Roam Adventure Co Vs Eezi-Awn - Best Overlanding Tent Brand

With overlanding gaining more and more popularity year by year -- There are new overlanding gear brands popping up every other day.

In fact, there are so many brands today that it's almost overwhelming to pick the right brand/product as a consumer.

However, even with all the competition -- Eezi-Awn and Roam Adventure Co are 2 roof top tent brands that have managed to separate themselves from the crowd by creating some amazing products. Today, we will compare both of them to see which one comes out on top. 

Roam Adventure Co

Started in 2017 by a group of friends who love overlanding, Roam Adventure CO has gained a lot of popularity because of their stylish and awesome soft shell roof top tents.

Unlike other companies where most products are designed and developed in conference rooms -- Roam's products were built on the road, around campfires, and catching the last glimpse of light before the sunsets.

Their main goal is to offer high-quality products at great prices and never cut corners while encouraging people to explore the outdoors.

Eezi-Awn

First started in 1985, Eezi-Awn is a brand from South Africa that's been making quality overlanding gears like roof tents, retractable awnings, fridge sliders, roof racks, and much more for a long time now.

With decades of proven experience on every major continent, Eezi-Awn products have the ability to withstand the most extreme elements.

From frigid -50°F temperatures near the Arctic Ocean to the sweltering heat of more than 120°F in the Sahara and Central America, Eezi-Awn has consistently outperformed the competition and will exceed the standards you demand during your journey.

Soft Shell Roof Top Tents

Now that you know about Roam Adventure and Eezi-Awn -- Let's look at their best selling soft shell roof top tents and then compare them afterward to see which one is perfect for you.

Vagabond Roof Top Tent by Roam Adventure Co

To start off, Let's look at Roam Adventure Co's best-selling roof top tent -- the Vagabond. Known for its durability, Vagabond comes in over 3 different sizes.

The smallest size (Lite) can accommodate 2 people and the medium size can sleep 3 people while the largest size (XL) can easily sleep 4 people.

When it comes to the body of the tent, It is made with 280g poly cotton ripstop waterproof fabric. It also comes with a Diamond ripstop 600D rainfly to protect from elements and keep the rain from entering inside your tent. The frame of the body is made with a lightweight 1" aluminum frame.

Next, let's talk about the mattress. All Vagabond tents come with a super comfortable UltraPlush 2.0 mattress that is made with even high density 3" foam.

The mattress also comes wrapped in a waterproof base so moisture never reaches you. Plus, It includes an anti-condensation mat that prevents moisture buildup underneath the mattress.

One really awesome thing about the Vagabond is that it comes with 2 Skylight Windows which is perfect for enjoying the morning sunrise and star gazing at night right from your bed.

Other than the skylight windows, Vagabond has 2 windows, 1 porch window, and 1 door (All of them come with mesh panels).

If you need more space in your tent then the Vagabond got you covered there as well. Vagabond tents (Except Lite Version) have an option for you to add an annex.

The Annex is made with the same durable material as the rainfly (600D diamond ripstop) and includes a black, heavy-duty, laminated 600 GSM PVC floor. It's spacious enough to sleep 1 person.

Now that we have covered most of the main features of the Vagabond, Let's quickly look at some of its other worth-noting features:

• Includes dual boot bags where you can store your shoes
• Includes a gear hammock to store your extra gear
• Includes 7.5" telescopic ladder
• Includes Black, heavy-duty, laminated, 720 GSM PVC cover to keep your tent safe and secure during the journey
• Easy installation and setup
• The bed base is insulated with Diamond Plate
• The aluminum base of the tent is plasticized to provide extra scratch and dent resistance
• Comes with a 1-year warranty

Eezi-Awn Series 3 Soft Shell Roof Top Tent

Next, Let's look at Eezi-Awn's best-selling roof top tent. Featuring a folding platform design, Series 3 comes in over 5 different sizes.

The smallest size (1200) can accommodate 2 people easily and the medium size (1600) can sleep 2 adults with 1 child while the largest size can easily accommodate 4-5 people comfortably.

The body of the Series 3 is made with 420-gram poly-cotton canvas woven with impregnated heavy-duty wax thread. It is also double-stitched throughout with wax-coated cotton thread to increase its durability. Series 3 also comes with a PVC rainfly.

When it comes to the mattress, Series 3 features a 2.5" thick high-density foam mattress covered in African-printed fabric. The size of the mattress depends on the size of your tent. The smallest size comes with a 1 twin size mattress while the largest size comes with 2 twin size mattresses.

Series 3 comes with 4 large doors & windows with mesh & privacy panels. Also, all the windows and doors are made with breathable materials to make sure there is full ventilation inside the tent at all times.

Plus, to keep your essentials at your hand's reach -- 4 storage pockets are also included under the windows.

One awesome thing about Series 3 is that it comes with Universal Mounting Construction. This basically means that you mount this tent on any roof rack out there. You don't have to worry about investing in a roof rack just for this tent.

That covers all the major features of the series. Now, let's take a look at some of its other worth-noting features:

• Includes Patented Anodized Aluminum Extendable Ladder
• Includes 700 Denier PVC Tent Cover with Welded Seams & 5-year UV-rating
• Includes Heavy-Duty Anodized Aluminum Extrusions
• Stainless Steel Hardware
• Includes YYK© Zippers
• Window Rods to keep the window from flapping in windy locations
• Easy setup and installation

Quick Comparison Table

Which is Ideal for you?

If you are just starting out with overlanding or if you don't go on tons of overlanding trips every year then the Vagabond Roof Top Tent by Roam Adventure Co is ideal for you. It's a good affordable and comfortable tent that has all the features you will ever need.

However, If you are a hardcore overlander and if you go on tons of overlanding trips every year then the Series 3 Soft Shell Tent by Roam Adventure is perfect for you.

Even though it's a bit more expensive when than Vagabond -- It is highly durable and is built with materials that will last for a lifetime. Also, It can keep you safe even in the worst of weather conditions.

No matter which one you end up choosing -- Here are all the amazing benefits you get with a Roof Top Tent:

Super Easy To Setup - Unlike ground tents, Roof Top Tents are very easy to setup. You can set up most RTTs in under 5 minutes without any help.

Don't Have To Sleep on the Ground - This is one big reason why people love RTTs. With RTTs, you don't have to sleep on the ground anymore.

Camp Anywhere - You don't have to look for level ground to set up your tent. With a roof top tent by your side, you can camp almost anywhere

Great View - As there is a good elevation, You can witness some great views when all the windows and doors are zipped open.

I can keep going on all the benefits of roof top tents but let's wrap it up for now. Anyway, I hope you found some value in this article. We compared 2 of the best soft shell roof top tents currently on the market. If you have any questions or thoughts, please leave a comment below and let us know.