$900 vs. $3500 Roof Top Tent

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  • čas přidán 18. 09. 2021
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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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  • @gunfighterzero
    @gunfighterzero Před 2 lety +1723

    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

    • @mktrollop1093
      @mktrollop1093 Před 2 lety +92

      True! The winch was rediculous! A high lift jack instead would have won it, or just a cheap electric winch..

    • @aaronmonheim6428
      @aaronmonheim6428 Před 2 lety +39

      I’d take the low tent, 110%

    • @AndrewAMartin
      @AndrewAMartin Před 2 lety +28

      @@aaronmonheim6428 Agreed. In addition to being heavier, mounting the iKamper up high significantly raises the center of gravity of their rig. We'll see if that affects their trip in the next video...

    • @tankerd1847
      @tankerd1847 Před 2 lety +18

      Agreed 100%, they could've thrown a little more at low truck for the winch and lights without even approaching hi truck.

    • @gunfighterzero
      @gunfighterzero Před 2 lety +3

      @@mktrollop1093 exactly

  • @rentisdue6215
    @rentisdue6215 Před 2 lety +1130

    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

    • @FirstGendodgegarage
      @FirstGendodgegarage Před 2 lety +95

      How many fucks inside

    • @goose1168
      @goose1168 Před 2 lety +1

      @@FirstGendodgegarage why do you care.

    • @pilsmon
      @pilsmon Před 2 lety +56

      @@goose1168 clearly thinking if its worth the investment O.O

    • @garyeanes4747
      @garyeanes4747 Před 2 lety +40

      I have had the Smittybilt XL tent for 2 years (78 nights camping) and the small version like yours for 2 years prior. They have both been very well built IMO and survived numerous hard thunderstorms in Colorado, Utah, Big Bend, New Mexico and the Texas coast. One trick to any roof top tent IMO is to get an air mattress. For the small Smittybilt, I used a full-size. For the XL, I use a queen size air mattress. A Ryobi 18v compressor inflates it in just 2 minutes. Best part is that since the air mattress takes up MUCH less room when deflated, you gain a TON of additional storage when the tent is closed (prior to putting on the travel cover. I can actually store 2 small duffels and a few other items in the space the foam mattress used to occupy. You just fold the tent closed and the the one side (between the hinges) will be wide open to load up stuff. Once loaded, put the cover on and roll.

    • @catylastgaming614
      @catylastgaming614 Před 2 lety +7

      Im looking at getting one rn but idk yet if 1400 is good for a roof tent im putting on my bed of my avalanche

  • @mascatrails661
    @mascatrails661 Před 2 lety +532

    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...

    • @Nickles4
      @Nickles4 Před 2 lety +12

      I feel like a newer truck would be perfect for that because of the truck bed outlets.

    • @SuperFlowback
      @SuperFlowback Před rokem +36

      Light and usb charger with a solar panel on top to power them. Definitely not worth $3500 in my book. A pop up tent Rv would be a better option and I’ve seen those for $3500 and up. Those also come with a toilet, sink and an actual twin/full bed

    • @bhanjin4829
      @bhanjin4829 Před rokem +10

      @@SuperFlowback I’ve had many experiences in them but there fucked with how long it takes to setup and put down even with multiple people

    • @davidsobrito2790
      @davidsobrito2790 Před rokem +2

      low team's noise in the tent is a deal breaker for me

    • @se7ense7ens37
      @se7ense7ens37 Před rokem +6

      @@bhanjin4829 thank you!! Yes as someone who used to go camping in one of those they are SUCH A FUCKING PAIN IN THE ASS to set up!! It’s funny cause you underestimate it until you actually have to set it up😹

  • @reviewedsnail6086
    @reviewedsnail6086 Před rokem +29

    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!

