I remember back in the 80’s there was a bike bivi that slung over the top crossbar for support. Looked pretty neat but can’t find a trace on the internet now.
I plan on doing overnight mtbriding, whith hammock, if you stay the night away of tracks you are more or less okay, just a little U- lock+ steel cable around a tree, you put your bike under a little tarp ( sound if moved)
Thought on the buckles, if you move them around so they are at the front instead of bridging the handle bar they will secure correctly and shouldn't come loose.
If you put the fork ground peg in a small seperate cotton bag the issue of it sticking out may be resolved. I would also put a bungee around the tent to decrease the possibility of detachment from the handle bars. The tent bag does indeed seem thin material, but a lot of tents have this. The design of the tent seems a sound idea that needs a little more refining, especially the 'turning the handlebars around,' that seems silly! Thanks for this review.
You can try using those spreader poles that are used in hammocks these days. and atach them to the fly. Using velcrove straps from the outside of the tent. Gerard.
If you're touring on a 3k bike then you have more money than sense. And it's outside each night whatever your tent. Unless you have it inside, then you really are crazy.
@@garymitchell5899 "And it's outside each night whatever your tent" : No it's not. There are tents that are made to store your bike INSIDE, in a specific compartment. You can lock it to the tent so nobody could take it without taking the tent with him and it's hidden from outside view. In addition, depending on where you are touring, in nature and far away from civilisation for instance, it is not crazy at all, nor does it reveal "more money than sens", to ride a 3, 4 or even 5k bike. Keep your biased and stupid opinions for yourself.
looks ingenious at first sight but think about it: You cannot use your bike as long as the tent is built up which kinda sucks. Imagine you are camping near a small town and wanna take a quick ride to the supermarket? Some people prefer to lock their bike over night too, I doubt that the advantage in using the bike as a structure for the tent outweights all these downsides
Mavrick1509 yes but you cannot leave the place for a small hike either if you have to guard the bike the whole time. I'd rather want to set up my tent independently, lock my bike and be free to go or use the bike if deemed necessary. What if you decide to camp for several days in a row? Will you stop using your bike for the time the tent is set up or rebuild the tent every evening ?
I don't intend on staying multiple nights at the same location I'm traveling 1500km's, and only sleeping when I'm not riding. this isn't a camping tent, it's a touring tent used to rest between rides. You could always lock your bike and tent to a tree that you set up your tent by if you so wish?
Man, just get a tiny free-standing tent like the Big Agnes Flycreek or the MSR Hubba. Those tents are extremely lightweight, and you don't have to fuddle around with your bike every evening. And if you don't have Big Agnes or MSR money, then get the chinese knock-off called Nature Hike Cloud Up. Google it - these are outstanding tents, weigh in at just a hair over 1.5kg, and can be packed down quite small...
Thanks for the review. I do hope Topeak listens to beefier stitching and maybe adding some durability to the bottom of the bag itself for road debris. I’m curious if you can into any rain did the bag keep the tent somewhat dry or is it a really light weight bag and not so much with moisture. For the sagging I’m curious about maybe putting on some attach points and use a guy line each side to help reduce that and give some more room. It will also allow water drainage to be a bit better I’d imagine. I’m looking at a big Agnes fly creek tent they weigh in around 2lbs for the trail and seem to be a bit less bulky then this tent. I do love the concept, but topeak needs to make an updated version and work some kinks out
Thanks a lot for the demonstration -- both the happy and the crappy! *I wonder how well this handles rain (or midnight sprinklers!)?? A few years ago I had seriously thought about buying one of these Topeak Bike Camper tents, but like other commenters, I thought a significant drawbacks to it for me was fiddling with the bike wheel every night -- too much wear and tear on critical parts that need to be stable. Eventually I decided on a NEMO OBI 2 tent. It weighs ~2½ lbs -- light for its durability (I've already camped it for months on end and weathered rain, snow, and wind storms).
i seen it few years ago .. not many videos online about it ... to me it just didn't feel strong enough setup to stand up to much ... but maybe i am wrong , the concept is cool idea... thanks for the share i just picked up Msr Freelite 1
Get a 3F UL Lanshan 1 (or 2), or some Naturehike model from AliExpress. Super quality. Super light. Cheap. Well your post is two months old so I will be too late I guess.
