2 person rooftop tent experience report – How does it actually feel to be on the road with just the two of you in a rooftop tent?
We tried it out and found that camping in a rooftop tent for 2 people is a great way for friends and couples to relax in the great outdoors.
Did you know that as many as 80.3% of all campers go camping with their partner?
This was shown in a study by the ADAC.
You can learn from our experiences here.
We tell you about the preparation, assembly, camping by the lake, everyday life on the campsite and how it feels after the trip.
Camping Ratgeber:
Trip for two: pure romance or a trip with your best friend?
Rooftop tents are available in all possible sizes.
Even for a couple or two friends – a nice vacation is also possible for two.
We, two friends, decided to leave the routine of everyday life behind us and spend four days in the great outdoors.
The goal was clear: camping with a roof tent, enjoying the freedom of the road and spending the night on a campsite was the order of the day.
Are you still looking for an inexpensive and suitable roof tent for 2 people?
You can take a look at one here.
Preparation & packing: save space & stay tidy
The preparations were exciting.
The anticipation grew as we packed our camping equipment: Sleeping bags, cooking utensils and warm clothes for the cool nights.
We learned how important it is to pack to save space and to keep things tidy.
Once you have unpacked your camping rucksack, it takes a bit of practice to pack it properly again.
You can find more tips on how to pack correctly in our camping packing list and lots of general tips on organization and preparation in the 20 tips for camping beginners.
Mounting the roof tent: uncomplicated on the car roof
The roof tent, our faithful travel companion, was mounted on our car.
The installation is usually done by the dealer, so we didn’t have to think about it.
Once fitted, it was amazing for us to see how compact it was and yet later big enough for us to sleep in comfortably.
In our experience, it is also very quiet when driving.
As long as you don’t exceed a speed of 120 km/h, you hardly even notice it’s there.
The tips from our experience summarized for you:
- Assembly at the dealer (very uncomplicated)
- Stowed compactly on the car roof
- Still a pleasant driving experience in the car
Tip!
Everything you need to know about roof tents and cars: Roof tent car.
Destination: Flexible at the lake & surroundings
We went to a campsite by the lake.
From wooded hills to secluded beaches, we had the freedom to explore everything.
The rooftop tent is a great help because even in bad weather, with a bit of practice you can fold it up quickly and easily and simply drive to the next destination.
We found it really helpful that it can be set up and taken down quickly without compromising on comfort.
This allowed us to explore lots of great places.
The big advantages we have experienced are:
- Quick & uncomplicated assembly & disassembly
- Simply travel on or go on an excursion
- Possibility to explore different places
We were at a lake.
If your next trip takes you to a lake, you’ll find lots of tips here: Camping by the lake.
Everyday life on the campsite: cooking & community
Life on the campsite really is a unique experience.
We listened to the rustling of the trees and the distant singing of the birds as we lay in our sleeping bags and gazed at the stars.
Our roof tent had a roof window especially for this, which we would definitely recommend.
It makes you feel even closer to nature.
Even better outdoors: cooking in the roof tent
Cooking outdoors initially sounds more complicated than it is.
However, with a little preparation and prior information, you can operate a gas stove rather easily.
We were able to cook a delicious dinner of pasta and fresh vegetables on a small camping stove.
It tastes even better under the open sky.
Add to that a fresh glass of sparkling wine and we had a really wonderful evening.
A quick overview of our experiences cooking on the campsite:
- Operation of the gas stove rather uncomplicated
- Camping stove is sufficient for simple meals
You can find out more about preparing delicious meals here: Cooking on the campsite.
New friends: Camping as a community
The community and togetherness were strengthened by the roof tent.
In fact, we were often asked about the roof tent by our pitch neighbors.
It was a wonderful way to make new contacts and experience the sense of community on the campsite.
Every moment became a precious memory, whether it was laughing while setting up the tent or enjoying a warm cup of coffee in the morning.
Here’s what else you can experience on the campsite:
- Nice conversations at the pitch
- Making lots of new contacts
- Experience a sense of community
Already over?
After the journey
The return home was bittersweet.
We had enjoyed nature to the full and simply a relaxing break.
This camping adventure for two with a roof tent had not only given us this break from everyday life, but had also shown us how relaxed a vacation on a campsite can be.
We’ll probably be thinking back on it for a long time to come.
Recommendation: Camping for two is worth it!
As we have had such positive experiences, we can only recommend that you perhaps plan your next trip for two with the roof tent.
To make sure everything runs smoothly, you can read on here.
In the next article, you’ll find even more tips for a vacation for two:
