Sportz Truck Tent

If you are looking for easy setup, this is not the tent for you. It’s a complex mess of a system that is easy to get wrong. We ordered the exact size consistent with our 2023 Chevy Colorado. It’s color coded, but that still didn’t keep us from breaking the vestibule pole the first time out (we had 2 gray colored pockets to choose from on each side, and presto…we chose the wrong one…our mistake…I guess…it’s like solving a puzzle complete with booby traps). Purchased a replacement pole and tried again. After about an hour later (correct choice of gray pockets this time) and 90% complete, my wife and are taking a break before we attack it again. The vestibule pole is very tight…not sure how long until it snaps again.

On the plus side, it’s strong and roomy. Probably stands up to bad weather effectively. But that’s about it.

In this age of clamshell gazebo tents that magically pop right up, this is the exact opposite. Already considering other camping options. When my wife and I camp, we want a relaxing stress free experience….this is not relaxing and stress free. If you like solving complex puzzles complete with booby traps, this is the tent for you.

I’ve been using mine quit some time now ( 8 years ) I set it up at home in my truck bed on a tarp, put an air mattress and our sleeping bags inside all ready to use, then I take out the poles and fold it into the truck bed and roll it up in the tarp behind my cab and strap it down ; ) load my bikes and hit the road perfect for quick setup and fast get away on multiple days of road tripping and mountain biking.

Perfect for short term camping. Excellent for 1 or 2 nights , remember to cant drive into town once its assembled. Great unit

Perfect fit. Very helpful to first assemble it on the ground and then place it in the truck bed.

We bought this tent for a road trip. We practiced putting it up and had no problem. The second time we put it up was our first night camping and a tent pole broke. Luckily we had duck tape and that kept it together for our trip, but we were very disappointed to have a break the second time putting the tent up.

The zipper is also difficult to zip and unzip. It sticks and does unzip smoothly

I bought new 57044 for my 6′ 6 2″ truck.

( Brand new still in the box, but its be a while )

Now I bought a pick up truck with an 8 foot bed.
Will I be able to us the 57044 in my 8 foot bed of my new truck ?

Thank you in advance
Bob

Tente pickup F150. Je suis bien heureux de la tente. J’ai une boîte de pickup de 5′ 6″ avec la Tall gâte ouverte la tente loge l’ensemble. Malheureusement j’ai reçu une tige trop longue et la compagnie voulais que je retourne l’ensemble , quand la la compagnie Napier les vends à l’unité pour 10$. coût de transport et trop de trouble. J’ai coupé la tige en fessant attention de ne pas couper l’élastique. Au pire j’en aurais commandé une autre, mais j’ai bien réussi ! Très bon concept je peux abasser le toit de la tente dans la boîte et tirer ma toile du pickup et rien n’y partais. Super ! Je recommande l’achat.

Great a bit of a handful putting it together by myself but will be a snap now that I’ve done it. Interesting fact I have a tool box on my truck was a little concerned but the box makes a great seat. I’m very impressed with the design. I was thinking about building a frame out of PVC pipe to set it on the ground and free up the truck on long stays

Had my Sportz Truck Tent now for 17+ years and still going strong. I have been extremely pleased with the quality and longevity of this tent. I did reseal the rain fly seams 3 years ago, but aside from that, no other work required. You can’t beat sleeping off the cold, wet ground. I would not hesitate to buy another Napier Truck Tent!

We have used this tent a few times this summer. It’s nice to be off the ground. Love the room this tent provides. My husband is 5’7 and can easily stand inside the tent. Two of the times we camped, it rained pretty good and we stayed dry. In summer there is good venting and had a little battery operated fan to keep the air moving and slept great. Recently we camped where the night time temp dipped to 35 degrees and had quite a bit of condensation around the top section. It’s easy to put up. The instructions are sewn to the bag so you don’t loose them and are simple to follow. It takes the two of us about 15 minutes. My husband was able to do it by himself but it’s easier with two people. We really like this tent and have been happy with this purchase.