I've been trying to find a good tent for bikepacking for months now, have you found anything more ideal? I was thinking just a bivvy and tarp (held up by the bike) route, but don't want to invest if it's a bad idea. Or have you realised the Topeak Bikamper is actually quite good?
I found the tent very good for my need, I've not tried a bivvy so can't comment on that. The only advantage I can see from a bivvy and tarp is versatility, ie stowing it where you want on the bike and also its probably cheaper!
Dude - just get a Naturehike Cloud Up. Seriously - it's extremely light, almost identical to the Big Agnes, and you can get it for around 80EUR on Amazon. Everyone agrees - these are outstanding tents. I have one that has gone on many a long bike-tour with me, and it has not failed me in the slightest. Weighs around 1.5kg, is solidly waterproof, spacious as heck, packs down so small I get the tent, sleeping bag, mat and some other little bits into a 20L drybag which is strapped to my handlebars. Save your money and energy (with all the fuddling around taking of you tire, changing the handle bars, etc.). Get this: czcams.com/video/1Uwsj1ziptQ/video.html
It really looks a terrible tent. Saggy, baggy, poorly ventilated and if there’s any wind when it rains I bet it gets wet inside. The flysheet bit is like a g string. It’s not light either. Probably ok in perfect dry calm conditions?
that looks bad I've seen them on websites and there too expensive I'd rather pull my micro camper I've made its a little heaver but you don't have to fath on putting uo a tent
Errmmm, in a word No. Don't like it. My nature hike cloud up 2 weighs just under 1.5 KG, so there's not much weight saved. And you might need your bike in the meantime after being camped up somewhere. Good fun review, crap product.
200 a day is extreme. Maybe once or twice but not regularly. Apart from anything else there isn't enough daylight. Some exaggerating here, it's common amongst newbies.
Right. So you'd need to take your bike to bits every day, and you can't properly hold your bars whilst riding. Oh and if it rains in the night you're fcked. Erm no thanks.
But hey, if you think it is a nice gimmick, then who am I to tell you it isn't any good. Much of a design is between your ears. It must feel right, cozy, pleasant, personal, and not least fun. It isn't always about what is best.
Well a Naturehike tent from AliExpress for example.Lighter. 100 times better tent. And you can ride to a pub whilst your tent is up. With this one it's rather difficult. You could try to drag it behind your bike.
Great tip bro. Hey everybody, search for "Naturehike" on AliExpress and try to figure out which tent this fucker is talking about. What's that? There's several tents called "Naturehike"? Well then...
I remember back in the 80’s there was a bike bivi that slung over the top crossbar for support. Looked pretty neat but can’t find a trace on the internet now.
Thanks for the honest review of this tent! Yeah, definitely looks like Topeak needs to resolve the issue of the sagging tent material!
Thanks for taking the time to post, you have obviously actually used this unlike most reviews. Cheers!
I like the idea of using your bike as part of the tent. This will make me less paranoid of my expensive bike being stolen while I sleep!
I plan on doing overnight mtbriding, whith hammock, if you stay the night away of tracks you are more or less okay, just a little U- lock+ steel cable around a tree, you put your bike under a little tarp ( sound if moved)
@@martial8574 i agree wuth you. My bike is 20 kg. Haha
Thought on the buckles, if you move them around so they are at the front instead of bridging the handle bar they will secure correctly and shouldn't come loose.
Thanks for the review. If I get one I will strap it to my backpack. I don't like stuff hanging off my handlebars. I do like the compact nature of it.
If you put the fork ground peg in a small seperate cotton bag the issue of it sticking out may be resolved. I would also put a bungee around the tent to decrease the possibility of detachment from the handle bars. The tent bag does indeed seem thin material, but a lot of tents have this.
The design of the tent seems a sound idea that needs a little more refining, especially the 'turning the handlebars around,' that seems silly!
Thanks for this review.
You can try using those spreader poles that are used in hammocks these days. and atach them to the fly. Using velcrove straps from the outside of the tent.
Gerard.
That's a fun idea, but I would NEVER EVER leave my 3'000£ bike outside during the night. It's a call for thieves.
If you're touring on a 3k bike then you have more money than sense. And it's outside each night whatever your tent. Unless you have it inside, then you really are crazy.
