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The minimalist movement: rooftop tents cutting weight without compromise
Ben and Lauren climb the ladder of the latest lightweight rooftop tent innovations, from 23ZERO’s Super Lite range to Inspired Overland’s carbon fibre brilliance and Darche’s detachable designs. Our gear gurus examine the critical trade-offs between shedding kilos and sacrificing features, explore how new materials and technology are pushing boundaries, and reveal what’s coming down the pipeline like Inspired Overland’s Trailpeak.
From removable features allowing customisable weight versus functionality, to integrated lighting and power points for convenience without bulk – this episode is essential listening for anyone chasing that sweet spot between roof rack-friendly weight and ultimate camping comfort – because sometimes less is more if you’re not losing what matters.
Ben and Lauren climb the ladder of the latest lightweight rooftop tent innovations!
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
00:48 – The Latest in Lightweight Rooftop Tents
02:06 – Reflecting on Ep178
03:22 – 23ZERO Dakota Super Lite Rooftop Tent
04:35 – 23ZERO Saber Super Lite Rooftop Tent
05:44 – 23ZERO Saber Vert-X1450 Hard Shell and Super Fly Lightweight Rooftop Tent
07:12 – Lightweight Vs Features: Determining the Trade-Off
08:54 – Inspired Overland XL Lightweight and Carbonlite Rooftop Tent
09:55 – Inspired Overland Stargazer Duo Rooftop Tent
10:49 – Coming Soon: Inspired Overland Trailpeak Rooftop Tent
12:44 – Darche Detachable Rooftop Tent
13:13 – Front Runner Roof Top Tent
13:52 – Inspired Overland Standard and Carbonlite: Removable Features
16:35 – Technology, Materials, and Sacrifices in Lightweight Rooftop Tents
24:00 – Sleeping Gear and Bedding
25:36 – Integrated Lighting, Power Points, and Other Features
26:27 – Final Thoughts
28:08 – Summary
Mentioned in This Episode:
Products:
23ZERO Dakota Super Lite Rooftop Tent
23ZERO Saber Super Lite Rooftop Tent
23ZERO Saber Vert-X 1450 Hard Shell
23ZERO Super Fly Lightweight Rooftop Tent
Inspired Overland Standard Lightweight Rooftop Tent
Inspired Overland XL Lightweight
Inspired Overland Carbonlite Rooftop Tent
Inspired Overland Stargazer Duo Rooftop Tent
Darche Detachable Rooftop Tent
Podcasts & Blogs:
Ep176 – Our 8 Hottest Rooftop Tents
Ep178 – The Best Vehicles to Camp Out Of
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