BEST NEW ROOF TOP TENTS | OVERLAND EXPO WEST 2022 FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA | 23 ZERO, ROAM ADVENTURE CO.

[@Yettee0201]

I love how he stay on topic about their tents and products and didn’t bash any other company by name. Really looking at 23zero armadillo x2 now.

[@marktrimm1190]

Wow, 23Zero is outstanding!!

[@jasonmorgan27]

I have owned a 23zero for 2 years now, and I cannot begin to state how happy we are with it. The quality is just amazing, I keep it on 365 days a year in the brutal Arizona sun as well as traveling to the San Diego beach, Telluride cold/wet/snow, and bumpy off road and this thing has held up incredible to all conditions. I honestly sleep better in this that my 3K matt at home. When I replace this , it will be another 23zero for sure.

[@patrickio8084]

I live in the "Phoenix Furnace" in Tempe and am curious how much hotter is it inside the tent then out in direct sunlight (no shade) in the Summer?

[@AdventureBuilt]

They are pretty awesome. I have a brand new Ironman 4x4 tent that I’m not very happy with. Already having some pretty significant failures.

[@RobustArid379]

I have aavocado mattress. It cannot beat a home bed mattress with a women by your side! I don’t believe you that top tents is better bedding and bath!

[@PS987654321PS]

How is this, in any way, better than the iKamper?

[@chrisridebike8]

I was surprised! I thought it would be more of the same but that 23zero hard shell with the extra window was pretty cool!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yea it’s really cool. Finally something new.

[@RunGSD]

Looks great but coming right in at ikamper prices, I’d probably go for the original.

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing It!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you so much!!!

[@stiofanm.4744]

That elastic strap is something I'll have to add to my Nomad. It's the only issue that causes any delay when folding it up. Good design addition.

[@AdventureBuilt]

💯

[@guidok3762]

Great video, super interview!!!!, greetings from the Netherlands

[@AdventureBuilt]

Greetings and thank you very much!!!

[@zbassr2106]

Will there be a fully insulated option coming out anytime? Or maybe an insulated liner for the cold winter camping months?

[@Thedirtlife_]

FYI the queen bedding from them does not fold up inside a walkabout 62. I have tried can’t get the cover straps on. You can lengthen the straps and it would work.

[@entdotcom]

iKamper®️ is the leader and the best ever 🥰

[@LouFayad]

Sold on that 23zero!!

[@ryanbrown2818]

Interesting, the company in New Zealand Bushbuck, have a very very similar tent called the Armadillo, has been on the market for 2-3years… 23zero claiming they “don’t copy” is a big call

[@Horlokx]

Would this be the same as the 23 zero yowie?

[@JoeCurreri-mj4mc]

Roam vagabond is the perfect combination of high quality and moderate price

[@ברוך-ז3ס]

Thank you for this valuable information, wish you would tell us the prices

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you. Most of the prices are at the end of each interview. I try to ask them price but sometimes it slips my mind. 😂

[@muscleguyphilippines]

Nice!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Fold it up when it's still wet & see where the water collects.

[@captaindiabetes4244]

Where can I get that queen sized sleeping bag

[@AdventureBuilt]

23Zero website. Check the link in the video. It should be on there.

[@santiagodraco]

Appreciate all your videos and info. Helped me find gear I didn't know I needed :) I did have to laugh though when you complemented Roam on "their innovation" while they were talking about their nearly exact clone of James Baroud tents as if they did something amazing. Always bothers me when companies try to act like they were creative when copying someone else's design.

[@AdventureBuilt]

You are so very welcome. Yea it’s definitely hard to do something completely new but they did make some refinements in the windows that give you are great view. Completely agree that it’s hard to say innovation.

[@janhbhugo5085]

Can the 23 Zero fit onto a jeep wrangler 2 door ?

[@lengerer]

Can you put solar panel on the top?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Which one?

[@lengerer]

@@AdventureBuilt the X, ABS one. I saw rails on the aluminium one.

[@AdventureBuilt]

@@lengerer on that one yes you definitely can.

[@ericdove1382]

I’m looking into my first roof top tent and 23zero might be getting a new customer. They checked almost every box in what I’m looking for

[@jacksonhill2303]

I bought one about 6 months ago and it is amazing

[@AdventureBuilt]

They are excellent. Be sure to use my link in the description. They send me a gold star 😂😂😂

[@Toglander]

Something that makes me a little worried…23Zero uses 280gsm material for their tents. iKamper uses 300gsm and the new Roofnests are 320gsm. 15% thinner material than the competition makes me wonder about 23Zero’s durability in comparison.

[@AdventureBuilt]

I’m not sure if the thickness in cover material is a major concern for durability. My cover sees the most stress from the trail abuse and UV rays. The hardware and structure of the base sees the abuse of being bounced around for days at a time. I have my Yakima RTT and the only thing on the thing that was still nearly perfect after 3 years of abuse was the material. Just my opinion and I’m sure people have different experiences and concerns! 😂

[@trucker-d4161]

Is there any reason you couldn’t mount this on a small trailer to pull behind a motorcycle?

