Hey Derrick, great video man! I think this is the only video about the Naturenest Clamshell tent on youTube! I planning on getting it but need to find the right bed rack! You happy with your bed rack? where did you get it from? Also, it looks like you have it with the tonnaux cover right? Because I want one that would work with my tonnaux! Thanks man.
There’s a link to the bed rack that I’m using in the video description , it’s cheap but it does the trick. I have the vinyl style roll up cover. I did have to make some modifications to the side rails and it’s a little more difficult to roll and unroll it but I still have the option to use it which was important to me. L to keep the weather off my stuff.
Are you able to do a more in depth review on your tent (set up/tear down ect) your the only one that has a video on this tent. Looks like a decent quality tent at a decent price.
Sorry I’m just seeing this, I’m hoping to take it camping this weekend if the weather cooperates but either way I’ll try to get a full video of the setup and breakdown. It’s super simple.
looks nice man, I'm really torn about throwing 3-4k at an iKamper also. The only thing that irks me about this tent is the see through plastic material for the awning by the door. I'd like it to be opaque to block out light and not to mention the material looks really easily damaged.
I've used it 5 times so far with no concerns of it falling apart. I actually like the clear on it so when I have just the screen open I can see to the sides easier from the entrance. When it's time to sleep I just shut the main zipper on the doorway most of the way.
I thought about that one but from what I can tell you get a little more room inside of this style. Still very happy with it, hoping to use it this weekend
@@BareBackBroncos nice! Luckily Florida winters are pretty mild but it does get chilly up here in the panhandle. A spare blanket will probably be enough for this weekend though lol
Hey man thanks for the vid! what height is that bed rack you mounted it to? 12 inch i see 3 sized low, medium, tall. Is that ample room under the tent in the bed?
There’s a link in the video description to the rack I used, I’ll have to measure it when I get a chance but if I had to guess I’d say there’s probably 32-33 inches under it. I haven’t had any issues using the bed of my truck like I normally do yet.
Been looking at this one too! Right now i saw it on amazon for $999!. Just wondering would it be hard for me to install it since i have a gobi rack and it is tubular in shape. Thanks!
My bed rack has oversized rectangular cross bars so I had to get creative lol I had to bend the mounting strap things they come with but it still seems really secure.
I have a gobi rack. I dont own this tent but I am about to pull the trigger on it. I have a RTT on my Gobi. It clamps just fine to the cross bars, but i would recommend the elevation bars gobi rack sells. as the regular cross bars although they hold it up just fine, They arent rated for an RTT. (i have had an RTT on the cross bars that come with the gobirack for a year now, if that is saying anything. No issues..)
Thanks for the video, super helpful. Can you share more about the type of cross bar connection the RTT is supposed to attach to?? I'm looking at using a 2in square C or T channel connection. Needing to know this infor before I can purchase. Thanks in advance!@@derrickcassel
@@champdogpark I had to wing it a little, my rack has some thick C channel bars on it. I'll try to get a video in the next few days of the whole camping setup and include all the stuff people are asking about including this.
I recorded a video going over the whole tent better but deleted part of it on accident, I’ll try to get a better one up soon. It came with bolts the slide into the bottom channels with metal plates.
I haven't yet, I have a storage tote I leave my sleeping bags and pillows in. It looks like it'll be hard to close with extra stuff in there but I'll try to make a video soon of the whole setup really detailed and try it.
I'm not sure. We camped this weekend and it was super windy. I ended up rolling it up at like 2 am because it was flapping like crazy but I didn't think to look if it was removeable
I don’t know they weight off hand, its pretty heavy but I was able to get it on by myself with a little creativity. I only lost about 1-2 mpg after putting on the whole rack, tent and awning. I wouldn’t say it handles badly at all but you can feel the weight a little.
Just as an update I’ve had the tent on for a while now and I did lose 1-2mpg but this has the 3.0 diesel in it so I was still averaging around 25 mpg. I did however just put some mud tires and new wheel on so I’m down to around 20 with the whole setup now.
According to the listing it says 196 lbs. I was able to get it up on the rack by myself with a little creativity and stubbornness but it definitely felt like it was every bit of it.
Looks nice on your truck. Thanks for taking the time to make and post
No problem 👍
Hey Derrick, great video man! I think this is the only video about the Naturenest Clamshell tent on youTube! I planning on getting it but need to find the right bed rack! You happy with your bed rack? where did you get it from? Also, it looks like you have it with the tonnaux cover right? Because I want one that would work with my tonnaux! Thanks man.
There’s a link to the bed rack that I’m using in the video description , it’s cheap but it does the trick.
I have the vinyl style roll up cover. I did have to make some modifications to the side rails and it’s a little more difficult to roll and unroll it but I still have the option to use it which was important to me. L to keep the weather off my stuff.
@@derrickcassel Link says not available
@@georgeblank2648 try this one, same tent and company. I’ll update the link.
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Are you able to do a more in depth review on your tent (set up/tear down ect) your the only one that has a video on this tent. Looks like a decent quality tent at a decent price.
Sorry I’m just seeing this, I’m hoping to take it camping this weekend if the weather cooperates but either way I’ll try to get a full video of the setup and breakdown. It’s super simple.
Put them inside up top by your windows or outside on the awning ☺️
That would be awesome 😎. Gracias
looks nice man, I'm really torn about throwing 3-4k at an iKamper also. The only thing that irks me about this tent is the see through plastic material for the awning by the door. I'd like it to be opaque to block out light and not to mention the material looks really easily damaged.
