Napier Backroadz SUV Tent Review
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- The kind folks at Napier SUV tents out of Quebec Canada contacted me and asked if I would review their Backroadz SUV tent. Despite not really being a “tent guy” I agreed to do a video review and also shoot some photos of it set up for them. After receiving the tent I tried to do this review many times up at Roche Lake in BC, Canada. With a full-time job plus commute, all the campers and fishermen at that lake as well as challenges with smoke from the nearby forest fires this season I wasn’t able to get the time I wanted to do it right from a photo/video aspect. Once fall arrived I found a nice day to take a drive to Logan Lake, BC and get it done. Here are my thoughts on this tent that fits to the back opening of any SUV.
Note: this is NOT a “how-to” instructional video on how to set up the tent.
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Wish they made a popup like you see vendors use at markets, that all sides can be closed from the elements, and snugs around rear of vehicle. They are up in minutes. If you are going to be in one location for a given time, what your using may be fine, but if your traveling every day and setting up at night. that's a lot of work to have go through. Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate with your busy schedule .
I wish that you had filmed more of the interior as you are looking/stepping in so I could a better idea of the space inside.
It's like any other 10x10 tent with the exception Of the one side opens up into your SUV. I really didn't think I had to show "more" of the interior being as it's just another tent. Most people I know know what the inside of a tent looks like. Plus, all the specs are listed on the website which I linked to. :)
Wayne On The Road I do understand what you were saying. However, I am very new to tent camping. Sometimes, it’s easier to get a better idea of space by seeing it in conjunction with an object. In this case, by walking in and around the tent, or showing what can fit in there would have given me a Better idea of the space. But, thank you for your time.
@@kellylorang6845 I did walk in and around the tent. I also show myself standing in it with my arms outstretched from outside through the mesh which shows the size in relation to me, who If I remember correctly stated that I'm almost 6ft tall. Anyway, if it helps, go to your local outdoors store where they have tents set up, look at a 10x10 tent and then picture a zip-up door into your SUV. That will give you a good idea of the space. Thanks for watching.
@@Wayneontheroad I agree with Kelly. I was waiting the whole video to see a good look at the inside of the tent suv opening area. You unzipped and only showed a small portion yet spoke about nonsense for rather long. Just my 2 cents.
Agree as well. Wanted to see more, especially the view looking towards cab of car. You showed plenty of the outside of the tent too and I’m sure most people you know are familiar with the outside as well
Great job Wayne and very useful. Love the rant too - very intense (or "in-tents" :) ). Gonna order one of these based on your review and thanks again.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Mike. Did you get to enjoy yours this summer? How did it go?
I have recently purchased this same exact tent from Amazon. I'm going on a solo camping trip come June and was a little skeptical about setting this up by myself. You made it look very easy and simple! Very much appreciated this review of the tent! Can't wait to try it out!!
Hey @JEROLDSAN31, If I made it look easy you're going to be fine as like I said I'm not a tent guy and I got it done. Probably took me longer than most tent users but yeah, once you've done it 2-3 times it'll be quick and easy for you.
I have this kind of tent, it's a 2017 model for my 2011 toyota rav4. My set up inside include a nice mat I lay down on the floor from cosco, a comfortable queen size coleman durabest air mattress with a height of 17 inches, a nice cassette toilet for the night, big buddy heater, a portable small table with 2 stole, some light accessories, and 2 sleeping bag rated for minus 15 degree centigrade
Hey Wayne, I am a complete novice when it comes to camping. I just moved to Las Vegas, bought a Subaru, and want to do some 1-2 night outings. I was glad to see that you were able to put this tent up on your own. That's been my big dilemma. And you've answered it. One person, with practice, can put up this tent. Thanks!!!
Oh with a little practice you'll be way better than me. I'm not much of a tent guy myself so if I can do it, anyone can! :D Safe travels and have fun!
Nice review Wayne, we just had one shipped. Like any tent the first time up is like doing a puzzle, then it just gets easier. Thanks, new subscriber from Minnesota, Land of Ten Thousand Lakes!
Thanks for watching Daniel, I hope you enjoy the tent! They seem like pretty decent tents once you get them set up (despite the pegs). :)
Thank you Wayne. I have the truck tent and it's pretty handy for remote camping.
Thanks for the review Wayne! Love the honest feedback about the pegs - will pass that along! And you did end up choosing a fantastic location!
Thank you for the opportunity to review your product. I like to think I'm pretty fair and despite the pegs think it's a pretty great little tent.
