August Live Outside & Play

Hey, Flock! With summer winding down, we’re trying to squeeze in as many adventures as we still can. This month, we’re continuing to join our friends Ben and Roxy on their LOAP travels through Colorado! If you’re in the area be sure to drop in and say hi at one of these awesome events: LOAP […]

5 Music Festivals Where You Can Camp This Summer

Summer is here, which means music festival season is in full swing. From coast to coast, every month is packed with non-stop opportunities to sing along with your favorite artists, make new friends, and get a strong sunburn if you forget a certain essential festival staple. Beyond stacked lineups, many summer fests promise an unforgettable […]

Destination of the Month: Big Sur, California

Hey there, Flock! We’re back with our Destination of the Month, and for August it’s Big Sur! We’re excited to showcase a little of what this beautiful place has to offer. Big Sur is a central coastline in California that provides stunning views of rugged mountains, Redwood forests, and beach views unlike any other. The […]

Van Lifers & Overlanders Unite at Descend on Bend

Image courtesy of instagram.com/descendonbend Oregon is a state with such dynamic natural beauty, it needs to be seen to be believed. From the dramatic coastal cliffs in Coos Bay to the lush green forests that surround Mount Hood’s snowy summit, tourists from around the world can get their toes wet in endless outdoor adventures (and […]

August National Park Highlight: Zion National Park

Happy August, Flock! We’re back again this month highlighting another National Park, and this time it’s Zion! Zion National Park is located southwest Utah, 4 hours south of Salt Lake City. If you haven’t had the chance to visit yet, start planning your trip ASAP! The park is settled on the intersection of three unique […]

2019 Summer Bike Races Across Colorado

Image courtesy of Kim Heintz Mountain and road bikers from around the world spend much of the year eagerly awaiting Colorado’s bike-racing season. From the sweeping mountain views to the thin air and high altitudes, Colorado bike races offer no shortage of bragging rights for cyclists from all corners of the globe. At Roofnest, we’d […]

Your Safety Guide to Roofnesting with Kids

When it comes to planning a family camp trip, there’s nothing like skipping the slog of gathering all your camping gear before hitting the open road. A rooftop tent gives your family the freedom to throw your hiking boots and s’mores gear in the back of the car and take off, assured that your weekend […]

July Live Outside & Play

Summer is officially here and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re continuing to follow our friends Ben and Roxy (plus Henry the dog) from L.O.A.P. on their cross-country adventures celebrating #VanLife. This month they’ll be caravanning across Colorado (our Roofnest home state)! If you’re in the area this month, be sure to try and join […]

July National Park Highlight: Isle Royale National Park

Hey there, Flock! We’re back again this month with another National Park Highlight Blog. We’re excited to introduce you to this month’s destination: Isle Royale National Park. If you’re unfamiliar, Isle Royale is located in Michigan, within Lake Superior. This park offers a surplus of peace and solitude for outdoorsmen and women of all type. […]

The FJ Summit: Overlanders Takeover Ouray, CO

Image courtesy of Davon Cook Ouray, Colorado isn’t the most well-known household name for outdoor adventures. But those who are familiar with the small Colorado mountain town know it’s a treasure trove for recreation and exploration — home to cascading waterfalls, endless hiking trails, canyoneering and four-wheeling, Outside Magazine named Ouray one of the 5 […]

Destination of the Month Telluride, CO

This month we’re back and bringing you a new, exciting destination blog to get your adventure juice flowing! We’re excited to highlight a city in our Roofnest home base state, Colorado. If you’re not familiar with it, Telluride is a former mining town in southwestern Colorado. The city itself is located in a box canyon, […]

June Ambassador Highlight

Todd Hendrickson We’re bringing you another Flock Ambassador Highlight, and this month we’re featuring Todd Hendrickson! He’s been a Flock member for two years and we’re excited to show you a little bit of what his world of adventure is like. Check out his Instagram and follow along! @hoptodd Tell us a little about yourself: […]

