Hello from Russia! Love your camper! I have a 1995 Subaru Outback camper. The concept is very similar to yours, but for winter I have an autonomous diesel heater that is installed on the back side door window for overnight stays, and for summer, two 85 W solar panels and a compressor refrigerator. Loved your video! Thanks!
Thank you. Those diesel heaters are nice. We don’t have really cold winters here. A 12V hearing blanket works perfect. Most of our trips are 2-3 days do we haven’t found the use for an electrical refrigerator. Your setup sounds very nice.
We also own a 2019 Outback. We are rockhounds and have had ours on ridge tops in the mountains as well as sand in the desert.. Love it! Nice to see what simple things you have done to make adventuring more comfortable. Thanks for sharing.
Really nice AND smart set-up! Way to go! 👏 And, I really like your Napier tent -- really opens up your car, gives you way better ventilation, and closeness to nature. We just bought a new 2022 Forester Premium last week that I am totally loving! I started with a new Subaru Hatchback in 1984, had an outstanding run with it, and even though it was only FWD, it handled the wet and icy roads to/from ski resorts amazingly well, and it's little 1600cc engine got us 42 MPG highway! Subaru quality!
I have a 2018 Outback & am going on my first car camping trip this month. I’m pretty well prepared, thanks to Outback videos with great ideas. Yours is the best & offers helpful tips I haven’t seen elsewhere. Happy to see your Napier Sports Cove which I just came across over the weekend & was wondering if I’d be able to set it up by myself. Thanks for including all the links, much appreciated!
Nice setup. Just what I want. Makes camping so much easier. Thanks for the advice on not running the battery low due to the open hatch. Did not know about that.
No nonsense approach! I love it. I got a tail veil for the back of my CR-V. Can’t wait to see how that works out. Nice screened in area under the tail gate. Sounds like you’re all set for fun!
Just got an OB so looking for ideas. At first was thinking air mattress, but honestly don’t want to lose the head room. Also if we have the dog I don’t want to get leaks. Watching videos and yours definitely gonna go with a mattress of some sorts. Like the hatch tent too. Thanks for sharing and posting all the links
Nice setup you have there. I'm sure you could, if you haven't already, added sides to your awning (or even to your Napier) for additional private room. Stay safe!
I love your setting. Can you please shoot video of how you use carabiner to off set hutch back so we don’t run out our suv battery? That will be very helpful info for whoever doing suv self made camper. Thanks. 😊
Play I love your video man I want to see more of these video man we have a lot of things in common you just met a new friend here show me some more video your biggest fan
Love the video. Quick question, have you ever had rain drip down to the inside of the car with the tent? I am curious how it keeps the leaks out with the siderails on top? Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, my Wife and I are getting ready to do the same thing. We have a Honda CRV though. Already got a lot of the things you said. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.
I think I have the same table. You can adjust the height to make it taller. I spent the entire 1st weekend I had it cooking while sitting on the ground until I figured it out!😂
I like the window screens and Napier hatch tent too. Haven't seen many people use it but it work great for my hatchback camper. Been considering the roof rack mounted awning just not convinced, I'd use it enough.
I had that same Igloo cooler and I did not like it I gave it away brand new it wasn't bad for the cooling but the worst part I didn't like cuz I have a bad back and he didn't have a drainage hole in it it's hard for me to pick it up and turn it all the way over to drain it.
Great video with lots of good ideas. I've had 2 Outbacks and a Forrester. I'm getting set to buy another Outback and the equipment you showed I'm buying. Thanks
Great setup. I have a 2017 Outback and wanted to give car camping a try. I don’t want to go overboard and buy stuff I won’t use if I don’t like camping. Your setup is a good medium between the high end platform, remove the rear sets setups and the throw a sleeping bag in the back and hope for the best setups .😊 Do you find the need for one of the solar battery changing units like the Jackery? Thanks for the great info. 10:12
Hello. Joni have not found the need for one. Most of the time I charge stuff while driving or have a small power bank for phone. I use a usb headlamp so that doesn’t need charged much during the night.
Hello! LOOOOVE you set up. Solo car camper here👋🏼! I have the Napier SUV tent with the awning (not with the screen room) and it is great!! It is very easy to set up solo as a female and takes me about 15 minutes - the rain fly is the only thing that got me for a while. It has a 9 x9 base and 7 feet tall at the top (so rain fly was a bugger) but I figured out a hack. My question is Arkansas. I want to move there eventually but in the mean time…want to hike and camp and looking for suggestions. Sorry such a long response/question!
