Hardshell vs softshell
Choose speed and aerodynamics for daily moves, or more sleeping space and value for base-camp trips.
Available from 4Matt Campers in Bellville, Cape Town
Shop rooftop tents for bakkies, SUVs and 4x4 touring setups at 4Matt Campers in Bellville, Cape Town. Compare hardshell, softshell and electric rooftop tents from trusted brands including iKamper, ALU-CAB, Howling Moon, Bundutec and Ironman 4x4, with prices from around R42 000 to R89 000.
4Matt Campers buyer guide
The biggest rooftop-tent decision is hardshell, softshell or electric. Hardshell tents are fast and compact, softshell tents give more sleeping space for the money, and electric tents such as the BunduTop remove even more setup effort.
4Matt Campers helps you check the full system: sleepers, setup speed, bedding, awning position, roof rack, dynamic load rating and vehicle fitment.
Choose speed and aerodynamics for daily moves, or more sleeping space and value for base-camp trips.
Closed tent weight must work with your rack and vehicle dynamic load rating.
Awnings, racks, bedding and storage should work together before you commit.
Hardshell tents are faster to open and pack away, while softshell tents usually offer more sleeping space and value. 4Matt Campers helps match the choice to your trips.
Usually yes with the right rack, but the key is checking vehicle and rack load ratings before you buy.
Yes. 4Matt Campers can advise on fitment for bakkies, SUVs, trailers and canopy systems from Bellville, Cape Town.
Many hardshell tents allow some bedding to stay inside. Softshell tents are usually more compact and may require bedding to be packed separately.