overland Vehicle SystemsHD Bundu 4 Cantilever— · 53.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$3,199.99
  85. VickywoodCUMARU UP 145170 lb · 29.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,230
  86. Tuff Stuff OverlandAlpha II141 lb · 32.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,245
  87. HorntoolsThemis 140154 lb · 32 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,290
  88. 23ZeroOnyx Triple X 1450217 lb · 29.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,295
  89. Freespirit RecreationNova King162 lb · 41 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$3,295
  90. ARBIntrepid 2.0 (1285mm)154 lb · 31.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,300
  91. Cascadia Vehicle TentsMt. Hood 2 Tent— · sleeps 2$3,299
  92. DarcheLightrize176 lb est. · 25.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,300
  93. DarcheRidgeback Eco Poly187 lb est. · 25.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,300
  94. Rhino-RackHardshell (61002)143 lb · 29.4 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,300
  95. Harva OutdoorsLagunen Lagom148 lb · 35.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 5$3,370
  96. Harva OutdoorsGrundet196 lb · 31.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,370
  97. Gasell AdventureGA150 2.0187 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,400
  98. Gasell AdventureGM210 2026163 lb · 41.5 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$3,400
  99. Cascadia Vehicle TentsLa Sal Tent— · sleeps 2$3,399
  100. Eezi-AwnDart154 lb · sleeps 2$3,400
  101. ARBIntrepid 2.5 (1400mm)165 lb · 33.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,430
  102. GordigearMulloway174 lb · 30.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,430
  103. Freespirit RecreationAspen Pro XL154 lb · 31.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$3,495
  104. Ironman 4x4Ursa Major— · 47.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$3,499
  105. Overland Vehicle SystemsXD K2220 lb · 37.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,499.99
  106. HorntoolsThemis 165187 lb · 39.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$3,620
  107. Harva OutdoorsLagunen Större165 lb · 46.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 5$3,650
  108. Harva OutdoorsÄlven Lagom165 lb · 33.2 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$3,690
  109. ARBIntrepid 3.0 (1600mm)187 lb · 38.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$3,690
  110. Freespirit RecreationKali Standard177 lb · 29.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$3,795
  111. RoofnestFalcon 3 EVO Air130 lb · 26 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,795
  112. Cascadia Vehicle TentsWasatch Tent— · sleeps 2$3,799
  113. AutohomeMaggiolina Airlander Plus159 lb · 26.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,900
  114. Eezi-AwnStealth198 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,900
  115. Harva OutdoorsÄlven Större194 lb · 40.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$3,900
  116. FemkesKhosi Family154 lb · 41.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$3,940
  117. DarcheSolar194 lb est. · 25.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,960
  118. 23ZeroArmadillo Horizon 2205 lb · 27.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,995
  119. Freespirit RecreationEvolution V3 XL184 lb · 31.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$3,995
  120. ThuleWidesky147 lb · 31.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$3,999.95
  121. FemkesAlu Khosi Family181 lb · 41.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,050
  122. GordigearHapuku209 lb · 32.4 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,080
  123. RoofnestCondor 2 XL Air170 lb · 42.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$4,095
  124. RoofnestFalcon 3 EVO XL Air160 lb · 33.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,095
  125. Tuff Stuff OverlandAlpine 51248 lb · 33.5 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$4,125
  126. Freespirit RecreationKali King207 lb · 41 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$4,195
  127. iKamperSkycamp 4.0 Duo119 lb · 34.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$4,250
  128. 23ZeroArmadillo Horizon 3246 lb · 39.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,295
  129. James BaroudEvasion139 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,300
  130. James BaroudSpace141 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,300
  131. James BaroudDiscovery132 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,400
  132. 23ZeroKabari Z204 lb · 26 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$4,495
  133. James BaroudGrand Raid146 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,500
  134. iKamperSkycamp 4.0 Trio132 lb · 38.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,500
  135. Tuff Stuff OverlandStealth221 lb · 45.4 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,565
  136. RoofnestCondor 2 XXL Air205 lb · 52.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$4,595
  137. Tuff Stuff OverlandAlpine 61274 lb · 39.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,620
  138. iKamperSkycamp 4.0 Quad157 lb · 48.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$4,700
  139. Eezi-AwnSword Family220 lb · 40.9 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$4,850
  140. Alu-CabGen 3-R Expedition168 lb · 29.4 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$4,850
  141. iKamperSkycamp 3.0165 lb · 44.3 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$4,895
  142. James BaroudOdyssey154 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,900
  143. Wild LandSkyera219 lb · 50.6 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$4,999
  144. YakimaSkyPeak HD180 lb · 31.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$4,999.99
  145. BundutecBunduTop Standard160 lb · 30.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$5,059.95
  146. BundutecBunduTop Standard+176 lb · 32.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$5,270
  147. BundutecBunduTop King200 lb · 35.8 sq ft floor · sleeps 3$5,839.95
  148. ARBAltitude Electric234 lb · 39.1 sq ft floor · sleeps 2$6,000
  149. BundutecBunduTop Super King290 lb · 51.7 sq ft floor · sleeps 4$6,877.95

2 more are sold without a published list price (Eezi-Awn Xplor, Rhino-Rack Low Profile (61052)) and are listed on their own spec pages rather than ranked here on a price we would have to guess.

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