$900 vs. $3500 Roof Top Tent

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Published 2021-09-19
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In this episode of HiLow, James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes compare a $900 Smittybilt 2783 Overlander roof top tent vs a $3500 iKamper Skycamp hard shell rooftop tent to see if more expensive equals more better.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Real_Jcan
    Give Nolan the high team next season. I would love to see how James n Zach deal with the cheaper more labour intensive parts
  • @gunfighterzero
    Glad to see low team actually got a fighting chance this time, going by the last two episodes I was expecting them to be given a garbage bag and a stick for a tent
  • @mascatrails661
    Yeah dude for $3500 I'd expect at least some lights and USB plugs. Low truck def won the tent challenge in my book. I would like to see them tested in a snowy night though...
  • @reviewedsnail6086
    My wife saw me watching this video and said, "That looks cool! We should get one of those!" We took our two kids camping for the first time in our new smittybilt XL on our first gen sequoia for Memorial Day. Lots of fun! Thanks!
  • @rentisdue6215
    I’ve been using that smittybilt tent for the past 4 years and I’ve had no problems with it. I’ve absolutely loved it and used it a lot a lot
  • @binary1123
    Bruh we need a full episode of the trip, that must HAVE** been fun as hell, like a vlog or something
  • @SoCalBayouMan
    I keep on coming back to this video because it reinvigorated my desire for camping. Pre-eighteen, my family and I used to go camping like 8-10 times a year, but as you get more experience, you start upgrading more. We went from a tent, to tent trailer, to trailer, to RV, and once you start getting up there it feels less-and-less like camping and more like a hassle because of all the preparation. Roof-top tents really feel like a great mix between tent camping with modern amenities to make it easier.
  • Regarding camping in winter, someone else might have already answered, but the low tent seems to be more apt for it. Number one priority in winter camping is sufficient ventilation, to avoid condensation, that will get your sleeping bag humid, and thus, ineffective to keep you warm. Second most important thing is to have enough support in case it snows during the night. Snow doesn't drip down the roof, and it's heavy. We had a surprise snowfall during the night on mother's day weekend.... one of the tents collapsed... that's how the occupants woke up 😬
  • PLEASE make the finale an extra long video. I love Donut in general and this series is the best!
  • @Mrtrevbot
    I feel like the ability to close the camper with your sleeping bags already in the tent should even out the extra minute on LoTrucks setup and make the setup a draw.
  • @Warumnicht23
    I personally think that the expensive one is better for colder areas since the completely closed up side will protect you from wind. I’m really curious about the Isolation difference
  • It's actually ridiculous that this content is free considering how high quality and well done it is in general.
  • @ericblaine1316
    Have owned both tents and spent ~ 40 nights in each and this assessment is spot on. Skycamp is nice but would expect more for the price. USB chargers, lights? Something other than fabric map.
  • @zachaliles
    I like how James doesn't try to hide the fact that he's just as baffled at these prices as we are.
  • @chartaiwan
    These guys make you wish you could hang out with them, friendly cool, humble, and still manage to deliver such a great content. Netflix spends $$$$ creating shows that are not even close to the level of engagements this team can achieve. Just marvellous to see this happening. Thanks DONUT!
  • @kingmonday2918
    I love watching these dudes, they're so real. Just open, honest, and genuine guys that love doing what they do. Classic.
  • James: "HiTrucks tent is 3.5 times more expensive than LowTrucks". Me: "HiTrucks tent is 3 times more expensive than my car lol".
  • @OcAirsoft
    Both builds are looking super sick at this point. I’d buy either if I had the chance.
  • @TexRobNC
    The real lesson we should have all learned from this series is, thoughtful choices and a good selection of high and low end items that FIT your needs, is where to spend your money. If you get the wrong thing, you'll never get past that
  • @duin2in
    This was awesome, thank you for making this video. I dont go camping that often but want to buy a roof top tent and make a point to get out there more often. Can't really justify spending 4k on a tent and don't want to completely throw away $1000 if the cheaper tent is garbage. Definitely going to add a RTT to the list now!