CAN ANYTHING BEAT THIS?! BUSH COMPANY ALPHA ROOF TOP TENT WALKAROUND & REVIEW - EXPLORE TIPS 

hello how is it under side wind ?

@@bradxvIII Hi, I have just gotten back from a trip over to Moreton Island and the wind picked up a bit and I was extremely supprised how well it stood up to it all 👍

If you pack up after rain does the canvas wet your bedding?

Spot on mate 👌

Same been looking alot and just ordered a alpha hands down the best on the market

I agree 👌

Hey mate thanks for the comments can honestly say I have never heard of your tent I don’t believe it’s available on Aus but I could be wrong. This review was based of products I am aware of over here and it’s my honest thoughts sponsor or not there is a reason I choose the Bush company to be my sponsor and it’s not based around who will be me the most. It’s based on quality the individual company. Cons I’m definitely weight which I think I mentioned but that’s something I’m happy to put up with given the. Amount of pros 🤙🤙 cheers for subscribing!

@@theexplorelife its available from offroadtents

I have been looking through the available RTT's in the USA and came across this channel (of course) in looking for just content to get a good idea of the features and to gather others comments. I also visited one of the distributors in the US to see the AX27 myself. In reading through the comments, I came across yours and watched your video on the Blade and decided to compare the two by watching some other videos as well as gather information from the manufacturers website and I can't really agree that the Blade is better than the AX27 for quite a number of reasons I will outline below- this is mostly my opinion, however some are facts. What I do like about both (and an important design feature) is that you can open the doors from the top which most if not all of the other tents on the market get wrong. This allows for ventilation in warm climates through normal convection up and out of the tent... The Blade does have three facets that stand out- the weight (however this may mean it isnt built as sturdily), the struts are protected when closed but are not "inside" in the interior of the tent when open, and the top apparently comes in white which should keep the tent cooler in hot climates. Other than those three items, I do not see an advantage in the Blade over the AX27. It would also be good to hear an update after using it for some time. EZ Blade $3950 - 280gm canvas (3rd party sites list 260gm) Insulation (actual) in top? ++ 72kg with ladder - Ladder 230cm, 4’ x 1.5’ when stowed? - 2 pockets - 1 static light location in the single power outlet (it seems) Bungies inside for ease of take-down Exterior Dimensions (mm) 1450 (W) x 2200 (L) x 320 (H) (57.08” x 86.6” x 12.6”) Open height 56” (3rd party site) but not defined as interior or exterior height My Observations: Barely any capacities listed on manufacturers website (some came from 3rd party vendors sites) Hardware material not specified (3rd party says stainless) -- Open to environment in your video at hinge corners Only two hinges (is there a hurricane hinge as well? If so, that’s plenty of support, if not that’s insufficient) -- No Side rainfly Sloped roof for water runoff when closed ++ Struts protected when closed ++ White as an option for top color- theoretical heat advantage (depends on insulation) Windows/Doors open from top You mentioned no space inside at front for additional bedding in your video - Single layer door, outside of the mesh Latches on bottom could snag during egress- should be on the top instead of bottom - The 2 Latches seem lightweight and are screwed directly into the tent body- pulling out a screw is permanent damage and may cause failure. People are cutting themselves on the latches. AX27 $4295 ++ 310gm canvas (may be 320gm) -- 99kg w/o ladder + Ladder 264cm + 4 side pockets, 6x top storage pockets + 2 power outlet boxes inside (1xcig, 2x USB in each) Powdercoat specified Exterior Dimensions 1400mm (W) x 2250mm (L) x 280mm (H) (4′ 7.1″ x 7′ 4.6″ x 10.7″) 1450mm including gas struts (W) 2320mm inc hinges & handles (L) (4′ 9″ x 7′ 7″ x 10.7”) ++ Interior Height 67” + 1 movable light Stainless hardware defined + Rainfly is removable ++ Side entrances covered by rainfly Windows/Doors open from top ++ Built in “EZ Slot” attachment rails in frame extrusions in top and bottom + Lockable latches + 4 hinges +++ Inner and outer door- midge mesh in the middle +++ Midge mesh in side doors can open from bottom as you want in your video vs having to manufacture a workaround ++ Top vent in rear + Telescopic ladder, smaller when stowed ++ 120mm of additional space in interior for bedding etc + Mounting bars on ceiling Latches on bottom could snag during egress- should be on the top instead of bottom + Latches use EZ Slot, can be moved or if mount fails, can be moved to another spot

every tent has its place in the market but the alpha's definitely a standout 👌

hey mate glad you liked it. I don't opt to put any permanent accessories on the tent for that reason. Very careful of roof capacities with wagons and the tent with the awning + shovel mount + bedding was as much as I was keen to keep on permantently

You may of already heard about it but GFC has an 80 pound wedge roof top tent..the thing is super slim and super light. However it is also SUPER minimal!

