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Darche Kozi Pop Up G2 vs Femkes Miles on Top

The Darche Kozi Pop Up G2 and the Femkes Miles on Top are both hardshell tents in the same part of the market, which makes them a genuine head-to-head rather than a comparison across categories. Darche and Femkes take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.

The Kozi Pop Up G2 is 9 kg lighter at 61 kg against 70 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. List prices are within $180 of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.

The Kozi Pop Up G2 uses ABS shell with Stainless Steel internal frame; the Miles on Top uses aerodynamic ABS, waterproof, with upholstery on bottom. Canvas differs too: 280gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas (3000mm waterhead) against polyester mix with cotton 280 gr fabric, waterproof and fire-retardant.

Darche

Kozi Pop Up G2

The Kozi Pop Up G2 is an ABS-shell pop-up rooftop tent raised on gas struts over a stainless-steel internal frame. It has a 50mm high-density foam mattress, built-in LED strips, wraparound windows with fine insect mesh, taped seams and self-repairing coil zips. It is the entry price point in Darche's hardshell range.

  • Quick gas-strut pop-up deployment
  • Wraparound windows with insect mesh
  • Taped seams and self-repairing coil zips
  • No published weight or dimensions

Femkes

Miles on Top

Miles on Top is Femkes's ABS pop-up hardshell that rises vertically on four gas springs to sleep two on a 7 cm mattress. It is offered at a lower price point than the brand's Khosi tents and can be fitted with an optional Kajto awning, extended ladder, and anti-theft kit. Femkes lists a closed size of 214 x 127 x 31 cm and an approximate 70 kg weight including ladder and mattress.

  • 7 cm mattress, the thickest standard mattress in Femkes's range
  • Three doors plus a front window, all with mosquito netting
  • Lower entry price than Femkes's Khosi tents
  • 92 cm interior height is the lowest among Femkes's tents

Which one to pick

Take the Kozi Pop Up G2 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 Kozi Pop Up G2, Femkes Miles on Top
Specification

Darche

Kozi Pop Up G2
Hardshell
  • Lightest
  • Cheapest
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Femkes

Miles on Top
HardshellCheck current priceNot sold here
Overview
TypeHardshellHardshell
Opening stylePop-upPop-up
Sleeps22
Season rating——
List price$1,980— best of the tents compared$2,160— worst of the tents compared
Weight and size
Weight134 lb— best of the tents compared154 lb— worst of the tents compared
Packed length7 ft 1 in— worst of the tents compared7 ft— best of the tents compared
Packed width4 ft 3 in— worst of the tents compared4 ft 2 in— best of the tents compared
Packed height11.4 in— best of the tents compared12.2 in— worst of the tents compared
Living space
Sleeping length—6 ft 9 in
Sleeping width—3 ft 11 in
Floor area—26.6 sq ft
Interior height—3 ft
Mattress thickness2 in— worst of the tents compared2.8 in— best of the tents compared
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.~60 secest.
Shell materialABS shell with Stainless Steel internal frameAerodynamic ABS, waterproof, with upholstery on bottom
Fabric280gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas (3000mm waterhead)Polyester mix with cotton 280 gr fabric, waterproof and fire-retardant
Warranty2years—
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes—
Heater / HVAC port——
Roof skylight——
Annex available—Yes
Solar ready——
Carries cargo on top——
Sources
Last verifiedDarche product pageFemkes product page

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