As for hiking and backpacking we have pretty much done every trail in Arkansas. Feel free to send me a message on Facebook or look me up. We backpack very often.
great little video guys! i see that you guys also have a crosstrek sitting pretty over there.... ive been wanting to get a crosstrek for a while now but the auto market is so inflated right now and i hate it. i wonder how long car prices will stay like this
I agree the market is sky high. I actually have been asked twice from my Subaru dealer about buying my car back. Nope, won’t happen. Hopefully you can get the car you want soon.
Hello. The best way to install is hit the close button and then push the biner on the latch. To release it simply pull the hatch down enough to reach the outside push to open button. Push it and the biner releases. Very simple and hope this helps.
@@jalapenoontrail872 Thanks for the quick reply. After pushing the hatch down in order to open the locking mechanism, do you press the button on the hatch or the remote?
@@51ejr after retrieving the carabiner, you keep pushing the button inside close button as many times as it takes to completely close. It's basically regaining memory each push of the button until closed
I would love to see a video of where everything goes while driving. What is the length of your trips? I'm just doing some research about setting up our outback for my husband and I...possibly 2 weeks
Thank you for your video!! I love your car camping set up!! I'm new to tent camping and been seeing people doing car camping.. I have a very Roomy Lexus RX350!! I want to do a set up similar to yours.. is that Naiper tent specific to your vehicle or do they fix any SUV!
Thank you. Hope you can have some good car camping in your Lexus. This Napier tent is too small maybe for yours. They make the same one that’s for SUV’S
Thank you for the video. We are wanting to do something like this...have to buy an SUV first! I'm curious where you store your kayaks when traveling...is there room on the roof of your outback for a couple of kayaks next to the cargo box?
My husband is 6'2" and is worried the outback will be too short, but it seems like the added tent gives more leg room and could be an easy solution. I sure like the better mpg for an outback compared to other SUVs
Hello. The tow hitch is for our bike rack. The kayaks go on the factory crossbars without the cargo box. I’m 6ft and definitely can lay straight without the tent just love the seat up a bit in front. With the rear tent there is plenty of leg room .
Our cooking is with a cool table all in the rooftop cargo box. Our clothes we keep packed in bags and when not sleeping the bed folds up behind the seats. Lift seats back up and put clothing bags there. When sleeping clothes bags are on the front seats
I love this set up I’ve seen so many videos where people build a sleeping platform in the back of their vehicle and you just lose so much headroom I feel like. It makes everything a lot more cumbersome imo. This setup lets you easily convert it back to a regular ol daily driver again after the weekend is over or whatever. Great idea. I’m thinking I’ll probably fill my back trunk area of my forester with some thick foam padding maybe just to level out that hump where the seats go down and then throw a camping inflatable mattress over the top of that just to help even out the contours a bit. Great job!
Hello. So far the cook set is working well. We cook a lot of simple things with it or have food frozen that we reheat in the pot, like soups and chili.
I’ve watched countless “platform” builds and always wonder about that. I was about to compliment this guys approach to keeping sleep surface low as possible. I suppose for 2 people big flat platforms are needed and sacrifices must be made? I solo camp in the back country in a Honda Fit, (rear seats removed entirely) with one plywood piece and some gear used as filler to get floor surface close to flat. I use a cushion from a pool lounge chair for mattress and sleep in total comfort. I can sit straight up on my bed, without banging my head on roof, with feet flat on floor in footwell behind driver seat.
Thank you for the video I enjoyed watching the simplicity of the setup and also being practical. I love the water jug you showed and I will be getting a similar one for myself on my next camping travel, boy I missed all the fun with camping. I agree with you camping and showering in various places saves on being tied down to go to a hotel definitely. I am getting a lot of good inputs from many campers on these videos. Thanks again.
Great video. I went with a very similar set up with my Subaru Outback wilderness. I went with a half mattress (just me) Xped MegaMat. Does the slim shady mount onto the rails or crossbars? Thank you
I really like your ideas and equipment. I’m just now starting to look into camping in my Outback. I’ve watched a few videos on camping in a Subaru, yours is the best one I’ve seen so far. You’ve got great ideas, practical and not over the top. I love the Napier tent system. The Napier is definitely going on my list of items to secure for my future camping ventures. Thanks for the video!