June Live Outside and Play

First of all, Happy June Flock! Our friends Ben and Roxy from Live Outside and Play continue on their journey across the country this summer. They’re in their Roofnest Eagle taking in all the birds eye views from West Virginia to Colorado this month. If you’re in the area, make sure to join them for […]

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of Colorado’s hidden treasures. It’s located on the Eastern edge of the San Luis Valley, and only about 30 miles outside of Alamosa. Great Sand Dunes National Park contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, with these dunes reaching up to 750 feet in height. In the […]

May Ambassador Highlight

Roxy and Ben From Live Outside and Play We are excited to introduce you to a new series: our ambassador highlights! We want you to get to know the faces of our flock members and hear their stories of adventure. This month we have our ambassadors Roxy and Ben from Live Outside and Play. You […]

Birds Eye Views at Banff National Park

Banff National Park was founded in 1885 and was Canada’s first national park. The park provides hundreds of miles of hiking trails, high mountain passes with plenty of birdseye views, crystal glacial lakes, unique waterfalls, bubbling hot springs, and breathtaking canyon views. The park is also home to a vast array of wildlife from bighorn […]

Live Outside and Play

Our friends Roxy and Ben from Live Outside and Play are back on the road for their epic summer adventure, so you know we had to set them up with a new Roofnest Eagle. They are starting their adventure on the East Coast, Virginia and Maryland specifically, and they would love to show off their […]

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is located in Luray, Virginia and is the perfect spot to start your summer adventures on the east coast. Whether you are planning a cross country road trip, need a weekend getaway, or just want to explore a new National Park, Shenandoah is a must see place this summer. With tons of […]

Hardshell Rooftop Tents Vs. Softshell Rooftop Tents

Are you ready to make your purchase on a roof top tent? While we know we’ve got you covered, a common question many folks have is this: What are the benefits of a hard shell roof top tent vs. a soft shell roof top tent? Let’s weigh the options. Hard shell roof top tents: What […]

Why Roofnest Is The Best Rooftop Tent

We now live in a time when outdoor living is more accessible and easier to prepare for than ever. That being said, all types of new, high-tech camping equipment is being released every day and it can be difficult to sort through it all to find the very best pieces for your specific needs. One […]

Hard Shell Roof Top Tents

Hard shell Roof Top Tents are a whole new way to go car camping. Although they’ve been around for some time, they are really breaking onto the camping scene now in a big way. In 2019, you’ll likely start seeing them everywhere you go (if you don’t already). They are like a car-top storage box […]

Top 10 Holiday Gifts For A Roofnest Owner

  As the holidays approach, what do you get someone who has the ultimate set up? Well, the first best thing, of course, is a Roofnest. But if they already have that why not help them have THE BEST Roofnest? We have put together a list of the top 10 gifts to get someone who […]

Winter Storage

As the leaves fall and the temperature drops we know  most people have decided that camping season is over. Time to swap out the Roofnest for a ski rack, unless you have a Sparrow X of course… Now the question arises, how and where are you going to store your Roofnest safely for the winter? […]

Feather Your Nest For Winter Camping

As winter rolls around the corner, we all want to keep camping. Luckily, with a Roofnest, you can camp comfortably all winter long if you prepare and outfit your Roofnest with a few key items that will keep you warm all winter long. One solution to stay toasty in any condition while sleeping in your Roofnest […]

DIY Portable Camping Battery

HOW TO BUILD A PORTABLE CAMPING BATTERY FOR UNDER $125 You’ve got your camping setup dialed in and you want to extend the weekend to milk a little more out of your trip. But you also want to charge your phone, run your 12V Fridge overnight, light up your camp, and bang out a little work […]

10 Reasons You Need A Roofnest

You’re an outdoor enthusiast. An explorer. A camper. Who doesn’t like a night out under the stars? We sure do. And owning a Roofnest makes our outdoor experience SO. MUCH. BETTER. It’ll make yours better, too. Check out these 10 reasons to own a Roof Rack Tent, specifically a Roofnest: 1) The #vanlife isn’t as […]

Nest at Mount Rainier

  Despite its active volcano status, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S. It boasts the origin of five major rivers. The highest point in the Cascade Range and the state of Washington is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Don’t let that scare you away — […]

