Once a rare sight on the roads, roof tents have now become a lot more common, with several brands bringing multiple options to market. The trouble is, they cost significantly more than a standard two-person tent. Black Friday is over for 2024, but be sure to be back for more deals in 2025.
TentBox is one of the main players in roof tents, so much so that the word has become synonymous with the product itself, rather than just the brand.
If you're not familiar with this type of product, a roof tent is a contraption that attaches to roof bars on your car. It's packed away for when you're on the move, but when you stop for the evening, you simply unfold it to set up for the night.
LFTO's testing team has reviewed many roof tents over the years, including a number of options from TentBox.
There's a style to suit the needs of most circumstances, whether you're trying to cater for a small family or even just yourself.
With prices venturing well beyond £1,000, this sale season is a great opportunity to get yourself a roof tent at a discount, so here are our top TentBox Black Friday deals...
Below you can see some of the deals that were available on TentBox in 2024
The Classic 2.0 opens up into a cuboid shape, so it can feel like a bedroom once you're inside. It takes just 60 seconds to open and you can even keep your bedding and pillow inside when on the move. It comes with a mattress, ladder and LED light bar inside.
Read our full TentBox Classic review here
Pros
- Hard shell design feels sturdy
- Opens with help from gas struts
Cons
- Heavier than soft shell models
| Sleeping capacity: | 2 |
| Weight: | 67kg |
| Dimensions open; | 128 x 218 x 100cm |
| Dimensions closed: | 128 x 218 x 35cm |
| Wind rating: | 39mph |
| Materials: | 280gsm rip-stop polyester canvas walls (3000mm HH); UV-protected ABS shell |
If you're planning to travel with more than two people, the TentBox Lite XL is the option for you. It comes with a super-king mattress that can take four adults, so would work for a family of four. Setup takes five minutes and you get two skylights, as well.
Read our full TentBox Lite XL review
Pros
- It is actually spacious enough for four people
- Weatherproof and durable
- Inclusion of skylights is a nice touch
Cons
- Internal weight limit of 300kg may be a bit low for four adults
- Not the most aerodynamic when packed away
| Sleeping capacity: | 4 |
| Weight: | 62kg |
| Dimensions open: | 183 x 240 x 115cm |
| Dimensions closed: | 183 x 120 x 25cm |
| Wind rating: | 39mph |
| Materials: | 280gsm polyester inner (3000mm HH), 210D rainfly (5000mm HH), 600D PVC road cover |
As the name suggests, the TentBox Lite 2.0 is the option for you if you only have a small car. It weighs 50kg but still comes with features such as skylights, a removable rainfly and a mattress. It takes five minutes to set up.
Read our full Tentbox Lite roof tent review
Pros
- Spacious sleeping quarters
- Suitable for smaller cars
Cons
- You can get a roof tent cheaper
| Sleeping capacity: | 2 |
| Weight: | 50kg |
| Dimensions open: | 133 x 220 x 105cm |
| Dimensions closed: | 133 x 110 x 25cm |
| Wind rating: | 39mph |
| Materials: | 280gsm ripstop polyester main (3,000mm HH); 210D polyester fly (5,000mm HH); 600D cover |
The TentBox Cargo 1.0 may have been superseded by a newer version, but it's still a rugged and practical roof tent. It takes just 30 seconds to set up and you can leave your bedding inside when packed away. You can also add roof bars on top of the tent to carry things like bikes or surfboards.
This is the only TentBox to cost less than £1,000, so it's no surprise that it's more of a stripped-back offering. That said, it still comes with a mattress included and space for two adults. Set up takes just 60 seconds when you arrive at your destination, while a weight of 33kg makes it easier to take off and store.
As we've mentioned, the Cargo 2.0 is a newer version of the original Cargo, yet it's still got a hefty discount here, with over £500 off. It's been built with an aluminium exoskeleton, has upgraded materials and additional features such as a skylight, removable porch and skylight.
Other roof tents on sale right now:
At £650, this is one of the cheapest (if not the cheapest) roof tents around. It should be suitable for most vehicles as it only weighs 40kg and folds out to set up. That said, the internal width of 110cm means it's not going to be as roomy as other options.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Very enticing value
Cons
- Quite narrow
| Sleeping capacity: | 1-2 |
| Weight: | 50kg |
| Dimensions open: | 115 x 217 x 106cm |
| Dimensions closed: | Not given |
| Wind rating: | Not given |
| Materials: | Oxford ripstop outer (3,000mm HH); 600D polyoxford cover |
Find more great offers in our roundup of the best Black Friday outdoor deals.
About the author
Rob Slade is LFTO's deputy editor. He's been reviewing outdoor gear for 10 years as a journalist and has been covering Black Friday for half of those years. In putting together this piece, he leaned on other members of the LFTO testing team, who've put many of these roof tents to the test out on the road.