Darche Streamliner 1250 vs TentBox Classic

The Darche Streamliner 1250 and the TentBox Classic 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 TentBox take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.

By the numbers, the Darche Streamliner 1250 brings 69 kg, 2.4 m² of floor, 145 cm of headroom and sleeps 2. The TentBox Classic counters with 67 kg, 2.79 m² of floor, 100 cm of headroom and sleeps 2.

On weight they are effectively level — 69 kg against 67 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Inside, the Classic gives 2.79 m² of sleeping floor against 2.4 m², about 16 percent more, though both are rated for 2. Headroom separates them further: 145 cm in the Streamliner 1250 against 100 cm, which is the difference between sitting up to dress and doing it lying down. Their list prices are within a few percent of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one. TentBox also backs the Classic for 5 years against 3.

The Streamliner 1250 uses 6-Series Aluminium / EPE composite; the Classic uses ABS shell with aluminium frame and stainless steel hardware. Canvas differs too: 280gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (3000mm); 420D Polyester Oxford Ripstop fly (1500mm) against stormproof breathable UV-resistant fabric, 3000 mm hydrostatic head. Closed, the Streamliner 1250 sits 20 cm lower on the roof — 15 cm against 35 cm — which is drag you carry on every mile you are not camping.