Ep182 - Warm Nights, Dry Mornings: Rooftop Tent Tips

13/10/2025 19 min
Ep182 - Warm Nights, Dry Mornings: Rooftop Tent Tips

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When morning dew hits new heights...Ben and Lauren tackle the challenges of heat and condensation in rooftop tents, touching on how materials, insulation, and ventilation affect your overnight microclimate. Our gear gurus unpack the Inspired Overland Stargazer to illustrate smart design solutions, as well as cover the differences between standard and rooftop tents and the real causes of moisture buildup. Tune in for your guide to staying dry while camping high!Shortcuts:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Condensation While Camping01:42 - The Inspired Overland Stargazer03:38 - Addressing Condensation and Heat with Rooftop Tents04:19 - Insulation07:05 - Considering Materials for Heat Absorption07:44 - Choosing When to Camp08:45 - Standard Tents Vs Rooftop Tents09:14 - Considering Condensation12:38 - Causes of and Solutions to Condensation18:10 - Ventilation18:50 - SummaryJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au