Direct4x4 ClamTrekk vs RoofBunk Adventurer
The Direct4x4 ClamTrekk and the RoofBunk Adventurer 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. Direct4x4 and RoofBunk take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
By the numbers, the Direct4x4 ClamTrekk brings 76 kg and sleeps 2. The RoofBunk Adventurer counters with 80 kg, 3.05 m² of floor, 145 cm of headroom and sleeps 3.
On weight they are effectively level — 76 kg against 80 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Their list prices are within a few percent of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.
The ClamTrekk uses honeycomb aluminium; the Adventurer uses powder-coated aluminium. Canvas differs too: 65% polyester / 35% cotton, mould-proof, water resistant 10,000 mm against 320gsm poly-cotton blend ripstop canvas body; 600D Oxford polyester rainfly.
Direct4x4
ClamTrekk
The ClamTrekk is Direct4x4's two-person hard-shell clamshell tent, built around a honeycomb aluminium shell that opens on gas struts from either side. Direct4x4 publishes closed dimensions of 210 x 130 x 20 cm and a 76 kg weight but does not list the open dimensions, interior height or mattress thickness. It ships with a telescopic ladder, two door poles, a camping light with 12V internal sockets, an anti-condensation mat, boot bags and two roof-rack bars.
- Honeycomb aluminium shell opens quickly on gas struts
- Ships with ladder, camping light, 12V sockets and two roof-rack bars
- Fabric rated to a 10,000 mm water column
- Open dimensions and interior height are not published
RoofBunk
Adventurer
The Adventurer is RoofBunk's aluminium clamshell tent and the highest-priced model in its current range. RoofBunk lists a 30-second opening time, open dimensions of 210 x 145cm, an 8cm memory-foam mattress, a powder-coated aluminium shell and an 80kg weight excluding the ladder. It adds three exterior and one interior t-slot rails, twin USB strip lights and a cargo storage net, and is rated 4-season.
- Fast 30-second opening time stated by the manufacturer
- Thickest mattress in RoofBunk's range at 8cm memory foam
- Aluminium shell with three exterior t-slot rails for mounting accessories on top
- Highest-priced model in RoofBunk's current range
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
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2— worst of the tents compared | 3— best of the tents compared |
| Season rating | — | 4-season |
| List price | $3,070— worst of the tents compared | $2,900— best of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 168 lb— best of the tents compared | 176 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 6 ft 11 in | 6 ft 11 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared | 4 ft 9 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed height | 7.9 in— best of the tents compared | 8.3 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | — | 6 ft 11 in |
| Sleeping width | — | 4 ft 9 in |
| Floor area | — | 32.8 sq ft |
| Interior height | — | 4 ft 9 in |
| Mattress thickness | — | 3.1 in |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~60 secest. | 30 sec |
| Shell material | Honeycomb aluminium | Powder-coated aluminium |
| Fabric | 65% polyester / 35% cotton, mould-proof, water resistant 10,000 mm | 320gsm poly-cotton blend ripstop canvas body; 600D Oxford polyester rainfly |
| Warranty | — | 2years |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | — |
| Roof skylight | — | — |
| Annex available | — | — |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | Yes |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Direct4x4 product page | RoofBunk product page |
Related comparisons
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