Galaxy Light | Rooftop Tent RTT

Technically rating it 3.5 stars... At this point I have spent 30 nights in the tent. Overall I would recommend this tent for the price point and size, everything except the mattress seems well made and sturdy.

What I love:
-The lower profile of this tent made it easy to mount and it can live on my car year round without worrying about height clearance issues. Light weight means better gas milage and quieter as well.
-The interior when set up is incredibly spacious, I was very impressed the first night I opened it. There is plenty of room for two people and tons of room for just me.
-The interior light bar is nice, I have not wired it to my car and sometimes it does not like running off a charging block. It is also a huge bug magnet so beware using it with the doors open.
-The crossbar and side mount capabilities are great, I like that the channels fit a standard hex bolt so no need to spend money on specialized mounts for gear.
-The soft open/close on the struts is nice and less work when setting up or tearing down.
-The blackout is nice for sleeping in/full moon nights but it does get hot quick in warmer temps.

What I think could be better:
-The mattress is awful, I 100% recommend replacing it with an Exped inflatable mattress or something similar. It adds maybe 5 min to setup/teardown but its way more comfortable and frees up more space for storage in the tent. I was told that there was about 4" of free space when closed so my original plan was to just add 1.5 in of memory foam... the tent did not close. Do not waste your time like I did. If you opt to keep the mattress you need to add insulation for colder camping. The first night I spent in it was 30F and I had to fetch my emergency bivy because of how much heat I was losing through the floor. Consider adding a reflective sheet underneath at least because that foam has zero R rating.
-The rain fly constantly makes little rustling noises, even in seemingly calm conditions. This took a while for me to get used to and was very frustrating at first because I am generally a light sleeper.
-The ladder does not fit inside the tent when closed. I feel like it would be pretty easy to design a lower profile ladder that would fit.
-You have to make sure the U bar is laid flat before closing the tent. I was hoping it could just remain in its position but it needs to be separated from the fabric and laid down or the tent will not close, not a huge time consumer but I find it a little annoying.
-I am bummed none of this brands awnings are able to mount to the tent.

Gotta say, I’m weirdly into all the little details they nailed with this tent. It’s such a fresh experience compared to most RTTs I’ve tried. Been watching the market for a while, and honestly this might be the best one in its weight class. Every flap can be rolled up and strapped neatly (which I weirdly love lol). They even designed a tighter crossbar mounting system to reduce the total height. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference. Haven’t tested every feature yet, but I already know this tent’s gonna be part of my lifestyle from now on haha.

Used two times since purchase. Low 40’s in californias fog blanket, and freezing temps in leguna mountains.
Kinda feel like this is one of the Goldilocks RTT’s.
Not the lightest, not the thinnest, not the most comfortably padded, not the cheapest Lightweight 4 seasons tent for 2. But, what it does do it does well for a warm lightweight system for a small 4 cylinder SUV.
Fits a good margin of error for roof racks that have a dynamic weight limit of 160lbs, fuel economy took a hit but not terrible. Went from 33 to 28 ish. Brake performance is similar to having another person in the car. Measured temperatures inside and was able to trap a couple of degrees of heat. Floor is solid which greatly benefits cold weather camping. No drafts some of the best sleep I have had en the forest. Never ever realized how much more space and organization I know have instead of sleeping in the car. Can’t wait to figure out how to install a solar panel on the top. Still getting used to getting in and out of something so high up. Working on a YouTube video to better review.

This tent is pretty light, which is a huge relief for my car’s roof. Taking it on and off is a breeze, and I don’t have to worry about exceeding the weight limit. Makes setting up for a weekend trip way easier.

I’ve been keeping an eye on Topoak for a while and have always wanted a rooftop tent. My garage door is pretty low, so regular tents never fit. When I saw the Galaxy Light, I jumped on it. It’s super thin and light, but still has everything you need inside. Can’t wait to hit the road and go camping this weekend!