Napier Sportz Truck Tent - Overland Camping

[@arthurhorvath2076]

Michael, pups 🐶 having a good truck 🚚 camp.my family camped in 32' trailer elc only. Now that's 🚚 camping lot of good hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome Arthur! Sounds like great family fun! 👍

[@Vladimir-hq1ne]

Esme, The Mudwalker, The Perfect Bait - Her Majesty 😁

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

LOL Yes she is!! 🐶

[@lostcause1144]

Nice one my friend, peaceful time spent with the dogs by a lazy river. Just doesn't get much better.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Amen to that! 👍

[@patrickmurphy9115]

Hi, Esme and Simon glad to see you are looking after Michael, I hope all is well with your family Michael and you certainly look as if you are still enjoying life. Stay Safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thank you so much Patrick! - Life is getting back to normal 😉

[@bertkelly7650]

I have the same truck tent. Also got the add on tent that attaches to expand my room. I have a lounge chair or use a cot if you have one, with a single air mattress that I use for a bed to get me off the floor. You can remove the truck tent while it's set up just undo the side straps if you need to go anywhere. Two people makes setup easier, but not necessary. Use one of those awning poles to help put on the rain fly, otherwise you'll become very frustrated. Thanks for your review!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome tips Bert!!!! Thanks for the input! 👍

[@selwynvey5544]

Nice video. Have a napia tent and works great. Very comfortable. Looks like the dogs had a great rest as well. Sound of river makes for a marvelous rest.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

That's awesome!!! The tent worked really well and the pups had a great time also 👍

[@benterwellen]

Liked this new look mike, liked your new tent and your new refrigerator

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Ben!

[@chomel2005]

Greetings from Singapore, hope Esme, Simon and your family well. 👪

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Same to you my friend!! 👍

[@billdonnelly1134]

Ordered 1 of these yesterday. Really looking forward to using it. Thanks again for the video.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hope you enjoy it! - First setup will be a little slow but after that its pretty fast!

[@OregonMikeH]

I've never seen a truck tent like that one before. that looked luxurious. Nice one Pal, .. M.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@olramman]

I have the same set up for my truck, I have a air bed for trucks from Airbedz and love it, very comfortable!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I'm tempted to take the next step and buy a custom mattress 😄

[@kramerdm]

Does the AirBedz deflate at all overnight?

[@olramman]

@@kramerdm Mine doesn't

[@robmechanic]

Good seeing Simon and Esme! Thank you for the video Michael. Well done as always.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks buddy! 🍻

[@danmalloy6908]

Great video Michael...thanks. I have one of these tents and love it. Cheers.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Right on Dan!

[@wendygerrish4964]

Great way to setup closer to a river bank or lake front.. Just that when the truck gets muddy or dusty, those hold down straps get muddy and dusty too. Love those fold out steps on your tailgate.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Wendy - It was so nice to be close to the river and have the gentle sound in the background! When you get a bit old - those steps and grab handle are perfect! 👴🏻

[@davidgintz652]

Hi Michael, Esme, Simon how is everyone doing? It’s great seeing y’all. Thankyou for a awesome new video. I never camp with a truck tent like that. I might just try it. Please give esme and Simon a treat. Y’all all take care and be safe.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Our pleasure and hope you are doing well too David! It was surprisingly comfortable and roomy! = Wife friendly 😄

[@stephanelachance6195]

Hello Michael, Esme and Simon !! Esme in the river looked so relaxing. Really nice camping spot. I like the space in that tent and the fact you are such hi above ground. It is a bit of a hassle though if you are moving daily...but nothing is perfect. Once you get used to a cooler it's hard to camp without it. This reminds me when i camped like this in the 90's in my small GMC S-15 pick up truck. The camper was made of wood structure and plywood with and overcab extension and the floor was installed over the wheel bumps. So all the space under the floor was my storage plus the storage over the cab. I miss my little truck camping trips and hope to do it again one day. Thanks Michael for the video and you all take care!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Stéphane!!! That sounds like a nice setup with the GMC!! I sometimes wish I was back in the 90's with the same level of fitness and hair 😄

[@rrdodgeram]

I bought one recently dam thk god it work in a rain wind storm 🙌

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome!! They are pretty stable in a breeze 😄

[@RichardT2112]

Times like these I wish my short box was a full 8 foot long box …then I snap back to reality when I need to park it in a SaveOn parking stall :) I wonder how well the tent would be in the rain and wind? Hmmmm …. Do like the mini fridge though!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Richard - I almost went for the full cab 8ft F150 which is a land yacht!! 😄 I went a little shorter with the superb model. I love the 8ft box but yes parking is a little more complicated! I only use the truck for camping really so it not too bad 👍

