Napier Sportz Vehicle Specific Compact Short Truck Bed Portable 2 Person Outdoor Camping Tent with Optional 4 x 4 Foot Sun Awning, Blue

An outdoorsy acquaintance I respect owns a Napier tent, and he completely convinced me to buy one. After deciding to go camping, I didn't bother looking for anything else because this was exactly what I needed. It turned out to be an excellent decision. br>br>Being a non-resident alien I was nervous about setting up the camper, so I went to a nearby park and did a practice set-up. up . line by line, read the instructions step-by-step instructions step. The instructions were easy to follow due to the color coding; the only thing that was confusing was that dark blue and violet looked very similar; however, because they are sized differently, it was fairly easy to figure out your mistake. Oh, and there was also a note at the top of the directions recommending that you start with step 1. For the sake of simplicity, how about number three? Why did you make them steps 1 and 2 if they should be done last? Because I'm a stickler for details, I completed them first because they were listed first. NOTE TO NAPIER: Change the numbering in your instructions if you want me to do these steps last. After ensuring that I could set up the tent, I took it down until the real test. my first three years- camping trip for the day! br>br>The big weekend had arrived, and I was off on my first camping trip, packing up the truck. I was ecstatic that erecting the tent went even more smoothly than the first time. The first day ended in torrential rain and strong winds, but the tent stayed put and the inside remained dry. I half expected the awning to come loose in the storm, but it stayed put. The weather improved for the remainder of the weekend. After passing my first exam, I decided to pursue a career in the non-profit sector. The camper is now a camper! My next trip is already in the works! br>br>I like that the assembly instructions are sewn into the cover so they don't get lost. The color is appealing to me. supports that have been coded I like that the tent is light enough for me to set up on my own, but heavy enough to keep me dry and protected from strong winds and rain. I adore the idea of sleeping in the open air while remaining off the ground. I'm 65 years old and have only recently discovered my passion for camping! Napier, I appreciate your help.

Colton Conway

| May 03, 2021

The money spent on this tent was well spent. I also bought the Sportz Link, and they make a fantastic camping system when used together. It's been used twice by my husband and me. Once, I went to the United States for a week. and, most recently, for a camping trip over the weekend. We were able to slide the tent off the truck without having to disassemble it and stake it down while we went about our daily activities. It took me 13 minutes to put everything back together and put it back on the truck, as well as to get our bedding set up inside. We're not going to be able to get a hotel room for the rest of our lives! br>There were also several days of extremely heavy rain and winds while I was in Michigan. There was some water in the sportz link, but that was due to the zipper being at the bottom of the door. We stayed completely dry inside after that, and despite the storms, it felt extremely stable.

Angela Hodge

| Jul 15, 2021

Although this tent appears to be a good fit for my Colorado, it does not. I did put it together and try to put it in my truck. I'm aware that this tent may not be able to withstand many seasons. That's why I sent it back. I'm a big camper, and I've had a lot of tents that have stood up to my camping trips. I can see this tent failing in various sections as a result of wear and tear. This tent, in my opinion, would have lasted no more than two seasons. This tent's durability, in my opinion, will not last very long.

Lexie Tate

| May 03, 2021

The Grand Canyon, Georgia's mountains, and South Carolina's woods were all used to put the tent to the test. As many reviews have stated, learning the setup is probably the most difficult aspect of the tent, so go over it a couple of times before trying to set it up in the dark at the campsite last minute. This tent did a fantastic job in general. The covered entrance is ideal for keeping you out of the rain before climbing into the tent and shedding wet clothing. A step stool is recommended to help shorter campers climb into the tent, but this is more of a truck issue than a tent issue. It's quick to set up and take down, and it's also quick to break down. It is very effective to use fly. Prepare for a fantastic night's sleep by using an internal inflatable mattress or a memory foam pad.

Ford Fernandez

| Jul 08, 2021

Even though it claims to be simple to set up, I was expecting a challenge because the last tent I set up was with my parents about 15 years ago. However, it is ridiculously simple! The first time we set up, it took us about 30 minutes (mostly because my honey kept dicking around and telling me I had the wrong pole, so we'd look at EVERY OTHER POLE and then, lo and behold, guess who had the right one all along) and the second time we set up was at camp, in the dark, and in the rain - It took no more than ten minutes to complete. I didn't even have to look at the instructions to figure out what to do. br>It's also more spacious on the inside than I expected. The condensation that accumulated on the inside of the tent walls was the only negative aspect, but that is a problem with all tents, not just this one. TL; TL; TL; TL; TL; TL; TL; TL; TL; TL DR : It was the perfect fit, had plenty of room, was incredibly simple to put together, and has yet to break! This was an excellent purchase. It was well worth the money.

Rhett Whitehead

| May 15, 2021

I just finished setting up the tent, and there are two issues: one is a hole and a slight pull in the fabric along the top of the tent, and the other is a hole and a slight pull in the fabric along the bottom of the tent. The other is a rust-like stain on the ceiling, which could indicate that this tent was previously used, but I can't be sure. Nonetheless, in a new out-of-the-box experience, I am expecting more. Overall, the instructions made setting up the tent a breeze. I suggest starting on the ground and working your way up to the bed.

Ximena Franco

| Jun 10, 2021