[@AdventureBuilt]

If it fits the weight rating I would say go for it.

[@Toglander]

They are selling sleeping bags that are larger than any of the tents they sell. What are you supposed to do with all of the extra material?

[@craigcusack1751]

I'd just like to see the 23ZERO X in a hard shell aluminium.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Is it me or is it so? It seems there is just a fraction of content for expo west 2022 vrs other years even last year 2021. I'm glad you went and was able to produce some great content like normal. 👍

[@AdventureBuilt]

You aren’t wrong. 2 factors led to there being less content. Friday was a crazy windy day so I’m wasn’t able to record on Friday at all, which only have me Saturday and half Sunday to interview as many cool vendors as I could find. The 2nd is there just wasn’t as much new gear at Expo. I’ll be at Expo Mtn West and hopefully be able to find some more cool stuff!!!

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

@@AdventureBuilt That explains it. I guess all the channels across the Overlanding niche were experiencing the same thing. Thanks for still finding the time to create great content.

[@charles17508]

Bad ass

[@GoXplr]

GREAT channel ... new sub. Awesome reviews sir ...

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much!!!

[@stevencondron9355]

U should check out crazydog roof top tent here in Australia it can’t be beaten

[@jean-guymoreau8125]

Great review. I was impressed by the new 23Zzero tent. Now, I have a question regarding all RTT: What happen to your tent after a solid rainy night and you have to leave early at the morning? I mean, can you fold back down the wet tent without beeing worry about the humidity or mold?

[@rikmathias9415]

I have never gotten any mold from folding a tent or closing one wet. "IF" you fold it all up and leave it packed that way for weeks there is where you start science experiments. Seems obvious, doesn't it? In my opinion you can fold up your wet tent with relative safety, only once your back at home, or at the next location with hopefully a passed storm and it is sunny . . . open up and dry out. I wished there were more tents in the review, even if you had to show some older models. 14 minutes on 23Zero . . . I was hoping to see other models than just clamshell. Very nice review but wanted more choices. Drat! (I blame that on the show, not you, LOL) Thanks for your post

[@jean-guymoreau8125]

@@rikmathias9415 Thanks Rik for your reply.

[@rikmathias9415]

I'm currently in the process of building an Overland Trailer, I want to bring my toys and such. This will be for hunting also (take my ATV, E-bike, hunt stands, etc). Have a fabricator assisting me to put my idea to reality. 5x10 utility trailer, fabricated rack system w/Smittybilt Gen 2 XL on top. Whole rack system with swivel/fold down to allow storage in my garage (80" clearance) while ATV is on the trailer. ATV requires 49" clearance from deck to bottom of RTT while folded down. Nothin like this out there, had to build my own. Friend tells me (seeing design) "you're on to something here". We'll see. I have a 19ft Toy Hauler RV, my Jeep Cherokee can't tow that. This is a "Jr" system for off road camping/hunting adventures.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much. To answer your question I just go for it. If I’m on a multi day trip I just hope that the tent isn’t so wet that it soaks the mattress. I always full out all the bedding to keep that dry. If it’s soaked it will usually dry the next night. If it rains for days on end, it just stays wet. When I get home I set it up until it’s bone dry. That’s my advice and hope it helps.

[@steven6692]

Most of these new designers just don't get it...the main reason why the ikamper has sold as many units as they have is bc the HOT COLOR COMBINATION... I've seen this over and over on the internet...once a buyer likes the color combos there's no way anyone can talk him into changing their minds... keep bringing those green's and beige colors and watch your sales compared to the ikamper...learn!

[@robnewham6209]

All easy to do when it’s at shoulder height. Pushing that ladder up and forward when it’s on top of the car would be a real pain.

[@pmurphy12667]

23 zero RTT and awnings are the best. no one comes close to the light shield technology they have. Paired with the Off grid expedition trailer and you have the best combo

[@tobydufrene9294]

4x4 Colorado has the ALTO looks exactly like the 23zero

[@AdventureBuilt]

I saw that. I wish I could see them in person to see if there are any differences.

[@overlandsauce]

hi again, hows that merch coming along lol

[@AdventureBuilt]

Hey. I just picked up the order today. I’ll have the website up and running in a couple weeks. If you send me a message on IG I can get one to you.

[@overlandsauce]

@@AdventureBuilt i sent you a message but haven't heard back

[@AdventureBuilt]

@@overlandsauce did you get my response?

[@UncleFjester]

*Find me a RTT I can stand in or has a bathroom?*

[@AdventureBuilt]

Check out the skinny guy camper.

[@PS987654321PS]

None of these top the iKamper so why bother? Either build better than that or why would you?

[@LDaw_96]

Wind rating is a question I have.

[@AdventureBuilt]

I’m sure it would work great in wind. Most tent makers have safety features so they don’t close in high wind.