  • @binary1123
    @binary1123 Před 2 lety +2620

    Bruh we need a full episode of the trip, that must HAVE** been fun as hell, like a vlog or something

  • @Real_Jcan
    @Real_Jcan Před 2 lety +765

    Give Nolan the high team next season. I would love to see how James n Zach deal with the cheaper more labour intensive parts

    • @sk8xaq
      @sk8xaq Před 2 lety +93

      There were several episodes this season when the expensive parts were much more labor intensive. But yeah, Aaron and Nolan deserve to ball out next.

    • @cornpop21
      @cornpop21 Před 2 lety +1

      yes

    • @kuntrryboy7078
      @kuntrryboy7078 Před 2 lety +1

      I'd love to see that. Dought it happens though sense this isnt Nolans brain child

    • @tankerd1847
      @tankerd1847 Před 2 lety +2

      I also feel like Jobe has the skillset to get the most out of cheaper mods as well.

    • @glaucuscefiro9043
      @glaucuscefiro9043 Před 2 lety

      @@sk8xaq I dont think Nolan wants to

  • @SoCalBayouMan
    @SoCalBayouMan Před 2 lety +66

    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.

    • @justicedemocrat9357
      @justicedemocrat9357 Před rokem

      That's so hot bro did you ever catch your parents banging in their tent?

  • @cameronharvey4746
    @cameronharvey4746 Před 2 lety +13

    It's actually ridiculous that this content is free considering how high quality and well done it is in general.

  • @Drummercommander
    @Drummercommander Před 2 lety +644

    PLEASE make the finale an extra long video. I love Donut in general and this series is the best!

  • @zachaliles
    @zachaliles Před 2 lety +450

    I like how James doesn't try to hide the fact that he's just as baffled at these prices as we are.

    • @KTMcaptain
      @KTMcaptain Před 2 lety +28

      It’s cause people are stupid enough to pay these prices. I’d pay $500 for something durable. My $115 tent sets up in under 3 minutes, but takes like 10 minutes to put away. WOW so long. My bed tent takes like 10 minutes to setup and 3 minutes to put away. Biggest downside to the bed tent is clearing the bed.

    • @luisg1653
      @luisg1653 Před 2 lety +9

      I roll with a ground tent. Cost me $80 and goes up in 5 minutes. Goes down in 5 minutes. I don't have to drive around with some shit on my truck and don't need to find a spot to store it. Plus if I don't want to put my stuff away to go for a drive, I leave it where it is.

    • @alitty3224
      @alitty3224 Před 2 lety +1

      Luis G good points! I enjoy the rooftop tent and I think my lady likes it more haha. The gas sucks on it but I’m in a Jeep anyways. The Jeep barley has any storage so it’s cool to keep pillows and such in the tent and also have a foam mattress to sleep on

    • @Skinflaps_Meatslapper
      @Skinflaps_Meatslapper Před 2 lety +7

      I sleep in the seat of the truck. Takes like, no minutes to set up or put away. And it's air conditioned.

    • @badsamaritan8223
      @badsamaritan8223 Před 2 lety

      @@Skinflaps_Meatslapper I've got a mattress in the back of my Rav4. I can sleep anywhere, and no one will even know there's someone sleeping in it.

  • @chartaiwan
    @chartaiwan Před 2 lety +93

    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!

    • @vic_cresss
      @vic_cresss Před rokem

      YES

    • @SlapStyleAnims
      @SlapStyleAnims Před rokem

      Absolutely. I’m quite new to being into cars and am intimated at times by all the knowledge and complexity of them. However, I’d feel quite chill around this team and wouldn’t feel like I didn’t belong or wouldn’t be welcome at all.

  • @Warumnicht23
    @Warumnicht23 Před 2 lety +30

    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

  • @hawkeallen1319
    @hawkeallen1319 Před 2 lety +327

    Yo I hope we get an hour long ep of this road trip.

