Choosing a rooftop tent is a big decision. It has to be fast to set up, comfortable to sleep in and able to handle tough conditions. I’ve used the Kings Tourer roof top tent in real Australian dust, wind and chilly nights. It’s a popular tent for good reasons: it promises a lot of space and a simple three-minute setup, and it gets your camp off the ground. Here’s how it holds up over extended use.
What’s in the box
A quick-setup, 57 kg soft-shell rooftop tent with 320GSM ripstop canvas and an internal length of 2.5 metres.
What we like
- Setup is fast (under 3 min)
- Huge internal length (2.5 m)
- Lightweight for an RTT (57 kg)
- 320 GSM canvas is tough
- Midge-proof mesh on all windows
What we don’t
- Mattress only 70 mm thick
- 35 cm packed height is bulky
- Ladder is a standard 2 m
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Adventure Kings |
| Material | 320 GSM Poly Cotton Ripstop fabric |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Packed size | 145 × 125 × 35 cm |
| Internal Bed Size | 2.5 × 1.5 m |
| Thickness | 7 cmDensity Foam |
| Ladder Length | 2 mIntegrated Aluminium |
| Travel Cover | 600 GSM Heavy-Duty PVC |
First look
The box is huge when it arrives, and you realise straight away that this tent has serious space. The PVC travel cover feels very thick and is made from a heavy-duty material. The cover is black and comes with two rugged nylon straps. It looks tough sitting on the roof racks. Packed, it’s a little chunky at 35 cm high, which you notice when you drive under low branches.
Unzipping the cover shows the canvas neatly packed inside. The ladder sits on top and unfolds smoothly with the tent base, which makes setup easy to work out. It’s a substantial piece of kit. The footprint on the roof is wide but not too long. Everything feels sturdy and well stitched straight out of the packaging.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
The Kings tourer roof top tent uses a 320 GSM polycotton ripstop canvas, which is one of its best features. The canvas is durable, handles rough weather and breathes better than synthetic fabrics. The flysheet is 210D polyester with a 2000 mm water head rating. It sheds water and adds shade. All the seams are neat. They’re sewn with a core-spun thread that swells and seals the needle holes.
The frame uses tough aluminium poles and hinges, and the structure feels stable when fully opened. A 600 GSM PVC bag protects the tent on the road, and that thick cover guards well against abrasion. I can see this tent lasting for many years of trips.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
The Tourer is a soft-shell tent, a style that gives a lot of room inside. Its total weight of 57 kg is very reasonable. The low weight keeps your vehicle’s centre of gravity lower and takes less of your roof rack’s load limit. Setting up the tent does take less than three minutes. The hinge system works smoothly as you pull the ladder out. The ladder extends to 2 m, which suits most standard to slightly lifted 4WDs.
Climbing up, you enter a very big space. The floor is 2.5 m long. It fits me and all my gear with room to spare. Head height is over 1.3 m at the highest point, so sitting up and changing clothes is comfortable. The one trade-off is the mattress. The 70 mm foam is adequate but not luxurious, and I plan to add a thin self-inflating pad for extra comfort. For its size, this tent is very light.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
The main feature of the Adventure Kings tourer roof top tent is its size. 2.5 m of length is huge for a rooftop tent. The windows on all four sides give plenty of airflow, and I love that they all have midge-proof mesh. You need that for Australia’s tiny, annoying insects. We camped through a surprise downpour at 15°C. The awning poles held the window covers taut, so we had ventilation without any rain coming in.
The inner zips are good quality and easy to use from inside, even in the dark. The PVC travel cover seals tightly and keeps the canvas dry and protected on the road. The pockets inside are useful for small items. It’s a complete package for quick, comfortable overlanding.
Conclusion: Adventure Kings Tourer Roof Top TentConclusion
The Kings Tourer puts comfort first, with a lot of space inside. Setup is quick and simple, and you have a raised camp in under three minutes. The durable canvas and midge-proof mesh suit all kinds of touring and give good ventilation. The mattress is only 70 mm thick, the packed height of 35 cm is bulky and the ladder is a standard 2 m.
A rooftop tent with a lot of space inside.
Setup is quick and simple, and you have a comfortable, raised camp in under three minutes. The durable canvas and midge-proof mesh give good ventilation for all kinds of touring.
- 4WD tourers
- Weekend trips
- Couples
Yes. A 2.5 m sleeping area, tough 320 GSM canvas and a setup under three minutes is a lot of tent for the price. The 70 mm mattress is thin, so budget for a topper.
