Roofnest Condor XL - A Complete Guide & Review
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- If you're looking to learn everything about your new Roofnest Condor XL, look no further! In this complete guide I will walk you through everything you need to know about setting up your new tent, as well as walk you through all of the features & accessories. I've used this tent for several months now and give an honest review of the Roofnest tent at the end of the video. The Condor has been an amazing addition to our Overland setup and I couldn't be happier with the tent so far.
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FYI: This has been a great rack for the price. Very durable. The 3 crossbars are very wide and the stock mounting brackets that come with the tent do not fit, I had to make some of my own to mount the tent. I did so by cutting some steel straps and drilling holes and adding weather stripping to the underside. It worked great, just a little extra step if you plan to run this rack.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Man! I have mine arriving this week and its so awesome to have this video ahead of time! I know how long it takes to make these videos and it doesn't go unnoticed! 🤙🏼
Hey I appreciate that man! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! You're gonna love the tent!
Love how you mentioned getting old. One pointer I can give you is when you feed a sneeze about to happen, line everything up , don’t turn your head to one side or you will suffer until everything lines back up. Love your videos by the way.
That's a great tip haha! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Great video. I'm sold. Was considering the "other" brand, but this clinches it for me. I actually am a senior citizen and can't sleep on the hard ground anymore. Can't wait to take my 7 grandkids, all under 5 camping this summer!
So glad my video was helpful! Kids especially love these things. Like a little tent fort! Enjoy!
I may or may not have watched this video about 5 times. Thanks for the amazing video and rundown on literally everything you need to know about this RTT.
Hey Jake! Glad this video was helpful! Happy to hear that, thanks for watching!
Found this via a link a post on the PNW Tundras group. I have been eyeing this exact RTT for a bit now and this just confirmed it for me.
Hey Iggy! Thanks for watching. I’m glad this video was helpful! You’ll love your tent I’m sure
So sick, I’ve been thinking about buying one of these... thanks for the review. You helped me make up my mind and buy one
I am so excited to be an influential part of your upcoming outdoor experiences.
I ordered this tent after watching your review. I'm looking forward to many nights of camping.
Hey John! Thanks for watching. I’m excited for you. RTTs are awesome.
Sam, I appreciate your video. I am in this major researching mode as I just bought a Jeep and want to start creating memories with my family (4 total people). I originally thought Ikamper but am now leaning towards Roofnest Falcon XL or the Condor. Now I'm trying to figure it out via reviews. Yours helped. Any other tips or advice is welcome. Ps. I live in Bozeman Montana to help the climates I will be camping in. Mostly spring and summer camping with some fall hunts mixed in. Thanks Sam and thanks for being real and not fake with your review.
Hey Matthew! Thanks for the kind comment. I’m glad to hear my video was helpful. Feel free to ask any questions you have, I’m happy to answer if I’m able. We’ve loved the Condor XL and also camp with a family of 4. Honestly, you’ll love whatever option you go with. Good luck!
Wow! I was leaning towards the Sparrow but now I’m changing my mind. I’ll have to put it on the topper so having the weight partially off the topper help a lot. Great review, thank you!
Thanks for watching David!
Great video, it helped me decide & I went for the condor XL which is now fitted. Off out in it in a few days with my kids. Tent seems good quality, no complaints so far.
Great to hear! Glad the video was helpful! Happy camping!
Sweet video- I stumbled on this brand the other day- been looking for something like this.. and this takes the cake! Happy to see you are in AZ- and took it up to the RIM! will be getting this for my Jeep Gladiator...
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! Love me some Arizona. This will look good on the Gladiator! Thanks for watching
This is a great video! Enjoyed your presentation and how you explained all the different features, well except the sky light..lol. This would make my life so much easier in being able to carry a fridge and extra camera gear in my Jeep.
Haha I know I completely spaced the skylight, my fault! They are great tents though and love the freed up space. Thanks for watching!
