Camping

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Tested: Tepui Lightning Rooftop Tent
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It’s no surprise that rooftop tents have exploded in recent years—they make camping in the backcountry a breeze. We’ve always been fans of Tepui’s durable rooftop rigs, and we were excited to get our hands on the redesigned Lightning model. Watch to see what contributor Bryan Rogala loves about this ultrafunctional sleep setup.