The Vagabond Rooftop Tent
$1,999
AT A GLANCE
A Lightweight,
softshell tent made
to weather all conditions
The most comfortable rooftop tent with a 3" mattress
The ROAM Vagabond is a durable foldout rooftop tent that sleeps 2-3 people on top of a high-density foam mattress. This all-weather tent can be easily installed on any vehicle with a rack that has a dynamic weight rating of 150lbs.
Diamond Placed Insulated Bed Base
Every home has a sure foundation so why wouldn’t your tent? Even if you need to use it as a scouting platform she will hold strong and it will help insulate your tent through the night.
Weather-Tight Tent For Any Conditions
Having a weather-resistant tent lets you rest easy knowing the elements will stay outside. That is why we used a 280g PU coated poly cotton ripstop. What does that Mean? It means when you are in a weather situation you are gonna be good. Want some extra tent insulation? We got that too!
Built to Handle The Elements
Having a stout internal frame insures the stoutness of the tent as well as making sure the tent fabric stays tight and reduces wind noise.
The Details
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Rubberized silent zippers
The last thing you want is trying to sleep with the sound of endless maracas chiming in the night. That is why we rubber for all of our zipper pullers.
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Dual Rainfly Skylights
The two clear skylight windows makes it possible to get light from above into your tent even if it is raining. It also makes for great star gazing at night.
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Boot Bags
Included with your Vagabond purchase is a pair of boot bags that attach to the base of the tent so you don't have to bring your dirty shoes inside.
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Gear Hammock
Need a little extra storage for your light gear or a place to hang wet towels so they can dry? The included gear hammock clips on underneath the base of the tent and makes for easy access and storage.
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Diamond Plated Base
We don't skimp on the details. Having a tent base that can not only keep the structure of the tent but hold your body weight is essential. We also insulated it to help with heat management.
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1" Alluminum Frame
Having a burly frame keeps the tent body tight and wind noise to a minimum at night. It the case that it snows over night, it also insures that your tent won't collapse on it.
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Anti-Condensation Mat
Having an anit-condensation layer between your mattress and the base of your tent prevents mold and mildew build up.
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Ripstop Poly Cotton Tent Body
We use only the highest quality fabrics for our tent construction. It is super durable and made to resist water and mold so your tent always stays fresh.
Specs & Guides
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150lbs
56" x 48" x 12"
56” x 96” x 52”
280g ripstop poly/cotton, UV, water, and mold resistant
600D PU-coated diamond rip stop nylon with 2 clear vinyl sunroof windows
7.5' telescopic aluminum (no additional extension required for aftermarket lifts)
3" high density foam, anti-condensation mat
Black, heavy-duty, laminated, 720 GSM PVC cover
1" aluminum frame, all aluminum joints
Attached via aluminum extrusions on base with universal sliding brackets and bolts
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The Vagabond tent comes with a 2-year manufacturers/craftsmanship warranty. As with all Roam products, we want to make sure that you never have to worry about your gear. In the case that something does happen, you have world-class customer support at your hands to make sure you get taken care of.
Better than we could have hoped for!
I waited to review the vagabond rooftop tent until after an 11 day, 5000 mile trek around some of the U.S. with my wife, 90lb dog, and cat. Here’s what we thought: First of all, we did a similar 7000mile 14 day trek last summer with a ground tent. Our biggest complaint with that experience was the time and energy that it took to set up camp at the end of each day, and to neatly pack it back up each morning. Having to separately deal with sleeping pads, sleeping bags, travel pillows, and a tent was a lot. But we also own a small SUV (Subaru Crosstrek) so there aren’t many towing options. We also enjoy dispersed camping and don’t want towing to limit where we can easily travel. I started my research on rooftop tents after that trip. With a 90lb dog, there was no way we could solely rely on a rooftop tent. We needed one with an annex that had a floor that attached. And we wanted the annex to be open air attached to the main bed area so that our dog would still be close by. The Roam Vagabond Rooftop Tent with the optional Annex was the answer we were looking for! Right away it was apparent that this tent is superior to any ground tent. The setup of the tent, including the annex, took the two of us an average of 12 minutes. We stored a double sleeping bag and two travel pillows in the tent the entire time, so we didn’t have to constantly roll and unroll them. The mattress is very comfortable, and the inclusion of an anti-condensation mat is a huge benefit! With the mat and the fact that the inside metal poles are covered in fabric, we had no issues with condensation even in colder conditions (mid 40s at night). Three nights were decently windy conditions. We strategically angled the car to block wind from the annex, and tightened the fly down all the way. Only one of the nights was the wind bad enough that the fly flapped and made a lot of noise. Due to the fact that the nylon straps that hold the fly down have no stop mechanism on the ends, the wind did cause the fly to come undone in a few places on multiple occasions. The same lack of a stop mechanism on the nylon straps that clip the cover on caused us to lose half of a clip on the highway when we forgot to fasten it. But that truly is my only feedback about the design of the entire thing. The only thing I will note about the thoroughness of our testing is that we didn’t experience rain at all while using this tent. Not even a little. I have total faith in the tent itself performing well in rainy conditions. I do worry about the annex though. The floor seems very thick and waterproof. The walls are very thin though, which allows for little holes to develop really easily during setup and tear down. You notice these when inside the annex and the sun hits them from the outside. I also worry because the walls are a standard length. However, a Subaru Crosstrek is a short SUV. This means the walls kind of bunch up at the bottom instead of pull taught. I think these two factors will allow water into the annex through the walls, though like I said I haven’t experienced rain with it so I am not sure. Overall our experience with this tent has been stellar. From ordering, to delivery, to setup, to usage, the process has been extremely smooth. I have no regrets about this purchase and look forward to many years and tons of adventures in the Roam Vagabond Rooftop tent with my little family.
Great product came well packaged and easy to mount to vehicle
Roof top tent for the win!
I’ve been nothing but impressed with my Vagabond. Already taken on several camping trips in the cooler weather and it’s been great. With just the rain fly on and no insulation I’ve been sleeping in shorts and a t shirt with a lite blanket in sub 40 degrees weather Roam really has it right with the Vagabond!