Fold out RTT with hard shell when closed?

[woytovich]

I'm wondering if anyone makes a "regular" fold out RTT that, when closed, is in a hard shell type "case"?

1. I want the opened size of a "regular" RTT that hinges out to open
2. I want the small footprint of those "regular" tents when closed
3. I like the hard shell RTTs simple open/close without a lot of fuss over tucking & strapping/zipping

Are there any RTTs that are some hybrid tests that check these check boxes?

(to be more specific I'd love to find a "hard shell" RTT that fits on a short bed Tacoma (or even a Tundra) bed without overhang, and not above cab height and that opens out to a full bed size.)

 

[Pnwfullsize]

Ikamper

 

[woytovich]

80" long... same as most hard shells. Yes, the fold out make it bigger - great - but the closed footprint is too large.

 

[ttengineer]

Free spirit maybe? I know they have a hard shell but I’m not sure if it’s a clamshell style open.


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[woytovich]

Maybe their HIGH COUNTRY SERIES ROOFTOP TENT

 

[woytovich]

Yeah, that's pretty darned close to what I'm looking for... The small is 60”L x 52”W.
Still would like something that didn't need tucking when closing up... a lazy sot I am I guess...

 

[shoredreamer]

So basically a shorter iKamper. Yes I think a lot of people would like that. Around 60”x54”

 

[Nathansharkey80]

Bundu Top makes one


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[woytovich]

Bundu Top makes one

Their BUNDUTOP is 82" long... too long for my spec as stated above... Do they make something else I am missing?

 

[ttengineer]

There is that new iKamper that folds open and has no cover.


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[jacobconroy]

Why would anyone want a hardshell RTT and "foldout" problems? I'm not playing devils' advocate here, and I'm not trying to be rude. Genuinely curious.

I thought the beauty of a hardshell is that it doesn't have "foldout" problems (getting wet, long dry out time, difficult to put away, sacrifice bedding storage space for canvas storage space, etc.). The beauty of a foldout tent is the awesome canvas smell (assuming that it is canvas), more room, and...I dunno what.

Maybe a hardshell/foldout would fare better amongst branches? Please, no flaming. I'm wondering why this idea is appealing.

 

[JDaPP]

My guess is space with better travel package.

 

[jacobconroy]

It might be to avoid dealing with a traditional folding tent cover. They are a PITA.

 

[woytovich]

I DO prefer a hard shell for the reasons you state, BUT I want something that will fit on a Tundra/Tacoma bed without extending past the tailgate (much) and not above the cab roofline when closed. I was imagining something that combines the best of both... I guess I'm thinking something that retains as much of the benefit of the hardshell with the small footprint of a folded up "standard".

maybe I need to play with a little origami...
https://newatlas.com/collapsible-compact-shelter-disaster-relief/32531/


Mark

 

[jacobconroy]

I'm in the market for a new RTT to replace my Baroud. It's a good tent but I have noticed the iKampers.

That's why I'm curious. There may be a benefit to these new RTTs that I haven't noticed. Currently I'm considering an aluminum-shell RTT.