Awe at Arches National Park

Don’t miss a single Insta-worthy sunset in this red-rock paradise. With more than 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, and giant balanced rocks, you’ll struggle to concentrate on your activities as you ponder the enormity of your surroundings and how such a place even exists! Why You Should Nest Here Spectacular, awe-inspiring, magnificent […]

Roofnest Photo Contest

Enter The Roofnest Photo Contest! Enter the Roofnest Photo Contest for a chance to win a Roofnest Down Blanket and some ShowerPouch towels! 1st Prize in each category will be also featured and credited on Roofnest.com and all our social channels. CRITERIA Submit an image or images for consideration in any of the following categories: Best Scenic Landscape, Best Camping Setup,  and Best Camping […]

Hitting the Beach in Southern California in a Roofnest Sparrow

Article by Roofnest Flock member, Penny Sprague   I’ve always loved camping. I spent my childhood camping in homemade tents with my parents, and as I’ve gotten older I still have the love for camping, getting out into nature and just enjoying. As I’ve gotten older and hopefully wiser, I realized sleeping on the ground […]

4 Tips to Avoid Altitude Sickness

If you’ve had it you know it’s the absolute worst, if you haven’t … just trust us, it is. Altitude sickness can hold you back from experiencing the bird’s-eye view you’re looking for in your Roofnest. With a Roofnest you have the opportunity to sleep wherever you can drive, this has a lot of people […]

Climbing.com Reviews The Roofnest Sparrow

Kevin Corrigan, from Climbing.com, and his girlfriend, took our Roofnest Sparrow out on the road for a weekend across Colorado’s Front Range. As an avid climber, Kevin spends countless nights on the road traveling to find the next perfect pitch. Kevin was tired of sleeping on the ground and setting up and breaking down his tent […]

How to Keep The Environment Clean — And Yourself, Too

We’ve all gone a few days in a row without a shower (whether or not we want to admit it), and a little dirt never hurt anybody. But do you stay clean on longer trips? We’ve put together a list of three things you can do to make sure you help keep the environment clean […]

6 Roofnest Upgrades You’ll Want Now

  From the Grand Canyon to Yosemite, and with countless nights in Roofnests, the Flock has put our tents to the test. They’ve also discovered some great Roofnest upgrades you’ll want to get right now. We list our favorite six below:   1) Lighting Of course, we all love sleeping among the stars — that’s […]

10 Genius Camping Hacks

As part of the flock, we know you love the best of the best when it comes to being out on an adventure. After years of exploring, hundreds of trips in our Roofnest, and countless hours spent finding new ingenious ways to improve products, we put together a list of our 10 favorite camping hacks. […]

8 Quick Campfire Meals

  As we build up our routine out on the road, we find easy ways to organize our items, the best way to clean our pans, and expand our campfire recipe book. After spending countless nights in our Nest we have cooked up some easy, delicious campfire meals that we wanted to share with you. […]

Carson Daly says Roofnest is “unbelievably comfortable”!

This morning in New York City Carson Daly of the Today Show was chillin in our Roofnest Sparrow during their “Great Outdoors Gadgets” segment.  He said our Sparrow was “Unbelievably comfortable” and even started drinking a beer while enjoying the view from up high. Yep, that’s right – that’s Carson Daly crushing a beer inside […]

Roofnest Chosen as Outside Magazine’s “Favorite” Rooftop Tent of 2018!

The new models of our Eagle and Sparrow are finished!

As you know here at Roofnest we are always trying to provide an outstanding value to our customers. We do our best to deliver a top-notch product with the best combination of material, construction, and design while still keep our prices as low as possible given the realities of running a business. We’ve been slowly […]

Introducing our Ptarmigan Insulation system!

Always trying to innovate and improve our customers’ car camping experience, we have been working on an insulation package for our Basic and X model tents…. And it’s finally here! Introducing the Ptarmigan Insulation system – the Ptarmigan Insulation system is a packable, easy-to-install, synthetic insulation system for both Roofnest Basic models (Eagle and Sparrow) […]

Cold Weather Camping in a Roofnest!

