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This is a photo of a Toyota Tacoma with an Evo V2 rooftop tent and 4Runner with Aspen V2 rooftop tent at sunset in the desert

The Ultimate Rooftop Tent Buyers Guide

Whether you’re brand new to rooftop tents, ready to upgrade your current rooftop tent setup, or deep into the overlanding lifestyle, this guide is for you. In our Ultimate Rooftop Tent Buyers Guide...

Which FSR Hub Tent is Right for You?

Which FSR Hub Tent is Right for You?

Whether you're going for a minimalist setup, camping with the family, or creating a complete basecamp, the Hub Tent lineup offers a shelter designed to match your camping style. Every tent in the l...

Room for Everyone: Hub 6XL for Group Camping

Room for Everyone: Hub 6XL for Group Camping

If you're searching for one of the best tents for group or family camping trips, meet the Hub 6XL – the largest tent in the FSR Hub lineup. Designed for extended stays, large groups, or cozy glampi...

Small but Mighty: The Hub 4 Double Tent Deep Dive

Small but Mighty: The Hub 4 Double Tent Deep Dive

When space in your vehicle is limited, every piece of gear has to earn its spot. The Hub 4 Double is purpose-built for compact packing, easy setup, and all-weather durability - making it the ultima...

Why the HUB 4XL is the Ultimate Basecamp Shelter

Why the HUB 4XL is the Ultimate Basecamp Shelter

When you're deep in the backcountry your ground tent needs to do more than just be the place you rest your head at night. It should make camp life easier. That's where the Hub 4XL comes in. Built w...

Eco-Friendly Overlanding: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Impact

Eco-Friendly Overlanding: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Impact

Overlanding is about more than just getting off the grid. It's about connecting with the land and appreciating the wild places we get to explore. But with that freedom comes responsibility.  As mor...

Why Sleeping Off the Ground in a Rooftop Tent is a Total Game-Changer

Why Sleeping Off the Ground in a Rooftop Tent is a Total Game-Changer

Sleeping off the ground in a rooftop tent transforms your camping experience in numerous ways. First, it offers protection from bugs, critters, and wildlife, ensuring a peaceful night’s rest. The e...

What’s Your Recreation: Inside the Life and Rig of Evergreen Runner

What’s Your Recreation: Inside the Life and Rig of Evergreen Runner

I’m Eric—you probably know me as Evergreen Runner (@evergreen_rnr). I drive a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. I’ve been in the outdoor, overland, and off-road space my whole life, but I’ve been seriously into...

Top 8 Spring Camping Destinations for Families

Top 8 Spring Camping Destinations for Families

The air feels fresher, the days are getting longer, and it’s time to shake off that cabin fever, load up the family, and hit the road because spring is here! From desert sunsets to mountain trails ...

Clamshell Rooftop Tents: Aspen Lite vs. Aspen V2

Clamshell Rooftop Tents: Aspen Lite vs. Aspen V2

There's a reason clamshell rooftop tents are a favorite among campers—they're fast, simple, and reliable. No fussing with complicated gear. Pop a few latches, push up, and you're ready to camp. Wit...

The Ultimate Guide to the Nova Hybrid Rooftop Tent: Features, Benefits, and Everything You Need to Know

The Ultimate Guide to the Nova Hybrid Rooftop Tent: Features, Benefits, and Everything You Need to Know

Say goodbye to compromises. If you like the small footprint and lightweight attributes of a fold-out design but want the durability and convenience of a hard shell, then Nova is built for you.  Whe...

2024 Year in Review: Redefining Adventure and Overlanding Gear

2024 Year in Review: Redefining Adventure and Overlanding Gear

Last year was a huge milestone for Freespirit Recreation. We celebrated 10 epic years of revolutionizing outdoor recreation. From our humble beginnings to becoming a go-to name in the overlanding c...