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Darche Highland 1300 vs Darche Kozi Skyline

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 Highland 1300 and the Kozi Skyline share Darche's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.

By the numbers, the Darche Highland 1300 brings 72 kg, 2.63 m² of floor and sleeps 2. The Darche Kozi Skyline counters with 68 kg, 2.54 m² of floor and sleeps 2.

On weight they are effectively level — 72 kg against 68 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Floor area is close to identical at 2.63 m² and 2.54 m², so neither wins on sleeping room. Both carry the same list price, so price cannot decide this one at all. Darche also backs the Highland 1300 for 3 years against 2.

Canvas differs too: 180gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (3000mm); 420D Polyester Oxford fly (1500mm) against 180gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (3000mm); 420D Polyester Oxford Ripstop fly (1500mm).

Darche

Highland 1300

The Highland 1300 is a low-profile side-opening aluminium hardshell that packs to a 180mm profile. It features a full-width sky window, white/amber LED lighting, extendable internal hoops and a 50mm memory-foam mattress. A Darche roof rail accessory kit (T50801554A) is available separately.

  • Low 180mm packed profile
  • Full-width sky window
  • Extendable internal hoops for headroom
  • No published open dimensions

Darche

Kozi Skyline

The Kozi Skyline is an aluminium clamshell hardshell rooftop tent with a semi-automatic removable fly and three full-width entrance doors. It uses a 50mm high-density foam mattress and dual-colour dimmable USB LED lighting, with fine insect mesh on all windows. A 2.3m aluminium telescopic ladder is included.

  • Semi-automatic removable fly for fast setup
  • Three full-width doors with insect mesh
  • Dual-colour dimmable USB LED lighting
  • No published dimensions

Which one to pick

These two are closely matched on the numbers that usually decide it. Read the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex — and let whichever of those you will actually use break the tie.

Every specification, side by side

Side-by-side specifications for Darche Highland 1300, Darche Kozi Skyline
Specification

Darche

Highland 1300
Hardshell
  • Most floor space
  • Longest warranty
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Darche

Kozi Skyline
Hardshell
  • Lightest
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Overview
TypeHardshellHardshell
Opening styleClamshellClamshell
Sleeps22
Season rating——
List price$2,310$2,310
Weight and size
Weight159 lb est.— worst of the tents compared150 lb est.— best of the tents compared
Packed length7 ft 3 in— worst of the tents compared7 ft 1 in— best of the tents compared
Packed width4 ft 5 in— worst of the tents compared4 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared
Packed height7.1 in7.1 in
Living space
Sleeping length6 ft 11 in— best of the tents compared6 ft 10 in— worst of the tents compared
Sleeping width4 ft 1 in— best of the tents compared4 ft— worst of the tents compared
Floor area28.3 sq ft— best of the tents compared27.3 sq ft— worst of the tents compared
Interior height——
Mattress thickness2 in2 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.~60 secest.
Shell material6-Series Aluminium; Heavy-Duty Aluminium Honeycomb base6-Series Aluminium; Heavy-Duty Aluminium Honeycomb base
Fabric180gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (3000mm); 420D Polyester Oxford fly (1500mm)180gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (3000mm); 420D Polyester Oxford Ripstop fly (1500mm)
Warranty3years— best of the tents compared2years— worst of the tents compared
Features
Integrated LED lightingYesYes
Heater / HVAC port——
Roof skylightYes—
Annex available——
Solar ready——
Carries cargo on top——
Sources
Last verifiedDarche product pageDarche product page

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