Great video Sam. I just purchased a Condor XL and am building a camping trailer out of a 5x8 Featherlite utility trailer. The Condor will sit on brackets that I'm building utilizing Yakima HD bars. I can't wait to try it out as it looks like I made the right choice! Cheers!
Thanks for watching Michael! Sounds like an awesome build! Let me know how you like the tent.
Thank you for the amazing review fellow Arizonian :D
Thanks for watching! Good name too man.
Awesome review. Thank you.👍🏻
Thanks for watching Curtis! Glad it was helpful!
You didn’t talk about the skylight! That’s the best feature! I think I’m going to get the Condor xl for that reason alone, even though I’ll probably be solo 😅 can’t wait to star gaze. Great review, thank you 👍🏼
Haha I know I’m realizing I left the best feature out! Thanks for watching. The skylight is an awesome feature.
Considering this or a Janes Baroud Evasion XXL.. Thanks for the great video !!
Thanks for watching Jeff! Glad the video was helpful. I'm sure you will enjoy whichever product you end up choosing. RTTs are a ton of fun and super convenient. We've loved our Condor XL so far. Good luck!
Greatly done. Thank you
Thanks for the video. Been looking for the best tent that suits us and this helped. I hesitate a lot on this tent as I know velcro wears out and is not strong, especially in the wind. Sure at first it does but them straps, especially the cheep hold down system is not good, Should have buckles and if I were you, I would be getting ready to install some soon. No where do I see what the material is, Is it ripstop and how heavy. Other than that, the tent looks good.
Thank you for this information! Me and my husband has been going back and forth if we’re going to get an ikamper. This just confirmed that roofnest has better things to offer. We have the same problem of it sticking out of our ford ranger. Not a good look!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad the video was helpful! On a Ford Ranger it might stick out a bit still but not nearly as much as the ikamper. You’ll love having an RTT!
Hi Sam, thanks for the great video coverage on this INCLUDING the commentary on withstanding inclimate weather; invaluable content there! Was curious... what are your thoughts on the Falcon XL for couples camping sans kids?
Hey Jack! Thanks for watching! I think if it were just my wife and I, we would do the Falcon XL as well. The slim profile is really nice and I really like the wedge form factor. The falcon XL and Condor XL weigh the exact same. It comes down to how much room you want. The condor XL is really nice for only two people because you have all the extra room. I think you get better views though with the wedge tents. Hope that helps!
Great video. Clear and concise. Hope Roofnest compensates you with some perks. And at 36yrs old you are not anywhere close to being a “senior”citizen. I’m 70 and even though I get the 10% senior discounts at some stores/restaurants, I don’t see myself as a senior citizen. You’re as old as you act. So I suppose I’m 25!🤣🤣🤣. Seriously, keep camping, introducing your kids to the outdoors, spending quality time and teaching them skills they’ll be able to use when they get to be your “senior “ citizen age. Awesome job. Rock on!
Great video. We’re currently looking into getting this or the smaller condor. We have a short bed and are trying to figure out how much overhang there would be unless we go as tall as the cab.
I have a RAM 1500 short bed and it doesn't really have too much overhang, probably a few inches but nothing that looks too goofy. However unless you really really want to have something large I will say this one is MASSIVE. Good luck picking!
Excellent video! Are you able to leave sleeping bags or pillows inside and close it ?
Hi. Thanks for doing this info video. My question is what type of rack system did you install to mount your Roofnest.
the fact this guy remember us vertically challenged just sold me on this tent
Haha! Keep an eye on the little guys! Haha jk. Thanks for watching man!
Great video.
Thanks for watching!
I really like this tent I've been trying to figer out what to buy and the fact that it is in the bed .what do those run.
Hello everyone I am homeless. The most wonderful feature about this awesome and amazing roofnest, is that they've made it easier for bears to get you. When camping out in the wilderness you are much safer inside or on lower ground, you're welcome.
This makes zero sense. Feel free to explain
Thanks for all the info. I’m new to the idea of this kind of camping. Do you have any pro and cons regarding this sort of camping compared to regular rent camping, other than the ease and speed of set up/take down?
