Why I switched from the iKamper to the Roofnest Falcon XL 

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You're honesty and unbiased feedback is refreshing. I appreciate what you do and have subscribed!

I’ll be interested to see how you fare with a baby in this. We have two young kids and I’m trying to figure out what setup will work. Great video. This has made me forget the ikamper!

Well demonstrated and explained as always. I really really like this style of RTT...despite being more expensive than conventional RTTs, this slim clamshell design is the only type I would consider putting on my car. I love that it has integrated channels around the sides and the ability to mount stuff on top...that would be a crucial factor for my compact rig. Maybe one day I'll finally be sleeping up there on my roof! :-) I hope to get a closer look at yours soon!

High E., it looks very comfortable to open. Kindly Fiete

How do you keep it warm in cold weather?

What sucks about the rooftop on your ride is that you have to pack up each day you want to drive and do something with your vehicle.

I was all in until I checked the price. 😬 Nah. Not on my budget. I love how compact it is though. Thanks for the review.

Woohoo!

What is your bed rack called?

Did you sell your iKamper? I’m looking for a cheap option for my Crewmax Tundra.

I kinda like the ikamper more, just due to the fact that I'm able to mount it on my 4runner and it tucks up nicely. As well as the window above, always great to have it open on a clear night and see the milky way! I keep my stuff outside so no issue with garages but i understand your decision! Great vid 👌

I'm definitely really considering this after debating on Skycamper and GoFast Campers! Glad I stumbled across this!

For the sake of an extra minute I’d rather have the larger tent.... also, if you wanna move the truck and have a none removable ladder just shorten it up so it’s not touching the ground 😃. Great video as always 🤙

I've been researching RTTs for a year. For me, trading space and storage for a 1 minute savings of set up time just doesn't pencil. CVT and iKamper are both insanely overpriced! I just don't see their value. I appreciate your videos and this made me feel much better about my choice to go with another company where I'll get a lot more bang for the buck.

I think one of the biggest advantage of this style pop-up tent is the smaller footprint once fully deployed. it just takes up the space of the vehicle it's on whereas the ikamper and other foldout tents occupies the area next to the vehicle.

Hi Edward, Do you have any concerns with the gas struts being on the outside of the module, exposed to all weather conditions being that they are a critical part in these roof tent designs ? Gas struts generally don't like being exposed to the elements over the longterm.

It’s a nice setup , but it’s still pricey for me as a person that doesn’t have that kind of money available compared to my tent I bought from under $1,700!

The Roofnest is so bad its laughable. I had one and sold it in 3 weeks. Truly the worst tent ever. They're sold under the Tentbox name in the UK. In fact they're sold all over the world under different names. You cannot store any bedding in this roof tent, its not tall enough. The gas struts are so cheap they start rattling after a few hundred km, the back door doesn't close at the bottom, no zipper, no velcro, just a little weighted bar which lifts up in windy weather and that ice cold wind blows right onto your head. Its got a membrane stuck to the canvas meaning its not breathable, its a condensation hell.

Another great video!!! I am looking for a rooftop for my 4Runner & Tundra. The falcon checks all the boxes but 3500-3600 is still a big nut. I wish it was around 2700 for this model with the rack. Maybe in the future with a sale or a code. Keep up the great work

Ikamper still better. World map, duh lol. Just intalled my Tuwa Pro Bed Rack and my Ikamper mini is in shipping as we speak. Good content brother man! Love it. Keep it up.

Thank you for the good review. We`re currently in the process of selecting a hard-shell RTT to replace our old soft/folding one. Some comments on your comparison: - Price: I think it would have been better if you`d compared the price of the cheaper Skycamp Mini to the Roofnest Falcon as they are more similar in size - Moving around the vehicle after setting up the tent: you could have just slide up the ladder on the Skycamp and leave the tent unfolded to move the car a little bit - At least in Europe there are places where you are allowed to use a RTT that doesn`t use more space than your car like the Roofnest whereas a tent like the Skycamp would not be allowed. Hope you don`t mind my suggestions, other than that it`s a really helpful video. After looking at the Eezie Awn Stealth, Alu Cab 3.1, Bush Company Alpha and the Roofnest, we went for the Skycamp Mini 3.0. We can leave our sleeping bags in there, have more space and less weight to carry.

What do you use as a heater during winter? I'm thinking of using a jackery power supply with a space ceramic heater.

Sheesh, that's about 7-8K empty sitting on the back of that truck.....Until I can figure out how to hoist or teach my mutt to climb a ladder, I''ll have to stick with my Gazelle T4 (orange one shown in the video) I love the Roofnests, but my buddy wants to be right next to me all the time LOL. Plus, with my Gazelle, I can put my cleanwaste toilet in there and I can stand up to change clothes and clean off. I do love your set up though!

I was looking for some information on what truck I should buy and I stumbled into these videos.. I love the set up and I feel extra expenses in my future 😂😂

I'd switch too if someone reached out to me for a free $3,500 RTT. My hard top is $1,700 and it comes with standard LED disco lights I side and out, lol.

Nice setup... great tent. You do what's best for you not others, that's what I like about you. Good for you bro. Thank you for sharing, take care Edward.