[@RatdogDRB]

Truck camping is always cool. I'm close to obtaining a fridge/freezer myself, one that I can run off my solar panels and solar generator unit. Yer a great dog-dad Michael. Every dog needs those puppy-sized adventures, right from day #1. Fine outing with the kids.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yup, that's the trick! My 100W panel would run the fridge and charge the battery for a longer trip 👍 200W would be even better for longer term power needs 🔋

[@bilstein2410]

I have the same tent, I use 2 mattresses from an old pull-out couch. Fits perfect between the wheel wells and is very comfortable

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Great idea! 👍

[@neildbarker]

Looks like a nice camp out with you, Esme, and Simon. Hope you had a great time and thanks for sharing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Neil we did!

[@jalleman61]

Nice review an time out in the back.I like the concept of the truck tent as it seems affordable,quick set up, and lots of room.Thanks for sharing

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Jack! I was presently surprised by how much I liked it. Maybe my wife would come along more often this way 🤔

[@jacqueline7118]

Whaaat? Don't want to share a tent with stinky dogs? hahahaha! If there is something to roll in, dogs will sure find it won't they? Great set up and looked quite comfortable, thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - so true! LOL 😄

[@MetatronsCube23]

pretty fancy drone flying!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Pre-programmed flight paths - But I'll take the credit 😄

[@mindymcintosh9865]

Thats pretty neat....

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Mindy!

[@Jax4umalta]

I was so happy to see this video. Once that music starts playing it’s like coming home. The only thing that I don’t like about rooftop tents or something like this, is it’s difficult for somebody short like me. And if you want to go anywhere you have to take everything down. I guess there’s pros and cons for all set ups. I’m still loving the gazelle and sleeping inside the FJ. Those were great for me. And believe it or not I still love the tent/cot. I use it a couple of times a year. I’m surprised at how much use I still get out of it.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awww that's so nice to say!! ❤️ I'd agree about some of the drawbacks of the rooftop tent and the truck box type too - A hard top canopy was another way I could go - Same as you sleeping in the FJ and that would be great! I use the TETON gear a lot and in different ways. Sometimes the whole thing - sometime the pad or just the cot. Its so versatile! 👍 Best wishes Michael!

[@barbaramckinstry7245]

I really enjoy Esme and Simon and you too Michael. Great videos. I hope you keep camping. I like the reviews you do on your equipment. Greetings from Mexico

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the kind comment Barbara - Best wishes from us all in Canada 🇨🇦

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

Looks decent, you should come along for an overland trip to the Arctic Ocean next August with us 👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats a dream trip!! 🤔 Very temping!!!! 😄

[@TheMissbehaven1]

I like it! Bet they make one for GMC! Got check it out! Thanks

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You bet - They make them for most trucks 👍

[@ianmurray4081]

Awesome 👏 video. Princess Auto is my " go to " store for some of my outdoor activities. Cheers 🍻 from East Coast Canada.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Ian - Me too! Aladdin's cave of stuff you didn't know you needed 😄

[@davidclark4469]

Very nice. I have been looking at those tents for some time, but as I have a pickup with a camper shell and a van I can take the back seats out of, I probably won't ever get one. They are nice, though; and I'm glad you had a good time...

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I'd take the camper shell 😄

[@lindafromidaho2932]

I wondered about those tents! Thanks for the review!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Any time!

[@redsorgum]

I like the setup, that’s definitely one way to go. I wonder if that would work in the winter.

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

Truck boxes are a massive heat sink, you’d want to have some good insulation under you and the tent is quite high so heating it is a bit of a challenge....

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I think as long as the snow was not too heavy it would be fine. As @Puskwaska Outdoors said - Good insulation from the truck box would be a must 👍

[@yaboyqmaga1125]

Nice little camp you have there! Hope to see more overlanding in the future!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Certainly will! 🛻⛺️

[@kradaddykrippler]

Hello Michael from Manitoba.....have been following your channel for a while now, love your videos, keep up the good work. Was wondering what is the Brand / Model of shirt (beige button up) your are wearing in the beginning of this video and where can a person pick one up? Thanks !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the support!!! 👍 Most of my cloths are from Helikon-Tex as I love the brand. The shirt is the woodsman shirt - www.helikon-tex.com/en_usd/ko-wdn-dc-woodsman-shirt.html and about $85. It is very robust and worth every penny 👍

[@craig3818]

What are the advantages of the truck tent ? I use my truck box for storage when I camp, and sleep in a traditional tent.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I think it gets you off the ground - so you don't have to deal with the mud and snow 😄

[@andywilliment581]

