Rooftop tent vs Oztent Awning/tent

To us the benefits are; all the bedding is out of the vehicle, the bed is made and ready to go, the bed is cooler on the roof than setting up a tent on the ground in the afternoon, rain doesn't run around the outside of the tent (if it does we're all in trouble), you're more likely to pick up a cool breeze on the roof and we don't have to worry about wildlife sniffing around at night - we've had dingoes, pigs, camels, horses, cattle and you reduce the risk of having other things slither into your tent before you go to bed.

The setting up to have a day trip isn't an issue with us. It takes 5 minutes to set up and ten minutes (tops) to pack it up.
We leave our shade cloth mat pegged on the ground and leave some stuff around. We're pretty trusting and we haven't had any issues with stuff walking.

Not having to tow anything is a bonus for us. We like to go where not many others get to.
We have to be aware of the height of the vehicle. We've had a few times we've had to lift branches and vines to get through that that's rarely been an issue.

At this point in time the roof top tent is the best option to suit our kind of touring.

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We have a Shipp Shape roof top tent and we've travelled many thousands of kms with it.To us the benefits are; all the bedding is out of the vehicle, the bed is made and ready to go, the bed is cooler on the roof than setting up a tent on the ground in the afternoon, rain doesn't run around the outside of the tent (if it does we're all in trouble), you're more likely to pick up a cool breeze on the roof and we don't have to worry about wildlife sniffing around at night - we've had dingoes, pigs, camels, horses, cattle and you reduce the risk of having other things slither into your tent before you go to bed.The setting up to have a day trip isn't an issue with us. It takes 5 minutes to set up and ten minutes (tops) to pack it up.We leave our shade cloth mat pegged on the ground and leave some stuff around. We're pretty trusting and we haven't had any issues with stuff walking.Not having to tow anything is a bonus for us. We like to go where not many others get to.We have to be aware of the height of the vehicle. We've had a few times we've had to lift branches and vines to get through that that's rarely been an issue.At this point in time the roof top tent is the best option to suit our kind of touring.

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but I was thinking an awning would be nice.

just wondering if an awning is really that much better.

This is what I am currently usingbut I was thinking an awning would be nice.just wondering if an awning is really that much better.

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Awnings are great when setting up a remote camp to get out of the weather, can even be a tent with the wall kit. Most are fairly light weight and can easily be damaged by wind or snow. And, you have to tear it down when wanting to move out.

Easy-up tents are cheap, easy but bulky in or on a vehicle. They also can be used as a basic tent with the wall kit and can be left at a campsite when exploring so no need to keep tearing it down. Can also become a missile during a wind storm and if not secured. Most have poor tent material that is subject to holes, tears and generally good for a season or two.

We have several of both. I love the one on our cruiser for exploring and setting up for camp to get out of the sun. The pop-up awnings we use at events and I wouldn't mess with carrying one into the back country. Good luck.

Depends....Awnings are great when setting up a remote camp to get out of the weather, can even be a tent with the wall kit. Most are fairly light weight and can easily be damaged by wind or snow. And, you have to tear it down when wanting to move out.Easy-up tents are cheap, easy but bulky in or on a vehicle. They also can be used as a basic tent with the wall kit and can be left at a campsite when exploring so no need to keep tearing it down. Can also become a missile during a wind storm and if not secured. Most have poor tent material that is subject to holes, tears and generally good for a season or two.We have several of both. I love the one on our cruiser for exploring and setting up for camp to get out of the sun. The pop-up awnings we use at events and I wouldn't mess with carrying one into the back country. Good luck.

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