Name: Freespirit Recreation Evolution XL
Brand: Freespirit Recreation
Price: 3595.00 USD

3.0/5#17 of 24 in hard shell rooftop tents
3.0

For two or three campers on full size trucks or SUVs who want an insulated four season pop up that stores bedding inside.

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Pros

Fully insulated Tri-Layer walls keep it warmer in cold and darker in morning sun
Pops straight up on both ends in under a minute, giving more headroom than a clamshell
Bedding including pillows and a light comforter stays inside
Ladder, mattress, lights and mount kit all included

Cons

At 184 lb it needs a roof or rack with a high dynamic load rating; follow the maker’s mounting instructions
Only 38 in of interior height
Only a 2 year warranty

How it scores

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Specifications

Sleeping
Model number	FS-RTEV-XL03
Shell	Hard shell
Opens	Pops straight up
Sleeps	3
Mattress	55 x 81.5 in
Bed area	31.1 sq ft
Bedding stays inside	Yes
Built-in lights	Yes
Weather
Fabric	Tri-Layer (poly-cotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop)
Waterproof rating	3,000 mm
Season rating	4 season
Annex	None offered
On the vehicle
Weight	184 lb
Closed size	86.5 x 59.5 x 9.5 in
Closed height	9.5 in
Static load	750 lb
Ladder	90 in
Setup time (maker)	1 min
Warranty	2 years

For couples with a smaller vehicle who want a fold out hard shell with a full 53 in bed on a short footprint.

$3,795

For families on full size trucks and overland builds who want a large, tough aluminum shell and have a rack rated for its weight.

$4,295

For couples who want a low, quiet clamshell that opens in a minute with bedding already inside, and value aerodynamics over bed width.

$3,795