$999 RTT with Free Shipping? Wildfinder Roof Top Tent Unboxed, Installed, and All Features Reviewed!

[@daveswinburne1230]

I love Mine, Added a 4" HD Foam Mattress!. Closes just fine!

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

That's awesome!

[@nightfall22]

Great review. Subbed! I can always appreciate a great review with someone who takes his time to explain and show things and address possible concerns of potential buyers. Thanks brother. Happy new years to you and yours 👊🏾 I’ll forgive all the Nissan frontiers I’ve seen in this video LOL sorry, couldn’t resist man. I drive a 18 CM Tundra 😂

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Haha, Tundras are great! I do love my Frontier though, :D. Glad it was helpful and welcome to the channel!

[@nightfall22]

@ thanks brougham! 👊🏾 I was staring hard at frontiers and tacos because the turbo v6 left a bad taste in my mouth with the new tundras…. Dodged a bullet there as I was going to buy a 22 first model year… scored a 18 with only 17k miles… besides being a thirsty girl she’s been great! Looking forward to the videos! Thanks again

[@arleyronsonet989]

Damn, I'm still rocking the old school Raptor series.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

That one’s a great deal too. I just couldn’t deal with the soft cover. But I liked the rest of it.

[@recoutlaw]

My buddy has this tent, I have the Polaris plus. They are identical. The same Chinese company makes both the Naturenest as well as the Wildfinder tent, they just change the color way to what the buying company wants. It’s A-B marketing. This tent is identical to the Polaris Plus. Both great options!

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Good info! Thanks!

[@That_final_frontier_]

Dude you should give Naturnest another chance i recently just bought their polaris plus and its been upgraded alot since your review I highly recommend it has bult in power sockets a better mattress ladder bags shoe bags its definitely much nice than the original review and its only $1200

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Nice!

[@gradycooper475]

I agree! I just took delivery of the same RTT and am very happy with it.

[@SnaponVan1]

I just took delivery of this same RTT and I feel the same way about overall quality and features for the money. I only plan on using it a few times a year so I feel I got a great value

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Awesome!

[@JAYKOSTRANSPORTLLC]

Im between this tent or getting the HeyFun Adventurer Plus Roof Top Tent going for the same price. The main difference I saw with the HeyFun is that it comes with the AC port and a side awning.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Definitely seems like it could go either way. I think the Wildfinder has been out a bit more and tested by more people so unless the port is a real dealbreaker (I just put mine through the screen) then I might go with the Wildfinder just because there's more info out there?

[@JAYKOSTRANSPORTLLC]

@AllThingsOverlanding good point

[@cameronedwards1241]

Great video! I would love to see one on the TopBee as well

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Haven't seen that one but I'll keep my eyes open!

[@mandingo9471]

Nice review. How strong are the struts and are they easily replaceable? Mainly, I want to carry my recovery gear in a rifle case and canoe on top of the tent. I’m only concern is if the tent can still open and stay open with weight on the racks.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Thanks! They are pretty strong. Not sure of actual capacity or how much they could lift but I would say as long as your recovery gear isn't super heavy ( like all metal d-rings or something) you'd probably be fine. They should be easy to replace as you just pull the allen head bolt out and you could hypothetically replace the shock with any you wanted that were the same length.

[@lacklusteradventures]

I followed the link but it lists no info on Dimensions and Weight of this RTT. Can you provide that info? Also I'd like to have more info on the components (fabric and weight of the tent material, zippers (YTT?), etc.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Dimensions are I’m in the video at about 10:52. Weight per wildfinder is about 140. Zippers don’t appear to be YKK. Material is dark out and moderately heavy but I would say it’s a 4 season tent. Extremely similar to the Naturnest though which I’ve used through fall and winter and with a diesel heater, it was fine. Hope that helps!

[@adioalexsk8]

I like how it’s a hard top to with roof rails! Do you happen to know the weight rating for the struts? I’d like to maybe throw a kayak or cargo boxes on top of there on my rig and set up. What do you think? If the weight is too much, I’d imagine and hope the struts could be easily replaced and upgraded?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

I would think the struts could easily be replaced if you just measured them and got the same length. But they are really strong. I've had a couple of solar panels up there and even a box with some recovery gear in it and it was fine opening that. So I think a kayak and cargo boxes (depending on what's in them) would probably be fine.

[@adioalexsk8]

@@AllThingsOverlanding great, thanks so much for the insight!

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@@adioalexsk8 No problem!

[@EverythingOutdoorsAndJeeps]

I have Billie bars on my gladiator. Do you think this tent would stick out too far past the tailgate for it to be safe?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

I don't think it would be unsafe, but it would probably look a little goofy. I ran a similar wedge style tent on my old truck and it hung off the back quite a bit and worked fine, but just looked super long because of the overhang.