Great video and nice to know that it held up on rainy nights the tent accessory you have. I’m curious what happens if the wind comes up strong and you have the warning out and the temp attachment, do you guys have a quick plan were you jump out and tie everything down or remove things? I want to set up yet as I’m sure something I can do it with a slightly older outback as well
As for cold cold nights. They make a 12V heated blanket you can use. And a power bank. We sleep down to 25 degrees with no heated blanket. Just down quilts and another heavy blanket
@@jalapenoontrail872 Thanks for replying! I'm getting the tent because of your video too, like many others in the comments section. I think that if you could get an affiliated link from amazon, you wouldn't regret it.
No the seats are just folded down. Upon using the mattress we did get a 2 inch memory foam from Walmart and use it underneath the current bed for added comfort. And it's nice because you can fold it up with the pillows inside and raise the back seats back up. Very nice setup for us.
@@jalapenoontrail872 I see you answered my question too. With the back seats down it's not perfectly flat. How did you deal with that? Also, for water I use one of those 5 gallon jugs from a water cooler and screw in a USB pump dispenser. I cut a hole in the cap for the pump and screw the cap/pump into the jug. Just push the button on top and pumps out fast too. Water is never and issue for me now. I've got pics if you'd like to see.
@@JimEdds correct it's not completely flat. However we have a 2 inch cheap memory foam under the top mattress in the video now. There is no noticeable difference in it not being flat.
@@jalapenoontrail872 great idea actually, the memory foam gives you enough cushion to offset the slight angle. I never would have thought of that! Thanks man.
That is cool. It's cheaper and more practical than an RTT. The only trouble for me is that I travel with music gear and don't know where I would put it...
Hello, Thanks for watching. We have a few things to help with ventilation. We have the window guards on all four sides that allow 2-3 inches of air flow even during rain. We also have the door screens for two doors and if needed the sunscreen magnetic screen for the sunroof. Finally we use two usb small fans that clip on the grab handles above the doors to help circulate air.
This is the video I’ve been looking for! I’ve been considering the Napier SportsCove and the Yakima roof products for my 2020 Outback and this was perfect.
Definitely. The Yakima cargo box and awning are very good. We love them. The napier works great. It's been in 3 pretty heavy rain events with no issues
Hello. So after marking with template paper I just cut on the outside marks. Making it a tad bigger. So when putting in window the extra edging just holds it in place. No issues of it staying on.
Hello from Russia! Love your camper! I have a 1995 Subaru Outback camper. The concept is very similar to yours, but for winter I have an autonomous diesel heater that is installed on the back side door window for overnight stays, and for summer, two 85 W solar panels and a compressor refrigerator. Loved your video! Thanks!
Thank you. Those diesel heaters are nice. We don’t have really cold winters here. A 12V hearing blanket works perfect.
Most of our trips are 2-3 days do we haven’t found the use for an electrical refrigerator. Your setup sounds very nice.
We also own a 2019 Outback. We are rockhounds and have had ours on ridge tops in the mountains as well as sand in the desert.. Love it! Nice to see what simple things you have done to make adventuring more comfortable. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great ideas and explaining how to prevent running the battery down when leaving the hatch open!
Cool setup. I’m trying to figure out some upgrades for my setup. This gave me some ideas.
Really nice AND smart set-up! Way to go! 👏 And, I really like your Napier tent -- really opens up your car, gives you way better ventilation, and closeness to nature.
We just bought a new 2022 Forester Premium last week that I am totally loving! I started with a new Subaru Hatchback in 1984, had an outstanding run with it, and even though it was only FWD, it handled the wet and icy roads to/from ski resorts amazingly well, and it's little 1600cc engine got us 42 MPG highway! Subaru quality!
I have a 2018 Outback & am going on my first car camping trip this month. I’m pretty well prepared, thanks to Outback videos with great ideas. Yours is the best & offers helpful tips I haven’t seen elsewhere. Happy to see your Napier Sports Cove which I just came across over the weekend & was wondering if I’d be able to set it up by myself. Thanks for including all the links, much appreciated!
Thank you. Yes I set the Napier up myself.
Appreciate you watching. Good luck with your OB.
Thanks for sharing! Gave me a lot of ideas for car camping in my own Subaru Outback! 😊
Thanks! I have a 2018 Outback. Mostly I see videos for foresters so this was appreciated.
