For small car owners and solo campers who want a light tent that opens fast and leaves rack space for a bike.
Amazon $1,695The Roofnest Meadowlark rates 3.4 among soft shell tents; the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air rates 2.9 among hard shell ones. The Roofnest Meadowlark costs $2,100 less ($1,695 vs $3,795).

For couples who want a low, quiet clamshell that opens in a minute with bedding already inside, and value aerodynamics over bed width.
Amazon $3,795Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (soft shell and hard shell), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Roofnest Meadowlark | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 38 $70.95 per sq ft of bed ($1,695, 23.9 sq ft) | 23 $145.34 per sq ft of bed ($3,795, 26.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 64 90 lb for 23.9 sq ft of bed (3.8 lb per sq ft) | 29 130 lb for 26.1 sq ft of bed (5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 35 2.5 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Roofnest Meadowlark | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 43 x 80 in | 47 x 80 in |
| Bed area | 23.9 sq ft | 26.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.5 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Bedding stays inside | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 190 GSM coated polycotton | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | None offered | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 90 lb | 130 lb |
| Closed size | 47 x 44 x 12 in | 83 x 50 x 8 in |
| Open size | 80 x 43 x 36 in | - |
| Closed height | 12 in | 8 in |
| Ladder | 90 in | 90 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 1 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-10 | - |