One nice thing about ground tents is that they are easier to sell used.
Roof top tent or ground tent.
Some rooftop tents are quicker to set up than others but most are far quicker than the average expedition grade ground tent.
There is no cover to fuss with and a rack can be attached to some tops to hold additional gear.
They add an adventurous flair to an overland rig.
Most ground tents start in the 50 price range sometimes even cheaper than that depending on the size tent you need.
These are available as clam type opening or hard tops that lift straight up.
Roof top tent or ground tent january 29 2020 by redrockcampingcompany with the roof top tent craze hitting an all time high we made the conscious decision to leave our roof and firmly plant our feet back on solid ground.
Why would you do such a thing don t you know all true overlander s use roof top tents.
The cool and fun factor of overland tents.
Pros of a ground tent.
Fans of rooftop tent point out that these models are still relatively unique compared to their ground dwelling cousins.
If you don t have the money to invest in a rooftop tent a ground tent can be a much more affordable option.
A hard top rooftop tent is even easier to open and close compared to a soft canvas rooftop tent but they typically offer less interior volume and overhead space.
Since the tent is attached to a movable platform you will be able to transport the tent relatively easy.
Rooftop tents are usually more durable than a ground set up.