Nice setup. Just what I want. Makes camping so much easier. Thanks for the advice on not running the battery low due to the open hatch. Did not know about that.
Like most commenting, I too have an Outback and appreciate you making this video.
Thank you
I like your setup! simple and effective.
No nonsense approach! I love it. I got a tail veil for the back of my CR-V. Can’t wait to see how that works out. Nice screened in area under the tail gate. Sounds like you’re all set for fun!
Thank you for watching. We still love the setup and enjoying it.
@@jalapenoontrail872 that’s good because otherwise I’m sure you would have traded it for another one by now.
Nice set up. I also car camp in my Subaru 2015 Outback. love off grid like the Napier you have on the back of the Subaru. Have fun. 💜🦋💕
Thanks for watching
@@jalapenoontrail872 Your welcome
I love the smart, simple design. Great setup!
Thank you for watching. We love this setup. Got really tired of the air mattress setups
Just got an OB so looking for ideas. At first was thinking air mattress, but honestly don’t want to lose the head room. Also if we have the dog I don’t want to get leaks. Watching videos and yours definitely gonna go with a mattress of some sorts. Like the hatch tent too. Thanks for sharing and posting all the links
@@cw1881 you're welcome. Good luck getting your OB set up the way you want it.
Nice setup you have there. I'm sure you could, if you haven't already, added sides to your awning (or even to your Napier) for additional private room. Stay safe!
Yes we have thought of adding sides for the awning. Thank you for watching.
Thank you!! That’s a wonderful set up ❤
I love your setting. Can you please shoot video of how you use carabiner to off set hutch back so we don’t run out our suv battery? That will be very helpful info for whoever doing suv self made camper. Thanks. 😊
Yes I can make a quick video on that. Thank you.
Love your setup. Thanks for sharing.
Great setup. Thanks for sharing all your gadgets.
Thanks for the insight off-brand Brett Favre.
Haha I got called that all the time when I was younger
Play I love your video man I want to see more of these video man we have a lot of things in common you just met a new friend here show me some more video your biggest fan
Love the video. Quick question, have you ever had rain drip down to the inside of the car with the tent? I am curious how it keeps the leaks out with the siderails on top? Thank you.
@@cteluk slept with it several times in the rain. It's seems to channel down the outside of the closure. No issues.
great gear list
Thanks for sharing, my Wife and I are getting ready to do the same thing. We have a Honda CRV though. Already got a lot of the things you said. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.
Glad you liked the video. We have been car camping with this setup a few times already. Great overall with no issues.
I think I have the same table. You can adjust the height to make it taller. I spent the entire 1st weekend I had it cooking while sitting on the ground until I figured it out!😂
Yes it’s an adjustable table for height. Perfect for camping . Thank you for taking a look at the video.
I like the window screens and Napier hatch tent too. Haven't seen many people use it but it work great for my hatchback camper. Been considering the roof rack mounted awning just not convinced, I'd use it enough.
We love the tent and the awning both. The awning came in handy on a misty drizzly weekend for us.
Thanks for suggesting to use Carabiner to switch off the light in the booth of the suv
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching the video
I had that same Igloo cooler and I did not like it I gave it away brand new it wasn't bad for the cooling but the worst part I didn't like cuz I have a bad back and he didn't have a drainage hole in it it's hard for me to pick it up and turn it all the way over to drain it.
Great video with lots of good ideas. I've had 2 Outbacks and a Forrester. I'm getting set to buy another Outback and the equipment you showed I'm buying. Thanks
Glad you liked the video. Good luck setting up your new OB.
I love your ideas... will definitely incorporate many of them. What is your rooftop cargo box?
Yakima Rocketbox pro 14
Simple and easy
Very nice set up.
Thank you for making this video! Awesome!
Thank you
Thank you
Great setup. I have a 2017 Outback and wanted to give car camping a try. I don’t want to go overboard and buy stuff I won’t use if I don’t like camping. Your setup is a good medium between the high end platform, remove the rear sets setups and the throw a sleeping bag in the back and hope for the best setups .😊 Do you find the need for one of the solar battery changing units like the Jackery? Thanks for the great info. 10:12
Hello. Joni have not found the need for one. Most of the time I charge stuff while driving or have a small power bank for phone. I use a usb headlamp so that doesn’t need charged much during the night.
