Kali Rooftop Tent: Hard-Shell Durability That Fits Where Others Can't

Off-grid basecamp starts with gear that doesn't quit halfway through the trip. The Kali pairs a true aluminum hard shell — no fiberglass flex, no stress cracks, no gelcoat maintenance down the road — with a fold-out design built to punch above its footprint. Mount it on a Tacoma, a mid-size SUV, or anything running a below-cab rack, and you get real sleeping space for 2–3 without giving up your whole roof. Deploys in under a minute. This is the TrailNest pick for rigs where roof space is tight and simple setup is non-negotiable.

Perfect for: Short bed & below-cab rack setups, Tacomas, mid-size SUVs, 2–3 person trips, rigs where roof space is at a premium & simple setup is a must

Features:

• Full Tri-Layer tent body
• 360° ventilation to reduce condensation
• Deploys in Under a Minute
• Memory foam mattress
• Integrated, dimmable LED lighting
• Includes everything you need to hit the trail - ladder, mattress, LED light, mount kit
• Heater / AC / electrical ports

Style: Full Insulation Tri-Layer, dual-hinge pop up rooftop tent, Gas-Strut Assisted

Sleeps: 2-3 people

Construction: Aluminum hard shell

Bedding storage: Sheets, light comforter

Specs:

• Exterior dimensions: 50" W x 59" L x 12" H (includes mounting rail height)
• Interior dimensions: 52" W x 82" L x 48.5" H
• Weight: 177 lbs
• Weight capacity: 660 lbs
• Tent body: Proprietary Tri-Layer tent fabric (polycotton fill sandwiched between two layers of 210D ripstop)
• Tent floor: Fiberglass honeycomb plate w/ 3D anti-condensation mat
• Rainfly: 210D Oxford ripstop PU 3000mm with silver blockout coating; UPF 50+
• Tent frame: Durable, lightweight extruded aluminum, polymer corners

Check out our setup + teardown video here.