“Best-in-test” rooftop tents with key specs and current example prices in SEK/EUR where available.
| Model | Type / Seasons | Weight | Sleep size | Closed (L×W×H) | Open footprint | Mattress | Setup | Rack req. | Approx. price (SEK / EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iKamper Skycamp 3.0 Mini | Hardshell / 4-season | 56–57 kg | 2 | ~130×138×33 cm | fold-out panel | 2.5″ 9-zone foam (insulated) | ~60 s | Min bar spread ≈ 80 cm | €4,280 on EU shop (varies by finish). (iKamper) |
| Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO | Low-profile hardshell / 4-season | ≈59 kg | 2 | 211×127×20 cm (83″×50″×8″) | — | foam pad (Air mattress optional) | fast pop-up | Min bar spread 30″ | EU price varies by dealer (check local Roofnest EU). (Roofnest) |
| Thule Approach M | Softshell (quick-fold) / 3–4-season | — | 2–3 | — | — | integrated mattress + optional topper | quick | Thule bars compatible | 31,999 SEK on Thule Sweden. (Thule) |
| Dometic TRT 140 Air | Inflatable softshell / 3-season | — | 2 | — | — | integrated foam; 12 V pump incl. | ~3–5 min | Std. crossbars | 28,999 SEK at Swedish retailers (lowest current). (Kayakstore.se) |
| James Baroud Odyssey (M) | Premium hardshell / 4-season | ≈65 kg | 2 (+child) | Closed height ~33.5 cm | — | 65 mm HD foam; solar vent; blackout | very quick | Heavy-duty bars | €3,700–€3,850 (EU dealers). (jamesbaroud.com) |
| Topoak Galaxy 1.0 (budget pick) | Hardshell / 4-season | ≈75 kg | 2 + child | 83″×56″×8″ | 83″×56″×53″ | 79″×52″×2¾″ | quick | Bar spread 30–60″ | Pricing varies (US-centric; limited EU channels). (TOPOAK) |
Notes & tips
- If you’re matching to a specific car (range impact, dynamic roof load, bar spread), confirm the car’s dynamic and static roof ratings and your rack’s spec before ordering. Low-profile hardshells (Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO) minimize drag/noise; the Skycamp 3.0 Mini is exceptionally quick and spacious for its footprint. (Roofnest)
- Nordic availability/pricing: Thule and Dometic have the most consistent Swedish retail pricing; iKamper and James Baroud are widely available via EU dealers; Topoak can be harder to source in the Nordics (import may apply). (Thule)
- If you run an EV and worry about aero/range: low-profile clamshells and bed-rack solutions (e.g., Rivian x iKamper variant) help reduce the penalty. (The Verge)