XpeditioNZ SUB60 Roof Tent
Proven Comfort, Practicality and Value
Over the past five years, the SUB60 has quietly proven itself as one of New Zealand's best-value hard shell roof tents.
If you're comparing roof tents from brands such as Feldon Shelter, Darche, Kiwi Camping and similar clamshell designs, the SUB60 sits firmly within that category - offering a practical blend of comfort, durability and affordability.
While we regard EEZI-AWN and Quick Pitch as representing the genuine premium end of the market, the SUB60 compares extremely well with many roof tents marketed as premium in New Zealand. With its generous sleeping length, honeycomb base construction, anti-condensation mat, polycotton canvas and practical lightweight design, it delivers the comfort, convenience and performance most campers are looking for at a considerably more accessible price point.
For many New Zealanders, the SUB60 strikes an ideal balance between features, durability and value, which is why it has remained one of our most popular roof tents for over four years.
Why the SUB60 still stands apart
Extra Length Where It Counts
At 225cm external and 217cm internal mattress length, the SUB60 offers one of the longest sleeping areas available in a hard shell roof tent. Many clamshell tents sacrifice usable space at the foot end, making them feel noticeably shorter than their advertised dimensions. The SUB60 gives taller campers the room to stretch out and sleep comfortably.
60 mm High-Density Mattress + Anti-Condensation Mat
Comfort and breathability built in — not an afterthought.
Solid Honeycomb Base (Not Slats)
A rigid honeycomb panel base provides better strength, structure, and long-term support.
280 gsm Polycotton Canvas (Not Polyester)
The SUB60 uses genuine 280gsm polycotton canvas, offering superior breathability compared with polyester-based fabrics commonly used in many roof tents. The result is improved comfort and condensation management in a wide range of conditions.
Lightweight – 69 kg
The SUB60 remains easy on your vehicle's roof load limits while still delivering the strength and practicality expected from a hard shell roof tent.
Roof-Load Ready
Compatible with optional roof bars, allowing you to carry lightweight gear such as recovery boards, solar panels or other accessories above the tent.
Integrated Lighting
Includes a USB-powered 1 m LED strip for clean, practical interior light.
Slim 160 mm Profile
Aerodynamic and sleek, with space for a sleeping bag inside when closed.
Awning-Mount Ready
Optional brackets let you attach light awnings (up to 15 kg) directly to the shell with purpose-built hardware.
About Canvas Colour Options
- Choose from black canvas with white trim, or sand canvas with black trim.
- Our black canvas is also 'blackout' canvas. Near a total light blocking canvas. Ideal for those who like to sleep in without being woken too early by the sun.
- Our sand canvas is deliberately not blackout and will appeal to those who prefer a natural light to filter through the canvas. This will better suit users who want to get to camp early and read a book in the tent etc on poor weather days.
Extra ladder mount brackets
An extra pair of ladder mount brackets allows you to pick a second entrance that you will use to enter the tent. You might for instance ordinarily use a side door, but in heavy rain prefer to use the main door with its rain fly. See accessories.
Roof Bars
Custom roof bars are available for these tents in both sizes. The tents can carry up to 30kg on top, whilst still being able to open. See accessories
Awning and awning brackets
We have available special awning brackets that mount directly to the unique extrusion on the side of the Sub 60. These brackets are available separately and can be used with our XpeditioNZ awning, or our EEZI-AWN awnings, or most other brands.
Max awning weight 15kg.
Specifications
Weight/Dimensions Weight 69kg Tent Internal Dimensions (mm) 2170L X 1210W X 1450H Tent External Dimensions (mm) 2250L x 1280W x160H Warranty: One Year