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Darche Basecamp 2200 vs Darche Hi-View 1400

Both of these are Darche tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The Basecamp 2200 and the Hi-View 1400 share Darche's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.

The Hi-View 1400 is 30.5 kg lighter at 56.5 kg against 87 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Inside, the Basecamp 2200 gives 5.06 m² of sleeping floor against 3.36 m², about 51 percent more, and it sleeps 4 to the Hi-View 1400's 2. The Hi-View 1400 lists $1,320 lower, at $1,319 against $2,639.

Canvas differs too: 260gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body; 210D Ripstop Polyester Oxford fly against 260gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (1500mm); 210D Ripstop Polyester Oxford fly (2000mm).

Darche

Basecamp 2200

The Basecamp 2200 is a large fold-out softshell rooftop tent rated for four people, using a 65mm high-density foam mattress. It has an integrated LED strip, twin panoramic sky windows and fine insect mesh on all windows, and an annex is available separately. A 2.3m telescopic ladder and transit cover are included.

  • Four-person capacity, the largest in Darche's softshell line
  • Twin panoramic sky windows
  • Annex-compatible and transit cover included
  • No published weight or dimensions

Darche

Hi-View 1400

The Hi-View 1400 is a fold-out softshell rooftop tent with a built-in adjustable trigger-lock canopy and a 65mm high-density foam mattress. It has a zippered sky window, a removable 600gsm PVC transit cover and internal storage pockets, and Darche states it is wind-tested to a constant 80km/h. An annex is available separately.

  • Wind-tested to a constant 80km/h per Darche
  • Zippered sky window and adjustable trigger-lock canopy
  • Shares the entry price point in Darche's range
  • No published weight or open dimensions

Which one to pick

Take the Hi-View 1400 if the budget is fixed. Take the Hi-View 1400 if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Beyond that the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex, cargo rails — are where the remaining difference lies.

Every specification, side by side

Side-by-side specifications for Darche Basecamp 2200, Darche Hi-View 1400
Specification

Darche

Basecamp 2200
Softshell
  • Most floor space
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Darche

Hi-View 1400
Softshell
  • Lightest
  • Cheapest
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Overview
TypeSoftshellSoftshell
Opening styleFold-outFold-out
Sleeps4— best of the tents compared2— worst of the tents compared
Season rating——
List price$2,640— worst of the tents compared$1,320— best of the tents compared
Weight and size
Weight192 lb— worst of the tents compared125 lb— best of the tents compared
Packed length4 ft4 ft
Packed width7 ft 4 in— worst of the tents compared4 ft 8 in— best of the tents compared
Packed height13 in13 in
Living space
Sleeping length7 ft 7 in— worst of the tents compared7 ft 10 in— best of the tents compared
Sleeping width7 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared4 ft 7 in— worst of the tents compared
Floor area54.5 sq ft— best of the tents compared36.2 sq ft— worst of the tents compared
Interior height——
Mattress thickness2.6 in2.6 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~5 minest.~5 minest.
Shell materialCoated Heavy-Duty Compressed Alloy baseCoated Heavy-Duty Compressed Alloy base
Fabric260gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body; 210D Ripstop Polyester Oxford fly260gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (1500mm); 210D Ripstop Polyester Oxford fly (2000mm)
Warranty3years3years
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes—
Heater / HVAC port——
Roof skylightYesYes
Annex availableYesYes
Solar ready——
Carries cargo on top——
Sources
Last verifiedDarche product pageDarche product page

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