[@26parma]

I still don't get the allure to RTT. So expensive for a tent that maybe can sleep two people...really comfy for one adult. But, to each their own and being a capitalist...if people want it, go for it. A Springbar tent beats any RTT every time.

[@jasonmorgan27]

I have traveled all over the western states camping in my 23zero. Me, my wife, and 2 kids can snugly fit in there.

[@26parma]

@@jasonmorgan27 And in a few years your $4k tent will not be able to work for your family. While a ground tent will be lighter, better quality, cheaper and easily handle your family and more.

[@RunGSD]

With an RTT I just need a level truck not level ground. Setup and takedown is really quick, skipping the need for stakes and cots. But I agree that $4k is expensive and the cost is actually running since it impacts mpg.

[@AdventureBuilt]

You are correct that everyone has their thing. If you have ever owned a RTT you will more than likely never want to stay in a ground tent again.

[@26parma]

@@AdventureBuilt nah, I go to places that don't work with RTT and I go with more that one other person. Ground tents are the better way to go for camping. But like I always tell people, the best backpacking/camping advice is "your way sucks, my way is the best" haha

[@kevymoranski3887]

$26.1/pound !!! $3400 is twice what you should pay for such a depreciating item.

[@victorsaenz9452]

Way too expensive we need more thousand dollar options

[@AdventureBuilt]

It will definitely be hard to produce thousand dollar tents. Check out Inspired Overland. They have a new tent that is $1500 but I haven’t actually seen or tested it.

[@RobustArid379]

$3400 dollars! Too much for camping. I rather spend ten minutes to build a floor tent.

[@gwot]

we need more value tents, not everyone can/wants to spend thousands on a RTT

[@AdventureBuilt]

There is good and bad with that. Value is relative. I have a cheap tent and I’m not impressed. Would you pay 2k for a tent you won’t like and will more than likely replace in a couple years. Or pay 3k for a tent you will love and keep for 10 years. I’m a fan of the second.

[@gwot]

@@AdventureBuilt relative and subjective, sure. My definition of value is inexpensive AND it lasts, if it doesn't have both, it's not value to me. Paying more for it to last isn't value to me, it's more like... "worth it". Paying less but doesn't last long is just "you get what you paid for". A Civic is value (inexpensive and lasts), Elantra you get what you paid for (inexpensive and doesn't last) , Lexus is worth it (Expensive, comfort, and lasts) So I want a value tent, inexpensive that lasts and I like.

[@AdventureBuilt]

@@gwot I 💯 agree with you I just haven’t seen any Civic’s in the market. It seems like you are either looking at Kia or Lexus. I’ll let you know if I find a battle wagon out there for us.

[@pitspeedtv]

OK I have to say this… 3rd video of yours I’ve watched and your audio is KILLING me. As in I am going to avoid your channel if it continues. I’m liking the content, liking the people/products you are taking to/about. For the love of GAWD… whoever came up with the idea of putting the left guys audio on the left channel, and the right guy’s audio on the right channel, FIRE THEM! I am not standing between you, facing off in the distance while you have a conversation between my ears. I am in front of both of you, and as such I would hear BOTH of you with BOTH ears. I thought this was maybe a glitch/mistake in recording, or someone just forgot to put all mic’s in a mono channel in post… but no… 3 videos, same thing, this was planned. Whoever planned it… please stop. I am 3 minutes in and have to leave.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you for letting me know. The audio got messed up on a bunch of the videos. The DJI Mic got out into a different setting and I didn’t know now to fix it. I’ve got it all sorted now and have fixed the more recent videos. Actually had to talk to an audio engineer buddy to figure out how to fix it while editing. Sorry for the shit quality and it should happen again.

[@Kevdaman123]

Come on man "Best New RTTs" is a stretch... Have you really tested these tents to make a claim like that? Another classic case of fake it til you make it KZbinr/"product reviewer".

[@AdventureBuilt]

I wouldn’t say I’m a fake. I would say that I’m at Overland Expo talking to the companies offering new Roof Top Tents and asking them questions about their features. Both 23Zero and Roam are reputable companies that stand behind their products. What is the name your KZbin channel so I can give you my thoughts on your content. Have a good night.

[@Kevdaman123]

@@AdventureBuilt I call it like I see it. If you can’t handle people calling you out on your BS content maybe the internet isn’t the place for you… You’re using fake claims and clickbait titles as sales pitch on these so called “reputable companies”. Best of luck growing whatever this channel is.

[@blakedavenport266]

@@Kevdaman123 google search will show they are reputable or did you bother to do even that? Maybe his title is click bait but it brought insight into two new tents that many may want to check out. No one with any common sense is just gonna send a credit card to either company for these tents without checking them out beforehand with or without this video but it definitely helps. At least content like this is helpful vs some asshole jumping a lambo over a trx or some shit.

[@jesusmolina390]

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[@enoughsaid8744]

We’re not copying anyone but yet still looks like a knockoff ikamper 🤡🫵🏼🫵🏼🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