Napier Outdoors Hello
did you put a new pegs into it, becouse i want to buy.
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Napier Outdoors, I'm really interested in this, would this work on an a small car like a Nissan Micra ?
@@Rocky_the_cat_sitter Hi There! This particular model is designed for Full Size SUV's or Minivans, however our Sportz Dome-to-Go SUV Tent is designed for compact hatchbacks such as a Nissan Micra!
@@napieroutdoors thanks for your response. so i went ahead and ordered a tent already .. haven't received it yet. but the one i ordered is the backroadz 19100 suv tent.... i hope that is going to work for my car!! ? : /
I've had a Napier SUV tent adapted to my pickup with a topper for 3 years. We use it as a "basecamp" when we vacation. Setup gets easier with experience. The only real complaint I had were the cheesy wire stakes. I had replacement stakes the same day that we got the tent. Otherwise, worth every penny.
Thanks for sharing!
After watching this, I'm probably going to be looking to add one to my Honda Passport set up. I car camp all winter in Arizona, attending events and get togethers. I tried an easy up style awning and it didn't give me all I want for me and my small dog. I had a Taj Mahal huge 3 room Napier on my Vantucket a few years back. I love the drive away feature for holding a campsite. Thanks for the review Wayne
Hey Lisa, I'm glad you found the review helpful. I think if they're set up, packed up and stored properly in between these tents could last a long time. If the events you speak off are the RTR in January watch for me as I'm planning to be there again too.
Yes. I've been attending RTR since 2012!
It would be nice to meet up
Awesome! Keep in touch and I'll see you there.
Wayne On The Road Hello. I am considering buying this tent but was wondering about the top of the suv. I have a Jeep Patriot an worry about how the elastic holds to the top so rain does not come into the tent. I have read a lot of reviews where this happens.
I appreciated the tent set up - in the Wind-. Because that seems to always be the case, for me at least. First realistic videoing of a tent set up I have come acrossed !!
I want to see how hard it is to get done alone. And how noisy the tent is when the wind is blowing . And how cheap them stakes are too !!! All that is realistic reviewing. No park-like setting in perfect weather, who needs that ? It goes without saying, that it is a tent. Give me outdoor conditions ! so thanks for picking a windy day. ...Now... to find a TH-cam review of it on a realistic Rainy day 😎
No worries @super soul, cheap pegs aside the tent is a decent tent. Like I said in the video I'm not really a tent guy but was able to get it set up. I could see it being an even easier process after doing it a couple more times. Pegged in good and strapped down tight to the SUV it should be okay in the wind. There was some flapping in the wind (noise) but again, just tying some stuff down may help. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. It's appreciated. Cheers.
Nice tent with cheap pegs. Awesome background music!🤘🔥🔥
Thank you so much for watching. :)
Thanks for the excellent review. I ordered on off Amazon after watching. Have a set of rebar pegs, so no worries about the cheap stock pegs. Cheers!
Thanks for watching Mark!
I think it is funny how he says half hour commute like that is a long time. It's a good day if it only takes us a half hour to get home.
Love your vids
Thank you Christopher! I do what I can. :)
@@Wayneontheroad you do indeed brother .....I'm about to embark on my own doing the same .... Converting my 2007 Xterra into a camper for the spring summer fall ... This video helped for sure as I'm trying to find an inexpensive tent like this ...keep on making videos when you can eh
@@christopherhardman1712 Lot's more in the works as I have a very busy summer ahead of me. :)
Im sooooo looking forward to seeing what you are going to be doing
I totally agree with you on the rant!
One of the main reasons I watched was to see how it looked on the inside, from the tent towards the vehicle, and vice versa. I would like to have seen that.
Hmmm weird, isn't that exactly what I do at 5:55? I also stand in it with the rainfly up so you can see about how much room is in it from the outside at 5:19. Sorry if I didn't back up and show you the empty 8x8 square floor that looks like every other tent ever made.
Wayne On The Road Yeah, I just watched again. Must have spaced it out before. My bad.
@@porridge57 I know that feeling. I had to watch it again too as I was like, "I'm pretty sure I showed a little bit of that". :) No worries.
OMG, the rant was great and deserved a like. Awesome review! Thanks :)
Much appreciated!
I agree with you about the pegs Wayne. I think its about the cost for Napier. But you are right about all tents! All the best in 2018!
It's great to have the feedback and it's on our radar to make a cost-effective solution in the future
Awesome....and thanks for taking time to respond Napier. Not many companies would! Kudos! I get its about the cost effectiveness about putting a product together.