Good points on the Falcon...it's strongest point is the ability to carry stuff on top using the racks and T-slot rails. However, not being able to store your bedding for two people and the ladder means all that needs to be stored in the rig and you have the chance of forgetting the ladder or sleeping gear behind. I also find the roominess of the iKamper to be ideal when the weather gets wet/cold etc and you want a place to chill, play a card game, draw, read , etc. You can do that more comfortably in king sized iKamper. Nice informative comparison between the two overall-thank you

Ile save 5 grand and put my hammock up 😀🇬🇧🏍❤️

I am interesting in the rack system. You have a link for that?

Can you tell what brand of rack you have on your truck and what the specs are? I have the Yakima Outpost HD and want to get the Roof Nest Falcon XL and want to make sure the truck can handle the tent and the paxs. Thanks.

Funny. I just watched a RU-vidr from the Vancouver area do a review of an iKamper from Big Tent Outdoors...

what does your wife think of this vs the ikamper?

Does that soft awning come off completely

Great review. Still 4K for a tiny tent is obsurd. At 6'2" 270 that is a tent for ONE person. Love your videos but this tent is a racket.

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I regret not bugging you some during the campout on the Alvord, to get a closer look at the tent. The narrower Falcon might be a good option for my daughter's Nissan Pathfinder down the road. In noticed when you opened it, there was a good amount of suction as it tried to fill it's lung as it opened. And again, a little "poofy" as you were drawing it closed. I usually drop my Maggiolina Airtop in the front first as I completely close the front window, and both sides to keep dust and water from getting in during travel. I leave the rear window open half way to help facilitate air into and out of the tent as I open/close it. Seems to help speed up the opening, and reduce the "poof" of the tent when closing. I really like the slots down the sides of the tent, as it would allow for mounting all kinds of cool stuff to it. The rack on top would be good for your SUPs if you didn't want to have to inflate them each time you used them. My wife and daughter fill theirs at home with the shop compressor, and then use my truck to haul them to the lake/river and back. Great functioning tent!

Great video!! Do you know of any clam shells that can be accessed thru the floor (instead of the ladder on the outside?) Thanks

WoW! Quick setup! I truly like this design best than the last! Love the colors, looks good on your Tundra! Happy, safe travels🙏❤️

Deal breaker for me is unlike other rtts the bug mesh is on the inside.I like to open windows from the inside and still have the mesh in place to let in the light.with the roof nest you have to unzip the mesh to open the windows , may not be a big deal for some.really is a shame tho.

I would have liked to see how it mounts to the vehicle.

That’s a great tent. But what are your thoughts on the James Baroud? I am thinking about getting one for my rig. I am just in the process of getting my rig built by the guys at wanderlust. Just waiting on my parts to show up. Thanks bro

Hey man I am looking to set up my chevy colorado w potentially a falcon pro. I found a bed rack that looks similar to yours from RCI. I am wondering what it is you are using for the cover halfway up your liner and the drawers beneath? I am trying to find a solution for keeping my gear dry when I am driving through weather. Thanks!

Overall, it can’t be faster than ikamper. After setup you have to put all your bedding into the clamshell then inflated the mattress. Then you have to pull all your stuff out and deflate the mattress. Overall it takes way more time. Also if you had the ikamper you could buy the Hest mattress and it’s the most comfortable mattress on the market and don’t require air inflation. It also blows away that Exped in comfort. Even the ikamper X-Cover is faster to setup than having to put all your bedding inside and inflate/deflate.

What size Megamat did you go with? Your link points to the medium which is 40 inches wide. There is a wide whick is 52 inches. The tent is 58 inches wide. Your matress appeared to fit perfectly.

This is great thanks! Separately, do you have advice as to what you’ve found to be a great truck and model (experience around quality) to accommodate the RoofNest? What rack system (brand) do you have (as shown in this video)?

I still like my ikamper, the most wonderful thing about ikamper is during a wonderful storm you have the ability to keep the sides open and the skylight open with the waterproof windows...just love seeing the lightning and colors of a storm

You would think with the price of roofnest products they would have the black out canvas. You get a lot of light through that.

Appreciate the video! This was very useful to see the comparisons!

Can I put the IKamper or your new Roofnest Falcon XL on the hardtop of a Toyota Hilux? Where do I get the kind of setup in the back of the car?

Hi, thank you for all this info very good.... one question, what cie are you r Bed Rack ... thank s

This roof tent looks awesome, I'm looking into getting a roof tent for my 2019 4x2 Toyota Tacoma. Would you tell me or do you have a video on what type of bed rack you have installed on your truck to house the roof tent?

I've been trying to compare both iKamper and Roofnest tents, so this video has proven valuable to me, thank you very much.

Which Mega Mat size did you purchase? And how does it fit in the Falcon 2 xl?

Hey I love your videos! Thanks to you I got a iKamper 2.0 for my Tacoma this spring. I've been having adventures here in Alaska and love it! If you get a chance check out one of my overland videos. Cheers!

Ease of use wins every time. Great video.

