Then you pull out the telescoping ladder to unfold the base of the tent, rest the ladder at a comfortable angle on firm ground and… that’s it. You simply release the two Velcro straps and hard plastic ratchets, and then give the lid a healthy push, at which point the gas struts kick in to fully open the top. I would have been stressed but as the aforementioned video indicates, set-up really is a snap. What’s Great About the Roofnest Condor XL The Condor XL Is Shockingly Easy to Set Upĭue to unforeseen delays, I got up to Beaver Pond State Park much later than I had planned, just a bit before sunset. We took one of the brand’s latest offerings, the super-sized Condor XL, on an upstate New York jaunt to see if it was as foolproof as the walk-around video makes it seem. And that’s where brands like Roofnest come in.įounded in 2016 by lifelong outdoorsman and longtime Coloradan Tim Nickles, the company produces an array of sturdy yet elegant roof-based tents, enabling just about anyone to sleep under the stars. In related news, data analytics company Pattern reports that demand for camping equipment in 2022 is so far matching 2021 levels, which hit all-time highs.īut while some noobs have jumped in with both feet, embracing more rugged forays into The Great Outdoors such as thru hiking and bikepacking, others would prefer a gentler entry point to wide open spaces. and Canadian interest in camping spiked 36 percent from 2019 to 2021, with a record 57 million households taking at least one camping trip last year. But like many outdoor pursuits, the activity has seen an unprecedented, COVID-driven boom over the past couple of years, and it’s not exactly slowing down.Īccording to KOA (Kampgrounds of America), U.S. That was the thinking a few years ago, anyway.
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