Napier Backroadz truck tent review during epic solo fishing trip.
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Chad dives right into what you can expect from these seldom-seen tents. The Napier Backroadz truck bed tent is featured while we embark on a solo overnight camping and fishing trip. Picturesque scenes of catching fish, and enjoying nature. An added bonus of an OUTSTANDING MRE review.
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I've seen a few videos of the napier and your the first person to build it on the ground and then put it on the bed. Seems like the best way to set up the tent
i was going to say the opposite...the one video i saw, he did a quick and easy set up in the back of the truck...
i guess the moral of the story is: practice setting it up before going somewhere to use it...
I like your view. And your call for inner peace. As a retired CRNA 84 gone now from the hectic life of the OR a call to go camping warms my heart. Bless you. Mike
Its an issue that is near and dear to my heart. Thank you for the kind words, and for your service!
Beautiful area, good content. I am glad you popped up in my feed.
Nothing beats disconnecting in the woods to reconnect with yourself.
I prefer the truck bed tents without a floor liner, such as Rightline, because there's no need to empty the truck before setup. You can leave your bins and bedding setup and just pitch the tent over top. That being said I like your video, thanks for making it.
Thanks!
How do the truck tents without a floor do with keeping out the wind rain and bugs?
Thanks for the video! Just ordered the eight ft Napier Backroads tent. I have the F150 with step and grab handle so good to know I’m golden lol.
Just a heads up, it's Ford that offer the tailgate you mention with the slide out step and fold up handle. Most F150s out here in the UAE have these tailgate. I wish my Silverado had it
Buy a little kitchen step up folding stool, at Home Depot, my Platinum has the pull out step, grab handle.
MRE & Bald eagle flying over. Now that’s nice!
Good video showing the tent setup. Just ordered one today.
Hope you enjoy it!
Liked watching your video. Had to laugh watching you open up the MRE. Only because I’m an old fart. Pre MRE. C rations, now there’s an experience. Enjoy your tent. Can’t wait to see the rest of your videos.
I would love to do a solo camping trip but im afraid to do it alone. I've only been camping with family but this right here is on my bucket list for sure.
I picked this tent up at Gander Mountain, use it all GNOME in the field... I have a Chevy Silverado, use a foam mattress to keep the cold out; ?love it...
thank you. just got my truck camping tent and can’t wait to use it ,
Spend my life in the Canadian Infantry.
Our rations are not 5 course servings like yours but we survive.
Loved your description. Brought back lots of souvenirs.
Thanks
Great video, the MRE’s aren’t as bad as some might think!!!
Great video and review(s)! Loved the message about reaching out to our brothers and sisters who may be struggling! Good stuff! New Subscriber here! Keep up the good work!
I have watched many videos on this tent. Every time I wondered why they didn't do this set up. Makes much more sense.
It's so much easier!
I just bought this today. Plan on shooting it with never wet.
Assembling on the ground... Genius!!!
Cool video fellow Mesanite! Where did you buy the Napier and MRE’s?
Just bought a Napier...
Can't wait to try it.
Good stuff brother!! Nothing beats camping, fishin, outdoors, solitude.....MREs are good but I like the freeze dried route a little better
Agreed! I won't be getting any more MRE'S. Freeze dried might cost more, but they weigh less, and taste soooooooo much better.
FWIW the MRE's have gotten better with time.
Really looking forward to trying out my Napier this weekend.
Go Devils!
Went to Canadian tire and bought two returned them then bought another one. Never used them but I did practice setting up. First time I broke the front strap trying to negotiate around the corner of the Headache rack. Returned it. Then I bought again and this time I broke a rain fly strap and removed it but the kicker is the elastic broke on a corner to corner pole. Returned that. Thought about it so I bought third one and next season I'm going to pull off the Headache rack. So in the end be careful not to be too hard on the straps and poles.Also...buy a 2or 3 foldable step ladder to put up the fly and to get in and out
Nice setup! Can’t wait to grab one
You should!
like previously mentioned, you were the first one I have seen put it together on the ground,, looked alot less painless, and by yourself, will be doing it by myself aswell, good to see,,,
It's soooo much easier that way! Glad I could help.
@@DirtRoadReset Thank you,,,this damn thing called work gets in the way,,,,I also got a BEDZ in a bag, for the back,, I heard good things about that, will be awhile yet before I go, but when all said and done, I will do a product review on both, set up camping,,
Survived off MREs more times then I wanted even the dark brown ones. Out of hundreds or thousands I only know of one going bad. Their were approximately 20 of us hiking we all had one in our pack. All of a sudden we could smell a extremely strong dog poop aroma . We were all checking our boots knowing their was no way a dog could have been close to our location. Eventually we located the small coming for one of our packs im so happy it wasn't mine.
