Rooftop tent packing list: What you should take with you on your camping vacation

Rooftop tent packing list – A camping vacation with a rooftop tent can be the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of nature and experience adventure.
To make sure you have everything you need for an unforgettable vacation, we have put together a packing list for you here.
From camping furniture to cooking accessories and clothing, you’ll find everything you need summarized here.
You can also take a look directly in the store: Accessories.

This should not be missing on a roof tent camping vacation

First of all, you need a vehicle with roof rack equipment to be able to transport the roof tent safely and stably.
However, it can be said that a roof tent can be fitted to almost any car.
Of course, the roof tent itself should not be missing.
A roof tent offers a safe and comfortable place to sleep that protects you and your loved ones from rain and wind.
There are many different types of roof tents, so make sure you choose the right one for your needs.
Whether it’s a rooftop tent for 2 people or for the whole family – simply choose the model you want and you can configure it to suit your wishes and ideas. For a successful camping vacation with a roof tent, you will also need some additional sleeping accessories and other equipment.
Here is a packing list to tick off:

You should take this with you: Packed?
Vehicle with roof rack equipment ▢
A roof tent itself ▢
Sleeping mat and sleeping bag (for each person) ▢
Additional sleeping accessories (blanket, pillow, warm pyjamas) ▢
Camping chairs and table ▢
Camping stove or barbecue (+ gas cartridges) ▢
Camping crockery and cutlery ▢
Flashlight or headlamp ▢
Camping first aid equipment ▢
Personal hygiene articles ▢
Outdoor-suitable clothing and shoes ▢
Weather/environmental equipment (e.g. rain protection, sun cream) ▢
Map, compass, emergency phone, power bank, etc. ▢

Here are some important points in more detail:

Camping furniture for more comfort

A sleeping mat and sleeping bag are essential to give you the warmth and comfort you need to sleep well in the roof tent.
So you don’t have to freeze even when winter camping!
A camping chair or hammock is perfect for making yourself comfortable at the campsite in the evening when you want to enjoy the surroundings.
A camping table is useful so that you can eat your meals comfortably.
It can also be used for playing games and can be stowed away to save space. You should think about the following furniture on your roof tent vacation:

  • Sleeping mat
  • Sleeping bag
  • Camping chair
  • Hammock
  • Camping table
  • Awning or sun sail

With your camping furniture, you can sit comfortably in front of the roof tent and relax with a cup of tea at the end of the evening!

Cooking on the campsite

A camping stove and gas cartridges or a barbecue are important for self-catering on the campsite and on the road.
Camping crockery and cutlery are also essential.
Browse through the cooking category in the store or read more about catering when camping here:

The following equipment should always be included, especially on longer trips with a roof tent:

  • Gas stove / cartridge stove
  • Gas cartridges
  • Espresso maker
  • Grill / Gas grill
  • Camping oven
  • Camping crockery and cutlery

Outdoor clothing for excursions

Of course, you will also need warm and waterproof clothing to protect you from the rain and cold.
Sturdy footwear is necessary to be able to hike and walk safely.
You will also need a good water bottle and a suitable rucksack.
Weather and environmental equipment, such as rain protection and sunscreen, should also be included.
It also makes sense to take a map and a compass, as well as an emergency phone and a power bank so that you can be contacted if the worst comes to the worst.
Read more about the right clothing for camping here:

You should think about the following clothing:

With the right outdoor clothing, you’ll be perfectly equipped for any outdoor excursion! Two people hold their Nordic Walking poles in the picture.

Miscellaneous: Lighting, fire & emergency kit

A flashlight or headlamp is important so that you can find your way around at night.
But a first aid kit is also essential in case of unforeseen injuries or illnesses. A lighter or matches are useful if you want to make a campfire or need a fire for cooking.
Depending on the region, insect repellent is often necessary to protect you from annoying insects.
Sun protection in the form of sunglasses, a hat and sun cream is important to protect you from UV rays.
You should also pack this:

  • Flashlight / headlamp
  • First aid kit
  • Lighter / matches
  • Insect protection
  • Sun protection

You should keep these things in mind when camping

If you are planning a vacation with a roof tent, there are a few things you should consider in addition to the packing list so that you can enjoy a carefree and carefree time.
These include the following points:

Choose the right campsite

Look for a campsite that meets your requirements and check that it has the facilities you need.

Safety first!

Make sure that your roof tent is properly and securely mounted on the vehicle and that it is suitable for the weather conditions.
Also check the roof tent regularly for damage and damaged parts.

Note the weather conditions

Find out about the weather conditions in the respective travel region and bring the appropriate equipment to protect yourself from rain, sun and cold.

Camping etiquette & rules

Follow the rules of the campsite and be considerate of other campers.
Always keep the campsite clean and avoid making noise at night.

Food supply

Make sure you have enough supplies and water and that you are able to prepare your meals on the camping stove or barbecue.

First aid for emergencies

Pack a camping first aid kit and find out where the nearest medical facilities are located.
Just in case!

Orientation on excursions

Find out about the surrounding area and bring a map and compass to help you find your way on longer tours, hikes or excursions.
If you plan your camping vacation well in advance, nothing stands in the way of an eventful and carefree time!

Your camping vacation is guaranteed to be a success

In general, however, it is also particularly important to be flexible and open to adventure and to be able to adapt to unexpected events, such as bad weather or changes to the itinerary.
Otherwise, with the right preparation and taking all the necessary equipment with you, you can ensure that your vacation is a complete success and offers you and your loved ones unforgettable experiences!

You should bear this in mind for a successful vacation:

  1. Be flexible and open to adventure
  2. Preparation is the be-all and end-all
  3. Remember the most important equipment

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T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • Extra strong square T-drawbar 100x100mm for maximum stability and best maneuverability
  • Axle up to 1,500 kg with maintenance-free hexagonal rubber spring axle
  • Optionally with watertight wheel hub
  • 2 crossbars
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
  • Mud Terrain tire tread
  • Special wheel connection for your towing vehicle on request
Terrain values
  • 350 mm ground clearance
  • 570 mm wading depth
  • 27° slope angle
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Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
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