[@Sasquatchflow]

Love it! 👍🏻

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Thanks!

[@gradycooper475]

Great review! I have a question if you have time. Can the LOSTHORIZON Air & Foam Camping Mattress, that you use, be left inside the tent when the tent is closed? I am hoping that I can open the valve and leave it laid out inside my new Nature Nest Polaris Plus when closed and under way.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

It does fit tight but it needs fully deflated.

[@Apcrawler]

Hi ya, so i’ve watched your video on this and the nature nest along with many others and I can’t honestly remember which ones say what at this point so what would you say are the actual differences between this and the nature nest and which would you prefer? I only ask as I’m looking into one of these as a second rooftop tent for another vehicle. I’ve had a tepue Hybox and currently have a James Baroud, but not looking to spend that kind of money for a second tent, both of these seem to be a good fit for my next project just wondering what the real difference are.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Honestly, they are basically the same tent. The nature nest and wild finder are extremely similar. If it was me and I was getting a second tent, I would happily go with the wild fighter just to save a few hundred bucks and have a decent quality tent for the money.

[@Apcrawler]

@ cool, thanks for your input and opinion and your videos.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@ No problem! Happy to help!

[@michaels2208]

I like the idea of rtt. I'm not sure what style they are where you can access it from the truck bed. I like the idea of that for access, but I'm not married to any idea yet. Right now just ground camping until i find the right vehicle to "build" the purpose built one

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

That sounds more like a GFC style camper. Those are super nice, but they just cost a lot more than a plain old roof top tent. However, by the time you figure in the cost of a rack (or enclosed cap) plus the RTT, sometimes you can get pretty close to the cost of the GFC so it's a toss up. The thing I like about this tent is that for basically $1000 you're getting a hard shell, super fast and easy to set up and tear down RTT that you can start with and then if you love it, you only spent $1000 so you can get a ton of use out of it without spending $2K plus like most RTT's. Then there's also resale value so you could probably use it for a couple of years and then sell it for $500 pretty easily and switch to a different style if you want once you know you like being up in the air.

[@michaels2208]

@AllThingsOverlanding true. I hate spending money so I'm more likely to get one like this you shared here. Especially starting off, because there are going to be a couple "must have" things i don't need but can rationalize the expense. A ton on a rtt will be probably later. I can get a cot and a ground tent. Or I really liked the set up you did another review on. A cot with tent.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@ yeah, that cot tent thing is awesome and really inexpensive. And this tent is a really good value for the money, but it is definitely more than a cot tent.

[@AverageOverlander]

How do you like the 3d printed diesel heater piece?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

It's really great! Way more control over the air flow than the stock one that comes with most diesel heaters.

[@samdang8271]

Great video! Do you know how much it weighs?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Per Wildfinder, it's about 140 pounds.

[@AFugax]

Identical to the naturenest that I purchased…Which was on sale for $899 the other day!? The only thing that is different is the label/ name.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

They’re extremely similar. Never seen the Naturnest that low but that’s great that you got that deal!

[@812Taco]

Great video!

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Thanks!

[@BobCockrum]

Hey Fletch, how tall is it when it is all folded up? I like to keep my FJ in my garage so I’m very limited on head room going thru the garage door. Thanks

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Hey Bob! It's about 7ish inches tall.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

Hey what clamps do you use to mount your solar panel ?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

They're these from Bouge RV: amzn.to/3Z1ktJm

[@JRBthird]

How did yours come in plywood packaging? Mine came packed in cardboard with plastic straps and had pretty significant shipping damage...(dents in the aluminum shell). Im on the fence about returning for a replacement at this moment because i just ordered mine this month during prime day

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Huh, weird. I wonder if they learned their lesson and switched to wood to protect it better? All my other RTT's have come in cardboard and one of them had a dent in it, but no deal breaking damage. I will say, I talked to their USA rep and he was awesome and very interested in continuing to improve their packaging, the features of the tent, etc. He said they planned to add a diesel heater port in the near future for example to add even more value.

[@FastestKnownTumble]

this looks just like the naturnest. can't find a website for wildfinder though

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

I think they're primarily an Amazon store.

[@JT_Adventures]

Can you store your pillow & sleep bag inside?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Yes and no. So, sleeping bag is easily stored in there. Pillow really depends on the size. If you remove the stock mattress and put in an inflatable or a Hest that only takes up about half of the width, then you can put a pillow beside it. That's basically how I make it work.

