Where the evening ends up

Pop it open and the evening starts right there, above the ground and out of the way. Nothing to assemble, nothing to peg down. Just climb up and let the light go.

The evening starts when you park

Your car becomes the room you sleep in, so the hours after you arrive belong to you and not to the setup.

One motion

The shell lifts from the back, so there is nothing to build before the light goes.

Through The Night

Listen to the rain on the shell and go back to sleep.

Off the ground

Open your eyes to whatever you parked in front of the night before.

Out Of The Way

Off the ground, out of the sun, and above whatever the weather is doing.

Why We Chose This One

We chose this one for the minute between arriving and lying down. It sits low enough that the drive feels the same, and it opens without a single pole, so the evening starts the moment you park.

 
 
HOLM
The usual
Instant setup
All-weather protection
Slim profile
Stable base
UV blocking
Double comfort

What the evening looks like up there

The hour between parking and sleeping, and where it goes.

The rain lands on the shell and stays there.

The whole arrival becomes one motion before bed.

Arrive at dusk and be lying down ten minutes later.

Three evenings, three ways they went.

Up, open, and done for the night

The hardshell frame pops open in seconds.You are lying down before the car has cooled.Double-layer polyester keeps the air moving all night.Closed it sits 7 inches tall on the roof, so the drive feels the same.The ladder folds away with it in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specs?

Shell and poles in aluminum, four-season, double layer, in 320gsm ripstop polyester with a PU coating rated 5000 mm waterproof. Sleeps two to three. Open it measures 83.1 x 51.6 x 59.1 inches and closed it sits at 83.1 x 51.6 x 7.1 inches on the roof. It weighs 187 lb. Your roof rack needs to be rated to carry 187 lb while the car is moving, which is called the dynamic load rating, and most factory racks are not. Check yours before you order. Ladder and mounting brackets are included, and it carries a two-year structural warranty.

How do I set up the tent once I reach my destination?

The shell lifts at an angle from the back and the ladder folds down with it. Mounting to the car is a one-time job with the included brackets. After that, arriving and opening it is a matter of a minute.

What can I expect regarding shipping and delivery?

This one ships by freight carrier with a scheduled delivery appointment, not by parcel. You get tracking by email as soon as it ships. Damage on arrival has to be reported within 48 hours.

Can I leave it on the car between trips?

Yes, as long as your roof rack is rated to carry it while driving. It stays on the roof between weekends, so there is nothing to load the night before and nothing to unload when you get home. That is most of the time you used to spend getting ready.

What if I need help after my purchase?

Email us and a person answers, usually within one business day. We curate what goes on this site, so if something is not right we want to hear it directly.

The hours after you park

Wake up to whatever you parked in front of. It opens in seconds, so the hours after you arrive are yours instead of the setup's.

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