Napier Backroadz SUV Tent Review

Camping is an adventurous activity which gives you a fresh mind by going far away from the hustle and bustle of the highly populated cities.

When it comes to camping, a lot of ideas come to mind. It depends upon the camper either he wants weekend trips or an overnight stay outdoors.

The most common form of camping is tent camping. You have a further option to choose either installing the tent in your vehicle like an SUV or setting it up on the ground. It is people’s choice; some love to sleep on the ground but some people hate it because they feel it uncomfortable.

Those days are gone when the only option left for a camper was sleeping in a ground tent. Today, there are several options for the campers to sleep outdoors.

Among such options, SUV tents offer you the most convenient way of camping. They will provide you protection and make you feel safe in your vehicle.

An SUV tent comes with several features like capacity of the tent, security features, storage space, weight, etc. These characteristics should be kept in mind while buying a best SUV tent.

Here, we have created a brief review of Napier Backroadz SUV Tent.

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Benefits of an Backroadz SUV tent:

Easily adjustable

Easy installation

Easy to store

Portable

Safer

Maximizes storage area and living space

Comfortable

Protects your belongings

Protection against bugs and insects

Delivers ventilation

Great versatility

Multi-vehicle compatibility

Weather-resistant

Added weather protection and convenience

Napier Backroadz SUV Tent Overview:

The Napier Backroadz SUV tent has a spacious dimension of 10 x 10 feet. It has headroom of about 7 feet and has the capacity to accommodate up to 5 adults at the same time. The tent is equipped with universal vehicle sleeves that fit all SUV’s, CUV’s, and minivans. The sleeve straps are easily adjustable and ensure a bug free and watertight fit. This tent comes with a full rain fly with built-in storm flaps in the windows. These three windows and the large external door provide privacy and ultimate weather protection.

The tent can be connected to the cargo area of the vehicle easily. Thus it provides you an additional sleeping area or storage space for your accessories. Also there is a connection to power outlets so that it allows you to keep your devices charged. The large door and 3 meshed windows provide optimal ventilation. There is a lantern holder and a gear pocket that allows you to keep your gear organized and oﬀ the ground. The 2 poles of the tent are shock-corded and made of fiberglass. It takes no more than 10 minutes of its set-up. You can have quick and easy access to your vehicle as an increase in the security. Napier tent will plant a tree by every purchase of Napier Backroadz SUV Tent.

Napier Backroadz SUV Tent, Grey, Green, 10×10 (19100)

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Description:

Following is the detailed description of Napier Backroadz SUV Tent:

Size:

The Napier Backroadz SUV tent is quite spacious and roomy. It has a dimension of 10 x 10 feet. It has a round shape (dome-like). The center height of the tent is up to 7 feet, it means you can easily stand up and walk around inside the tent.

Material:

The sides of the tent are made from polyester taffeta. For maintaining the structure of the tent, two interlocked poles are used. The poles are made from fiberglass due to which the tent remains stable and sturdy. The bathtub floor is made of polyethylene which will prevent water from accumulating on the ground while in rain.

Weight:

The poles of the tent are made of fiberglass that does not increase the entire tent’s weight. The entire tent weighs a little over 2 pounds. It easily fits in the carry bag which is included in the package. The dimension of the carrying bag is 12 x 12 x 36 inches. Thus the whole package does not weigh more and is super easy to move around.

External features:

The exterior is equipped with various interesting features. There is a big door on the front and three small meshed windows that ensures excellent ventilation in hot weather. Also the mesh will protect you from bugs and insects. The tent comes with a rain fly that prevents rain from entering through the ventilation holes. However, in abundant rain, this tent is not a good option as it may leak through the holes. The openings are equipped with zippers that enables you to close the view and also prevent leakage.

Internal features:

Inside this basic tent, you will find a few extra goodies. There is a lantern holder that hangs at the highest point in the middle of the tent. So you can hang a lantern over there to get maximum illumination at night throughout the tent. There is a special pocket in which you can store your gear. This pocket will only be enough to hold a wallet and a phone only.

Universal fit:

The most amazing feature of this Napier Backroadz SUV tent is that it is designed to fit perfectly with most minivans, crossovers, or SUVs. This feature is not found in every tent; instead most of the SUV tents are manufactured to fit a specific model. The sleeves of this tent reach the rear hatch of the vehicle which can be tightened with straps.

Full protection:

The Napier Backroadz tent will offer immense protection to you and it creates a bubble at the back of your vehicle. It protects you from bugs and insects.

Buy a tent, plant a tree:

The best thing you will do while buying a tent is ‘planting a tree’. Napier has signed a partnership with “Trees for the Future”. It means whenever you buy a Napier Backroadz SUV tent, Napier will plant a tree.

Specifications:

Brand:	Napier
Color:	Grey and green
Dimension:	10’ x 10’
Capacity:	4-5 persons + 2 in the cargo
Center height:	7 feet
Storm-flaps:	Included
No. of door:	1
No. of windows:	3
No. of poles:	2 shock-corded fiberglass poles
Water-proofing:	800mm PU coating
Tent material:	68D 185T polyester taffeta
Floor material:	Polyethylene
Awning:	No
Storage:	Gear pocket and lantern holder
Use:	3 seasons
Closure type:	Zipper
Weight:	2.2 pounds
Sport type:	Outdoor lifestyle
Shape:	Round

Features:

Shock-corded poles
Spacious interior
Headroom of 7 feet
Full rain fly offers weather protection
2 shock-corded fiberglass tent poles
10 minutes setup
Vehicle sleeves fits all SUV’s, CUV’s, and minivans
Comes with a carrying bag for storage
Internal gear pocket
Lantern holder
Sleeps up to 5 adults
Connects to the cargo area of the vehicle
3 mesh windows
1 entrance door
Awning over entrance

Pros:

You can use this tent as a standalone tent.
Napier will plant a tree when a customer will purchase a Napier tent.
The installation takes not more than 10 minutes.
It is a big tent as it accommodates up to 5 adults in it.
When it is not in use you can fold it in a compact size and keep it in the storage bag.
It is composed of 3 big meshed windows that offer a good amount of ventilation throughout the tent.
It can be easily attached and detached from the vehicle.
Its design mainly focuses on protection and safety of the campers.
You can have quick and easy access to your vehicle as an increase in the security.

Cons:

The side windows of the tent do not offer privacy.
The poles are flimsy and can get damaged.
It is not suitable to be used in winters.

Conclusion:

Different tents have different characteristics and features. Every product comes with some pros and cons; some have more pros than cons and vice versa. It is the same about the Napier Backroadz SUV tent. It has more pros and a few cons. It is a decent SUV tent with plenty of room for up to five adults.

It has great compatibility so it can be installed on a wide range of vehicles. It takes a few minutes to set-up. It is a three season tent. It can also be used as a standalone tent. The best thing is that Napier has signed a partnership with “Trees for the Future”. Whenever a Napier Backroadz SUV tent is purchased Napier family will plant a tree.