igfoot Roof Top Tents

This body of content will cover the pro’s and con’s of Roof Top Tent use and or ownership. These are very important need to know facts before the use or purchase of a Roof Top Tent.

The “Good”

All Terrain camping: Roof Top Tents can be used in any natural environmental conditions rain, snow, wind, sun, rocks, sand, wet, mud, dust, bugs, vegetation, animals, pest vs. Terrestrial Tents/Pole Tents/Ground Tents which could end up being more of a trap over a place to sleep. Many Terrestrial Tents or Regular Tents become sweltering bug traps for flies and bees. A Roof Top Tent by Bigfoot has bug nets and shade awnings. Being perched up off the ground offers comfort and casts away the limitations and effects of ground camping.
Level ground is not necessary when you can place a rock under your car , s.u.v or trucks tire to level the vehicle on uneven terrain.
The Roof Top Tent Saves space by utilizing the roof your vehicle which may have went unused.
Easy Deployment: Opening a RTT is almost as easy as opening an umbrella. They close just as quick and easy.
Freedom of use: Once it’s installed on your car, suv or truck your vehicle tent can be easily employed at a whim. No phone calls or reservations needed. Decide and GO!
Cleaner Tent Hygiene & Lifestyle: Roof Top Tents stay much cleaner and more bug free than any other style of tent. Work hard sleep in a cleaner type of Tent.
Sheer Comfort: Roof Top Tents include a poplin mattress to provide extra comfort. Combined with your favorite sleeping bag or comforter you will sleep in way that a terrestrial tent could simply not offer. Have you ever thought of having a personal tree house that you could drive anywhere you want.

The “Ugly”

If you are a hiker it’s hard to put your vehicle in your backpack. In this case we suggest you leave your car, truck or suv rig and roof top tent in the parking lot and keep a smaller Hiking tent to “rough it”.
A terrestrial “ground” tent is much cheaper than a Roof Top Tent/Roof Rack Tent however an R.V is much more than a Roof Top Tent. Roof Top Tent make any vehicle radical and free to go where you can make your own “check out” time!
You have to have a roof rack of some type in order to mount a RTT, Roof Top Tent.

In the end you have to decide is a Roof Top Tent for you. In our case we loved them so much we started making them. If you have health limitations or find it hard to climb stairs a roof top tent may not be for you but if you are looking to add a sleeping space to your vehicle there's no better way than calling a professional roof top tent manufacturer and explaining your situation and needs. In all our experiences and trials and error we gained knowledge that is valuable to consumers, we are here to share our experience with you.