@@garymitchell5899 "And it's outside each night whatever your tent" : No it's not. There are tents that are made to store your bike INSIDE, in a specific compartment. You can lock it to the tent so nobody could take it without taking the tent with him and it's hidden from outside view. In addition, depending on where you are touring, in nature and far away from civilisation for instance, it is not crazy at all, nor does it reveal "more money than sens", to ride a 3, 4 or even 5k bike. Keep your biased and stupid opinions for yourself.
@@DavidChurcheese what are these tents and do they fit on a bike?
Dude, the music, please, I can barely hear you... how do you upload this thinking thats ok?...
Very clever but wouldn't want to take off the front tire every day.
looks ingenious at first sight but think about it: You cannot use your bike as long as the tent is built up which kinda sucks. Imagine you are camping near a small town and wanna take a quick ride to the supermarket? Some people prefer to lock their bike over night too, I doubt that the advantage in using the bike as a structure for the tent outweights all these downsides
well, since the bike is the tent it would be pretty hard to steal without alerting the person attached to said bike
Mavrick1509 yes but you cannot leave the place for a small hike either if you have to guard the bike the whole time. I'd rather want to set up my tent independently, lock my bike and be free to go or use the bike if deemed necessary. What if you decide to camp for several days in a row? Will you stop using your bike for the time the tent is set up or rebuild the tent every evening ?
I don't intend on staying multiple nights at the same location I'm traveling 1500km's, and only sleeping when I'm not riding. this isn't a camping tent, it's a touring tent used to rest between rides. You could always lock your bike and tent to a tree that you set up your tent by if you so wish?
@@Roman-nu1om set the tent up next to something that you can lock your bike up to
Man, just get a tiny free-standing tent like the Big Agnes Flycreek or the MSR Hubba. Those tents are extremely lightweight, and you don't have to fuddle around with your bike every evening. And if you don't have Big Agnes or MSR money, then get the chinese knock-off called Nature Hike Cloud Up. Google it - these are outstanding tents, weigh in at just a hair over 1.5kg, and can be packed down quite small...
100% spot on. That thing is a pos .
Thanks for the advice
Thanks for the review. I do hope Topeak listens to beefier stitching and maybe adding some durability to the bottom of the bag itself for road debris. I’m curious if you can into any rain did the bag keep the tent somewhat dry or is it a really light weight bag and not so much with moisture. For the sagging I’m curious about maybe putting on some attach points and use a guy line each side to help reduce that and give some more room. It will also allow water drainage to be a bit better I’d imagine. I’m looking at a big Agnes fly creek tent they weigh in around 2lbs for the trail and seem to be a bit less bulky then this tent. I do love the concept, but topeak needs to make an updated version and work some kinks out
I can feel the rain soaking you in this "tent"
I can feel the fire burn you in the ocean.
looks AWESOME - perfect so your bike don't get stolen when you slleep i can't seem to find where to buy one
Cool review. Based on facts, clear, concrete feedback. Good work.
Thanks a lot for the demonstration -- both the happy and the crappy!
*I wonder how well this handles rain (or midnight sprinklers!)??
A few years ago I had seriously thought about buying one of these Topeak Bike Camper tents, but like other commenters, I thought a significant drawbacks to it for me was fiddling with the bike wheel every night -- too much wear and tear on critical parts that need to be stable.
Eventually I decided on a NEMO OBI 2 tent. It weighs ~2½ lbs -- light for its durability (I've already camped it for months on end and weathered rain, snow, and wind storms).
can i please just say that the reason his tent is so baggy in the middle like he says at 1:08 is because his bars are so narrow
Fully agree! As an mountain biker, the experience is very different
Awesome setup !
If your tent collapses in the night that will be someone stealing your bike. 🤣
you could imagine the wind banging of the sides all night
+Solo Bikepacker haha! Yeah it does flap around a bit, but I didn't fly away!
i seen it few years ago .. not many videos online about it ... to me it just didn't feel strong enough setup to stand up to much ... but maybe i am wrong , the concept is cool idea... thanks for the share i just picked up Msr Freelite 1
To tighten it up put your front wheel inside bike end
Seems to be inserted correctly in the vid.
Using your bike to set up your tent means you can't use your bike after camp is set up. I tried this set up on a PCH trip. Thumbs down.
yes but on the other hand you get more peace-of-mind about getting you bike stolen while sleeping! Thumbsup for me.
The power of deduction...
i would make a better version with more cover for bad weather
Thinking about going to Holland this Summer for 5-6 days - have you come across any alternative tents to the Topeak Bikamper?
