Roof Space 2 is a spacious two-person rooftop tent with a panoramic 270° terrace

Complete with a convertible "terrace" and a design small enough to fit almost any vehicle on the market

By Mike Richard Published February 24, 2025

roof space 2 rooftop tent unfolded hero — https://roofspace.com/products/roof-space-2 / Roof Space

Rooftop tent makers are working damned hard these days to differentiate their RTTs in an increasingly crowded market. Germany’s Roof Space has found a few clever ways to do just that with its unique Roof Space 2, now available for the first time in the US market.

Roof Space 2 rooftop tent mounted on a small Subaru driving through the desert. — Roof Space

The company touts the Roof Space 2 as a deft blend of hard- and softshell tents, offering a 30-second, one-handed setup, but the mounting footprint and interior roominess of a traditional soft-sided RTT. The lightweight design and ultra-compact dimensions make it small enough to fit almost any vehicle, down to and including a Mini Cooper (!). Inside, it’s spacious enough to sleep two adults and one child or a dog comfortably.

Roof Space 2 rooftop tent in "Panorama Mode." — https://roofspace.com/products/roof-space-2 / Roof Space

One feature that truly sets Roof Space 2 apart from even the best rooftop tents is the brand’s clever Panorama Mode. In this configuration, the front third of the tent opens up completely to convert into an ad-hoc “terrace,” offering 270-degree panoramic views of whatever amazing landscape you happen to find yourself in. Think of it as the private rooftop balcony you never knew your camping setup needed.

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The Roof Space 2 starts at $3,499.99, including all the essentials to get you going straight out of the box: A case, a foam camping mattress, an anti-condensation mat, a telescoping ladder, all mounting hardware, and, of course, the rooftop tent itself. Optional accessories — an awning, a mosquito net, and base annexes — are available separately. Roof Space will also launch the Roof Space 4 this year with, what the company claims to be the largest sleeping area of any hardshell tent on the market today.

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