Compare Rooftop Tents
Rooftop Tent Guide
Find the right FSR tent for your rig
Start with your vehicle and your crew. The rack space you have and the number of people sleeping up top narrow the lineup to two or three tents. Then compare what’s different.
Nova vs KaliNova King vs Kali KingAspen Pro XL vs Evolution XLFull lineup chart
Short bed, below-cab rack, or tight roof space?
Nova · Kali
- Compact fold-out tents
- About 57–59″ long closed
- Sleeps 1–3
Full roof or above-cab rack, 1–3 people?
Aspen Lite · Aspen Pro · Evolution XL
- Low-profile clamshells
- 80–86½″ long closed
- Sleeps 1–3
Family of 3–4 on a full-size SUV or above-cab rack?
Nova King · Kali King
- 72″-wide interior
- 78″ long closed
- Sleeps 3–4
Short bed & mid-size
Nova vs Kali
Both are aluminum hardshell fold-outs built for short beds, below-cab racks and mid-size SUVs. Nova is smaller and lighter. Kali is roomier inside.
| Spec | Nova Smallest footprint |
Kali More room inside |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 1–2 | 2–3 ● |
| Closed size (W × L × H) | 42″ × 56¾″ × 11½″ ● | 50″ × 59″ × 12″ |
| Weight | 132 lb ● | 177 lb |
| Interior (W × L) | 49¼″ × 82″ | 52″ × 82″ ● |
| Interior headroom | 43¼″ | 48½″ ● |
| Weight capacity | 750 lb ● | 660 lb |
| Setup | Under 1 minute | Under 1 minute |
● Advantage
Choose Nova if…
- You want to keep rack space free for gear, solar or a spare. At 42″ wide, it’s the smallest tent in our lineup.
- You want the lightest tent in this pair: 132 lb.
- It’s usually just you, or you and one other person.
Choose Kali if…
- You want to sit up and change inside comfortably, with 5″ more headroom.
- You’re sleeping 2–3, or bringing the dog.
- You want to mount traction boards or solar panels on the tent itself.
The short version: Nova takes up the least space on your rig. Kali gives you the most room inside for the same short-bed setup.
Family / King size
Nova King vs Kali King
Both open to a 72″-wide, 82″-long interior that sleeps 3–4. The difference is weight and footprint vs headroom and floor.
| Spec | Nova King Lighter & narrower |
Kali King More headroom & comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 3–4 | 3–4 |
| Closed size (W × L × H) | 42″ × 78″ × 11½″ ● | 50″ × 78″ × 12″ |
| Weight | 162 lb ● | 207 lb |
| Interior (W × L) | 72″ × 82″ | 72″ × 82″ |
| Interior headroom | 43¼″ | 48½″ ● |
| Floor | Aluminum cross-slat (breathable) | Fiberglass honeycomb + 3D anti-condensation mat ● |
| Weight capacity | 750 lb ● | 660 lb |
| Setup | Under 1 minute | Under 1 minute |
● Advantage
Choose Nova King if…
- You want family-size sleeping space at the lowest weight. It’s 45 lb lighter, which matters on SUV roof racks.
- You want to leave 8″ of rack width free for other gear.
- You camp mostly in warm weather, where the breathable floor helps.
Choose Kali King if…
- Your crew wants room to sit up: 5″ more headroom.
- You camp in cold or wet weather. The honeycomb floor and anti-condensation mat keep the bed drier and warmer.
- Your rack is rated for the extra weight.
The short version: The sleeping area is the same size. Nova King is lighter and packs narrower. Kali King is more comfortable to spend time in.
Full-size clamshells
Aspen Pro XL vs Evolution XL
The same closed footprint and the same 55″ × 81½″ sleeping area, for 2–3 people. The difference is profile and speed vs storing your bedding inside.
| Spec | Aspen Pro XL Lowest profile, fastest setup |
Evolution XL Bedding stays inside |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Closed size (W × L × H) | 59½″ × 86½″ × 7⅜″ ● | 59½″ × 86½″ × 9½″ |
| Store bedding when closed | Mattress only | Sleeping bags, pillows, light comforter ● |
| Weight | 154 lb ● | 184 lb |
| Interior (W × L) | 55″ × 81½″ | 55″ × 81½″ |
| Interior headroom | 52″ ● | 38″ |
| Interior storage | Gear storage grid | 9 pockets (6 waterproof) + gear grid ● |
| Setup | About 30 seconds ● | Under 1 minute |
| Weight capacity | 750 lb | 750 lb |
● Advantage
Choose Aspen Pro XL if…
- You want the lowest profile, at 7⅜″ closed, for less wind noise and easier garage clearance.