Hello! LOOOOVE you set up. Solo car camper here👋🏼! I have the Napier SUV tent with the awning (not with the screen room) and it is great!! It is very easy to set up solo as a female and takes me about 15 minutes - the rain fly is the only thing that got me for a while. It has a 9 x9 base and 7 feet tall at the top (so rain fly was a bugger) but I figured out a hack. My question is Arkansas. I want to move there eventually but in the mean time…want to hike and camp and looking for suggestions. Sorry such a long response/question!
Very nice. We basically have the same setup. I agree can be done by yourself. Thank you.
As for hiking and backpacking we have pretty much done every trail in Arkansas. Feel free to send me a message on Facebook or look me up. We backpack very often.
great little video guys! i see that you guys also have a crosstrek sitting pretty over there.... ive been wanting to get a crosstrek for a while now but the auto market is so inflated right now and i hate it. i wonder how long car prices will stay like this
I agree the market is sky high. I actually have been asked twice from my Subaru dealer about buying my car back. Nope, won’t happen. Hopefully you can get the car you want soon.
Great
pesky viewer here :). I've been hunting for some window rain guards and had little success. Which ones do you have??? Thanks! Nice setup by the way.
www.weathertech.com/subaru/2019/outback/side-window-deflectors/
Here is the link to my order
@@jalapenoontrail872 ug, they quit making them in 2020 for Outbacks. Said there was no demand. :(. Their mats are awesome. Thanks!
@J O. T.
GREAT INFORMATION!
Question: do you put the memory foam on the low side to level it up or does it run the length of your mattress?
I like your setup! We just bought a outback !
nice setup
Thank you.
Tx 4 sharing! How well do the rain guards work?
The window rain guards are one of my favorite additions. They work great.
Love love love your set up. What kind of roof storage box did u buy? Last thing I need to add to my set up
Hello. The storage box link is In the description.
Yakima Rocketbox Pro 12
Nice Job...love it! Thanks for sharing the carabiner tip. Any tricks to get it out when ready to close the hatch. I've struggled with that.
Hello. The best way to install is hit the close button and then push the biner on the latch. To release it simply pull the hatch down enough to reach the outside push to open button. Push it and the biner releases. Very simple and hope this helps.
@@jalapenoontrail872 Thanks for the quick reply. After pushing the hatch down in order to open the locking mechanism, do you press the button on the hatch or the remote?
@@51ejr after retrieving the carabiner, you keep pushing the button inside close button as many times as it takes to completely close. It's basically regaining memory each push of the button until closed
We have lots of bugs in our Mountains in the Summer Time here in Montana. How good does that Extended Tent thing keep Bugs out?
Have had no problem with bugs. Works great. And with rain. No issues
I would love to see a video of where everything goes while driving. What is the length of your trips? I'm just doing some research about setting up our outback for my husband and I...possibly 2 weeks
We drive 15-20hrs to our destinations
A lot goes in the cargo roof box
Do you sleep with your back hatch open usually? My setup is about the same but I use use an air mattress. I've been thinking about getting the Napier.
Yes whenever we can we sleep with the hatch open. Zipping the screen or solid door shut depending on temps.
Thank you for your video!! I love your car camping set up!! I'm new to tent camping and been seeing people doing car camping.. I have a very Roomy Lexus RX350!! I want to do a set up similar to yours.. is that Naiper tent specific to your vehicle or do they fix any SUV!
Thank you. Hope you can have some good car camping in your Lexus.
This Napier tent is too small maybe for yours. They make the same one that’s for SUV’S
They make the 61000 and the 61500
I just ordered a new Outback in October still waiting? Like you setup 👍
Thank you. Hope you love your new Outback
Which bike rack did you go with?
Sorry Jim, I was out on a backpacking trip. I actually bought the Swagman XTC2 tilt rack. Great price point and works well for two bikes
@@jalapenoontrail872 awesome thanks for the tip, I just ordered one!
@@JimEdds enjoy.
Where do you store all of your closes and personal items?
Clothes and personal items go behind the seats on the floorboard
How is the awning attached to the roof racks.
It snaps on each side of the crossbar. Very easy and quick to set up.
Thank you for the video. We are wanting to do something like this...have to buy an SUV first! I'm curious where you store your kayaks when traveling...is there room on the roof of your outback for a couple of kayaks next to the cargo box?
We have never taken the roof box with kayaks. The roof is definitely not big enough for two kayaks and a roof box.
@@jalapenoontrail872 Good to know, thanks!
