The Gen 3-R is our most advanced expedition tent – built for serious travel and effortless setup. Its low-profile, solar-ready shell is sleek and aerodynamic, while the insulated interior helps maintain a comfortable climate, no matter the conditions. Integrated LED lighting and USB-C ports add next-level convenience and there’s room to leave your bedding inside, so it’s ready to deploy the moment you park.
Why the Gen 3-R?
Because comfort shouldn’t be a compromise. The Gen 3-R offers expedition-grade durability with real-world usability – ideal for adventurers who want fast setup, smart storage and all-season performance without sacrificing modern comforts.
➤ Weighs 76kgs | 167 lbs with industry-leading 50kg | 110 lbs roof load rating
➤ Opens in 30 seconds
➤ Keep your bedding inside
➤ 3D Breathable mesh
➤ Integrated heater vent
➤ Insulation in roof and base
➤ Solar power compatible
Additional Features:
Rain Cover: Included as a standard feature
Cargo Rails: Full-length for maximizing additional storage space
Spring Pole Eyelets: Stainless steel for extra stability
Tent Structure & Materials:
Construction: Lightweight aluminium frame
Shell: Hard-shell design for gear storage (kayaks, solar panels, etc.)
Fabric: Double-layer 400gsm Canvas
Hydrostatic Head Rating: >1000mm
Aerodynamics: Streamlined profile for wind resistance
Opening Mechanism: Gas-strut assisted pop-up design
Rooftop Load Rating: 50 kg (cargo rails)
Interior & Comfort:
Mattress: 70mm high-density foam with zip-off cover
Ventilation: Raised air vent and 3D breathable mesh under-mattress
Access: 3-point access (door/window on each side) with single zip opening
Awning: Zippable rear awning for weather protection
Ladder: Quick-release spec-built telescopic ladder with wide, angled rungs that can be stowed inside your tent
Storage: Internal storage pockets
Power: Internal USB and Type C power points
Lighting: Internal lighting
Insulation: Top and bottom high-density closed-cell foam insulation
Dimensions
Roof Closed:
Interior: 2100mm [L] x 1300mm [W]
Exterior: 2300mm [L] x 1400mm [W] x 210mm (front) / 280mm (rear) [H]
Roof Open:
Interior: 2100mm [L] x 1300mm [W] x 1600mm [H]
Exterior: 2300mm [L] x 1400mm [W] x 2000m [H]
Weight: Excluding Mattress & Ladder: ± 76 kg | ± 167.5 lbs
Mattress Weight: 3 kg | 7 lbs
Alu-Cab offers, from the date of original invoice, a:
2-YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY (on frames, panels, etc)
1-YEAR WARRANTY ON MOVING PARTS (hinges, shocks, sliders etc)
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