James Baroud Evasion vs RoofBunk Roamer
The James Baroud Evasion and the RoofBunk Roamer are both hardshell tents in the same part of the market, which makes them a genuine head-to-head rather than a comparison across categories. James Baroud and RoofBunk take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
On weight they are effectively level — 63 kg against 60 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Floor area is close to identical at 2.8 m² and 2.94 m², so neither wins on sleeping room. James Baroud does not publish a list price for the Evasion, so a direct cost comparison means getting a quote from a dealer. James Baroud also backs the Evasion for 5 years against 2.
The Evasion uses 4-layer fiberglass with UV coating; the Roamer uses high-quality ABS. Canvas differs too: waterproof all-season breathable canvas against 320gsm poly-cotton blend ripstop canvas. Closed, the Roamer sits 7 cm lower on the roof — 27 cm against 34 cm — which is drag you carry on every mile you are not camping.
James Baroud
Evasion
A pop-up hardshell that rises to a uniform 100 cm rather than wedging, so headroom is the same at the foot of the bed as at the head. Three doors give 360-degree panoramic windows, which no clamshell here can match.
- 360-degree panoramic windows across three doors
- Uniform 100 cm headroom, no wedge taper
- 5-year full replacement warranty
- No published US price
RoofBunk
Roamer
The Roamer is RoofBunk's ABS hard-shell tent, a gas-strut pop-up that the maker says opens in 30-60 seconds and sleeps 2-3. RoofBunk lists open dimensions of 210 x 140cm, a closed height of 27cm, a 7cm memory-foam mattress and a 60kg weight excluding the ladder. The high-quality ABS shell tops a 320gsm poly-cotton ripstop canvas body rated to 3000mm HH and 4-season.
- Quick 30-60 second gas-strut pop-up setup per the manufacturer
- Thicker 7cm memory-foam mattress than the soft-shell Explorer range
- Bedding can be left inside when the ABS shell is closed
- Weight (60kg) is published excluding the ladder
Which one to pick
These two are closely matched on the numbers that usually decide it. Read the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex — and let whichever of those you will actually use break the tie.
Every specification, side by side
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Pop-up | Pop-up |
| Sleeps | 3 | 3 |
| Season rating | 4-season | 4-season |
| List price | — | $2,260 |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 139 lb— worst of the tents compared | 132 lb— best of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 6 ft 7 in— best of the tents compared | 6 ft 11 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed width | 4 ft 7 in | 4 ft 7 in |
| Packed height | 13.4 in— worst of the tents compared | 10.6 in— best of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 7 in— worst of the tents compared | 6 ft 11 in— best of the tents compared |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 7 in | 4 ft 7 in |
| Floor area | 30.1 sq ft— worst of the tents compared | 31.6 sq ft— best of the tents compared |
| Interior height | 3 ft 3 in | 3 ft 3 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.6 in— worst of the tents compared | 2.8 in— best of the tents compared |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Shell material | 4-layer fiberglass with UV coating | High-quality ABS |
| Fabric | Waterproof all-season breathable canvas | 320gsm poly-cotton blend ripstop canvas |
| Warranty | 5years— best of the tents compared | 2years— worst of the tents compared |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | No | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes | — |
| Roof skylight | No | — |
| Annex available | — | — |
| Solar ready | Yes | — |
| Carries cargo on top | No | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | James Baroud product page | RoofBunk product page |
Related comparisons
Or read the full spec sheets for the James Baroud Evasion and the RoofBunk Roamer.