Very informative, nice review 👍 Nice tundra build well thought 💪Try our's next 😉

good video... this is funny to watch.. before i just watched anoter video that the guy just said he didn't like Roofnest because a lots of issues... this is why i can't decide what i will buy.. have a nice day

all of these tents you can get in alibaba (thats where all the suppliers anyway) for a fraction of the ridiculous prices these "big name" companies. they just slap a brand name and triple the price, they are all the same. all made in china. . .

This is a great video. Thanks for introducing me to the roofnest.

This is llthe video I needed to see today..

So would it be even possible to keep the lower rack system and have the falcon xl hang off the rear instead of over the cab? Like the tent but wanted to keep a low rack system.

It looks like a burnt Pop-Tart that's been dolled up with the trim from a herse... Just kidding. 😉 Great video! (It's always a pleasure.) When you come back to iKamper, we'll all be here with open arms to accept you back in club! ...much love!

For that price I'll just get a rv, lol.

LOOKS NICE ! I LIKE THAT'S THIN & HELPS WITH GAS MILEAGE ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH & THE PUP TOO ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

i say the same amount of time as iKamper

Awesome stuff. Just thinking what kind of attachment rack you installed to the truck for the roof tent? Thks

I like your channel but you have to stop it with the petty talk points about the comparisons. Just say that you like it better.

What do you recommend for a Rav4 2021 of any of this Roof Tens?

My Kabari 23zero is really close to that one I do like how dark the inside is on my Kabari

Why are tent guys so concerned about saving a couple of minutes of setup?

I’m sure you’ve covered it, but can you tell me or point me to your video where you talk about keeping gear on top of your shelves in the bed and not worrying about theft. :)

I’m sorry Edward but for me you haven’t won the argument. I think the iKamper looks better. I understand the garage roof issue and you had to change. I hope the iKamper will fit my garage. I do appreciate your videos 👍

I like your bed ruck, can you send me an information about the brand…thanks

Great video as always. I'm in the process of selling my iKamper 2.0 4x to go with something smaller, so this answered a lot of questions for me.

Hi Edward! Not sure if you plan to keep this with your Rebel but do you think you can comfortably sleep 2 adults and a 7 yo? Or would the iKamper SkyCamp 2.0 be better for a family of 3?

I am trying to switch from yakima rtt to this tent for how simple it is to set up and pack. Also aluminum shell is huge plus.

...What is the brand of the container on the passenger side of your bed ?...

Look at that truck still a better looking truck then what you have presently

I been waiting for this video

How does it compare to the iKamper in terms of wind? Seems like the iKamper has thicker lining on the outside and would fare better in 30 mph or greater conditions. As always, thanks for the vids.

Hi Edward, thanks for your reviews, very informative as always. I believe you may have missed a Pro for your viewers. Another advantage this has over the ikamper is that the ladder may be repositioned to side (s) or back. I caught that in the montage but you didn't mention it. Please verify if it's true. Thanks

I want to carry a kayak, so this might be a good solution.

@Edward, I'm curious if you are still using this tent 2 years later, and if so, would you consider doing a follow-up review? I'm about to replace my Tuff Stuff tent (Skycamp knock-off) with a clam shell version. I love the GFC RTT, but it's only 50" wide inside, and that's a showstopper for me unfortunately. And now iKamper is coming out with their clam shell version (Blue Dot), which has a bit more room than the GFC, but it's not out yet (shipping in November for the assembled version). I'm looking at the RoofNest Falcon 2 XL, and it has more room than both the GFC RTT and the iKamper Blue Dot Duo, but it's manufactured overseas, and I'm not too keen on supporting that business model. I'd love to buy something US made, but GFC is the only company of the three that manufactures them here in the US, and unfortunately they don't make one in the size I need.

how tall are you? from all the videos I've watched nobody shows just how room is in these; and they look very compact. honestly doesn't look like you'd have much room in there for anything other than you and somebody else.

I like both on a truck 😎👍but the roof nest seems better

Oh sorry someone already wants to buy....

Been waiting to hear your views on the new RTT

Is your bedding already setup? I would think that would be one of the trade offs with a “thicker “ tent .

Soooo... where's the iKamper now? asking for a friend :D

What type of trash bag do you have strapped to the tailgate?

Very cool video. Very cool lifestyle you have. Cheers.

Can you give me the link to your RTT bracket

This is awesome! Thanks for the review. I've been tempted but reluctant to go roofnest and such due to the high cost, but we do camp a LOT, so I'm thinking this would be a great investment. Just curious, your replacement inflatable mattress, did you remove the roofnest provided mattress for yours, or did you place your inflatable mattress on top of roofnest's mattress?

What do you food you have to pee in the middle of the night?

How is the built quality? Cause roofnest made in China, however ikamper in Korea, on videos ikamper seems solid. Greatings from Kyrgyzstan)

how thick is your exped mat? 10 cm?

My truck has a 6” lift and 37” tires. So I want to run a low rack. How far would that hang out the back. Debating on something like this or just putting a shell on my truck and building my own decked/bed system.

Great review. How do you like the rack? Been looking for something similar, and I think this may be the way I go.

Your voice is very relaxing 🥰