Thanks for watching! Definitely some pros and cons. I’ll try and list them here but if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Pros:
- up off the ground. More security. Less critters.
- hard shell does a better job blocking wind than a regular tent
- built in mattress, cuts down on gear by a bunch
- more durable than common ground tents
- kids and adults love it. Especially the skylight.
Cons:
- Not super convenient to take on and off vehicle. I leave mine on full time and have no issue
- If you plan to get to a campsite and explore in the same vehicle you’ll have to pack up your tent each time
That’s it! We have done a ton of camping with ground tents and we would choose the roof top tent in all situations if given the option. Hope that helps!
Debating between the XL and the new Overlander. I like the idea of extra room and comfort but I could add crossbars and gear to the Condor Overlander. Thanks for the insight.
Yeah that new tent looks cool! Smaller interior space than the XL, but lots of modular add on potential. Maybe if Roofnest hits me up I can do another comparison! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. I live in Arizona and do a lot of back road hunting and camping. I would rather use one of these over a tent, but then I'd have to take it down every morning when I go off to hunt. Not sure the extra work each time would be worth it, but again, thanks for the review.
The roof top tents are definitely convenient. But I agree if you move around a lot during the day, it can be a pain. Two solutions: get a side by side or pull a small overland trailer and put the tent on that. Detach the trailer during the day and you’re setup and ready to explore. Thanks for watching!
Hey great video. I’m going with the roofnestcondor XL because of this video and because of your side by side comparison of this and the ICamper tent. Thanks. Can I ask what kind of bed rack you have for your truck. I like how sturdy and modular it looks
Thanks for watching! Glad this video was helpful. The bed rack in this video is by Hooke Road. I found it on Amazon for about $450 or so. I have since upgraded to a CBI Off-road bed rack which I prefer.
Thanks for the review! Super helpful!
Quick question tho... You mentioned staying in the roof nest during cold weather. How you do feel the tent holds up for cold weather camping? Did you feel using the tent with a rated sleeping bag provided you adequate warmth?
Hey Carrie! Thanks for watching! To answer you question the tent did great. But it is a tent. So even in the cold it’s still cold and doesn’t provide much extra insulation over a regular tent. So like you said it comes down to your bag or bed roll and clothing. I camped recently in temps that got down to the low teens at night. I have a 20° bag and then I layered my clothing and I slept comfortable. Down is your best friend for staying super warm. Condensation can be an issue at temps that cold so be sure to leave the windows cracked. I was warm but I woke up with ice on my mustache and beard haha! Hope that helps.
Great video!!! I hate the overhang on the smaller bed racks. Have been looking for something more simple and shorter like this but with an XL size.
Thanks Cameron! Glad the video was helpful. I appreciate you watching. Enjoy your RTT.
Great video Sam (as well as the other on the comparison). Would you mind sharing what bed rack you have in the video? I drive a 2021 Frontier 4x4 with a six foot bed that has the factory Utili Track system installed and the rails are about an inch below the side rails. Could you recommend a manufacturer that would provide a rack supporting this configuration? I'd like the same setup you have in the videos, basically inline with my cab height and nothing over the tailgate.
Thanks for watching! The bed rack that I have now (in this video) is by a brand called Hooke Road. It's been a great rack so far, zero complaints. I'm an ambassador for CBI Offroad, so I do have a CBI bed rack on the way and will be switching it out when it arrives. The Hooke Road rack mounts through my bed rail system on the Tundra, so if they have one for your Frontier, I would assume it would as well.
Thanks for the great video, Sam. Have you compared the Condor XL to the regular Condor? I'm wondering if it feels much smaller.
I haven’t had a chance to compare the two, but the dimensions are on the website for each model. Before I got the XL I taped it off on the floor and made my family lay in it to test it out haha. You could do something similar. Thanks for watching!
Nice walk thru - how about a couple of Suction Cup Anchors on cab roof and some paracord for the front canopy ? Or some long bungee cords and hooks to the front bar?...
