Rooftop tents have gained massive traction over the past decade, as they’re fun, comfortable, and convenient. For all of their advantages, however, they can weigh a ton and cost a pretty penny.
That’s where Groenberg comes in. The upstart brand is looking to upend the rooftop tent market with the WEEKEND, which it says is the lightest model on the market. Here’s a sneak peek at the potentially revolutionary rooftop tent.
How Does the Setup Work?
To set up the WEEKEND, first, users inflate the air platform with a manual or battery-powered pump. Next, thread the poles through the tent body, and then attach them to the platform. From there, you lift the tent onto the car, and secure it to the roof with buckles and straps attached to the base of the platform. This setup assumes that the user has already purchased a roof rack.
Groenberg claims that assembly and disassembly take just a matter of minutes, and it’s possible to do the whole setup easily by yourself.
When not in use, the tent packs down to the size of 30 x 19 x 16 inches, small enough that Groenberg says it can easily fit in your closet or cabinet.
Technical Specs
There are two models of the WEEKEND: the classic and the comfort version. The classic weighs 27 pounds, while the comfort clocks in at 30 pounds. Both have a length of 7 feet and a height of about 4 feet.
The comfort includes several bonus features, including a blackout function, sky view opening, and rain-protected entrances. Both tents come with: the air platform, poles, tent body, manual pump, extendable ladder, and a repair kit.
Groenberg is offering deep discounts on the tent during its initial Kickstarter campaign. The classic costs $575 (normally $1,150) and the comfort costs $691 (normally $1,381).
My Take on the WEEKEND
Compared to some of our favorite rooftop tents, the WEEKEND is truly a featherweight. Two of our top picks from 2025, the Thule Approach and iKamper Skycamp Mini 3, weigh 128 and 125 pounds, respectively. And even at full price, the WEEKEND is quite a bit cheaper than traditional rooftop tents, which usually start at $2,000, minimum, and can easily surpass $4,000.
Unlike other rooftop tents, though, any time you want to drive, you’ve got to completely remove the WEEKEND. And unless you’re returning to the site later and can leave the tent on the ground, it’s also got to be disassembled and packed up. Essentially, it’s a ground tent with an inflated platform that you can put on your car. An alternative, similar tent worth considering is the C6 Outoodr Rev rooftop tent.
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