Roost Tents???

[Explore]

happened to come across this tent in a magazine out here in Afghanistan, curious to see if anyone has had an experence with this one?
has anyone seen it in person?

http://www.roostents.com


Looking to get the JK Habitat, but always on the lookout for new ideas...


Shink

Semper Fi

2008 AEV JKU

[Leo504]

Never heard of the company, but their tent seems to be a copy of the AutoHome Columbus.

[mike r]

Roost Tents seem to be more than just a copy, the tent is removable so the box can be used as a normal storage roof box. It is also made in america

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[kilimats]

i might consider upgrading from my autohome magginiolla if this turn out to be a good buy, any review ? pic ? price ?

EDIT: Didnt see the STORE link on the site, it's $3000, cheaper than autohome but still on the high imo, still curious about it

[OpenAir]

Hello!

I came across your posting and have some pictures of the Roost Tent because of my own interests. It is a very sweet product. A super tough marine fiberglass is used to manufacture the shell. All made in America which is really cool! Comparably the Roost tent is a better use of money because of it's versatility. I will have one soon and will use it for both camping and skiing.

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[huskyfargo]

I saw one in person at a Rover rally several weeks ago. Yes, it was a pretty sweet looking set-up, but it has a design flaw that needs to be fixed. The fabric is attached to the roof of the box by double-sided stick-on Velcro strips. When the box got hot in the sun, the Velcro strips came unstuck from the box. It wasn't long before the fabric was completely detached.

[OpenAir]

Yeah that is what I heard too, apparently the owner has made the changes already and is using more and stronger snaps to keep the tent fabric up and secure while the velcro is there for added connection only, not to support it. Its better then making it one piece, this way I can still remove it when I want to.

[chuppie]

Duplicate
Sorry
Rick

[chuppie]

Bringing this thread back from the dead....
So does anyone have any more information or opinions on Roost? I contacted Roost and received a nice reply about how they have resolved all the above problems. I have not been able to find any more opinions dated after 2012. This costs as much as AutoHome and the shipping in $395 from Ga to Va which is aprx the same as AutoHome shipping theirs from Nevada to Va.
For those who have the Columbus or Roost How does it do in high wind? From what I am reading, the only highly rated wind capable RTT is Maggiolina. I imagine the resale value of AutoHome will be much better in a few years...
Too many decisions...
Thanks
Rick

[MANUCHAO]

I have had the Columbus for about 8 or 10 months. now.....
It does well on windy conditions... better than my 4 season bibbler tent (yeah its old)
It def does better than any of the clam style tents...