Time worth spending when I get to meet some great people with real and honest feedback in the process.
Maybe check out something like these (I'm sure you could have them done very inexpesively): www.wish.com/product/582bc9a9728de646f0486765
I wish you would’ve shown how you got the rain fly on as a single person. The problem with this tent is there are no windows and no ventilation when you put the rain fly on.
I agree on PEGS!!!
Other than the audio, great video, I'm definetly buying a new tent 👍
Thanks
No problem
I live in Alaska you can do the same thing with a tarp and dome tent or tee PEE hook the tarp to rig over LAY on your TENT. Use the back window of your TENT face the back of your rigs window.rain PROOF. Wind proof.steak it all down .good to go. Takes like maybe 5 min to set up.that way SAVE ALOT OF money, and have a TENT hooked to your rig..well everyone have a great time camping😊
45 degrees, drive into the ground so only a small portion of the hook is poking out, enough for you to use a spare hook to pull out. I've never had a problem with those "cheap" hooks, even during a tornado watch with wind whipping like crazy.
That's cool. The last time I used a tent was the 5 years I attended Burning Man and those little hooks would get you laughed at no matter what angle you tried to hammer them in at. So that is where my headspace is at, they wouldn't hold up there and were pulling out of the gravel where I set this up so....
great idea - would like something like this for our Suzuki Vitara - thanks for sharing - you may find that if you spend over 1k on a tent you would get stronger pegs
Check the specs for your specific vehicle on the website: www.napieroutdoors.com/shop/suv-minivan-tents/backroadz-suv-tent-19-series/
Stupid question probably but...if I wanted to drive somewhere can you leave the tent up. Does the stretchy bit shut?
There is a zip up door between the tent section and the SUV section, I how the double zippers in the video. :)
Greebo you can
Is there a way for bugs to go in between the tent and tailgate part?
Intéressnt
Thinking about get an SUV tent, but judged in the video, it seems the tent will NOT be bug free, because the car door is strapped on and never tight enough to complete seal it.
Agree On The Cheap Tent Pegs! Great Review! Thanks For Sharing My Friend!
Thanks for watching!
Is this why I can’t get my tent up on my own???
I’m new to camping and have never set up a tent.
Very helpful review, thank you sir! I am contemplating buying one for use in the UK this year. I'm not sure about the coverage offered by the rain fly (it gets very wet over here) and wonder how tight you might tie it down. Also, I haven't yet seen a review which details the peg-down points for the base of the tent. Great review though and top point regarding the pegs - any pegs for that matter.
Thanks Douglas. Like I stated in the review I didn't peg down all the rain fly etc due to not staying in it that night. I grew up in Vancouver Canada where it gets A LOT of rain also and I think pegged down properly (with better pegs) it could be a pretty tight and cozy little tent if on the wet and dreary days. It's all about the proper set up at that point. The peg down points are your standard rings in the corners. Seemed to be well attached but again it was the pegs that didn't want to stay on the rocky ground I was on there. Hope that helps a little more and thanks for watching. Wayne.
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Thanks for the video. Curious, while the tent is up and connected to the SUV, can you still close the back tailgate door on the SUV while it's connected to the tent?
Mindful of the inner zippers (there's a door flap between the two), I believe you can yes.
how long does it take for 1 person to setup ??
I see a lot of this for the lift gate rear doors, BUT I would ask, do they make any of these for the barn doors as on my suburban?
Best to check the specs on the website for your vehicle: www.napieroutdoors.com/shop/suv-minivan-tents/backroadz-suv-tent-19-series
Hi Wayne, thank you for this video. I am researching purchasing a tent I can connect to my Honda CRV. I am 5”2 woman, do you think I could set this up by myself? My back door opens sideways, do you think this would be a problem with this particular tent? Thanks again!
Hey DB, Because I'm not a rep of these tents I would suggest checking out the Napier Website and looking at the options for your vehicle. I know CRV's are a little shorter that my Xterra was so you may find the height of the tent matches but I really don't know. They'll have specs over there and should be able to help you with your questions better than I. Good Luck. :) - www.napieroutdoors.com/
Thank you!