My husband is 6'2" and is worried the outback will be too short, but it seems like the added tent gives more leg room and could be an easy solution. I sure like the better mpg for an outback compared to other SUVs
@@JoelFriesen100 imm6ft and yes it add a lot more leg room
What do you use the tow for? Where do you put your Kayaks? Can you lay straight at 6’ tall? Or do you need to curl up a bit?
Hello. The tow hitch is for our bike rack.
The kayaks go on the factory crossbars without the cargo box.
I’m 6ft and definitely can lay straight without the tent just love the seat up a bit in front. With the rear tent there is plenty of leg room .
Do you have a porta potty?
Good video. I have a 2019 Outback Ltd as well. Was wondering if you used the factory cross bars or did you go to an aftermarket? Thx
I use the factory crossbars. I haul kayaks on them as well during the summer.
What is the width of the cargo area in the outback ... im looking for something that could fit 140cm x 200cm mattress
I’m sorry I don’t have the exact measurements of the cargo area
Sound....can't hear you, sorry!
How do you store your clothing, cooking setup, etc., when you're traveling?
Our cooking is with a cool table all in the rooftop cargo box. Our clothes we keep packed in bags and when not sleeping the bed folds up behind the seats. Lift seats back up and put clothing bags there. When sleeping clothes bags are on the front seats
Do you drive with the screens on the windows?
No
I can make out your liscense plates. You might want to thunk about that next time
How is that awning mounted to those factory crossbars?
Thanks you guys, I’ve got an outback also that I’ve started car camping with so love your tips.
Thanks for watching. Very excited about this setup
Does it work on your crosstrek. I have the same crosstrek and was thinking about a tail tent like that
Although we have not used it on her crosstrek, others have used this same model on theirs. Hope this helps.
I love this set up I’ve seen so many videos where people build a sleeping platform in the back of their vehicle and you just lose so much headroom I feel like. It makes everything a lot more cumbersome imo. This setup lets you easily convert it back to a regular ol daily driver again after the weekend is over or whatever. Great idea. I’m thinking I’ll probably fill my back trunk area of my forester with some thick foam padding maybe just to level out that hump where the seats go down and then throw a camping inflatable mattress over the top of that just to help even out the contours a bit. Great job!
Thank you. We love the ease of it and converting is quick.
Great video question how is the cook set working? I’m looking for one any thoughts thanks 😎
Hello. So far the cook set is working well. We cook a lot of simple things with it or have food frozen that we reheat in the pot, like soups and chili.
Nice, Thanks for sharing. I have a twin platform bed setup but am reconsidering. I want more head room!
More head room was a big issues for us to have.
I'm considering buying an Outback , but the lack of head room is what is holding me back.
I’ve watched countless “platform” builds and always wonder about that. I was about to compliment this guys approach to keeping sleep surface low as possible. I suppose for 2 people big flat platforms are needed and sacrifices must be made? I solo camp in the back country in a Honda Fit, (rear seats removed entirely) with one plywood piece and some gear used as filler to get floor surface close to flat. I use a cushion from a pool lounge chair for mattress and sleep in total comfort. I can sit straight up on my bed, without banging my head on roof, with feet flat on floor in footwell behind driver seat.
Thanks for this video. Giving me ideas for my Crosstrek.
Thank you for the video I enjoyed watching the simplicity of the setup and also being practical. I love the water jug you showed and I will be getting a similar one for myself on my next camping travel, boy I missed all the fun with camping. I agree with you camping and showering in various places saves on being tied down to go to a hotel definitely. I am getting a lot of good inputs from many campers on these videos. Thanks again.
This is exactly what I have in mind for my Kia Soul. Great video!
I like this set up. I agree about not building a platform to give up headroom.
Merci pour le bon vidéo mon ami !
Thank you for leaving the helpful links. I am purchasing the Napier tent.
You're welcome. You will love the tent.
How do you get in and out of your sleeping area (from the back or the side doors)? Is it really wide enough for 2 people?
We get in and out from the back. And it’s definitely wide enough for two people. Actually plenty of room.
Super helpful and well done 👊🏿
Great video. I went with a very similar set up with my Subaru Outback wilderness. I went with a half mattress (just me) Xped MegaMat. Does the slim shady mount onto the rails or crossbars? Thank you
Hello. Yes this Slim Shady mounts directly to the crossbars. A simple easy mount and dismount.
