Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
A few weeks ago, I flew out to Castle Rock, Colorado to sit down with Mike from Spirit of 1876-one of the most respected names in the rooftop tent space. These guys carry one of the largest selections of rooftop tents out there, so I came prepared with a list of questions that YOU have been asking over the years.
This video is a full sit-down interview where we dig into everything you need to know before buying a rooftop tent. It’s a bit longer than my typical videos, but for good reason... Mike brings real-world experience and insight that can help you avoid costly mistakes and make the right decision the first time.
We cover around 10 key questions, including:
• The biggest pros and cons of rooftop tents
• What to look for before you buy
• Common mistakes beginners make
• How to choose the right tent for your setup
• And a lot more…
👉 Check out Spirit of 1876: spiritof1876.com
Timestamps :
0:00 - Rooftop Tent Guide
2:07 - Meet Spirit of 1876
4:08 - Industry Changes
6:04 - Why Rooftop Tents?
11:15 - Main Drawbacks
14:14 - Soft vs Hard Shell
16:31 - Weight and Safety
20:38 - Comfort and Sleep
23:19 - True Ownership Cost
#RooftopTent #overlanding #campinggear #offroadcamping #rooftoptents
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youtu.be/H0l5d7pbqJU
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youtu.be/n5M3Br-KitY
A few weeks ago, I flew out to Castle Rock, Colorado to sit down with Mike from Spirit of 1876-one of the most respected names in the rooftop tent space. These guys carry one of the largest selections of rooftop tents out there, so I came prepared with a list of questions that YOU have been asking over the years.
This video is a full sit-down interview where we dig into everything you need to know before buying a rooftop tent. It’s a bit longer than my typical videos, but for good reason... Mike brings real-world experience and insight that can help you avoid costly mistakes and make the right decision the first time.
We cover around 10 key questions, including:
• The biggest pros and cons of rooftop tents
• What to look for before you buy
• Common mistakes beginners make
• How to choose the right tent for your setup
• And a lot more…
👉 Check out Spirit of 1876: spiritof1876.com
Timestamps :
0:00 - Rooftop Tent Guide
2:07 - Meet Spirit of 1876
4:08 - Industry Changes
6:04 - Why Rooftop Tents?
11:15 - Main Drawbacks
14:14 - Soft vs Hard Shell
16:31 - Weight and Safety
20:38 - Comfort and Sleep
23:19 - True Ownership Cost
#RooftopTent #overlanding #campinggear #offroadcamping #rooftoptents
You may also enjoy these overlanding and adventure gear reviews:
3 Months With the Stout 5M Pro Tent… Here’s the Truth (Rain Test Included):
youtu.be/H0l5d7pbqJU
GoFluxx LED Strip Review (3 Months Later… Worth It?) : youtu.be/d-SsL11XBtc
youtu.be/n5M3Br-KitY