Yeah that would work great! So far I haven’t had any issue just rolling it up out of the way. I kinda like that I can see better out the window when the awning is rolled up. But for inclement weather that would be the way to go! I just put a roof rack on too so that would be even easier. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for the tips on the ladder, been doing it completely wrong this whole weekend.
Haha they are tricky! Glad the video helped. I did it wrong the majority of the time as well until I went back and re-read the instructions. Thanks for watching!
What rack system did you choose to put on your truck to mount the roof nest on? 🙌🏼🙏🏼🤙🏼
Excellent review. I have an RSI smart cap and crossbars (2) on order. Does this RTT adequately mount on 2 crossbars?
Hey Keith, thanks for watching! Sounds like you have a cool setup in the works. As long as the smart cap can support the weight of the tent then two crossbars is sufficient for mounting. But I do not know the weight ratings on the smart cap. The tent comes with four brackets to mount to two crossbars. So that is the typical setup. Hope that helps!
Thanks for your videos about the roof nest! I think you've won me over to this over the ikamper, but.... there is not a lock for security? any advice?
Hey Ryan, I think one could be retrofitted with a little bit of ingenuity. But I’ve never had a lock and no issues. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Just found your channel and subbed. Also love the rack you chose, what make and model is that? Thanks
Thanks Chris! The rack is by Hooke Road. At the time it was available on Amazon. Not sure if it still is. I have since switched to a rack by CBI Offroad that I prefer over the one in this video.
Great video! What company makes the rack you have on your truck bed?
Thanks for watching! The rack I have is by Hooke Road. But just FYI the cross bars are too wide for the mounting brackets that come with this tent, I had to make my own.
Thanks! I'm pretty close to a decision to get this for me and my two big kids for our Mitsubishi Outlander. This was helpful! Can you leave sleeping bags and pillows in the tent when you're closing it?
Thanks for watching Dena! You can leave some bedding in, but it depends on how thick it is. I wouldn't recommend trying to push it, but once you get the tent you can test how it closes with different items in there to see what works. Just don't force it closed. I've seen some people take out the mattress and do an exped inflatable mattress, if you do that you can get away with fitting more bedding in as long as the mattress is deflated. Hope that helps!
@@SamBischof That’s anGREAT idea! Thanks!
Nice detailed video 👍🏻 I’m looking into a rtt for my jeep gladiator , would the roof nest be good for the winter months and what kinda heater do u use if any? Tia
Hey Cory, thanks for watching! I use a Mr. Heater buddy heater in the winter. I only run it before I go to bed and when I wake up in the morning. I live in Arizona so it doesn’t get too cold here. But if you plan to do a lot of winter camping I would definitely look into an overland diesel heater. You’ll find lots of info on them here on TH-cam. Thanks for watching!
My Tundra TRD SPORTonly has a canopy so where can I mount the antenna ?.
Thanks for review, I'm curious how the rack mounts to your bars? I have a yakima HD overhaul with HD bars. I can't tell how they mount? Thanks!
If you mean how the tent mounts to the bars, it’s a simple custom strap that comes with the tent. Two bolts per strap on either side of the bar and tighten down with lock nuts. 4 total and it’s super secure. I put my truck through some rough stuff and have never had an issue. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review! How old were your kids before they were sleeping and playing up in the tent? We want the extra space for future kids but kind of worried they would tumble out the side.
Thanks for watching! We got the tent when our boys were 1.5 and 3.5 years old. We zip everything up and are always nearby supervising. If you just zip the screens closed they won’t tumble out and you can still keep an eye on them.
Awesome
Thank you!
Can you leave pillows and blankets inside when you fold or no?
Thanks for the video. My wife and I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old. After watching your video my wife was much more comfortable about us getting a RTT. I have the same truck as you however I have the Leitner Forged rack system. Im curious to know how tall the Condor is closed? The specs say 13 inches, is this accurate?? I'm trying to get accurate measurements to make sure it will fit inside my garage. Cheers!
Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful! The specs on the website for the tent are accurate. I’ve measured personally. So you can rely on those numbers for planning!
what ladder rack is that on the truck? looking at this same setup for my f150. i like how your rack has 3 support frames instead of two like most thule/yakima have
The rack I’m using is by Hooke Road. Just as a heads up I did have to make custom mounting brackets for the tent because the cross pieces were too wide for the ones that come with the tent. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! This really helped us decide between the roofnest and other brand that shall not be named. Would we be able to keep pillows and/or a comforter in the tent when it’s closed?
Hey Jamie, so glad the video was helpful. You can store a limited amount of bedding in there but not a lot. You’d have to test it out to see what works. Just make sure not to force it shut. Thanks for watching!
@@SamBischof this is the big issue for me. could you keep 2 sleeping bags and 2 pillows up there? I mean winter down bags are thin, summer blankets are thin. I guess pillows are tough to fit? thanks for the video !
Hi Sam, what type of solar panel would fit in the weird indentation on the top of the roof? I see there are some loops to tie a solar panel to, but unless they are zip ties or something similar, it seems it would be hard to tie something into that space. Any idea what the manufacturer had in mind for that indentation?
From what I understand that indentation was made for storage with the tie downs. Fitting a solar panel in that spot wouldn’t make much sense as you’d have to always park in a way to face the sun when the shell is open. I think you’d be better off with a flexible solar panel you can lay out in any orientation when you’re parked. So far I’ve found no real need for that spot up top. Thanks for watching!
Hi are there loops to attach the side awnings to so you can roll them up instead of using the poles? Also if so, do you think you could get away with leaving them up when packing it down to save that step each time?
Oddly enough, it doesn’t have loops but I roll them up and they stay no problem without the poles. And you can 100% leave them rolled up while packing and the lid will close just fine. Thanks for watching!
Great video! What rack do you have on your truck?
Just added a pinned comment on this video with a link, I have been getting lots and lots of questions about which rack this is. Thanks for watching!
Is there room to have blankets, pillows, and possibly another sleep pad/topper in the Condor XL and still close it nicely?
There really isn't. Not much more than stuff that lays or compresses flat with the mattress and not too thick.
Super curious about that battery bank man, what is the brand for that battery bank with the LED on the back?
Hey man, thanks for watching! It looks like they've discontinued the one I bought, but it's very similar to this one. Same size and all. I've loved it. Been super handy and super bright. amzn.to/3eNgYQe Hope that helps!
Wow. Great information. What rack are you using?
Thanks for watching! The rack is by Hooke Road. It’s been a great rack so far but the crosspieces are very wide and so I had to custom make some brackets as the ones that came with the tent did not fit. Just a heads up!
Thanks. Few questions:
Why remove the shoe bags prior to folding up? Can they not stay?
What would you do different when setting up (and breaking down) in a driving rain? Could you not do all the awnings from inside the tent?
When opening the shell, how long is the period of time the underside of the mattress (at fold) is exposed to rain? How long for the mattress entry edge? (How wet might it get?
Hey Ralf! Thanks for the questions! The shoe bags stay on full time now! I don't know why I was taking them on and off. I leave them on and everything closes just fine. The awnings can definitely be done from inside the tent, I did it last night in fact. It wasn't raining, but I didn't feel like climbing down to do it. If you are anticipating rain, I would suggest keeping the doors and windows zipped shut when closing it down. That way when you reopen in the rain there will be no way to get the mattress wet. There is no benefit to leaving them open while the tent is closed, You don't get any airflow in there with the hard shell down. I deployed mine in the rain recently just like this, and climbed in to a perfectly dry mattress. Hope that helps!
What about pooling of water in the frame? Someone mentioned that. Also can u keep a condensation mat and bedding in it when not in use?
I have camped in the rain and the snow in this tent. I have never heard of pooling water and never had an issue with that. You can definitely keep a condensation mat and some thin bedding. There's not a lot of storage while closed. A few items that squish flat wouldn't be an issue. As for closing it, that all depends on the height of your vehicle and your climbing ability! They do provide a nice strap to pull the lid down that a shorty would have no problem reaching :)
Great Video! Thanks for sharing! I think you’ve made my decision for me. Only one question…. Do you think the fiberglass top would be robust enough to mount a solar panel to? I’d sure love to be able to charge a power bank while on the go.
