Lightweight rooftop tents look impressive online. Here's what they don't show you
You've probably seen it, someone lifting a rooftop tent above their head with one hand, showing off just how light it is. Impressive to watch, sure. But there's a trade off that rarely makes it into the video, and it's the one thing that actually matters once you're using the tent, the mattress.
The lightweight trend vs actual sleep quality
Most of these ultra light tents get there by cutting depth out of the mattress. It looks fine in a product shot, but after a full day of driving and setting up camp, a thin, shallow mattress makes for a genuinely rough night's sleep.
Where Eezi Awn does it differently
Eezi Awn's rooftop tents take the opposite approach. They're not the lightest tents on the market, and they're not trying to be. Instead, you get real mattress depth, proper comfort, and the kind of night's sleep that actually leaves you rested for the next day on the road.
A few other things worth knowing:
- No roof rack required, Eezi Awn tents can mount straight onto roof rails
- Full hard shell options available for extra durability and weather protection
- Built for reliability and longevity, not just a low number on a spec sheet
If sleep quality matters more to you than shaving a few kilos off your roof, this is worth a proper look.
Come check out the range at Everything Caravans.
📍 22-24 Greens Rd, Dandenong South VIC 3175
📞 03 9574 1900
🌐 everythingcaravans.com.au
