12 Reasons to go Camping With a Roof Top Tent

Compared to ground tents or RVs/trailers our Rooftop Tents can be set up anywhere where the road takes you. Booking a spot in a crowded campground is no longer a necessity, and unlike backcountry camping, camping in your rooftop tent doesn’t mean sacrificing all of the amenities and comfort of home – something especially important for families with children.

Here are 12 of the top reasons why rooftop camping is becoming more and more of a popular way to explore and spend time with friends and family:

1. ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS

Camping helps develop useful outdoor skills that can serve you well. Those new to camping might find that after a few nights of camping in a roof top tent, there’s a strong chance they’ll be amazed at the new skills they have acquired. Skills like cooking delicious meals with few ingredients, operating new tools, and practicing your musical instrument around a blazing campfire all enhance your life experience and provide opportunities for quality time with family and friends. 

2. IMPROVE SELF CONFIDENCE

In addition to learning new skills, setting up your camp site offers a feeling of accomplishment. We’ve become increasingly habituated to the conveniences of civilization, and as a result we overlook just how capable and creative we can be when the need arises. Erecting your roof top car tent with a car side awning, cooking over a campfire, and building a comfortable, secure bed inside your tent gives a sense of ownership that a hotel room just can’t.

3. ENHANCES PHYSICAL HEALTH

Setting up your tent and campsite is the first thing that gets your body moving. Unlike spending a sedentary work week in front of your laptop, your body is going to start burning calories like crazy moving around outdoors. You also have the ability to camp in amazing areas that offer plenty of opportunities for physical activity. You can enjoy hiking, cycling, kayaking, swimming, fishing and much more with your own Roof Top Tent. 

4. BREATHE IN MORE FRESH AIR

Camping with a Roof Top Tent can take you far off the beaten track, where the air is free of the noise and pollution of modern towns and cities. In Canada we’re blessed to have so much readily-accessible wilderness in almost all directions – and the best way to explore it is with your own Roof Top Tent. 

5. ENJOY ADDITIONAL PRIVACY

It’s hard to get away from family members when you’re all piled into an RV. But in separate tents, parents and kids get much-needed space and quiet time to themselves. Everyone can listen to his or her favourite music without driving each other crazy.

6. KEEP BUGS OUT

Tents typically have mesh panels and zippers for closing window and door flaps to keep the bugs out. Keeping those annoying buzzing mosquitoes at bay is a good thing.

 

 

7. BOOST WELL-BEING

Camping in a tent brings us smack dab in the middle of nature. Spending time in daylight can boost our melatonin, resulting in a better mood overall. That’s why so many campers report feeling happier after only a few nights sleeping under the stars in their roof top tent.

8. ESCAPE NOISE POLLUTION

Sleeping in a tent you’ll notice the lack of vehicular and air traffic and neighbourhood noise. Instead, you’ll relax into your bed listening to crickets, frogs, birds, and the silence of nature. This also offers the chance to meditate in peace, minus irritating distractions.

9. RESTORE SLEEP PATTERNS

Nothing compares to snuggling in a warm, toasty bed in cool fresh air. Away from heavy light pollution, you’ll sleep like a baby. Install an awning for additional weather protection and added security. After a few nights, you may notice your body returning to its natural circadian rhythm for the deepest sleep ever. Who doesn’t want to blissfully drift off to the soft sounds of rustling leaves?

10. SHUN RESERVATIONS

Bigger camping vehicles require the stress of trying to book a campsite. Tents are versatile in that you can set them up virtually anywhere.

11. EXPLORE ANYWHERE YOUR VEHICLE CAN TAKE YOU

If you have a durable off-road vehicle, you can set up a tent anywhere RVs and tent trailers cannot go.

12. ESCAPE THE ELEMENTS

The ideal tent offers total protection from rain, wind, and damaging UV rays. Most roof top tents come waterproofed for complete comfort. That way, you can enjoy the soothing sound of rainfall while reading a good book, safe and dry.

 

An Indigenous-owned and operated company, at Roof Top Tents we are dedicated to helping our clients get out in the outdoors and enjoy the beautiful scenery and landscapes of British Columbia and beyond. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable outdoor products so that everyone can experience the joy of exploring and camping wherever the road takes them.

We ship our products across British Columbia, and we can arrange out of province delivery as well. Take the first step towards experiencing the convenience and comfort of rooftop camping yourself by visiting our website or emailing us at info@rooftoptents.ca today!