    • @BiggestNightmareJim
      @BiggestNightmareJim Před 2 lety +1

      I would be ok with 3 ;)

    • @rajub5200
      @rajub5200 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes plz

    • @bittersmaybe
      @bittersmaybe Před 2 lety

      Yooooo i didnt think of that, it would be sick

    • @chopchop1488
      @chopchop1488 Před 2 lety

      An hour long😭
      No

    • @GioDrago
      @GioDrago Před 2 lety +4

      they had the footage but something happened to high truck @4:09 the bumper hanging off held up by the winch

  • @doubledangerous7898
    @doubledangerous7898 Před 2 lety +1320

    It’s been great to see Nolan get more confident/competent over the years. Charge on big man!

  • @castrinecubique983
    @castrinecubique983 Před 9 měsíci +7

    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 😬

  • @TexRobNC
    @TexRobNC Před 2 lety +49

    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

  • @ericblaine1316
    @ericblaine1316 Před 2 lety +143

    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.

  • @The_Professional_Hobbiest
    @The_Professional_Hobbiest Před 2 lety +621

    James: "HiTrucks tent is 3.5 times more expensive than LowTrucks".
    Me: "HiTrucks tent is 3 times more expensive than my car lol".

  • @billyb7119
    @billyb7119 Před 2 lety +82

    Is it just me or does even $900 for a tent with a floor seem batshit insane?

    • @tonyrobinson3342
      @tonyrobinson3342 Před 8 měsíci +2

      then you wont pay $7500 for one

    • @colecampbell1906
      @colecampbell1906 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@tonyrobinson3342 no sane person would.

    • @JOFEGUBAN
      @JOFEGUBAN Před 5 měsíci +2

      Yes that shit should cost no more than 500

    • @michaelelias2300
      @michaelelias2300 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I got mine for roughly $750 from the wholesaler before tax. From a material perspective, was it even worth that amount? Probably not, but the level of convenience of being able to get a comfortable night of sleep after traveling all day is pretty nice ngl and in the long run you can save quite a bit of money.

    • @colecampbell1906
      @colecampbell1906 Před 5 měsíci

      @@michaelelias2300 there's still other options that are more convenient and way cheaper though. That's why it seems kinda like a waste of money.

  • @kingmonday2918
    @kingmonday2918 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love watching these dudes, they're so real.
    Just open, honest, and genuine guys that love doing what they do. Classic.

  • @OcAirsoft
    @OcAirsoft Před 2 lety +3856

    Both builds are looking super sick at this point. I’d buy either if I had the chance.

    • @anasevi9456
      @anasevi9456 Před 2 lety +75

      I would go cheap no doubt, the expensive one as Pumphrey said left too much Wow factor on the table;. In place of a map;
      hard topped one could have easily integrated so much more a soft tent could not: An little 20-40watt exterior solar panel, a battery pack with a tender to prevent overcharge/heat, interior lighting, usb charger for fans/mobile and still have room for an acrylic window.
      Solar panels, wiring and acrylics hate kinking. In this day and age that could increase build cost by $300 tops. If it had that, I would pay $3k or it.

    • @garbagetrash2938
      @garbagetrash2938 Před 2 lety +27

      Both builds would still go for $15k+ on craigslist rn. :(

    • @325spoon
      @325spoon Před 2 lety +1

      Posting videos ab negative disputes in Airsoft is bad PR for growing the game

    • @KGisthename
      @KGisthename Před 2 lety +4

      @@325spoon Not only wrong comment section, but wrong planet there bud. I guess you like airsoft and cars though. I ain't mad @ ya 😏
      Shoot straight and keep it in the fast lane.

    • @l0g1cl22
      @l0g1cl22 Před 2 lety +2

      Oc, what are you doin here 😂

  • @Mrtrevbot
    @Mrtrevbot Před 2 lety +152

    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.

  • @ExploringwithLeah
    @ExploringwithLeah Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love this comparison video guys! Been doing a lot of research on which RTT are the best. This helps me a lot to decide! Thanks again! 👍🏼

  • @scottyellis3442
    @scottyellis3442 Před rokem

    Enjoy all your videos, they really help in asking the one question that everyone ask.👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ryansouza8584
    @ryansouza8584 Před 2 lety +107

    I spent my hard earned money on that exact same smittybilt and I love it. I’ve camped in the rain, the wind and the snow with it and it’s been fantastic.