Didn't answer a lot of questions I have, any leaking where it connects to vehicle, is it as strong as a regular tent, did it have a floor in it, I would have liked to seen you in a sleeping position in your vehicle and then crawling out into the tent, to see if that was easily accomplished. Not enough views of the back of the vehicle from the inside. Other than that...lol
As I said in the video I wasn't using it. I didn't camp in it so I didn't have any stuff in it. Like ALL TENTS it has a floor. I show video of the inside and the zippers etc to the SUV. Sorry that I didn't get a thread count of the fabric for you too. It's like no one has ever looked at a 10x10 tent before because that's what this is.
@@Wayneontheroad lol you keep getting so defensive. Hilarious.
I would have like to see more of the inside and setup. Less Drone footage and more of an actual, detailed review.
Can't please everybody all the time. It was my first review of anything as a newbie TH-camr. Thanks for watching.
What about the connection to suv? Any gaps, doesn’t look very water tight
The tent portion overlaps the SUV hatch, No it's not going to be watertight but I also don't think they expect people to be submerging it either.
I love these tailgate tents but have one reservation...a prankster coming along and releasing the the tent from the roof rack.....there should be a way to lock it in place from the inside of the ⛺ tent.
Still using this tent?
why does it need to connect to the suv, cant you just sleep in the tent?
You can, just keep the SUV door part zipped up.
@@Wayneontheroad Right so why would you need to connect it and just not use a tent next to your car? What does the connection do?
@@darroncarter It allows one to connect the tent to their SUV, open up the back and have double the space. Air mattress in the SUV for sleeping plus room in the tent or supplies etc.
@@Wayneontheroad oh gotcha
How's the sleeping setup inside ?
However you want. You can sleep in the SUV or in the Tent.
@@Wayneontheroad is it thick enough to keep out dogs
@@WhatsAppVideosGallery It's a tent not a cabin.
@@Wayneontheroad 😂
Some interior shots or overall inside dimensions would have been nice, like can you fit two adults in there with camp cots, etc. Too many scenic drone shots which tell me nothing.
Many people would be sleeping in their SUV which is the main appeal of the tent. You could fit two small cots in there but it would tight. I do show the inside and talk about the height. It's not an official review, for proper specs and dimensions etc you should be visiting their main website and looking at the models you're interested in. Thanks for watching though, sorry it wasn't up to your standards.
Sorry I must have missed that fast forwarding through all the drone footage. Thanks for posting though, it’s a good looking unit, I bought the same one today and I agree, the metal tent pegs are crap, one rock and they are wrecked.
@@SonneCreations It's all good. They seem to be decent tents. Let us all know how it works and holds up for you after you've gotten a chance to use it for awhile. :)
@@Wayneontheroad Lmao
I have one of these but due to the lack of snugness around the back of the SUV, we couldn't keep the bugs out. Suggestion?
I don't work for Napier and I didn't use the tent so I don't have much for suggestions. Perhaps a secondary drawstring added?
Get some magnet strips and secure the loose areas to the metal of the vehicle. The magnet strips come in a coil and I think you can get them at Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc. They are not expensive.
Why need attached to the suv? Truck bed tent is awesome but here i cant see the point
To go in and out of the truck to tent, doubling your space. If not, just buy a regular tent. :)
wont your interior light stay on with rear open
It's possible in some cars I guess, but I could turn it on and off manually in the Xterra.
Hello from a village near drumheller. Im going to attempt to make this for my vans side doors out of a tent i dont use.....this Looks roomy. Sorry...you made me yearn for a les stroud episode. :)
That sounds like a cool project. Be sure to let us all know how it works out. As for Les Stroud, I've gotten that before, even used a photo of him as my profile pic for awhile and no one noticed it wasn't me. lol.
Wayne On The Road i miss his shows so much! Maybe you can be the replacement in doing camping survival videos. Drive to the middle of nowhere without power n water then go seven days. Would be awesome! I dont do many videos but im all over with so many projects undone that i need a gang of elves to help now. I post my progress on instagram or facebook under this name. Video may come if i get this done though. Safe travels. :)
@@BelindaTOV Haha, 7 days in the middle of nowhere? I can do 3 weeks+ in my current setup as long as I stock up on groceries. Power, water, propane, cell signal etc. :) Thanks for watching more videos. I appreciate my viewers more than they know. :)
Wayne On The Road ....I was able to sit still alone for two weeks in amherst NS, with water, laundry and a place for my potty to dump but my batteries are assholes that need to be charged constantly. Working on getting a new system with solar as soon as hubby shows interest. :/ hes high maintenance. Lol
Haha, Sorry, I just saw this reply now. I was 20 minutes south of Amherst for half of 2018 as my sister lives in NS too. Batteries are all assholes, they need constant charging if you're using them, lol. Next time you're in Nova Scotia go to Springhill and look at the Surrette Rolls batteries. They're great! :)
Unboxing starts at 3:00
Wonder if it is water proof
As waterproof as any normal tent gets.