Hey mate bottom of the tents are carpeted & If you're sensible with how much bedding you leave in the tent it will seal perfectly. Never had an issue with dust or water ingress personally.

Pretty much all rooftop tent brands use the same seals which are the cheap rubber seals. They need atleast 30-40% compression.. The best seal is neoprene which only needs 10% compression.. Anymore compression on neoprene will have a insane seal against anything.

Enjoy your swag 👌

I use both a swag on a stretcher and RTT on top of my trailer depending on where I am going and for how long. Both are great options in my opinion. But I much prefer my RTT to the swag. Never have I had as many issues as you seem to have had.

@@theexplorelife no need to be salty. You asked specifically for viewers to write in what they've used and their experiences, and I did just that. My views are mine only and completely unbiased as I paid full retail.

Mack F Not salty mate! Honestly enjoy your swag. I love my swag when out on boat trips! Definitely hard to beat 👌

@@theexplorelife my apologies I misinterpreted your reply.

Canvas was getting wrecked gas struts had snapped. I had a huge dint on the tent and I just wanted a freshen up. The seals started to leak as they got older. Great product not bagging it at all. It was just getting tired and I wanted something fresh to live out of.

All personal preference hey, fibreglass shells dont last as long but weight a lot less

Hey we have an AluCab and it leaked so badly! Currently going through the process now which is ridiculous! Would love to hear about yours?

Honestly it opens up huge anyway but I have never been in this either tents since can’t give feedback I am happy with the triangle shape but each to there own

hey mate www.thebushcompanyusa.com/ has all the info for US customers!

Hey mate I’ve had 3 different bush co tents now and haven’t had any issues with water. Even if you were in torrential rain you’ve got a much better chance of keeping water out in a tent like this with double skin canvas than you would in a single layered tent. Hope that helps 👌

Hi mate best to get in touch with Bush Company USA. There’s a few dealers around the mid west that might have connections

Much lighter easier and safer

@@lastknownlocation8760 what the wife:)

I don’t think so legend but could be wrong massive difference in quality you always pay for what you get

and sometimes you even get what you pay for as well

I'm not sure if all the tent of bush company is double walled.. I think they are using a method that some old school canvas makers use.. Which crazy dog canvas does..around any door or Windows they make 2 layers or 3 if you count the mesh. To stop condensation but also it creates much better strength around openings.. The panels without openings it be interesting if they use 2 or just 1 wall

They have insulation so you dont feel it

Yes, it is available in the US. I believe it’s a company called “midguard adventure “ out of Texas.

Do you mean 4wheel drive not truck

@@jamesdogg1744 Get over it FFS

Wait till you sleep in it it’s worth the weight on the roof you can’t really tell

88kg tent (not including ladder,) plus another 28kg for awnings + quickpitch shower tent (7kg) +lights & brackets + 4 load bars and accessories + sleeping gear ---- that must be almost 150kg gears up there if not more, all the way up on a highly lifted 70 series... not saying quality doesnt weight, but there must be better way of doing things...

@@aron2199 i agree, id rather tow then deal with that, must drive pretty shithouse on tougher tracks. To each there own, not for me. Ive got 60 on my roof and thats enough for me

@@aron2199 I'm running the Kings version (copy), I ended up changing the mattress and then welded feet right to the base of the tent. Saved 5KG from the tent (87kg down to 82KG), then saved another 12KG by removing the rack. All in all im sitting at 119KG with the tent, lights and awning (27kg). It's still a lot on the roof (i'm in a GQ) but with good shocks and a superflex rear sway bar from Superior, the handling is quite good now. I'm betting he is between 140-150 for that setup.

@@Sethjxl i think that's a better way to go - one possible way - ikamper (for 2 adults and 2 children ) is about 68 kg without ladder and clevershade 270 freestanding is about 18kg plus fitting brackets -approx 100kg plus bedding... still a lot but better

Hey mate cons were the price and that it’s more weight up top. It’s safe if you have two arms and two legs never had an issue even after a couple of cold ones. Fire wood can go on top of a rack on the spare wheel if needed I also have no back seats. No big cats here but camping up north there’s a few snapping hand bags that I would rather sleep on top of the tent instead of looking like a sausage roll 😂

82kg for tent 23ish for awning

The main reason they sell out fir a long time is that it can take upto a month just to make 1

Because I choose that company to give me the tent only difference is I didn’t pay for it.

The Explore Life so your sponsored by them and your title is can any thing beat this. When you did not pay for it.