Fall is definitely here with the smell of Pumpkin Spice Everything floating in the breeze. Leafpeepers flock to beautiful places for changing colors and bugling elk. Fall is also the perfect season to camp! What’s better than swapping stories by a crackling fire with your buddies? In some places, Fall seems like it was truncated […]

Announcing the August Photo Contest Winners!

For the month of August through Labor day weekend we ran an informal photo contest amongst our customers. Just a little creative competition to help give folks some extra motivation to get out there and explore a beautiful place or get up just a few minutes earlier to catch that great morning light. We had […]

Roofnest Sparrow featured on Digitaltrends

Roofnest just made Digital Trends list of 5 best roof top tents for glamping on top of your car! Digital Trends has been keeping people up-to-date on new technology and products since 2006. Though not exactly an outdoor focused site, with 60 million page views per month they still bring a lot of attention to […]

Roofnest Sparrow reviewed on the Gear Institute

One of Roofnest’s customers, Matt Hart, recently published a review of his Roofnest Sparrow on the Gear Institute. Matt’s review highlights the features and technical specs of the Sparrow and emphasizes it’s cost effectiveness and ease of use. The Roofnest is becoming recognized as a comfortable and versatile alternative to more costly solutions for living […]

Stretch out…on top of your car!

You’re daydreaming about your next road trip when you can crank the radio up and drive a little too fast for a little too long. You’re looking forward to making great memories with your closest friends…despite their smelly feet or

Roofnest featured on Expedition Portal!

As we grow our customer and fan base, more and more of the bigger online forums are starting to hear about us. The latest was Expedition Portal which recently featured Roofnest on their popular website. ExPo is a “… community of adventure travelers, where the primary means of exploration is by 4wd and motorcycle.” Our […]

Roofnest joins 1% for the Planet!

Deposits for our August Shipment are Live!

Deposits are live for our next major shipment scheduled to hit Denver the first part of August. We’ve had an overwhelming response to our Roof Top Tents and every shipment has sold out prior to arrival at our warehouse in Denver. If you want a Roofnest for the rest of the Summer and into the […]

Introducing the Eye – The Roofnest with a View

Roofnest has introduced our latest model in two sizes – the Eagle Eye and the Sparrow Eye. With roughly the same size as our Basic models, the Eye features simpler operation and a better view of the sky. The Eye resembles the old Westfalia vans by opening on one side only (the back) to create […]

Roofnest featured on CampwardBound

Our good friend, Mark Keeler, over at CampwardBound, just featured us on his excellent blog. He interviewed Roofnest’s founder, Tim Nickles, as well as profiled Roofnest and our roof top tents. Check out Mark’s profile on Roofnest here.   Mark’s website features carefully crafted content that aims to help families, especially those on a budget, […]

7 Reasons to Own a Rooftop Tent

If you work a 9–5 and feel the need to escape every weekend, we hear that. Check out the 7 reasons you should get a Roofnest Roof Top Tent for your car. 1: Be BLM/National Forest Star Want to make friends while camping? Pop up a rooftop tent, and it will draw a crowd like garth brooks […]

Roofnest partners with Jon Cameron Photography

  Roofnest is excited to announce a new partnership between our company and Jon Cameron Photography. Jon brings 25 years of experience crafting subtle and moving images of natural places, people, and animals as well as a love of the outdoors, exploration, and travel. This summer Jon will be doing an extended road trip with […]

First Roofnests installed!

We installed a bunch of Roof Top Tents last weekend! Our first shipment arrived last week and this week we shipped out a couple and installed a few more on some happy customer’s roofs. The tents are looking great and the installation was a breeze. We did an install on a Honda Element, a Chevy […]

Roofnest featured on Adventure Portal!

We’re excited to announce that Roofnest is now featured in the Adventure Portal’s Roof Top Tent Buyer’s Guide. The Adventure Portal is a “premium digital magazine focused on Vehicle Assisted Adventure in the USA” and has a great Forum for discussing all aspects of car camping, road-tripping, and adventure. Click the link below to see […]