Rooftop tents, or RTTs, mount on a vehicle roof and give campers a place to sleep. Some owners also use them to wait out bad weather for a few hours. Few people expect a tent on a roof to feel like a place to spend the whole day.
Swedish company Domestic is betting that campers will want to. Its new Out-Series builds on the hardshell approach that Thule introduced with its Widesky rooftop tent, and the flagship model is the Out-Post.
From the outside, the Out-Post looks like a standard four-person RTT. The difference is inside. The sleeping area includes a convertible bed, a dining table that stows away, and a room divider that separates the floor into private sections.
Domestic launched the Out-Post at this year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. Occupants climb in by telescopic ladder. Metal frames support the canvas of this camping tent, and the company designed the interior for more than sleeping. It says the tent has room for four people.
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The Out-Series comprises three tents, and the Out-Post leads the range. Thule’s Widesky also offers a mattress that doubles as a futon. In the Out-Series, the mattress is the element that transforms the space. A stowaway table supports both dining and working inside the tent.
A dedicated reading light and ambient lighting keep the interior lit after sunset. A mobile battery onboard powers both. With the lights off, the skylight offers a view of the sky. During the day, a 360-degree array of windows and a door flood the Out-Post with natural light.
The optional room divider may be the most unusual feature. Few RTT manufacturers have tried one. On the Out-Post, it splits the floor area into two halves, which gives parents and children separate rooms when privacy matters.
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Domestic has not announced a price for the Out-Post. The Out-Series starts at €1,799, or about $2,000. The range is slated for launch next year, with a Spring 2027 release in Europe. The company has not confirmed availability outside Europe.
If the Out-Post performs as described, a rooftop tent stops being just a bed on a roof. It becomes a second room for the trip, with a table, a divider and daylight. The price and real-world performance will decide whether campers accept that trade.
Source: yankodesign.com
Frequently asked questions
How many people can the Domestic Out-Post rooftop tent sleep?
Domestic says the Out-Post has room for four people. From the outside, it looks like a standard four-person rooftop tent.
How much does the Domestic Out-Post rooftop tent cost?
Domestic has not announced a price for the Out-Post. The Out-Series, which includes the Out-Post, starts at €1,799, or about $2,000.
Does the Domestic Out-Post have a room divider for privacy?
The Out-Post offers an optional room divider that splits the floor area into two halves. This gives parents and children separate sections when privacy matters.
When will the Domestic Out-Series launch in Europe?
The Out-Series is slated for launch next year, with a Spring 2027 release in Europe. The company has not confirmed availability outside Europe.
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