Founded in Porto, Portugal.

James Baroud has been perfecting the art of rooftop tent design since 1999.

Through sourcing the most advanced raw materials from the EU
and maintaining traditional craftsmanship,
we ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Alex Kydd and Emma Hanney Discovery camping

Rooftop tents

The highest quality rooftop tents in the world

Alex Kydd and Emma Hanney Discovery camping

Accessories

Uplevel your camping experience

Premium design.
World class comfort.

Maximum function and durability.
Big enough for the family. 

Katerina Hrnová and Jakub Fiser with Dog in a Green Landscape under a Falcon Awning 270 and an Open Rooftop Tent

Shelter in luxury. 
Protected from the elements.

Inspired by our own rich history

From A-Frame tents for paratroopers to civil protection shelters in Angola, the trust in our craft is what drives our standards. 

James Baroud Factory plant on Evolution tents

Meet the makers

Through seven decades of building the world’s most premium tents, James Baroud elevates life outside to the next level. 

Stories from the Roof

The complete guide to car awnings

Car awnings are essential gear that provides comfort, convenience, and protection. Whether you’re seeking a shady spot in a desert landscape, a rain shelter in a misty forest, or a private place at a crowded campsite, the right awning turns your vehicle into a mobile basecamp. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore why you might…

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A night shot of the Dachzeltnomaden rooftop tent village, with Dennis under a starry sky

Unconventional camping experiences with a rooftop tent

Car camping with James Baroud rooftop tents isn’t just about immersing oneself in nature; it’s about finding new ways to experience the outdoors—sometimes in places you’d never expect. In one of our previous blog posts, we explored the uniqueness of backcountry and farmland camping. In this post, we look beyond remote wildernesses and hardcore overlanding,…

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James Baroud Space XL tent installed on Deran Garabedian's car bed rack

Space XL: A rooftop tent for the big and tall

Deran Garabedian, a passionate outdoorsman, understands that a truly satisfying experience engages all the senses. Join Deran as he explores the West Coast in his James Baroud Space XL rooftop tent, a premium piece of overlanding equipment designed for those who appreciate both comfort and innovation. A Space XL roof top tent mounted in a…

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