Do you have problems with the battery draining when you leave the tailgate open?
@@tommurrell6146 I use the carabiner to keep it from draining. There are many TH-cam videos to see how that's done. Thanks for taking a look.
With an older Subaru (2012 Tribeca non automatic hatch door) will the caribena hack still be needed?
If you can manually turn your dome lights off and it’s not an automatic hatch. Then no not needed.
I really like your ideas and equipment. I’m just now starting to look into camping in my Outback.
I’ve watched a few videos on camping in a Subaru, yours is the best one I’ve seen so far. You’ve got great ideas, practical and not over the top. I love the Napier tent system. The Napier is definitely going on my list of items to secure for my future camping ventures.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for taking a look
Great video and nice to know that it held up on rainy nights the tent accessory you have. I’m curious what happens if the wind comes up strong and you have the warning out and the temp attachment, do you guys have a quick plan were you jump out and tie everything down or remove things? I want to set up yet as I’m sure something I can do it with a slightly older outback as well
Great setup man!!
Thank you. We are loving this setup so far
What size tent covering for the rear hatch? Did you get thank you
It's the Napier Sportz Cove 61000
Great set up! Thanks. I have a 2016 OB. What do you do about heating on cold nights?
As for cold cold nights. They make a 12V heated blanket you can use. And a power bank. We sleep down to 25 degrees with no heated blanket. Just down quilts and another heavy blanket
@@jalapenoontrail872 Thank you for that quick answer!
Brett favre doing reviews now?
Haha I get that all the time
Do you have side drops for your awning?
No I do not have side drops. Haven’t found the need for them just yet.
Nice video! Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for taking a look.
@@jalapenoontrail872 Thanks for replying! I'm getting the tent because of your video too, like many others in the comments section. I think that if you could get an affiliated link from amazon, you wouldn't regret it.
@@brenokobayashi7689 yes I can look into it.
Thanks for your awesome video!
Did you take out your back seat?
No the seats are just folded down.
Upon using the mattress we did get a 2 inch memory foam from Walmart and use it underneath the current bed for added comfort. And it's nice because you can fold it up with the pillows inside and raise the back seats back up. Very nice setup for us.
@@jalapenoontrail872 I see you answered my question too. With the back seats down it's not perfectly flat. How did you deal with that? Also, for water I use one of those 5 gallon jugs from a water cooler and screw in a USB pump dispenser. I cut a hole in the cap for the pump and screw the cap/pump into the jug. Just push the button on top and pumps out fast too. Water is never and issue for me now. I've got pics if you'd like to see.
@@JimEdds correct it's not completely flat. However we have a 2 inch cheap memory foam under the top mattress in the video now. There is no noticeable difference in it not being flat.
@@jalapenoontrail872 great idea actually, the memory foam gives you enough cushion to offset the slight angle. I never would have thought of that! Thanks man.
What size is your mattress?
Hello. It’s a full size mattress. But have switched to the two single memory foam roll mattresses. They work better as far as comfort.
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That is cool. It's cheaper and more practical than an RTT. The only trouble for me is that I travel with music gear and don't know where I would put it...
I can see that being a problem
Nice setup!
Thanks for the video, your video is the most realistic setup I have seen! How do you deal w/summer months and getting ventilation in the car?
Hello,
Thanks for watching. We have a few things to help with ventilation. We have the window guards on all four sides that allow 2-3 inches of air flow even during rain.
We also have the door screens for two doors and if needed the sunscreen magnetic screen for the sunroof.
Finally we use two usb small fans that clip on the grab handles above the doors to help circulate air.
How does the Napier Tent hold up in the rain and wind with what looks like bungie cord side seams? Thanks for the video!
For wind it comes with two stake out points. So no issues.
As for rain. We had it all night in rain and not one drop came in. Kept the inside dry
Will the napier fit on the crosstrek ?
Yes. The link in my description shows the correct one. We also have a crosstrek
This is the video I’ve been looking for! I’ve been considering the Napier SportsCove and the Yakima roof products for my 2020 Outback and this was perfect.
Definitely. The Yakima cargo box and awning are very good. We love them. The napier works great. It's been in 3 pretty heavy rain events with no issues
How do you keep the reflectix to stay in the two side rear windows
Hello. So after marking with template paper I just cut on the outside marks. Making it a tad bigger. So when putting in window the extra edging just holds it in place. No issues of it staying on.