Mark McGrath I’m yet to see a better RTT so yeh can anything beat it. If I sold the company tomorrow I would have the same products and happily buy them full retail just like I did before I had Explore. I had all the same gear on my patrol. Rooftop tents sucked back then so I didn’t have one I used a swag. All my other products are the same and yes I paid full retail

The Explore Life you need a hug mate. Sounds like this is getting to you a little. Just a little banter mate. Don’t take it personally. I’m sure you can find a roof top tent the same quality as yours for half the price.

Mark McGrath I’ll be ok mate my rooftop tent will keep me warm at night 😂 Let me know how your half price tents go 👌

My custom one I'm doing which will be 99% Australian made will have more room then this, bigger awning and 19cm bed..the roof will have 2 of the best layers upto 4cm thick of insulation, and the floor will have about the same..also the canvas will be 14oz which in this case doesn't need to be double walled...that's the best part when you custom make things..once it's done I'll throw a video up

@@alishabab3 that sounds great, I'd be interested in seeing the process when you post them.

Do spill please?

Well if you haven’t watched or own the tent then I’m interested 😂

@@theexplorelife Me too . I think there's one down yonder way that mi mate told mi was better . 'N' he heard it off his cousin's next door neighbours postie . He hasn't owned it or used it nor can he remember the make . But he's damn sure it's better. P.S. I do like to make a point of NOT watchin' videos and postin' comments on them , purely based on rumour and entirely devoid of fact . 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣💩💩💩😂🤣😂🤣😂 Fattrucker P.P.S. That's a cool tip on the tablet holder BTW 👍😎 . Ours is STILL 6 bloody weeks away due to shipping delays 🤦‍♂️😒🙄😥😥 . Can you NOT post any more videos for another ^ weeks please till we bloody get ours ? PMSL It's bloody torture !!! (Not really Awesome stuff ! 👍😎😎😎

@@theexplorelife will never own a South African product again. sure you have never owned a Conquer

@@Fattrucker 4x4 social media influences are like prostitutes of Camping / 4wd Industry. Thats why off-road companies like them so much... They give them a little bit to sell and the company makes more. Perfect worker and Pimp situation.

Not really mate I pick my sponsors so it’s just a review on a product I choose to run

@@theexplorelife you never presented any cons with this product at all.... all you talked about was the good. Are you saying this tent is the worlds most perfect tent ever made and has no flaws..

@@krump7429 I own the Grand Tourer and love it even though it has some minor faults. This tent though seems pretty faultless to me. The only negatives from what I can see are those which are standard to most RTTs like condensation and comfort. Minor issues which can be rectified with some planning. Not really faults specific to this tent though.

Jaffa Adventures has a good video on 4wd RU-vidr/Influencer and them doing review videos. He basically sums up that the reviewer ends up defending their creditibility and not the actual product they are trying to review. Its a good watch for reviews like this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zYozNs4ih7g.html&lc=z22dizeg1vm2e5f0wacdp4323gbao1nb2miweojwo1tw03c010c.1597913136536147

@@miggity_mac I'm still new at all this myself so I will definitely have a look at this video. Cheers bud.

No! This is made in South Africa

Hahah when I pick my sponsors based off quality it’s not biased 🤙

@@theexplorelife You were straight up from the beginning and I really do not think there is much negative on this unit to share anyway. This is top of the range in quality and price.

The Explore Life so the Aussie made stuff is no good .or poor quality Ie camp king industries ? Just poor you’ll flog oversea business before Aussie made

@@cruzinoz8783 By your argument he therefore needs to be biased for purely Australian gear. He literally says at the start that he has tried several different models prior, it makes no sense if he just has to stick to local made if they aren't the best product in his eyes.

Adsjabo how can you say it’s the best out there if your not comparing it with all that’s out there ? By stating that “I pick my sponsors based of quality “ is piss poor I’m my opinion , I like my wages , and work hard for it, as every one does , but don’t say it’s better quality than others and promote overseas business when it’s bloody expensive here to produce a locally owned product of same quality . Might be me mate . I’m pretty one eyed when it comes to buy Aussie made first when possible , not big brand names

Lol.... you what nigga?

Never had an issue pick better lines

@@theexplorelife it's alright mate I get it.. your sponsor pays you to flog their stuff so you just play along like a good little boy

Ronald Reagan I don’t think people do it get 😂 I’m not a big business and I’m not a paid presenter like other shows I pick what products I want to run and yes because I have built a following I am lucky enough to be paid to run the gear I love. If I don’t like the product or the company i don’t promote it. I built a following by sharing product free content that cost me a fortune to mate and I release it for free on RU-vid to hopefully inspire a few more people to get out and see this epic county and to live there best lifestyle!

A normal fold out roof top tent is over 54kg then add a roof rack that's easy 30kg so running the alpha would be more slim line and less heavy then a roof rack and normal roof top tent

Evident after reading your dribble you are a product of your own comment..... He said it was a paid partnership upfront, get off his back.

What is ? These products are made in South Africa