Roof Top Tent - The Softshell

  The Softshell

Not all the tents you see online are created equal. You'll see a variety of similar looking products spread over a large price range and it can be hard to tell which ones are rubbish, which ones are over priced and which ones are a practical combination of value and quality.

At SMRT Tent we provide products which we believe are right in the sweet spot, balancing great features and quality with reasonable pricing.

After personally using a variety of Roof Top Tents ourselves over the past 10 years here's what we have discovered.

Comfort is by far the most important aspect of your purchase.

If you don't sleep well then your tent isn't serving it's number one purpose. If this happens you'll hate sleeping in it and so will you wife/partner/camp buddy. Make sure which ever tent you choose has a good quality high density foam mattress which is at least 60mm thick. Not only does this provide more comfort, especially for side sleepers, but it also creates a greater thermal barrier from the cold outside. You are more likely to get a good nights sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day's activities.

Useable is the second most important consideration.

Does it work in a simple, reliable and well thought out fashion day after day and trip after trip? If you're like us you've probably spent more time sleeping at campsites than in hotel rooms.  That's our preference every time, but let's be honest, camping is not always seamless. There's the pre-trip packing to sort out, followed by what is usually a long drive and then the inevitable en-route delay or un-forecast rain shower on arrival. These things all add to the flavour of the adventure, but there are some things we can do to make our lives easier, such as choosing well thought out reliable equipment which has been thoroughly tested by real people in your local environment. With a quality Roof Top Tent strapped on your roof your camp setup will be quick, easy, stress free and comfortable.

Most tent brands, including ours, will bombard you with a list of specifications, fabric types and weights, UV ratings and endless lists of detail. Some people love this and it makes sense to educate yourself and compare products. If you scroll down you'll find all of that info on our tents too. However, If that level of detail seems overwhelming to you then let me summarise our products for you. We have already done all the things we should so that you don't have to worry about the detail. Our tents are extremely comfortable, durable, simple to operate and suitable for real world use in New Zealand's unpredictable weather.

We also understand that this is a big financial commitment.

If you have read this far though, you are obviously serious about finding a quality product which will enhance your outdoor experience. We are outdoors people ourselves who understand the importance of reliable gear and the equal importance of reliable service from the businesses we deal with.

We are confident that your SMRT Tent will be a valued and much loved travel companion for many years to come and you can sleep easy knowing we'll be here for you should you need anything along the way. The Softshell

Being lightweight and packing up small this tent is flexible enough to fit all types of vehicles, especially those with lower roof carrying capacities. This tent fits up to 3 people, or 2 with plenty of room to spread out!

The Softshell is constructed with 25mm aluminium internal covered tent poles (compared to standard exposed tent poles at 16mm), stainless-steel reinforced hinges and all stainless steel hardware. The base of the tent is constructed with honeycomb aluminium, covered with 1mm coated aluminium diamond plate. The tent body is made of 320 gsm ripstop polycotton PU coated canvas, with a mould and mildew resistant rainfly made from 420D Polyester Oxford ripstop fabric with waterproof PVC coating - all canvas is PU coated for waterproofing and UV protection. The exterior travel cover is made from 650D Waterproof PVC coated fabric. While the tent is open the cover can be fastened out