Softshell
Latitude Tents
Scout
The Scout is Latitude Tents's 2-person softshell roof tent with an auto-opening clamshell mechanism the maker says pitches in under 60 seconds. It has a 240cm x 130cm internal floor with a 60mm high-density foam mattress, a 320g rip-stop polyester-cotton body with waterproof and UV-resistant coating, and a 25mm aluminium tube frame. Latitude describes the weight only as 'sub-45 kg' and does not publish an exact figure or packed dimensions.
What stands out
- Auto-opening clamshell setup in under 60 seconds per the maker
- 240 x 130cm floor with a 60mm high-density foam mattress
- Low weight makes it suitable for smaller cars
What to weigh up
- Manufacturer publishes no exact weight, only 'sub-45 kg'
- No packed dimensions listed on the product page
- 2-person capacity only
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,660 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 99 lb |
| Packed length | — |
| Packed width | — |
| Packed height | — |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 7 ft 10 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 33.6 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 60 sec |
| Shell material | 25mm aluminium tubing frame with 304-grade stainless steel hardware and hinges |
| Fabric | 320g rip-stop polyester-cotton with waterproof & UV-resistant coating; oxford polyester rainfly; 550g PVC travel cover |
| Warranty | 2years |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | Yes |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Latitude Tents's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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