Hardshell
Darche
Lightrize
The Lightrize is a twin-fold aluminium hardshell rooftop tent for two, using a lightweight composite honeycomb baseboard and 280gsm polycotton canvas. It integrates 12V, USB-A and USB-C power ports and two dimmable LED strips, and packs two sleeping bags and two pillows when closed. Available in 1200mm and 1400mm widths.
What stands out
- Integrated 12V/USB-A/USB-C power and dual dimmable LED strips
- German-engineered Stabilus gas struts
- Composite honeycomb base keeps the shell relatively light
What to weigh up
- Manufacturer does not publish packed weight or external dimensions
- Awning/annex bracket kit listed as 'coming soon'
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $3,300 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 176 lb |
| Packed length | 7 ft 3 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 7 in |
| Packed height | 8.3 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 7 in |
| Sleeping width | 3 ft 11 in |
| Floor area | 25.8 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~60 secest. |
| Shell material | 6-Series Aluminium Alloy Extrusions with composite honeycomb baseboard |
| Fabric | 280gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body; 420D Polyester Oxford Ripstop fly (3000mm waterhead) |
| Warranty | 3years |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Darche's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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