Really enjoyed this entire video! New subscriber here, for sure! Thank you!
Thanks, Paula!
I only have a 5ft bed in my Toyota Tacoma; I ended up going with the Quictent because it give me access to back cab window and it has a canopy over the front entrance.
Ive heard good things about that tent!
Great video! I was relaxed just watching the video! Thank you!
Awesome video. Loved the review on the MRE's. I will have to buy some.
Roy Zengerle
Good looking tent. I am looking at these tent. Getting off the ground is my choice
What do you do if you move to another place?
I have just purchased this tent for my 2016 F150 and my fiancé and I are excited to try it. Luckily our truck has the “old man step ladder” coming out the tail gate to get in and out 😂
Question: Are you able to lift up the stripper poke handle, or does the tent bottom cover it?
Just came across this video & your channel. Nice truck tent & review! We have a roof top tent on our rig. Subbing your channel now, hope to see more videos soon! 🤙 -Josh
great video Chad. Awesome job
Lol...when I first seen you throw it on the ground, I was like,what the heck is he doing. Then about as quick, I thought....YES, that's how its done! I got this tent for Christmas and I do believe, this is the way i'ma gonna do it! Thanx! What's the closest city or town to that area? I think I'd like to check that place out. I'm from Iowa, so it would be a little road trip for me. Thanx again for the set-up tutorial and all around great vid.
Liam: hey daddy this video I'm commenting on. You are the best camper yes.
Love you buddy! You're the reaon I strive to be a better person every day.
Setting up on the ground when solo seems to be the way. Thanks for the video. Subbing..
Thanks for posting. Looks like a quality product.
I have the same tent and cot. I have the 8 ft truck bed. Great setup
It works out great!
@@DirtRoadReset have you had it out in a good rain storm yet? If so how did it do?
Very good video!! Love those woods up there.
I like the cot inside.
I bought a gorilla 3 step ladder from home depot for my napier truck tent and it works great for getting in and out of truck
GREAT idea!
I always carry a sturdy plastic folding step stool in my truck (I need it to reach windshield to clean!). It is small and compact, I was hoping that would be enuf of a step to get in!
10:10 I have a 2014 f150 (same body style as yours) and it has the tailgate step that comes out. Super handy. Also this is a beautiful campsite. Are you near Jerome? I used to live in Flagstaff for a little while but I had to move back to the midwest unfortunately :(
About an hour away
MREs Like Pizza, Rice and Beans, Vegitarian style, Taco, Fish and Chips, Beef Strips, Beef Goulash, Cheese Tortellin and tomato Sauce
Beef BBQ.
I have to agree with ozzie 305, I bought one of these last year for my short bed Nissan. The first time setting up in the truck bed by myself, if took 15 to 20 minutes. A couple of days later, I did it again, it took 10 minutes. I cannot wait to try building it on the ground. It looks like that will take another 4 or 5 minutes off.
P.S. have you checked out the ground tent, that attaches to this truck tent? giving you another, stand up space, connected to the truck tent. My next purchase.
Thanks for the video.
Hey there...I have a Nissan Frontier Pro 4x...shorted style ...just wondering if the Napier tent will fit this style nissan???
Great video! Can't wait to see more. What lake were you at?
This was Knoll Lake on the Mogollon Rim in AZ
nice man! Subscribed and looking forward to new videos.
Awesome vid you got a new subscriber
Thanks for the sub!
you made it look like a piece of cake. got one of these tents from auction here in Aust. cost me only $25 for a nearly new tent ( tents at auction are customer returns). after struggling for an hour i packed it in its bag and was thinking of selling it. i ll try setting it up on ground first.
Yeah! Easiest way to do it!
First off, GO SUN DEVILS. Did you look at the Rightline brand? I've got a 5x8 utility trailer that I'm going to have sides made for and put one of these type of tents on. Would it be possible to take out the poles and lay the tent in the bed and cover it a tonneau cover? Thanks for the review.
Why are you not showing the complete room in the tent? İnstead you show parts of it
Great video, just joined the crew.
Good video my friend
I have thier suv tent and have been very happy with it. Only thing for the price I wish they would have better tent stakes and the zippers were better quality
Just joined, awesome video. Very informative.
I really liked that you set it up first on the ground and then on the truck. Never saw it done like that before. How much is the weight? Also, I liked your idea of putting a cot instead of sleeping directly on the truck bed. Seems more comfortable. Lastly, Where you bought the MREs? Thanks
OfferUp
@@DirtRoadReset Wow. That was a quick reply! Thanks!! Subscribed to your channel
Most aggravated part of the set up is the Fly and the tailgate straps
The side shelf, perfect for my 12 g, bear buster, i got a Ford, with pull out step, and pull up handle, step no prob, may need keep back strapped losser, as handle about 3 inches uder floor, easier get my old ass to bed at night, i got a bed in bag, with legs, twin, hope she rides high enough to straddle over wheel wells, may need add some wood block risers?