Thanks for watching Matt! Glad the video was helpful. What size of solar panel? I do think it would hold a small panel no problem. There is a spot up top that others have strapped a panel to before. If it’s just for driving I think it would work fine. If you’re looking to get power at camp I would suggest a more portable option so you can angle it towards the sun throughout the day without having to move your camp. Hope that helps!
@@SamBischof Thanks for the quick reply. Actually saw on the roof nest website that the roof is designed so you can attach a “soft” 100 watt panel right down the middle. It will allow me to charge my 1000w jackery while on the go. Once I park, I can always put out the two jackery panels I have. Looks like I have no excuse not to order one at this point. Hope they have you on commission!
Not getting the XL but rather the Condor 2 with the used Jeep im buying. I dont usually camp but the roofnest is basically coming free with the car so ill have to start!
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can i put this on my ford focus?
thank you,
Did you ever figure out the condensation problem ?
Does this attach to any standard roof rack?
Is this tent would work with kuat ibex
Thanks for the great video!! Any concerns about how robust it is and how long it will last?
Hey Matt, no concerns! Like anything this expensive, if you take care of it it will last. Try to garage park if possible. Watch for low hanging branches or low clearance stuff in general. The tent still looks brand new after a ton of use this year. Thanks for watching!
@@SamBischof That's good to hear. Cheers Sam! I'm very likely to be getting one now. Just waiting on stock arriving in the UK.
What condensation mat would you recommend
What mount did you use? Thanks !
I've been converted. You did a great job highlighting the features! Do you know if there's anyway to lock the tent?
Thanks for watching! I’m glad it was helpful. Do you mean locking the tent when it’s all closed up so the shell can’t be opened or locking it to the rack so it can’t be removed?
@@SamBischof yes, when the tent is closed is there a lock to secure the tent? Or is there a way to add a lock to it? I am considering putting this on my daily and I noticed another company (whom will not be named lol) has locks. Thanks in advance!
Locks don’t come standard on this one. And you’re right that the “other company” includes locks on their straps. You could definitely add locks. If you haven’t already look for the Facebook group called “Roofnest Flock”. If you search lock in that group you’ll be able to see some of the mods others have done. Hope that helps!
@@SamBischof thank you sir!
I see no bedding left in the tent in any videos, I assume that means you cant leave sleeping bags/pillows in the tent when you close it?
I would appreciate your thoughts whether or not you think this would be difficult or easy for 2 people (5"5 & 5"9) to deploy and put away higher up than your truck situation (on top of my SUV).
I can tell you from personal experience that it is not easy or super fun with two people. I just did it on my truck and scuffed up my tailgate. We were moving and I needed the bed available. 3 people makes all the difference just to have the extra set of arms to help stabilize. It’s not so much the weight as it is the awkward hand holds and shape of the tent. Hope that helps!
How dark does it stay inside the tent once the sun starts to rise?
Ha if you have a roof rack like I do on my truck you can use bungee cords or straps (adjustable Frontrunner Stratchits are the best) to connect your front side awning to eyelets or tie down points on your rack. I just bungee them out to my Prinsu. 😁
Prinsu roofrack coming soon haha! Then I'll join you in full awning power glory. Thanks for watching!
Great video, Sam. Looking at this tent and the Tuff Stuff Alpha. Did you consider the Alpha? If so, was there something that swayed you to the Roof Nest?
Hey Brandon, thanks for watching! I had looked at the Tuff Stuff Alpha and ended up going with Roofnest as they appear to be almost the exact same tent, I was just more familiar with the Roofnest brand. When looking at the specs of Tuff Stuff vs Roofnest again, the Tuff Stuff tent measures taller when closed, which I don't like. It also ways about 16 lbs more. The variations between the two are minor, so I am sure you'd be happy with either brand!