Hi Michael, Esme and Simon. I think that would be ok if you were going for one or two nights away at the same location. But having to empty everything out of the bed to set up and then put it back in would become a pain you were over-landing for any period of time.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Andy - Totally agree and the reason I didn't buy one in the past. However, for me a typical 1-2 night camper, the time setting up was reasonable for the cost. A full overland setup on my truck would be around $5-6k (roof top tent, bed bars, racks and draws etc). I think I'm about $600 in so far 👍

[@stevepratley]

Nice setup. Wish we had something like Princess Auto out here in the southern colonies but we do have 4WD Super Center and Anaconda who between them, have a pretty good range of outdoor and camping kit.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Very cool! Princess Auto is like "Harbor Freight" kinda sorta

[@52Dannytheman]

Great video as always. 👍🏼👍🏼 When I first bought the Teton tent and XXL cot, I would put it in bed of truck all set up. This remind me of that. Same pad. I bet set up and break down are about the same. Keep up the great work.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Danny! Yea - The TETON setup would work well too! I think the truck tent would be great for a couple. The TETON mat is one of my favorite pads - just feels great! 😊

[@TheMissbehaven1]

Yeah I couldn't get it to play yesterday,

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hope it works now! 👍

[@billdonnelly1134]

Thank you for another good video. Always nice to see esme and simon. Funny how kids enjoy getting dirty but not bathing,ha ha. I'm seriously considering getting one of these truck tents. I have a 95 f150 long bed and I think it would be great with a cot in it. I always like your opinions on gear. Thank you again for making this video. Arkansas USA.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Our pleasure! For the price they are hard to beat! Lots of room as you can imagining in an 8ft box 😉

[@mopesrus7266]

We use two Coleman cots in ours. The space under the cots is for storage and the lab likes to sleep under there as well.

[@AdrienneLawrence1]

Oh! I was wondering if you’ve camping with a rooftop tent. I have a new 4-wheel drive and found a rooftop tent that’s designed for my model. It looks so tempting, but wasn’t sure if I was nuts to spend so much on one item.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Adrienne - I have not tested any roof top tents to date and, like you I'm hesitant to buy one as they are expensive. I see them for resale a lot on local classified ads which worries me too! This was my toe in the water with truck camping but so far I like the setup. Its not as fast as a roof top tent BUT its 5-10 x less the cost. I may step up to a roof top tent in the future but for now this is working for me 👍

[@AdrienneLawrence1]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Cool! I don’t have a truck. I have a manual All4 Mini Countryman. So while I might not be be ready for logging roads, I picked this since it’s equipped for almost everything but. So a truck-bed tent isn’t a option for me. I have a one-person and a two-person cot tent (the one-pent is okay for lifting over my head onto my roof rack for transporting … but the two-person cot tent would be a gamble to lift over my head. It’s a seriously heavy piece). So the rooftop with possible pop up tent is really attractive. Particularly the Superlite Roof Top tent by Go Fast Campers (of course it’s sold out for the year). This vehicle is new to me, so if I go camping enough this year, I may invest in the Superlite next year. Have you seen that one for secondhand, Michael?

[@lonebreeze6288]

Hi Mike. Good vid as you have perked my interest in this tent. Question though. Would the set up be the same in an eight foot truck box?

[@danmalloy6908]

I can answer that...there are several tents that are vehicle specific. Check their website. I have one of these and love it...off the ground.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yes, absolutely - This is the 8ft version of the tent and it fills the whole box 👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for answering Dan! ⭐️

[@nathanbryant819]

Hi Michael, Great video as usual , I have a question , what dog breed is Esme , such a cool dog! . Look forward to your next video

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Nathan - Here's a video all about Esme 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaOug2eqdpt7gZI

[@nathanbryant819]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors thanks

[@brianclementson6505]

Hi Michael, Nice truck tent what HH is the rating? Great video. 😉

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Brian - The tent is rated to 1200mmH2O - Check out this link for how this relates to waterproofing www.msrgear.com/blog/tent-fabrics-part-2-waterproof-ratings/

[@dalelangila9274]

😀👍😎

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Dale!

[@birdmandave]

What province are you in? I’m in NL

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

AB 👍

[@David_Avidmind]

Dogs love to roll in nasty. Mine used to love rolling in dead rodents, deer pee and poo. They looked disapprovingly at me when I had to drag their butts to the shower.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Totally - Comes natural to them to hide their natural dog sent. They are very upset when humans don't appreciate their ingenuity!! 😄

[@davidclendening9732]

I had a truck tent ⛺️ I sold it If I wanted to to go to another area I had to pack it up then assemble it I like my stand alone tent 🏕 Makes me more flexible

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Certainly not for everyone and every camp - but I can see the benefits for a drive up, set up and stay camp scenario 👍