    • @CannonRaw
      @CannonRaw Před 2 lety +10

      Agreed from what I saw in their footage. It seemed to be a better investment for more weather that happens. Rain, snow, or just windy conditions.

    • @rocketappliantist4969
      @rocketappliantist4969 Před 2 lety +2

      How cold is too cold?

    • @schwuzi
      @schwuzi Před 2 lety +1

      @@rocketappliantist4969 Depends on your sleeping bag. Being protected from wind and rain/snowfall is the most important thing.

    • @CannonRaw
      @CannonRaw Před 2 lety

      @@rocketappliantist4969 like if you're going hunting or fishing in the boonies. Having a hard shell would be nice in below zero temperatures.

  • @mattyforlife
    @mattyforlife Před 2 lety +333

    I really would like to have the roles switched for the next season. Nolan gets the expensive parts and James gets the cheap ones.

    • @user-hd8ej8yx9p
      @user-hd8ej8yx9p Před 2 lety +6

      Copy paste

    • @isaacyoung2709
      @isaacyoung2709 Před 2 lety +1

      Couldn’t agree more!

    • @demonking2679
      @demonking2679 Před 2 lety

      Yes

    • @aaronscholl
      @aaronscholl Před 2 lety +6

      For real! I always feel bad for Nolan for getting the budget stuff.

    • @Patty-vo4nz
      @Patty-vo4nz Před 2 lety +5

      Nolan seems like a really Nice humble guy but James seems like he isn’t soo I think if they flip the roles it might be a bit of a nightmare

  • @f8-4-4n-fighter8
    @f8-4-4n-fighter8 Před rokem +1

    This channel really is a gem. I hope they continue to make content like this.

  • @AshBloodFox
    @AshBloodFox Před 2 lety +7

    As someone who lives in Colorado I find this episode exceedingly funny.
    Also if you love the outdoors, the San Juan mountain range is one of the most beautiful places here.

  • @chrisburrows9086
    @chrisburrows9086 Před 2 lety +684

    James: "Some outdoor people are gross, and they sleep on the ground!"
    Me: *cries in backpacker*

    • @hecktec7682
      @hecktec7682 Před 2 lety +10

      *Laughs in hammock* still gross though :/

    • @camdenryan764
      @camdenryan764 Před 2 lety +8

      Me: cry’s in Boy Scout

    • @castortoutnu
      @castortoutnu Před 2 lety +5

      Me: laughs while Couchsurfing

    • @scprepper2672
      @scprepper2672 Před 2 lety +11

      Cries in infantry

    • @double-you3409
      @double-you3409 Před 2 lety +14

      You can hike to places 1000x more beautiful than the prettiest place you can drive to.

  • @iamthewun
    @iamthewun Před 2 lety +3

    Great video guys. We have low team $900 tent. Same ladder. 3 weeks ago we were camping in the Victorian high country (Australia). Around midnight the wife got up to go to the bathroom. She couldn't find the ladder, turned around and slipped from the very top. Broke both wrists and faceplanted, leaving gravel embedded in her face, a huge lump and needing stitches in various places. 4 hr drive out to a hospital. (Needless to say it could have even worse) Those ladders are DANGEROUS! We will likely get rid of our tent now, but I would definitely recommend grip tape on the rungs (and maybe a fall mat!)

  • @thevineproductions3182
    @thevineproductions3182 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this! I have been back-and-forth with buying a tent, and this really helps!

  • @oscarmollenhauer3083
    @oscarmollenhauer3083 Před 2 lety +127

    At 16 seconds in, I love how you put the Bigfoot walking past in the background between the 2 trucks.😁

    • @gw2079
      @gw2079 Před 2 lety +5

      Thanks, I would have never seen that.

