Listen to the full episode here:
The Elite Eight! Our rooftop tent options that elevate every campsite setup…
Ben and Lauren scale the heights of rooftop tent excellence, breaking down their top eight picks from powerhouse brands like 23ZERO, Darche, and Inspired Overland. Our gear gurus compare equivalent models across manufacturers, and explore everything from detachable designs to solar-integrated solutions. The conversation covers lightweight alternatives for weight-conscious campers, brands beyond the Snowys shelves, and confessions of their own rooftop tent FOMO!
The best elevated sleeping isn’t just about getting off the ground, it’s about not breaking the bank – or your roof racks!

Ben and Lauren break down their top eight picks from powerhouse brands like Inspired Overland.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:10 – Top Rooftop Tent Brands
03:24 – 23ZERO Rooftop Tents
10:58 – Darche Rooftop Tents
18:00 – Darche and 23ZERO’s Equivalent Rooftop Tent Models
19:06 – Inspired Overland Ultralight Rooftop Tents
23:53 – Lightweight Rooftop Tent Alternatives
26:56 – Darche Detachable Rooftop Tent
28:24 – Darche Solar Rooftop Tent
29:45 – Coming Soon From 23ZERO
30:17 – Rooftop Tent Brands Beyond the Snowys Shelves
31:00 – Ben and Lauren’s Rooftop Tent FOMO?!
33:03 – Summary
Mentioned in this Episode:
Products:
Inspired Overland rooftop tents
Podcasts and Blogs:
Ep114 – Rooftop Tents With Dave & Jacob From Snowys Brendale
Ep125 – Rooftop Tents, Awnings, & Everything OZtrail 2024 with Michael & Ben
Ep165 – Revolutionised Rooftop Tents With Inspired Overland
Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week’s episode!
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, or Stitcher so you never miss an upload.
If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our Facebook group and let us know as we’d love to hear from you.
Catch you out there!

From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!