Hiring a Land Cruiser equipped with a rooftop is now the trend in Uganda car hire/self-drive trips, especially for campers. Camping has been fairly revolutionized this past year with the increase of people seeking to commune with nature once again while socially distancing themselves at the same time.
It’s a travel trend that’s not expected to change anytime soon and will likely only continue to grow in 2021 and other years to come, as people seek ways to reunite with the Great Outdoors and appreciate what’s (literally) in their backyard, away from large crowds and busy city life. Glamping may have taken the camping world by storm several years ago but now, roof-top tents are here to move into first place in terms of the most convenient ways to bond with nature.
The greatest thing about a roof-top tent (one of the greatest, anyway) is the fact that campers are off the ground. This means that any ground-dwelling pests such as snakes, large insects, and any other pesky critters one might encounter in the woods will be an entire level beneath the tent.
This alone makes a roof-top tent feel worth it, as it provides campers with the upper hand and gives them a high advantage, which is also comforting when camping in the same places where larger animals, such as lions, buffaloes, and elephants, could be prowling. It won’t be a survival cure-all but it will likely provide some much-needed comfort in densely-wooded areas and for first-time campers. This also means that campers will be above large swarms of bugs depending on the height of their vehicles.
So, how comfortable is a rooftop tent, anyway? Luckily, many tents come with foam pads that sit at the bottom of the tent, providing a cushioned layer between the roof of the car and one’s feet or back. Unlike regular tents, roof-top tents usually come with windows as well which are made with mesh, providing the ultimate breeze and airflow.
For those seeking extra protection, there is such a thing as hard-top roof-top tents. These provide secure and steady protection from any type of weather and can handle high winds as well, usually lasting longer than the average roof-top tent. In terms of soggy camping days, roof-top tents automatically provide protection from any water seepage or soggy mornings which is common with other ground tents.
Roof-top tents are also highly versatile; anywhere a car or truck can go, a roof-top tent can go. This also leaves more room open inside of the car, as well as on the ground below for things such as chairs, fires, cooking spaces, etc. They’re also designed to fit on the rooftop of nearly any vehicle whether it’s a sedan or a truck. There are even roof-top tent options for those who drive compact cars, so the options for off-the-ground camping are truly unlimited. With an easy setup and lightweight gear, it almost makes roof-top tent camping a no-brainer.