I've used it 5 times so far with no concerns of it falling apart. I actually like the clear on it so when I have just the screen open I can see to the sides easier from the entrance. When it's time to sleep I just shut the main zipper on the doorway most of the way.
Thanks for your review😀
My pleasure, we just got done camping at Shired Island last weekend and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to many more memories with it!
Nice video. I just got the clam shell one.
I thought about that one but from what I can tell you get a little more room inside of this style. Still very happy with it, hoping to use it this weekend
Enjoy ! It’s winter in Ohio and we are supposed to get snow this weekend and I hope to camp in it. I have a diesel heater for the tent.
@@BareBackBroncos nice! Luckily Florida winters are pretty mild but it does get chilly up here in the panhandle. A spare blanket will probably be enough for this weekend though lol
Will it fit into a 2023 Colorado?
Wouldn't be surprise if the Ikamper manufacturer is making these on the side
I've never seen an iKamper up close but I can't imagine they could be THAT much better. This thing is solid.
did it came with a ladder?
What length is your bed?
What are the sleeping surface dimensions when open?
Sorry just saw this, planning on recording a more in depth video of it tomorrow, I'll be sure to include that.
what's the dimension when its closed?
Brook badass!!!!!
Thanks man!
Hey man thanks for the vid! what height is that bed rack you mounted it to? 12 inch i see 3 sized low, medium, tall.
Is that ample room under the tent in the bed?
There’s a link in the video description to the rack I used, I’ll have to measure it when I get a chance but if I had to guess I’d say there’s probably 32-33 inches under it. I haven’t had any issues using the bed of my truck like I normally do yet.
Is this will fit 2 adult and a 6 year old? Tnx
Been looking at this one too! Right now i saw it on amazon for $999!. Just wondering would it be hard for me to install it since i have a gobi rack and it is tubular in shape. Thanks!
My bed rack has oversized rectangular cross bars so I had to get creative lol I had to bend the mounting strap things they come with but it still seems really secure.
I have a gobi rack. I dont own this tent but I am about to pull the trigger on it. I have a RTT on my Gobi. It clamps just fine to the cross bars, but i would recommend the elevation bars gobi rack sells. as the regular cross bars although they hold it up just fine, They arent rated for an RTT. (i have had an RTT on the cross bars that come with the gobirack for a year now, if that is saying anything. No issues..)
Thanks for the video, super helpful. Can you share more about the type of cross bar connection the RTT is supposed to attach to?? I'm looking at using a 2in square C or T channel connection. Needing to know this infor before I can purchase. Thanks in advance!@@derrickcassel
@@champdogpark I had to wing it a little, my rack has some thick C channel bars on it. I'll try to get a video in the next few days of the whole camping setup and include all the stuff people are asking about including this.
Thanks. Im purchasing this tent. Wondering what bracets or hardware there are for mounting. How did you mount it to rack?
I recorded a video going over the whole tent better but deleted part of it on accident, I’ll try to get a better one up soon. It came with bolts the slide into the bottom channels with metal plates.
Thank you I get mine Friday
AWESOME you're gonna love it@@blythebernhardt9802
Can you leave your sleeping gear in it when it's closed?
I haven't yet, I have a storage tote I leave my sleeping bags and pillows in. It looks like it'll be hard to close with extra stuff in there but I'll try to make a video soon of the whole setup really detailed and try it.
Could you please give us the dimensions of the tent when it’s closed? Thank you
Yes, I'm planning on making a more in depth video of the whole thing tomorrow. Anything else specific you wanted to know?
Can you make a clip of you opening up the tent?
We just got done camping last weekend and recorded the basics of setting it up, I'll try to get it posted ASAP
Would love to see the latches.
I’ll try to make another video with setup and takedown and show the latches, didn’t think about that.
Hope to see a video of camping with it. Definatley buying this one
Can you remove completely the rain fly?
I'm not sure. We camped this weekend and it was super windy. I ended up rolling it up at like 2 am because it was flapping like crazy but I didn't think to look if it was removeable
How much does this thing weigh? Is the MPG significantly worse? Does the car handle significantly worse??
I don’t know they weight off hand, its pretty heavy but I was able to get it on by myself with a little creativity. I only lost about 1-2 mpg after putting on the whole rack, tent and awning. I wouldn’t say it handles badly at all but you can feel the weight a little.
@@derrickcasselthank you for the reply brother. The tent looks amazing. I think I’m going to pull the trigger this weekend.
Just as an update I’ve had the tent on for a while now and I did lose 1-2mpg but this has the 3.0 diesel in it so I was still averaging around 25 mpg.
I did however just put some mud tires and new wheel on so I’m down to around 20 with the whole setup now.
@@derrickcassel I appreciate the update. It’s either this tent or the Gazelle T3X
@@samfisher320 I don’t know about the T3X but we have one of the gazelle screen rooms and it’s awesome.
Can you close this with your bedding inside?
Just tried to this morning when we got done camping in it and it wouldn’t close. It was two pillows and two sleeping bags
What size mattress is in it
Sorry just saw your comment, I have another video that shows the inside and I measured it, can't remember what it was off hand.
Can you show step up and put away
Yes, gonna make a video soon of the whole setup.
How much does it weigh?
According to the product listing it’s 195 lbs
What is the weight of this tent?
According to the listing it says 196 lbs. I was able to get it up on the rack by myself with a little creativity and stubbornness but it definitely felt like it was every bit of it.