- You want the fastest setup and the most headroom.
- You plan to mount gear on the dual channel rails on top.
Choose Evolution XL if…
- You want to pull over, pop it open and go to sleep, with your bed already made.
- You don’t want to pack and unpack sleeping bags and pillows every trip.
- You like organized storage inside the tent.
The short version: Pro XL is the lightest, lowest and fastest. Evolution XL is the most convenient: open it and your bed is ready.
Full lineup
Compare every FSR rooftop tent
Grouped by the vehicle setup each tent is built for. On a phone, scroll sideways to see all specs.
| Model | Style | Best for | Sleeps | Closed (W × L × H) | Weight | Interior (W × L × H) | Capacity | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short bed & mid-size | ||||||||
| Nova | Hardshell fold-out | Short-bed below-cab racks; SUVs with limited roof space | 1–2 | 42″ × 56¾″ × 11½″ | 132 lb | 49¼″ × 82″ × 43¼″ | 750 lb | Smallest footprint in the lineup |
| Kali | Hardshell fold-out | Short-bed & below-cab racks; Tacomas; mid-size SUVs | 2–3 | 50″ × 59″ × 12″ | 177 lb | 52″ × 82″ × 48½″ | 660 lb | Most headroom in a compact footprint; mount boards or solar on the tent |
| Family / King size | ||||||||
| Nova King | Hardshell fold-out | Above-cab racks; full-size SUVs (4Runner, Land Cruiser) | 3–4 | 42″ × 78″ × 11½″ | 162 lb | 72″ × 82″ × 43¼″ | 750 lb | King-size interior on a 42″-wide footprint |
| Kali King | Hardshell fold-out | Above-cab racks; full-size SUVs; 4Runners; Tundras | 3–4 | 50″ × 78″ × 12″ | 207 lb | 72″ × 82″ × 48½″ | 660 lb | King size plus headroom and an insulated honeycomb floor |
| Full roof & above-cab clamshells | ||||||||
| Aspen Lite | Hybrid-top clamshell | Small cars, crossovers, Jeeps, top-heavy rigs | 1–2 | 49½″ × 80″ × 7⅜″ | 100 lb | 45½″ × 76″ × 59″ | 750 lb | Lightest tent and tallest interior in the lineup |
| Aspen Lite XL | Hybrid-top clamshell | Jeeps, trucks, SUVs, crossovers; sleepers under 6′ | 2–3 | 57½″ × 80″ × 7⅜″ | 110 lb | 52½″ × 76″ × 59″ | 750 lb | Ultralight with room for 2–3 |
| Aspen Pro | Hardshell clamshell | Mid-size SUVs; above-cab bed racks; long beds below cab | 1–2 | 51¼″ × 86½″ × 7⅜″ | 134 lb | 45½″ × 81½″ × 52″ | 750 lb | Lowest profile; about 30-second setup |
| Aspen Pro XL | Hardshell clamshell | Full-size SUVs; above-cab bed racks; long beds below cab | 2–3 | 59½″ × 86½″ × 7⅜″ | 154 lb | 55″ × 81½″ × 52″ | 750 lb | Low profile with room for 2–3; accessory rails |
| Evolution XL | Hardshell clamshell | Full-size trucks & SUVs; also mid-size trucks and crossovers | 2–3 | 59½″ × 86½″ × 9½″ | 184 lb | 55″ × 81½″ × 38″ | 750 lb | Stores your bedding when closed; 9 interior pockets |
Every tent includes a memory foam mattress, ladder, integrated dimmable LED lighting and mounting hardware. Capacity is static weight capacity. Always confirm your rack’s rating before mounting.