    • @LitoBreeze
      @LitoBreeze Před 2 lety +3

      Yooooo how did I miss that? lmaoooo I love these guys

    • @chuckkissel2785
      @chuckkissel2785 Před 2 lety +1

      I thought I was going to be the only one that saw that. LOL

    • @madkills10
      @madkills10 Před 2 lety

      i thought id see more comments about this but i guess lots of people missed it haha

  • @treywithane9372
    @treywithane9372 Před 2 lety +503

    “Honey wake up, a new Hi Low episode” -My supermodel wife

  • @duin2in
    @duin2in Před 2 lety +5

    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!

  • @Tcustoms
    @Tcustoms Před rokem +1

    1:32 James getting ready to say except the ocean

  • @jdapaetz
    @jdapaetz Před 2 lety +381

    I need to know what happened to high truck’s bumper, and potentially a revisit on that episode’s outcome since it bent up so easily.

    • @styledliving
      @styledliving Před 2 lety +57

      So with Tacomas (all models), the mounts for the bumper bolt into where the crash bar was. These are very thin plates since it was only ever designed and engineered to absorb impact, not the opposite and pull other vehicles up mountains, hills, and out of ditches.
      A common upgrade for anyone who actually uses their winch or recovery points on plate bumpers is to cut the original mount off, and replace it with fabricated brackets from thicker plate steel and fillet weld them to the frame.
      Another popular and sturdy option is a BAMF Front bumper reinforcement brackets from 2005-current models.

    • @putnamehereholdmadoodle
      @putnamehereholdmadoodle Před 2 lety +6

      @@styledliving buy a bar that is designed to be used to recover. I do on my 4x4. Plus two rated.recovery points at the front and one at the rear. It's only like 150aud dollar to do this.

    • @timothybrant3765
      @timothybrant3765 Před 2 lety +10

      I was wondering if anyone else noticed that, I would definitely like to see what happened

    • @putnamehereholdmadoodle
      @putnamehereholdmadoodle Před 2 lety +1

      @@timothybrant3765 they touched tips and low car won.

    • @alexrasmussen6234
      @alexrasmussen6234 Před 2 lety +3

      @@styledliving that is pretty common among first gen owners, but when the bumper is installed correctly it isn’t necessary. After they initially received slew of complaints about it, ARB added mounting hardware into the kit for the bumper brackets to be essentially pinned in place through the frame with a 3/8” gr. 5 bolt and a sleeve. One of the guys at the 4x4 shop I buy parts from actually worked at ARB when they figured this out. This got rid of the issue but the ARB instructions are so poor that most people don’t do it when they install. I honestly wouldn’t have known to do it if I hadn’t heard it from the guys at the shop. My guess is that they didn’t do this when they installed the bumper, which then put all the strain from the winch on the, frankly flimsy, frame endcaps.

  • @vitaminbleach1217
    @vitaminbleach1217 Před 2 lety +283

    It’s always a great day when hi low comes out with a new episode

  • @omerbayrak1808
    @omerbayrak1808 Před 3 měsíci

    Dudes thank you for sharing this video. I was keep looking for budget overland build. You have it.

  • @twofi5e
    @twofi5e Před 2 lety +3

    I love how you guys put a comedic element into the video while still explaining the differences of cheaper vs. more expensive. I laughed quite a few times.

  • @HeyItsANerd
    @HeyItsANerd Před 2 lety +839

    This video for me is a huge win for Donut, they’ve expanded their brand to the point where everyone can enjoy, and the production quality is insane. You guys have come a long way, and it’s awesome!

    • @getonthecrossanddontlookba5004
      @getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 Před 2 lety +7

      Repent to Jesus Christ!!!!
      “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
      ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    • @New-zm5vu
      @New-zm5vu Před 2 lety

      Yeah, it's a bit of a change. But I really did enjoy the documentary style builds of the past. See the process I'm not a big fan of the revised build overview and review format. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @BackcountryTreks
      @BackcountryTreks Před rokem

      @@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 shut up 🤐

    • @pyronic120120
      @pyronic120120 Před 11 měsíci +2

      totally agree dude. These guys remind me a lot of the old top gear crew. They are genuinely funny. They aren't forcing the jokes. And when they are forcing the jokes, that's part of the Joke. Glad to have these guys helping me wean off of the old top gear trio as they barely do anything new now a days. Which is understandable considering their age as well.

