If you’re a fervent camper, you have probably had the pleasure of seeing roof-top tents.
Roof-top tents are a great option for people who don’t require camping or RV, but need a more luxurious alternative to the standard camping tent.
It is common knowledge that camping requires many items, and camping with a tent roof top isn’t any different!
Here is Our Rooftop Tent Checklist:
Roof Rack
Rooftop Tent Hardware
Ladder
Tent Cover
Rooftop Tent Expansions
Covers, Alternative Tents, and Covers
Bedding
Storage Accessories
Camp Furniture
Lighting
Food/Water
First Aid Kits
Other Items
1. Roof Rack:
The first thing to ensure you have when you buy a roof-top tent, is an appropriate roof rack.
The roof rack can help keep your tent safe and stable during your travels and when using your tent.
If you’re looking to buy the roof rack you should take into consideration your car’s capacity for weight, the weight of the rack’s capacity, and the weight of the tent. You also need to know which type of roof rack is suitable for your particular vehicle.
2. Roof-Top Tent Hardware:
This may sound like common sense however, if you are planning to set up a roof-top tent, you’ll want to make sure all necessary hardware is present to ensure that the tent is operating properly.
Your tent will come with all the hardware you need, but you must be certain prior to starting your tent’s set-up.
The roof-top tent hardware comprises bolts, brackets and nuts and other items needed for tent set-up.
The complete list of what you’ll need to put in your tent should be included in the instructions included with the roof-top tent you purchased.
In addition, if you want more accessories, consider purchasing mount locks or other security features to prevent the theft of your tent’s rooftop!
3. Ladder:
The ladder is crucial to your tent’s roof.
It’s a challenge to get in and out from your tent without it.
Almost all rooftop tents come included with an e-loop!
Use the ladder that is made specifically for your tent. This ladder is the most stable and secure.
4. Tent Cover:
A tent cover is necessary to extend your tent’s lifespan.
You do not want something to happen to your tent during your drive, and the tent cover can be a huge help to protect it.
Be sure that you have your tent cover is properly secured and comes with all the necessary straps.
5. Tent Roof Top Tent Expansions:
A few roof-top tents come with accessories such as awnings and extended coverings.
This could be beneficial if you want to store things outside of your tent or vehicle areas, like coolers and other objects.
Some great roof tent accessories such as annexes or awnings, either come with the tent or are sold separately.
6. Alternative Tents/Covers:
Since you are unable to do much more than lay down and lay on top of your roof tent It is recommended to consider bringing other cover types for your camping trip.
Alternate tents could include screened-in or canopy rooms that will cover the dining area.
This is extremely beneficial when you’re experiencing inclement weather and are planning to take part in activities like playing games, eating, or anything else that’s not comfortable in your roof-top tent.
7. Bedding:
Bedding is essential when it comes to camping in your roof-top tent.
Even though the roof-top tent will make sure that you are laid out on a flat floor, this will not be suitable if it does not have bedding.
One benefit of a roof-top tent is that you don’t have to take the bedding off frequently for removing the tent as you would for a traditional tent.
Most root-top tents will fold in without issue, as will the bedding contained inside.
Most rooftop tents are equipped with bedding, but if yours doesn’t, you can often make a mattress for your specific roof-top tent to ensure it fits in the event of its construction and smaller!
Be sure to have sleeping bags or blankets for warmth along with pillows.
8. Storage Accessories:
Another good thing to think about could be accessories for storage.
Since you’re limited by the space you have in your tent It’s a good idea to get creative where storage is involved.
Things such as hanging storage objects or even temporary shelves are a an excellent way to take items out of your car to make it easier to access them. They are easy to put up or tear down.
It is also advisable to keep food and clothing in your locked car when not in use to stay away from thieves and wild animals.
Coolers are great for food items, vacuum space bags for clothing, as well as totes for kitchen utensils and kitchen supplies.
The benefit of having a roof-top tent is easily set up and tear down So, you must make sure you are able to install your entire site quickly and quickly.
9. Camp Furniture:
Another good thing to consider is to get camp furniture.
Roof-top tents are perfect for sleeping in and you’ll want to carry something else when you do not intend to go to bed.
The best choice is to get a camp chair so that you can enjoy the day in comfort take a bite, or sit by a fire.
It is also possible to bring hammocks and small folding tables.
In addition, loveseat camp chairs are perfect to take to provide space for large families or to allow couples to relax at a fire in a cozy setting.
10. Lighting:
Lighting is crucial.
There’s nothing more frustrating than walking around in the dark, especially out in the middle or in a location with lots of wild animals.
Some good things to keep are flashlights, lanterns charging cellphones, headlamps and pen lights to fit inside your car glove compartment.
11. Food/Water:
Water and food are vital no matter what type of camping activity you’re planning to do.
In addition to the actual water and food items it is important to ensure that you have a cooler and cooking necessities.
It could be as simple as a set of sticks to cook hotdogs or as extravagant as an propane cooking station or small grill.
12. A First-Aid Kit
It is often overlooked that carrying a first aid kit is extremely important.
No one knows what the likelihood of an accident You should be prepared in the event of an accident.
This is especially important if you are camping somewhere away from the way.
An aid kit for first-aid can aid you in taking charge of something when you’re traveling towards the closest hospital, in particular if the hospital is far from home.
13. Other Items:
This list is not complete.
If you’ve gone camping before and have had an idea of the other things you’ll require.
The additional items could include anything from books to games clothes, toiletries, and whatever else you might need.
Be sure to include:
Firestarters
Trash bags and paper towels
Ziploc bags are storage or bags for food
Tongs, grilling tools, can openers, and potato peelers
Aluminum foil, bowls, plates, silverware
Etc.
All in all, you need to ensure you’re well-prepared for a camping trip that is as enjoyable as it could be!
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