There are hard shell rooftop tent and soft shell rooftop tent in the market for advanced adventure lovers. It is always not easy to choose the one fitting you.
We don’t want to make choosing a rooftop tent a difficult task that prevents you from enjoying the fun of camping, so we will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different tents from different perspectives to help you dig deeper into your own needs and choose the rooftop tent that is most suitable for your own usage scenarios.
In the purchase of roofop tents before, you must have spent some time through the Google browser to find the difference between Soft Shell Rooftop Tent(SRT) and Hard Shell Rooftop Tent(HRT), a variety of answers may make your thoughts disorganized, so we from the following parts for you to clear up the choice of ideas:
Material differences between Soft Shell RoofopTents and Hard Shell Rooftop Tents
CampGlow’s SRT and HRT both use waterproof polyester cotton and an aluminum backing to build the main frame of the tent, so the difference in material between the two tents is like the difference between different types of convertible sports cars, which needs to be focused on the differences in the tops.
HRT mainly use aluminum alloy or ABS material as the tent shell, with aluminum base plate to create a strong roof fortress, and at the same time in the storage state will be more neat and beautiful.
SRT are usually made of waterproof Oxford cloth as the main material, compared with HRT, it takes longer time to store, it may take 10-15 minutes, and in order to fully protect the tent, some soft top products are equipped with PVC protective shells or Oxford cloth protective cover, so it also requires you to spend a certain amount of effort.
Difference in convenience between Soft Rooftop Tents and Hard Rooftop Tents
As mentioned above in the introduction to the differences between different tent materials, SRT require relatively longer deployment times compared to HRT, the fundamental reason for this is the difference in the way the tents are protected.
In contrast to SRT, where the tent is set up and deployed by removing the protective cover or shell, HRT can be deployed easily by unlocking the safety locks and lifting with a little bit of force.
But the discussion of convenience should not be limited to the deployment of the tent, the ease of loading and unloading the tent is also an important consideration. In this regard, soft top tents (usually under 50kg) have a weight advantage over hard top tents (usually over 75kg).
Durability difference between Soft Rooftop Tents and Hard Rooftop Tents
HRT have a strong alloy armor, which can prevent shrubs, branches, debris, bad weather and even flying squirrels from intruding on the way of driving or camping, and at the same time, its weight disadvantage can be transformed into a more stable advantage in the face of windy weather, which to a certain extent also enhances its durability.
It’s impossible to generalize about the durability of SRT on the market, as much of it has to do with the material the tent is made of and the way it’s stored, with poor-quality fabrics and incorrect storage methods causing the tent to wear out quickly over the course of its use.
Fortunately, CampGlow’s soft roof tents have always been careful in their choice of materials to ensure durability, and the design of the bottom panel closure further extends the life of the tent.
Advice from CampGlow
After learning the above about the differences between different roof tents, I believe your goal of choosing one is gradually becoming clearer. However, CampGlow’s goal is to enable every user to purchase a product that truly meets their needs, so we want you to be clear about the following issues when choosing a roof top tent:
① How often you do camping
If you’re an avid outdoor explorer and want to spend every spare moment camping, then we recommend choosing a HRT for its ruggedness and durability, which will accompany you on countless adventures and protect you from the unknown in natural environments.
On the other hand, if you are interested in outdoor camping as a way of enriching your life, or if you are keen on short-term outdoor activities, we recommend you to choose a SRT, whose spaciousness can give you a comfortable camping experience, while its light weight makes loading and unloading more convenient.
②Your Camping Scenario
CampGlow has always been about team exploration, but it still expects users to make choices based on different traveling scenarios. If you prefer to be alone in the nature, then we recommend you to choose the HRT, its hard shell can bring you enough security, so that you can enjoy the top camping experience; if you prefer to accompany your lover to immerse in the sweet world of two or accompany the family to spend a good time with the parents, then we recommend you to choose the SRT, the spaciousness can accommodate more people and bring them closer to each other.
The spaciousness of the tent can accommodate more people and bring them closer to each other (if there are old people or children in your family, please be sure to pay attention to their safety).
If you’re a group camping or outdoor party enthusiast like us, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with any of our products, because CampGlow was made for that!