  • @travishabursky4362
    @travishabursky4362 Před 2 lety +277

    “The downside is that we can’t see out of the back of our truck, we can only use our mirrors.”
    Me: *Laughs in semi with 60 inch sleeper*

    • @aaaccc1598
      @aaaccc1598 Před 2 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/O1dktmkP6_o/video.html

    • @travishabursky4362
      @travishabursky4362 Před 2 lety

      @@aaaccc1598 exactly.

    • @sostrucking
      @sostrucking Před 2 lety +4

      I thought same thing

    • @lostlune
      @lostlune Před 2 lety +1

      after market tow mirrors

    • @PhallacEye
      @PhallacEye Před 2 lety

      Or just hookup a rear-view camera (if your 4x4 doesn't already have one). They are cheap as.

  • @CantBeFucked69420
    @CantBeFucked69420 Před 2 lety +18

    I put my rooftop on a trailer, that way I could have it up high, and put some stabilising legs on to stop it rocking. My tent is also pretty similar to low teams, but has a second tent that attaches to the underside around the ladder.

  • @wattsong762
    @wattsong762 Před 2 lety

    i'm so happy i found this! love the feel of the vid

  • @dirtydan6098
    @dirtydan6098 Před 2 lety +96

    This is one of my favorite series ever on CZcams. All Donut’s teams personally it’s awesome

  • @deejayimm
    @deejayimm Před 2 lety +210

    I love how the mounting was a draw, like there's literally no contesting the fact that the Smittybilt is better in that regard.
    It's also interesting that the ikamper won the setup contest even though the Smittybilt took a minute longer but is ready to sleep in when you're done with it, whereas with the ikamper you still have to go get all your shit that you're going to put inside of it.

    • @giadalussu1922
      @giadalussu1922 Před 2 lety +5

      Yes, bit I think it was more of an issue of the rack they installed behing too beefy and not compatible with the tent

    • @deejayimm
      @deejayimm Před 2 lety +13

      @@giadalussu1922 I understand that, that's part of the design of the smittybuilt. It's designed to be easy to mount, which is why it should have won that. I mean I dont care, I dont have any SB products, or a rooftop tent, it just didnt seem fair.

    • @robbennett
      @robbennett Před 2 lety +21

      Kinda liked the light bar review. Cheap light bar was winning till the last minute and they all changed minds for no reason

    • @jaredslattery4584
      @jaredslattery4584 Před 2 lety +6

      I own a "iKamper 1.0" and can say that the mounting should be a draw. It really is luck of the draw when it comes to install. I know mine can literally be taken on or off in less than 2 min. With the use of a cordless drill driver. As far as being able to store your bedding under the shell, it has to be done in an exact way or it won't close but it does hold it. Biggest reason I switched to an I camper was the shell blocks the wind when set up right and I was able to comfortably sleep my wife and I and our two kids (4 and 5 y/o). It makes the overlanding experience fun because your only spending 10 - 20 min breaking camp in the morning so you can move to the next area and it keeps everything relatively clean. Breaking camp with a tent on the ground can get pretty dirty in my experience.

    • @deejayimm
      @deejayimm Před 2 lety +3

      @@jaredslattery4584 I'm not taking anything away from the ikamper, I'm just simply saying that the Smittybilt has been designed to be very easily mountable just about anywhere.
      Anytime you make a product that is one-size-fits-all, it's not going to be as good in some places as a specific product like the ikamper, but will also be better in others. Of course this is a sample set of one, and everyone's experience will be different, but there's just something dishonest about them literally showing that the Smittybilt is easier to mount and setup, but then saying the ikamper is....