[@matthewlockhart3226]

How much weight can be placed on top? Couldn't find the info anywhere.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

I'm not sure. I'd keep it to lighter stuff honestly. The gas struts are plenty strong. Solar panels, ROAM style cases, kayaks, etc. are probably fine.

[@DanubioDiaz]

It appears exact to the naturnest you had, but a a cheaper price thats nice, what made you switch to such a similar tent? Just to test it?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

It is extremely similar. And yep! I’ve run a few different roof top tents at this point and they all have pros and cons but I feel like at this price point, the Wildfinder is going to be the next Naturnest so I wanted to check it out while it’s still new.

[@movier1243]

I was trying to find how much it weighs. Do you know?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

I asked them and they said about 135-140 pounds. It's actually pretty light compared to a lot of others.

[@js92css]

At the time of this video, the naturnest is $1158, plus a $60 coupon. So, the real question is(they cost the same), which is better? That's what many probably want to know..... If you had to pay for either with your own dollars, which are you buying and why?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Honestly, they are basically the exact same tent, so I'd save the hundred and beat up the Wildfinder for as long as possible.

[@Popcornbeetle]

Literally exact same.

[@gradycooper475]

@@AllThingsOverlanding I noticed that the corners of the exterior are different. The Nature Nest corners are solid aluminum and have rail slots cast into them.

[@JTube571]

I like the idea of a RTT, but a few things are keeping me from buying one. I don't want it on the vehicle at all times (only for extended trips) and I cannot put it up and take it down by myself. I don't really want a bunch of extra weight that high on the vehicle since I do more difficult trails at times. And typically I would consider them overpriced. These budget friendly tents are much better in that regard however. Maybe someday, but for now I will wait.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

All those reasons makes sense. I’ll leave mine on all the time, but I know there are some people that have used winches or hand cranks to uninstall them and hang them from the ceiling of their garage. My truck, however, with the lift and tires and rooftop tent isn’t even close to fitting in my garage.

[@sandorszabolcsi]

@@AllThingsOverlandingThat’s my biggest issue too I have a 23 stock pro4x and can’t fit it in garage with RTT but want one and can’t figure an easy way to dismount with one person.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@ Yep, right there with you. I just leave mine on 24/7 as a result and park outside.

[@Foodmeow]

Cost is great! Weight is almost 200lbs which doesn't work with my build

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Yep, price is great. That weight you’re referencing is for the complete package shipped including the wooden box. The tent itself is around 140 lbs, just FYI!

[@Foodmeow]

If it's 140 cool, but with all that material and 7inch width closes. That doesn't add up. Other sellers have it at 198. I'm not here to be correct. It's budget for sure

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@@Foodmeow Yeah, that weight came from the manufacturer, but I haven't weighed it. My old Naturnest was about 165, so if I had to guess, I'd say it's somewhere between 140 and 170, to your point, based on the material and size. But I definitely don't think it's 200 after packaging materials are removed. So, in the middle somewhere? :D

[@ehiggins7476]

Have you used it in heavy rain, extreme cold or heat? Hod did it do?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

I just got it about a month ago so there hasn't been any extreme cold or heat yet. It's done fine in moderate rain. Seeing how similar it is to my Naturnest, which I've had in high winds, heavy snow, heavy rain, freezing rain, and more, I'm pretty confident that it will hold up great in all weather conditions.

[@daveswinburne1230]

I have used mine in heavy rain(straight down rain) a month ago in New Hampshire, the edges were a little damp but the rest was fine. And might I add the ventilation is great inside. The next morning i propped up the mattress and it dried extremely fast.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@@daveswinburne1230 Nice!

[@super00000b2st]

i love this!

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Thanks!

[@aarongonzalez787]

What is the weight of this thing? I don’t see it anywhere on amazon

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Per the manufacturer (I reached out) they say it’s about 140 pounds. Similar tents are around 165 so I would guess it’s in that range.

[@EmmaWolfe-g7c]

What is the vid called

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

What vid?

[@MauroMarzorati]

okay, this vid should be safe for me to click on, as I'm not in the market for a RTT :-) wish me luck....

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Haha, you should be safe.

[@MauroMarzorati]

YES! survived without ordering 🙂

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@ “Mauro marked himself safe from buying more overlanding gear.” 😂

[@alty6ser]

Looks like a "Naturnest"

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Pretty similar!

[@SeaBeeDave71]

Dang! My Wildfinder came in a cardboard box 😒

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

They seem to be learning and improving!

[@SeaBeeDave71]

Still haven't been out with mine yet 😒

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@@SeaBeeDave71 This is the time of year to get camping! Less people and a fire feels great when it's cold, :D.

[@tippin.turtle]

Afraid to sleep on the ground😂

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Oh yeah. I hate getting dirty while out camping. :D