@@SamBischof Great minds think alike. I noticed the 16 lb difference as well, and driving a midsize Colorado ZR2, I need all the weight savings I can get. I noticed that the other aspect between the two is that the Condor has rainflys over the side windows, where the Alpha does not.
In all, I think the fact that Tuff Stuff has pushed delivered to the end of June, which means mid to late July from what others have said has me leaning toward the Condor XL as they are in shipping in May.
Keep up the great content!
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Can you close with a few sleeping bags in there?
Also, getting a 2 door bronco. You think this tent will be too big for that? Esthetically and practically.
Thx for the video.
No worries! Yes you can close with a couple flattened out sleeping bags. I don’t think it would look too big on a bronco, but at the end of the day that’s totally up to you! Thanks for watching!
Do all the screened windows open completely? Im wondering if we could put our dog through the back window from the tailgate.
Yes they do, they unzip all the way open.
Where did you get the rack that holds the roofnest. Thanks
This is the place: glnk.io/l1zl/sir-beardface
Great content!
I feel like every brand especially this one is the same setup with iKamper. The only thing different is price.
Thanks for watching! The tents all have a very similar style and design for sure. And a number of them direct knock offs of each other.
Hey Sam! Great channel and thanks for sharing content. Do you have any water leaks or issues with heavy wind and sand blowing into the Roofnest? I live in Boulder Colorado and heavily looking at the Falcon XL. Thanks in advance
Hey Jason! I camped a night in February this year and we had 50-60mph gusts all night. It was a miserable sleep, but the tent hung like a champ. It was snowing and sleeting off and on. Only issue we had was condensation from the temp difference. But that was easily resolved by opening the windows more. Never had any leaks. Thanks for watching!
@@SamBischof Thanks for the honest feedback Sam! Keep up the great content, also see you have bedrack, thinking im going to go same route vs just installing on rooftop of F-150! Thanks!
@@jasonvargovchik7967 Yeah I like the bedrack look the best! I no longer run the one in this video, I switched to CBI Offroad Fab. Not sure if they have one for the F150 yet, but worth checking out. Thanks again!
Would this fit on a Jeep Grand Cherokee? I like the size of the XL and think it could work with a Chief Products or Front Runner Rack setup (I think crossbars would work, but I would like some more security.
As long as you have perpendicular (to your vehicle) mounting bars that can support the weight, you should have no problem. I’ve seen them mounted on Teslas before. Thanks for watching!
Can you leave bedding and pillows inside Condor XL for pack up and travel?
If they are low profile travel style pillows and blankets, you can get away with some, but I don't find it super practical so I never leave the bedding in the tent. Thanks for watching!
Hey. Do you dry the interior out some how when you get home from a trip?
I always just put it up for a day and let it air dry
Nice review!! Man you covered a lot, I was thinking about purchasing the james Baroud but it is VERY pricey 5k and is their a weight factor with this tent? With three people inside of this tent?
Thanks for watching Gerald! They don't list a weight factor for the tent. That would come down to your crossbars/rack on your vehicle. But you shouldn't run into any issues, the tent is made to sleep 4 people no problem!
@@SamBischof HEY thank you for getting back to me! I like this tent. Again thank you.
Where did you get the rack to put the roofnest on. Thanks
CBI Offroad Fab
Sam how does the condor do with blocking light out? I am going to be using it in upper Canada during the summer and will have 24 hours of daylight. Thx
Hey Todd, it’s not bad, but I do think the ikamper blocks more light. It’s made of a darker material. Thanks for watching!
So can you look through the skylight without removing the rainfly?
Yes, with the rainfly on it has a large viewing window built into the fly. And then on the tent itself it has a mesh screen layer and a canvas layer.
Have you had any experience in the size difference between this and say the Sparrow Adventure XL? I like the idea of having a size opening since it would provide some cover over my doors and I have the awning on the other end. I do like the straight up though of Sparrow for tighter camp sites. It's just my wife and I but we do like the space. I also like the slimmer style compared to my 5 year old Smitty Bilt soft shell.