  • @therealtashiro
    @therealtashiro Před 2 lety

    Great video guys! Thanks!

  • @clintrapisora7284
    @clintrapisora7284 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Ive seen this video many times, usually during lunch breaks. This bit always cracks me up 14:51 and 15:00

  • @andrew5909
    @andrew5909 Před 2 lety +148

    I wanna watch James squirm doing a low car while Nolan gets to brag about having hi car that would be gold

    • @B.E.Z.nOtLayZ
      @B.E.Z.nOtLayZ Před 2 lety +3

      Next series they definitely should. Do old school Rat Rods!

    • @OvernightCrew
      @OvernightCrew Před 2 lety +3

      That would be real cool for them to switch it up

  • @Damian-jp5fp
    @Damian-jp5fp Před 2 lety +79

    Im on the super budget: bought a normal tent and put a wood platform on my roof rack.

    • @946towguy2
      @946towguy2 Před 2 lety

      Same, except I made my own rack from unistrut.

    • @Superwoodputtie
      @Superwoodputtie Před 2 lety +2

      Look at this person hogging all the brain cells

    • @HrHaakon
      @HrHaakon Před 2 lety +1

      A wood pallet is actually a great insulator from the ground. If you're already going there in a truck, I recommend trying it out.

    • @946towguy2
      @946towguy2 Před 2 lety +6

      @@HrHaakon Plastic pallets have worked even better for me. No splinters or torn tents/tarps.

    • @HrHaakon
      @HrHaakon Před 2 lety +1

      @@946towguy2
      I've only used pretty heavy tents, and have had no problems, so I didn't even think of that. Good suggestion!

  • @dabblingoutdoors
    @dabblingoutdoors Před 2 lety

    Great review guys. I have enjoyed all your videos so far. Found you guys as I researched rooftop tents for my M416 trailer

  • @sisyphus883
    @sisyphus883 Před rokem

    You guys made some great points thanks

  • @abeliiibecerra5281
    @abeliiibecerra5281 Před 2 lety +107

    Zach sleeping wedged against the corner of the tent reminds me of when I was a kid. Coolest and most comfortable spot on the bed. 🤣

  • @LockieNZ
    @LockieNZ Před 2 lety +147

    It's a good quality map when they remember to put New Zealand on it

    • @angelarch5352
      @angelarch5352 Před 2 lety +2

      is there an Old Zealand?

    • @giovannil8244
      @giovannil8244 Před 2 lety +3

      @@angelarch5352 Old Zealand is a region in the Netherlands

    • @munrowilson4119
      @munrowilson4119 Před 2 lety

      Tasmania as well, that's a good map

    • @mtb416
      @mtb416 Před 2 lety

      That little guy? Don’t worry about that little guy.

    • @munrowilson4119
      @munrowilson4119 Před 2 lety

      @@mtb416 I worry about the little guy cos I live in the little guy

  • @wesleydeitz4183
    @wesleydeitz4183 Před rokem

    Of course I saw this the day after my tough decision between smittybilt vs. Ikamper but I think you guys just made me happy with my smittybilt choice thanks guys!

  • @darkskull5790
    @darkskull5790 Před 2 lety

    These are the best off road shots and videography 😍🔥👏🙌

  • @bubbaries
    @bubbaries Před 2 lety +109

    LOVE the Sasquatch cameo at 0:16, y’all are the best 😂

  • @bills.771
    @bills.771 Před 2 lety +169

    Dudes!! Really hoping to see a WTF video that shows how the Hi Truck's front bumper got bent so bad. (minutes 5:01 and 10:38).