Get a 3F UL Lanshan 1 (or 2), or some Naturehike model from AliExpress. Super quality. Super light. Cheap. Well your post is two months old so I will be too late I guess.
This tent sucks at so many level.
Grammar suck, too, don't it?
I've been trying to find a good tent for bikepacking for months now, have you found anything more ideal? I was thinking just a bivvy and tarp (held up by the bike) route, but don't want to invest if it's a bad idea.
Or have you realised the Topeak Bikamper is actually quite good?
I found the tent very good for my need, I've not tried a bivvy so can't comment on that. The only advantage I can see from a bivvy and tarp is versatility, ie stowing it where you want on the bike and also its probably cheaper!
Dude - just get a Naturehike Cloud Up. Seriously - it's extremely light, almost identical to the Big Agnes, and you can get it for around 80EUR on Amazon. Everyone agrees - these are outstanding tents. I have one that has gone on many a long bike-tour with me, and it has not failed me in the slightest. Weighs around 1.5kg, is solidly waterproof, spacious as heck, packs down so small I get the tent, sleeping bag, mat and some other little bits into a 20L drybag which is strapped to my handlebars. Save your money and energy (with all the fuddling around taking of you tire, changing the handle bars, etc.). Get this: czcams.com/video/1Uwsj1ziptQ/video.html
$300?? Tarp and bamboo canes. Free. Smaller. Lighter. Disposable. Multifunction. My bike and all accessories cost less than half £300.
Cool
Its a bivey, not a tent..
Thought this was jack Whitehall for a moment ha ha
....$300 bucks? ..I'll take 3.. geesh!
It really looks a terrible tent. Saggy, baggy, poorly ventilated and if there’s any wind when it rains I bet it gets wet inside. The flysheet bit is like a g string. It’s not light either. Probably ok in perfect dry calm conditions?
that looks bad I've seen them on websites and there too expensive I'd rather pull my micro camper I've made its a little heaver but you don't have to fath on putting uo a tent
Errmmm, in a word No.
Don't like it. My nature hike cloud up 2 weighs just under 1.5 KG, so there's not much weight saved. And you might need your bike in the meantime after being camped up somewhere.
Good fun review, crap product.
No that just won’t do lol, that’s as good as a chocolate microwave oven.
That's awful !!! How do you get to the pub ??? And how do you get to sleep in any wind !!! And who does 200km a day bike packing ???
Haha! That’s a big reaction(!!!) it’s just a tent, all be it an overpriced one.
And I apologise if 200km a day is not enough for you... 😔😆
200 a day is extreme. Maybe once or twice but not regularly. Apart from anything else there isn't enough daylight. Some exaggerating here, it's common amongst newbies.
you cant ride your bike into town to pick up beer after your camp is set up
So get beer before you camp...! 🤷🏻♂️
Yeah once you stop that's it for the day.
200 евро, серьезно? хрень
Right. So you'd need to take your bike to bits every day, and you can't properly hold your bars whilst riding. Oh and if it rains in the night you're fcked. Erm no thanks.
No good for moubtain bikes then, plus you will wake up wet in the morning and realise someone stole your bike. Try again.
I wouldn't waste my money on such a poorly engineered product. Wonder if the designers are still with the company.
It's stupid. For 1.48 kilo there are plenty better options. Cheaper too.
Don't use your bike for your tent. Use your tent for your bike.
But hey, if you think it is a nice gimmick, then who am I to tell you it isn't any good. Much of a design is between your ears. It must feel right, cozy, pleasant, personal, and not least fun. It isn't always about what is best.
Hi, +drie wiel. What cheaper and better options at that weight are there? Would be handy to know; thx in advance!
Well a Naturehike tent from AliExpress for example.Lighter. 100 times better tent. And you can ride to a pub whilst your tent is up. With this one it's rather difficult. You could try to drag it behind your bike.
Hey, thank you!
that was actually a really helpful tip. (well, the tent-recommendation..!)
Groeten uit Keulen.
Great tip bro. Hey everybody, search for "Naturehike" on AliExpress and try to figure out which tent this fucker is talking about. What's that? There's several tents called "Naturehike"? Well then...
Why this terrible music even when you speak. Ever been to a speech where they play music? No, you didn't, so why in videos?
Thanks for coming 👍