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Sample Hardshell Clamshell Rooftop Tent
Placeholder for a hardshell clamshell rooftop tent — the style that pops open on gas struts in about a minute and closes into a low aerodynamic shell.
Ideal for: Overlanders who move camp every night and want setup in about a minute.
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Full specifications
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Shell type | hardshell-clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 people |
| Weight | 150 lb |
| Dimensions | |
| Closed dimensions (L×W×H) | 84 × 54 × 12 in |
| Open dimensions (L×W×H) | — |
| Closed height | 12 in |
| Comfort | |
| Mattress thickness | 2.5 in |
| Setup time | 1 min |
| Weather | |
| Tent fabric | Poly-cotton canvas |
| Waterproof rating | — |
| Season rating | 4-season |
| Fitment | |
| Min. rack dynamic load needed | 165 lb |
| Extras | |
| Annex room included | No |
| Ladder max length | — |
| Warranty | — |
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Hardshell clamshells trade price and weight for speed: there is no cover to strap down and the shell sheds wind and snow well. Before buying any rooftop tent, check that your roof rack's dynamic load rating exceeds the tent's weight plus anything else on the roof.
Pros
- Typical hardshell: very fast setup
- Low-profile shell when closed
- Handles wind and snow better than most softshells
Cons
- Typically heavier and pricier than softshells
- Less floor space than fold-out softshells
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