Best Rooftop Tents Under $2,000 Ranked

A family sized soft shell with a long warranty for a full size truck or SUV on a strong rack. Its weight rules out most factory roof racks.

A well built, mid priced two person soft shell with a long warranty and a covered entry. Check the roof and rack ratings, as it weighs about 150 lb.

A mid priced full size soft shell with a long warranty for couples who camp in all seasons. It skips the extended entry canopy of the Nomadic 2 Extended.

A budget full size soft shell for couples who camp in fair weather and want a light tent. Plan on a thicker sleeping pad.

A roomy, low profile two person soft shell from a big off road brand, for couples who want a large bed without a tall roof box. Supply in the US is now patchy.

For small car owners and solo campers who want a light tent that opens fast and leaves rack space for a bike.

A wide, sturdy soft shell for three adults or a couple with a child, at a fair price. The short warranty and 164 lb weight are the trade offs.

A narrow two person soft shell for a solo camper or a couple who wants a full length bed, a thick mattress and good ventilation. Check the roof load first: CVT lists it at 152 lb.

A slightly wider two person Pioneer for couples who want elbow room and the option of an annex. It is heavy for its size, so check the roof load before buying.

A light, low profile two person soft shell for smaller SUVs and racks with modest load ratings. The thin mattress and short floor make it better for one or two shorter sleepers.

For budget buyers who want more headroom than a wedge tent and a gear rack on top, at a fraction of name brand prices.

For budget minded families who want a large hard shell with a long warranty, if they can live without published interior dimensions.

For small families on a budget who want a fast opening hard shell with power and a skylight.

For families of four who want a wide hard shell bed with climate control options for well under name brand prices.

For budget buyers who want a quick opening hard shell for two at about half the price of the big brands.

For families of three who want a hard shell that opens in seconds and unfolds to a long bed, at a mid range price.

For couples who want an aluminum wedge hard shell that opens in seconds, at a budget price.

For couples with smaller vehicles who want the slimmest, lightest hard shell they can get for under $1,700.