Jeep or Tacoma
Explorer
which rooftop tens are the absolute lightest
lightest RTT
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Lemsteraak
Adventurer
The absolute lightest tent was made about 25 years ago in France at about 35 pounds for a full sized two person roof tent. It was called an "Oasis" and the design is brilliant,, like a zero gravity chair for two built into a tent. They were able to dispense with the mattress by using a mesh like on a catamaran and doesn't require a sport rack system as it has an alloy tube frame. I pair this with a lightweight AutoHome ladder that mounts under the tent when traveling. Not for everyone but I like it because I can quickly undo it from its mounts and place on the ground. The feet system keeps it up about a foot above the ground. It is a great design for what it is,- minimal.
DefendersNW
Observer
Lightest how?
From bare roof to bed ready would be the full weight, vs lightest empty tent shell for mounting/demounting...
Autohome carbon Fiber is stupid expensive but just under 100lbs (including mattress) and only requires two crossbars for mounting.
Small Columbus is under 125lbs (including mattress) and again only two crossbars needed.
Both have room to store bedding in the tent when closed so sub 30-seconds to setup for the night.
There are other lightweight tents that require a full platform rack for support, and do not have bedding storage meaning additional daytime weight is stored in car not on roof (space and cleanliness issues) but they can be lighter while driving.