Naturnest Rooftop Tent Hard Shell

Before moving to a camper I ran a Nature Nest from Amazon. Typically runs $1,200 I grabbed it on Black Friday for $800. Used it for 2 years without issue. Sold it to a guy at work for $600 and it’s still running without problems now in year 4.

One of the cheaper Amazon ones, a naturnest. Still damn nice though I think. https://preview.redd.it/wfa4kssiwxrf1.png?width=1344&format=png&auto=webp&s=de20aec98dc16c0ec00f4daa44cf00cdce977486

I’ve been an avid camper all my life, so naturally saw the opportunity provided by rooftop tents. So far, I’ve done about 60 days in mine under all conditions, other than snow. Highly recommend for both the comfort and convenience. Mine is a nature nest. That would be an off-brand. The quality is top-notch and there’s a good reason for that: all of the rooftop tents, whether expensive or cheap in the US, are made in the same exact factories in China. I work in IP and I’ve seen this firsthand in quite a few areas over the years as I’ve had to deal with the manufacturers in China, on behalf of clients in the US. For reference, I compared mine with the American version “roof nest” model equivalent which my friend owns, and aside from a few more aftermarket latches that I can just pick up should I feel the need, they seemed identical in build quality.

I camp in Florida in the summer in rainy season, and my Naturnest has always been dry. https://preview.redd.it/dy88rksvxavf1.png?width=1968&format=png&auto=webp&s=d6af3cb0c46f27edb2bc63aa3e55416f7f8a1e30

Looks damn near identical to the Naturnest tents. Which makes sense as they are Chinese manufactured pretty much off the same template. I have one on my truck and it has been great for what we do. Could it be bigger, nicer, have better features? Absolutely, but does it get the job done and keep us comfortable at half the price as the other RTTs? Also yes. Idk if these cheaper ones skimp out on quality of canvas, hinges, mattress foam, etc. But I do know that we like the one we have.