Your basecamp.
Anywhere.
The hardshell rooftop tent built for the overlanders who go further.
The Cairn Wedge
Cairn Basecamp
2-Person
or as low as $99/mo with Affirm
Aerodynamic hardshell. Gas-strut deployment in 60 seconds. Weatherproof to IP54. Sleeps two adults comfortably — and every Cairn ships with a 3-inch high-density foam mattress and telescoping aluminum ladder included, no upsells.
- 60-second gas-strut setup
- 100% weatherproof — IP54 rated
- Mounts to any standard crossbar
- Sleeps 2 adults with 3" foam mattress
- Mattress & telescoping ladder included
- Ships in 25 days or less from our US warehouse
Engineered to go further
No shortcuts.
No compromises.
Gas-Strut Deployment
Pop the latches, tent rises in under a minute.
All-Weather Built
600D ripstop canvas, IP54 rated, tested in rain, snow, and wind.
Premium Mattress Included
3-inch high-density foam, no upgrade needed.
Universal Mounting
Fits any standard crossbar system, compatibility guide included.
25 Day or Less US Shipping
Shipped from our US warehouse. Most brands ship from overseas.
2-Year Warranty
Real coverage on fabric, hardware, and gas struts.
The competition
Same specs.
$500–$2,000 less.
| Cairn Basecamp | Roofnest Sparrow | iKamper Skycamp | Smittybilt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,499 | $3,295 | $4,199 | $1,799 |
| Setup Time | 60 sec | 90 sec | 2 min | 10+ min |
| Mattress Included | ||||
| Weatherproof Rating | IP54 | IP54 | IP54 | Basic |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year |
| Shipping Time | ≤25 days | 3–6 weeks | 4–8 weeks | 2–3 weeks |
| Construction | Hardshell | Hardshell | Hardshell | Softshell |
Field-tested
Built for the route
less traveled.
The Cairn was built by people who spend more weekends at 10,000 feet than in their own homes. Engineered for the Sierras, the Mojave, the Rockies, and every back-road in between. Wherever you're headed, we built this for you.
From the field
Trusted by 500+
overlanders.
"Mounted it on my Tacoma in about an hour. Setup at camp is genuinely 60 seconds. Best gear purchase I've made in years."
Marcus T.
Livingston, MT
"Survived a brutal storm in Moab — woke up dry and warm. The fabric quality is way better than I expected at this price point."
Jenna R.
Nederland, CO
"Shipped in 4 days. Four. Days. After waiting 2 months for a different brand to even respond to emails, this was a revelation."
David K.
Sisters, OR
"Mattress is actually comfortable, which I didn't expect. Slept better up here than I do at home some nights."
Sarah L.
Heber City, UT
"Aerodynamic enough that I barely notice it on the highway. MPG hit was minimal compared to my old softshell."
Tomás A.
Cottonwood, AZ
"Customer service answered on the first ring. The tent itself is rock solid. Cairn is doing this right."
Hannah W.
Quincy, CA
Questions
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Your next trip
starts on the roof.
$2,499 — or as low as $99/mo with Affirm. Ships in 25 days or less.
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