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Ep182 - Warm Nights, Dry Mornings: Rooftop Tent Tips

October 13, 2025 • Snowys Outdoors

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 - Intro
01:18 - Condensation While Camping
01:42 - The Inspired Overland Stargazer
03:38 - Addressing Condensation and Heat with Rooftop Tents
04:19 - Insulation
07:05 - Considering Materials for Heat Absorption
07:44 - Choosing When to Camp
08:45 - Standard Tents Vs Rooftop Tents
09:14 - Considering Condensation
12:38 - Causes of and Solutions to Condensation
18:10 - Ventilation
18:50 - Summary

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