Would a queen size air mattress fit comfortably in there?
If I remember correctly the footprint of the tent is 8x8 feet. Not sure if that is big enough for a queen size mattress but just a guess, I'd say it would fit with minimal room to walk around.
Wayne On The Road Thanks for the reply!
I have this kind of tent and I use Coleman Durabest queen size air mattress with 17 inches height on it.
Not one word said about the suv part, which Should've been the entire point of the video.
Curious how this does in the rain/wind
Like any other 10x10 tent would. Even better if you angle your vehicle to block you from the wind.
How is it at keeping out mosquitoes? Does it cinch TIGHTLY around the vehicle so bugs are kept out?
No matter how you try, you can’t get a tight seal around your vehicle. Bugs were in and out all night. I finally put the tailgate down and slept in my suv.
@@randyhuard5959 ... Thanks. Damn, I just don't understand why these tent designers don't understand that a tent not only needs to keep you dry, but also needs to keep bugs out. I live Minnesota and they are just intolerable.
Would this tent work with a regular van??
Check their website for specs and options, they may have one that's a better fit for a van.
I wonder if this would connect to my 2015 rav4?
Best to check their website. I believe they may have a model compatibility list somewhere.
Is it pretty stable driving down the highway?
It's not advised to drive down the highway with the tent attached. ;)
MeesterVegas Hahahahahahaha!
wins
Not much of s review. What’s the cost of tent? The dimensions? You can stand in it yes...but how tall are you? How are the zippers? Build quality? Does it leak in the rain? Etc?!
Specs are what the website is for. I stated in the video that I was simply setting it up to do a review and wasn't using it. Since the sun is shining in the video, the day I set it up, it's hard to review how it is in the rain. You can get an idea of the height of it based on the SUV it's attached to. I commented on the zippers and the build quality as well as the pegs.
Wayne On The Road fair enough.
Crappy tent stakes and camp sites so close it feels like you never left the city. The two worst things about camping.
Yeah, that's why prefer boondocking out in the desert and other remote places. :)
I keep looking at videos of setting up this tent.
My goal is to set this tent up single handed.
Wayne does not show the struggle of getting all four pins into the poles.
None of the videos do.
They cross the poles....easy done.
Then the tent is up.
NOT!
I would like to see how you get al he pins in without help from another person.
PLEASE!!!!!
I had no trouble with the poles or setting up the tent by myself. My problem was with the wind that day and the cheap pegs.
Too much background music goin on
Can't please everyone all the time.
They use cheap pegs so you can go out and spend more money on expensive pegs. If they packaged quality pegs they wouldn’t be getting the money from you for better pegs.
Je voulais savoir a quoi servait avoir une tente vus....juste du blablabla...et dire que que tu n'as pas le temps...
Sorry but this isn’t a good review. Rather than spending time, twice, to tell why you haven’t done this before you could spend time showing how the tent connects to the suv. I do agree about the tent pegs
First review ever, but it IS TH-cam where everyone expects to see exactly what THEY want and expect to see. I literally could have spent 4 hours going over every tiny detail and then everyone would have bitched that it was too long. lol. It is what it is. Thanks for watching.
Yeah, no. This was rushed. Would have been helpful seeing actual living in the tent
Like I stated at the start of the video I'm not a tent guy. If I had it filled with stuff there would have been another bunch of people commenting how they couldn't see the tent because I was living in it. Can't please everyone all the time.
Cheap pegs - rrggh!!! I agree. I have an expensive, inflatable tent, and what else? Cheap pegs.
This was a terrible review, who needs a dozen drones shots of this tent? The set up wasn’t explained well and you didn’t even sleep in it or the suv and show that entire angle. It seems you were just trying to breeze through this with a bunch of the same video shots over and over and repeating yourself so you could get your free tent.
Feel free to make a better one.
@@Wayneontheroad your video was a waste of time, enjoy your free tent.
Calm down lady.
@@Morehills840 maybe you should calm down, I am entitled to my opinion and you can disagree with it but trying to mansplain it away doesn’t work on me.
Show the tent while you talk! We don't want to see your face, we want to see the damn tent.
Wow, thanks for the feedback Connie. Glad you enjoyed it.
Connie, you need to relax 😎