The Metalian Hard Shell Tent: Your Unexpected Overlanding Ally.

One of our hard shell tents on the factory floor.

If you are an overlander or weekend warrior, you know that time spent setting up your tent is the least fun part of any camping trip. When looking for the best lightweight tent that combines durability, ease and comfort, the Metalian hard shell tent is your winner.

Pop Up and Put Your Feet Up.

Tired of endlessly fumbling with poles and guy ropes? The Metalian hard shell functions like a true pop up tent. The tent is ready to go with minimal assembly required. In approximately 60 seconds, you can get the bulk of your work setting up your tent done. Release those latches, flip the ladder down and climb in on in.

Built for the Bushveld.

At Metalian, our hard-shell design protects your canvas from the elements while you drive. This is one of the many reasons why it is the most ideal lightweight tent in South Africa. Well, anywhere, really. From the Garden Route to the ice lands of the artic circle, our hard shell tent has provided campers with supreme comfort while in the great outdoors. It is designed to withstand harsh sun, summer storms and chilly evenings while remaining aerodynamic and fuel-efficient on the highway or the road less travelled.

Why It’s the Best

To earn the title of best lightweight tent, a tent must be easy to transport and effortless to manage. Mounted on your Metalian trailer, the hard shell tent keeps you safe from ground-dwelling critters and ensures you sleep on a comfortable mattress each time you use it.

The Metalian hard shell tent transforms the way you travel. It proves that you don’t need to sacrifice comfort for a fast, pop up tent solution. Put down the blow up mattress and the tent poles. Upgrade your rig and get ready to spend more time enjoying the scenery. the scenery, not struggling with your setup.