The pop-up soft-top tent for pickup truck hardtops is an integrated camping conversion kit designed for pickup truck beds. Combining a protective hardtop for storage with a deployable soft-top tent, it serves as an essential camping accessory for pickup owners, transforming the truck bed into a mobile camping space that offers both storage and accommodation.

Core Construction

Lower Rigid High Cover: Serving as the foundation, this component is typically crafted from robust materials such as aluminium alloy or cold-rolled steel. It provides rainproofing and theft deterrence, safeguarding items within the bed. Many models incorporate modular compartments or drawer runners for organised storage of camping gear like cookware and fishing tackle, eliminating the need to bend over for convenient access. Some premium models integrate concealed kitchen modules, including sinks and stoves.

Upper Soft-Top Tent: The pop-up section typically employs waterproof, abrasion-resistant canvas or oxford cloth, supported by an aluminium alloy frame for stability. The soft top can be rapidly deployed manually or via simple mechanical mechanisms. Premium models offer streamlined operation, allowing single-person setup within minutes. Sealing strips along the tent edges enhance waterproofing and wind resistance, coping with unpredictable outdoor conditions.

Practical Advantages

High space utilisation: Creates a dual-layer structure with ‘lower storage, upper accommodation,’ maximising vertical space efficiency. The upper tent offers spacious interior accommodation for 2-4 persons, with some models featuring double beds, LED lighting, USB ports, and panoramic skylights for stargazing. The lower high-roof compartment provides dedicated storage for camping gear, ensuring organised organisation.

Versatile for commuting and camping: During daily commutes, retracting the soft top reveals a rigid high roof that maintains the pickup's sleek appearance, without compromising driving dynamics, parking, or cargo capacity in the bed. When camping, simply deploy the soft top to create an instant sleeping area, eliminating the need for a separate traditional tent and achieving dual functionality in one vehicle.

Adaptable to diverse terrain: Leveraging the pickup's inherent off-road capabilities, this tent setup facilitates access to diverse camping destinations including deserts, mountains, and lakeshores. Its materials withstand harsh conditions like sandstorms and light rain, while the lightweight design minimally impacts the vehicle's off-road performance. Ideal for both weekend getaways and extended wilderness expeditions.

Highly expandable: This kit supports diverse optional extensions, such as adding a 270° side awning to create an outdoor shaded lounge area. It can also be paired with outdoor shower units, vehicle power systems, and some models even accommodate solar panels to address outdoor electricity needs, fulfilling diverse camping requirements including cooking and personal hygiene.