Your link for the cot is wrong. It goes to the truck tent. Can you let me know what type of cot you used? Coleman....
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Beautyfull place .
Love it
Thanks Willem!
Nice vid.
I have the same tent, however I have a long bed truck Ford F150. I ordered the 8 foot bed truck tent, however, none of my polls seem to fit. The only pole that seems to fit is the green one in the middle. The black ones are too long and the one by the tailgate is too long. Both black poles and the gray pole are too long. What am I doing wrong? Richard A
Black corner to corner, green centre, put green in first, set up on ground first
like your tent back of the truck and would like to taste the MRE food package...can be ordered at Amazon..price...wow taste good...enjoys your camping..greetings from Sarawak..Malaysian Borneo...🇲🇾🇲🇾
If seen folks complaining about the fiberglass poles breaking, especially the one at the tailgate, does your's have fiberglass polls or did they finally upgrade to aluminum, and do you have any problems with the poles breaking or seeming too long for the tent?
Great comment Rick. Mine are also fiberglass, and truth be told, I've wondered how long that tailgate/door pole will last. It's a tight fit, and I'm certain some day it will break. Might be a few years from now, but it'll happen
@@DirtRoadReset yeah i've seen a few folks complaining about that as being a point of failure, hopefully designers will address it. Thanks for the comment.
I've been researching this tent for awhile now. This is the first I'm hearing about this possible problem. I wonder, How is their Customer Service? Do they replace them if they break? Anyone know of someone who's has this experience?
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yep my door archway pole broke on my 2nd camping trip with the tent. it seemed too long from the start, like it was over-stressing the seams and door zippers. Napier replaced it without a hassle. i trimmed about 3” off the replacement and it works fine but i keep it in the bag as a spare. i prefer aluminum poles so i ordered a custom kit and made one thats 142”.
I would like to know what brand of camp cot you use. Do you think two of them will fit in that truck tent?
Yes. Two would fit. I use the Coleman Comfortsmart Deluxe version.
@@DirtRoadReset Can the cot be positioned to go over the wheel wells?
@@tt6116 yes
I was shopping for one of these but I saw they were out-of-stock for my model truck. Another brand is available but it wasn’t exactly what I want.... Somebody else is using that little instrumental.
Down in Florida heat and ventilation is the problem. I just want to try camping before I invest in a towed camper.
Its the fords that have the step.
I have 2012 f150 and it does have step en tail door !!!
I’m researching this tent. Thanks for your review. Is this place free BLM land or paid camping?
Free forest land
Hi I just bought one of these tents, and in watching your video I see you have a cot in it. You said it was a Coleman cot, and I was wondering what model it was that fits over the wheel wells?
Would love an answer to this same question!
I use the coleman comfortSmart Deluxe cot and love it!
I use a stepping stool for my truck bed.
Me too! Well, a small ladder actually.
Defiantly warfighter test..recommended and approved? Not so much lol.
You're absolutely right!
How do you find camp sites that don't require months in advance reservations? I would like to go on road trips and camp at random places without having to plan months ahead of time, is that possible? Any advice?
None of these sites require reservations. They are dispersed camp sites, not campgrounds.
Ilove camp/tent too.. I have 1 coleman
So it's just open on the sides where it straps down? Bugs?
No, it's fully enclosed. The straps are fixed to the outside of the tent
I guess I just don't understand how you can use that as a shelf with it being enclosed... Great review though, been thinking about getting the stent for a while
Will this work if I have a bakflip cover
Ford had a tailgate step in 2011 not sure if they still offer it on the f150
Still have it on my 2020 Platinum F150
My 2013 had it.
Wheres this place bro? Vet From Philippines here
Knoll Lake in Arizona
What lake is that?
Just carry a folding 3 step ladder.
Great video, well filmed and beautiful scenery. Just curious, why you would eat that military garbage, for lack of a better word, when you're obviously an accomplished fisherman? Those trout looked seriously dee-lish! Cheers...................G
Hartman, you and I think alike friend! MRE'S have been gaining in popularity over the past few years among outdoorsy people. I made it my mission to try them and give candid feedback. You're right... They are terrible!
Bread isn’t any better even when it’s fresh but it will keep you alive
Hahaha! Fact!
Someone needs to “step up” into a new Ford F-150.
One can dream!
Which cot are you using?