RTT or Ground tent

[Hakan]

What are the pros and cons ? If you have RTT would you go back to ground tent?

 

[SMHinthewild]

Hi Haken. I have an OZtent RV1 and am a confirmed ground hog. I have used RTT in Africa and Europe over the past 15 years and can see the story from both sides. If I lived in a warmer country than UK I guess I would go back to a RTT but for Europe in bad weather I want to be grounded and probably behind the vehicle. I know a lot of people feel "safer" in a RTT when wild camping but I am not sure that is actually the case. Many suburban RTTs stay on the roof the whole year as no where to store or too much of an issue to keep taking on and off. 45 weeks of having 70KG on the roof for no reason is a few extra litres of fuel burned. The pro's and con's I think are going to be more about what do you want to do with your trip / lifestyle and then choose the right kit. I am not sure that RTT and Ground tent is any better or worse - just different tools for different jobs.

 

[Nick_Gomez81]

So I currently use both types of tent. I have around seven different styles of ground tents and one RTT. I choose what I use based on location and expected conditions. If going somewhere with expected high winds, ground tent for me. A night in a RTT and high winds and I feel like I am going to blow away. I have never felt like that in a ground tent. Muddy or unleveled terrain and its the RTT I go with as I hate cleaning muddy tents. So many different conditions to really choose on be all for me.

 

[Road]

There are a ton of threads on just this topic you may find helpful:

Soft shell, hard shell or ground tent?

Rooftop tent

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Rooftop Tent Camping - has several opinions on RTT, ground tents, why, etc:

Roof Top Tent Camping

In this video I brought up three major reasons why we chose to install a Roof Top Tent on our 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The tent is a Tepui Ayer. Small but perfect for this size of vehicle. For most of my entire life I have camped on the ground and still would to this day. The biggest reason we wanted...

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Seven pages of Roof Top Tent or Ground Tent:

Roof Top Tent or Ground Tent?

Michael submitted an Article on the main site! Roof Top Tent or Ground Tent? [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][FONT=georgia]We’ve all seen epic pictures of Rooftop Tents out in the wild and thought, “Man, that looks awesome.” But how do you know if a RTT is right for... Continue reading...

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Eight pages of Rooftop Tent, Yay or Nay. OP asks who switched from RTT to ground tent, or vice versa, why, and if RTT are just gimmicks:

Let’s be honest; Roof Top Tent- Yay or Nay?

Have you switched from a RTT to a ground tent? Started out with a ground tent, went to a RTT, found out you didn’t like it and went back to the ground? Or, the other way around? Do you regret buying one? Are they mostly just a gimmicky thing? It’s okay, you can tell us the truth. Sometimes...

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Seven pages of "What is your preferred shelter? Rooftop Tent vs Ground Tent vs etc...

What is your preferred shelter? (Rooftop Tent vs Ground Tent vs Etc...)

I'm new to the overlanding scene, and I'm trying to make some decisions about my rig/gear. I'll normally be by myself. My girlfriend may potentially tag along, but she'd prefer to take the camper (Coachmen Clipper 17FQ) if she's coming with me. So with all of the experience/knowledge in the OB...

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[HaoleJeep]

I have both types and like them both but I typically prefer the RTT over the ground tent. I agree with the reasons listed above but I typically go with the RTT for a different reason. I have children who love camping and they love the RTT because it is kind of like a mobile treehouse. Also, it is pretty comfortable as well. I guess it depends on what you want it for and how much you are willing to spend.