Installing a rooftop tent is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your rooftop camping setup—whether you’re running a Jeep Wrangler roof top tent, a Toyota 4Runner rooftop tent, a Subaru Outback car tent, or a Tacoma with a rooftop tent. With the right prep and a few helping hands, mounting a vehicle top tent or car top tent can be done safely and efficiently.

This guide walks through the full installation process using best practices for roof rack tents, including Intrepid tents, hard shell RTTs, and compact rooftop tents.

Choosing the right roof rack for your vehicle is like picking the perfect adventure companion. Whether you're setting out with your kayak, mountain bike, rooftop tent, cargo case, or bulky camping gear, roof racks are an essential accessory to expand your vehicle's carrying capacity. Let's break it down and help you make an informed decision.

This guide is your roadmap to transforming a stock vehicle into a capable overlanding machine. We'll walk you through the essential modifications, from foundational upgrades like suspension and tires to the gear that makes life on the road comfortable and self-sufficient. Get ready to build the rig that will take you further than you've ever imagined.

Overlanding is vehicle-based, self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary purpose. It's not about conquering extreme obstacles like rock crawling, nor is it a race to a finish line. Instead, overlanding is about exploration, cultural immersion, and embracing the freedom of the open road. Think of it as backpacking, but with a vehicle as your basecamp.

Discover what drives rooftop tent pricing, from engineering costs to white-labeling tricks. Learn how to identify quality vs. overpriced marketing gimmicks.

The overlanding world is booming, with more adventurers seeking freedom on the open road. This surge has created massive demand for gear, especially for innovative roof top tents (RTTs). As new brands pop up, it’s important to understand where these products come from. Many are simply “white-labeled” items—generic products rebranded and sold as unique. This makes it crucial to recognize and support brands who design, manufacture, and stand behind their own creations, pushing the entire industry forward with quality and fresh ideas.