Nomadtech
Reference: NOM-99006
Roof Tents
Overlander Explorer 3.0 Roof Tent 160 cm with Sky Roof
The roomiest 160 cm roof tent in this family: the built-in extension gives 160 x 310 x 126 cm when open. Sky Roof panel with a PVC window, 600D Oxford body at 260 g and a PU2000 mm+ waterproof rating. Supplied with a 60 mm mattress, a 2.4 m ladder and a 550 g PVC cover.
Overlander Explorer 3.0 Roof Tent 160 cm with Sky Roof
When two people travel with full kit, a mattress alone stops being enough. You need a sheltered area where you can peel off a wet jacket, leave your boots and wait out a downpour without letting water inside.
The 160 cm Explorer 3.0 combines the widest bed of this pair with a built-in extension: it opens to 160 x 310 x 126 cm and still packs down into a flat 28 cm profile.
WIDTH 160 cm | OPEN 160 x 310 x 126 cm | CLOSED 160 x 123 x 28 cm |
WEIGHT 63 kg (net) | SHELL 600D Oxford, 260 g, PU2000 mm+ | LADDER Telescopic aluminium 2,4 m |
Key benefits
- Sky Roof with a PVC window – the window is built into the roof, so you get daylight inside and a view of the sky at night without opening the tent.
- 600D Oxford shell, 260 g, rated PU2000 mm+ – tear-resistant fabric with a waterproof rating that handles real rain, not just drizzle.
- 420D outer layer with anti-UV 50+ coating – slows down fabric ageing on long trips under strong sun.
- 60 mm high-density foam mattress with a removable cotton cover – the bed is already made, and the cover comes off for washing.
- Side windows with insect mesh – ventilate the interior without letting bugs in.
- SBS zips – large sliders that cope with daily opening and packing down.
- Aluminium floor structure with reinforcements – a rigid base at contained weight.
- Side or rear deployment – you place the entrance wherever the camp site allows.
- Built-in extension (annex) – deployed depth of 310, i.e. 70 cm more than the Adventure version of the same width.
What is in the box
- Overlander Explorer 3.0 160 cm roof tent with the Sky Roof panel
- 60 mm high-density foam mattress with a removable cotton cover
- 550 g PVC outer travel cover
- Telescopic aluminium ladder, 2,4 m, black
- Folding aluminium alloy base plate
- Set of 2 shoe bags
Technical data
- Open dimensions: 160 x 310 x 126 cm
- Closed dimensions: 160 x 123 x 28 cm
- Net weight: 63 kg
- Body: 600D Oxford polyester, 260 g, tear resistant
- Waterproof rating: PU2000 mm+
- Outer material: 420D with anti-UV 50+ coating
- Travel cover: 550 g PVC
- Mattress: high-density foam, 60 mm thick, removable cotton cover
- Roof window: PVC, integrated into the roof panel
- Side windows: insect mesh
- Zips: SBS
- Floor structure: aluminium with additional reinforcements
- Ladder: telescopic aluminium, 2,4 m
- Extra port: door for a Webasto heater or a portable air conditioner
- Deployment: to the side or to the rear
Who it is for. For longer two-person trips where both the width of the bed and a covered area by the entrance matter. It is the roomiest of the 160 cm 3.0 versions – at the cost of 63 kg, a figure to weigh against what your rack can take.
Fitting notes
The tent unfolds from the roof of the vehicle and you climb in on the supplied telescopic ladder. Before ordering, check the static and dynamic roof load your roof rack and vehicle roof are rated for – at 63 kg that is the first thing to confirm, and the tent maker does not prescribe one mounting solution. It is also worth comparing the packed size (160 x 123 x 28 cm) with the spacing of your roof bars.
If you want to be sure your rack and roof will carry this setup, get in touch – Szekla4x4 also runs a workshop that builds overland vehicles day in, day out.
Why it is worth it
- Materials described in numbers, not slogans: 600D, 260 g, PU2000 mm+, 420D, anti-UV 50+, 550 g PVC.
- Mattress and ladder included – once the tent is open, the bed is ready.
- The Sky Roof and the mesh windows turn a night out into more than just shelter from the rain.
If a season of sleeping on the road is on the cards, this 160 cm wide version lets you sleep high, dry and without pitching camp on the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the open and packed dimensions?
Open: 160 x 310 x 126 cm. Closed: 160 x 123 x 28 cm.
How much does the tent weigh?
The net weight is 63 kg. Compare that figure with the roof and rack load your vehicle is rated for.
Is a mattress included?
Yes. The set includes a 60 mm high-density foam mattress with a removable cotton cover.
How do you get into the tent?
On the supplied black telescopic aluminium ladder, 2.4 m long, with a folding aluminium alloy base plate.
Can the tent open to a chosen side?
Yes, it can be deployed either to the side or to the rear.
How much deeper is this than the Adventure 160 cm?
By 70 cm. The Explorer 3.0 160 cm opens to a depth of 310 cm, the Adventure 3.0 160 cm to 240 cm.