Hey Joshua! I’ve never had a chance to use any of the other models, but I can say that in all the times we’ve used the Condor XL I’ve never had an issue finding a spot to get it setup. And we run through some tight stuff. I’ve got the pinstripes to show for it. If it’s just the two of you and going to be for a while, then I think the Sparrow Adventure XL would give you a good combination of what you are looking for with some extra room. If you’re looking for max space to hang out in the tent then the condor XL is the way to go. Hope that helps!
@@SamBischof Awesome thanks. I seem to be leaning more towards the Condor XL because I just like the side opening. It's similar to my Smity Built I have now but it's a soft shell and sits pretty high on my already high 2017 Discovery.
I do like how the sparrow Adventure however has the included cross bars that I could mount bikes, recovery boards or even a solar panel set up. Wont be getting soon but just looking into it.
Thanks for the video. I’m looking for a roof top camper and until seeing this tent I was considering the iKamper bit with the price this is a no brainer. Can you one the skylight with the rain fly in place? Does it still let in light with the rain fly ?
Great question! With the rain fly in place you can still see out of the skylight. The rain fly has a built in clear plastic viewing window, and the tent itself has the canvas flap and the mesh flap. So with the rainfly on you can see out of the plastic viewing window. With the rainfly off you can open it all the way up and stand up out of the skylight. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@@SamBischof thanks Sam, really enjoying the videos. I live in Canada and it looks like they don’t ship to Canada for the moment. Will have to wait until that changes or take a little trip South of the border
Hopefully that changes quickly! My wife is a Canadian, I'll have her put in some words with the PM :)
What kind of bed rack do you use with your truck? I also have a shorter bed truck.
The rack you see in this video is by Hooke Road. But I have a CBI Off-road bed rack on its way and I’ll be swapping them out as soon as it arrives. Thanks for watching!
What's the max weight it can hold?
I think I've only ever seen one person here on TH-cam place their rooftop tent on top of their crew cab. I'm surprised I haven't seen it more often and is something I'm looking to do. Are there some cons to mounting a hard top roof tent on the top of the cab that I'm overlooking? Great vid as I've switched my target to this tent instead of one of the competitors as I too think it's not ideal to upcharge for some of the accessories.
If you don't mind the look of it on the cab, I think there are only a couple draw backs. 1 - Added expense for a roof rack if you don't have one already that will mount the tent. 2 - The ladder and tent open up over one side of doors, which makes it difficult to get in and out of the cab. I've seen it done too, if neither of those things are an issue for you, I say go for it! Thanks for watching, glad this video was helpful!
@@SamBischof Thanks for feedback. Yeah...I concede that it looks much better on a bed rack and it may be something I eventually do however at the moment, I'm not comfortable with the notion of compromising the vertical space above the bed of my truck as I tend to haul things like furniture and other wonky shaped items that would be difficult if not impossible with a bed rack.
I wish many of these tents would have a small fan (thinking BunduTec tents) - any problems with condensation?
Like any well sealed tent, there are condensation issues. But they can be managed by cracking windows at night and getting a little airflow. Thanks for watching!
Will the XL fit on a short bed Tacoma tucked behind the cab on a mid rise rack? Without going past the tailgate?
Yes it should if it’s a 5.5’ bed. Same size as mine in length I believe.
Can I put it on a YUKON XL
Sam, can one leave the bedding and pillows inside while closed?
Very limited amount, but it can be done. Needs to be stored in the proper spot and not be overloaded.
Great video.
What bed rack do you have?
Hey Jeffrey, thanks for watching! That specific rack is by Hooke Road. I'll be switching to a CBI Offroad rack eventually, but the Hooke Road rack has been great so far.
@@SamBischof Super helpful video! Why are you switching to CBI? Andy why not RCI (I think the CBI puts the tent above roofline level?)?
@@limisfishing4246 I may or may not be an ambassador for CBI/Prinsu :)