PERFORMANCE
An exclusive report combining field tests conducted by experts, tour leaders, and industry professionals with genuine user feedback
| Tent Features | Key Strength | Models Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Opening speed | Tents with gas struts are the quickest to open. | Columbus - Airtop |
| Fabric tension | The crank handle is a reliable system for optimising fabric tension, ensuring consistent and long-lasting performance. | Maggiolina: all models in the range |
| Ease of closing | The crank handle facilitates the neat folding of the fabric inside the shells. | Maggiolina: all models in the range |
| Internal storage | Greater storage capacity when the tent is closed. | Maggiolina Grand Tour |
| Shell load capacity | Transport of off-road or sporting accessories on the roof. Ready for roof rack attachment for additional load on the shells. | Maggiolina Extreme, Grand Tour S/M, Columbus S/M |
| Aerodynamics | Improved aerodynamics while travelling. | Maggiolina Series: Airlander and Columbus |
| Weather resistance | Greater protection. | All hard-shell models |
| Thermal and acoustic insulation | Better insulation from heat/cold and enhanced comfort. | All hard-shell models |
| Wind stability | Greater stability in strong winds. | Maggiolina: all models in the range |
| Interior habitability | Greater interior height. Increased living space and airiness inside. | Columbus h 150 cm All fabric tent models |
| Vehicle stability | Maximum stability, no overhangs. The most stable tents are those which, when open, remain within the vehicle’s outline, inside the wing mirrors. | All rigid shell models, including Overcamp and Nomadland 1.0 (when mounted to remain within vehicle outline when open) |
| Customer satisfaction | Highest satisfaction in terms of innovation, comfort and design. | Maggiolina: Air-Sky 360 – Airtop 360° Hard Face |