{"id":29091,"date":"2022-05-11T11:19:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T01:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/?p=29091"},"modified":"2023-05-26T02:00:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:00:33","slug":"3-best-rooftop-tents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/3-best-rooftop-tents\/","title":{"rendered":"3 of the Best Rooftop Tents: Your Home Away From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rooftop tents have become well-known over the last few years thanks to Instagram and other social networks but they\u2019re hardly a new invention. They\u2019ve been around for over 50 years and have seen lots of innovation over the decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern rooftop tent brands are light and don\u2019t need a lot of space, making them perfect for travelling anglers. Let\u2019s look at our 3 top-rated choices for rooftop tents you can use for your next fishing trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thule<\/a> is a well-known brand in car accessories, with a wide range of roof racks in their catalogue. They\u2019ve put their rooftop carrier expertise to good use in the Tepui Explorer Ayer rooftop tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tent uses market-leading mounting hardware and it\u2019s backed by Thule\u2019s warranty and reputation. It\u2019s easy to install and the tent itself is convenient enough for daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Tepui Explorer Ayer tent sleeps two people comfortably. When it\u2019s closed, it\u2019s only 107 cm wide, 122 cm long, and 28 cm deep. When open, the width doubles to 214 cm and the depth increases to 99 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tent is only 48 kg so it won\u2019t add a lot of weight to your vehicle or have a big impact on your fuel economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durable and Light<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Thule rooftop tent is a softshell design, using a combination of nylon and cotton. This helps keep the weight down but is still plenty durable for trips where you might be camping beside a different river or lake every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of Built-In Storage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Tepui Explorer Ayer has four large internal storage pockets that you can use to store fishing gear, camping accessories, or even your folding kayak<\/a>. This means you won\u2019t need to clear out the tent every time you move to a new spot \u2014 just close it up and drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer storage<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Accessory Compatibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thule\u2019s tent is compatible with many of its other auto accessories, giving you options for expanding its versatility. You can add the Overcast Awning, the Weatherhood Covering for extra protection against inclement weather, or the Boot Bag for even more storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can It Handle Any Environment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thule claims they designed the Tepui Explorer Ayer to keep the elements out in any season. This is true to a point, but the stock configuration is more of a three-season tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a roof tent you can use year-round, no matter what the weather is like, you\u2019ll need to add the Weatherhood accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Features and Accessories Anglers Will Like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of things to like about the Thule rooftop tent, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n