  • @Ryuuma94
    @Ryuuma94 Před 2 lety +9

    I kinda want the teams to swap if you guys do a next season. Would love to see Nolan get to work on Hi-Car :)

  • @bunzen0knatzen
    @bunzen0knatzen Před 2 lety

    The really nice jacket sentiment at 4:52 really resonates.
    Now that I've been working for a while and buying myself nicer things for a change, I feel like my opinion on buying expensive things has changed a lot.
    Biggest thing so far is I went from a 2010 Mazda 3 with 100k+ miles to a 2020 ND2 RF and, my god, I actually enjoy driving to work now lol.
    I even bought myself something other than a 10$ digital watch (me from even 2019 wouldn't believe it).
    Anyway this series is awesome! Keep up the good work frens

  • @tylerrking6999
    @tylerrking6999 Před 2 lety +148

    Everyone being so nice to Nolan after being a minute slower on the setup was so wholesome. Making sure the bro doesn’t feel bad, that’s real friendship. James was even like “there’s not a lot of oxygen up here too” 😂🥺❤️

    • @jjcoola998
      @jjcoola998 Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah when he commented on the oxygen level I got the bromance tingles

  • @grahamtalsma2495
    @grahamtalsma2495 Před 2 lety +915

    Donut is definitely capable of remaking this content into a "top gear" style special. Just saying...

    • @soundwaves2453
      @soundwaves2453 Před 2 lety +29

      the top gear america has been waiting for

    • @claytonbearden7793
      @claytonbearden7793 Před 2 lety +14

      Yeah the british TG crew made their own caravans and lets say absolutely tragic hilarity ensued.

    • @Jason-im3pz
      @Jason-im3pz Před rokem +9

      And they manage to get a top gear feel without trying too hard to be top gear

  • @NeXtarProducts
    @NeXtarProducts Před 2 lety +1

    This is a great series!

  • @CrazyDog651
    @CrazyDog651 Před 2 lety +5

    This video makes me appreciate what we can get in Australia.

  • @B.E.Z.nOtLayZ
    @B.E.Z.nOtLayZ Před 2 lety +70

    I believe it when James said, "I tested our friendships.".

  • @richiemooa
    @richiemooa Před 2 lety +59

    So sad that this season is ending. What a great show! Keep it up guys!

  • @Lurkur
    @Lurkur Před rokem

    Great video with what looks like a great group of friends!

  • @florindagonzalez5700
    @florindagonzalez5700 Před 9 měsíci

    I laughed so many times in this video. Thank you. Humor was on point.

  • @josered-bro5710
    @josered-bro5710 Před 2 lety +66

    as an avid offroad enjoyer, I would love a full hour long video of donut media offroading. something along the lines of 4wd Australia/4wd247

  • @colorado_offroad_lv
    @colorado_offroad_lv Před 2 lety +79

    We need a full like hour long special of this trip!

    • @GlycerinZ
      @GlycerinZ Před 2 lety +1

      @gelas lawas What was that dumb ass video for?

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError Před 2 lety +1

      @@GlycerinZ bot promo bs

  • @matthewfox1017
    @matthewfox1017 Před rokem

    See I’m in FL. Hearing you say it was the middle of summer and beautiful out, sounds amazing.

  • @Greenmandog13
    @Greenmandog13 Před rokem +1

    I have been thinking of getting a roof top tent for a while now. My biggest thing was either hardshell or soft. From this, I didn't even think about the hardshell side not having a window, which isn't a huge thing but definitely not ideal. It would also be great to have the bed set up in there all the time, which the hardshell can not.
    I also didn't quite think of the truck bed accessibility but not much you can do about that except putting in drawers. Great video though for sure

  • @RaytellSmokes74
    @RaytellSmokes74 Před 2 lety +48

    Love the artwork of the HiLow intro. I even noticed the upgrades you guys have done so far in the animation. Nicely done!

  • @padrescout
    @padrescout Před 2 lety +185

    Buy a 900 dollar roof rack tent "put it on the ground."
    Pretty compelling argument to just get a nice 200 dollar regular tent.

    • @NeonFreakC
      @NeonFreakC Před 2 lety +37

      ... and then put the regular tent on a sheet of plywood on the top of the car

    • @T-Dawg123a
      @T-Dawg123a Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah just a fold up ground tent would be nice. Maybe some wheels on one end. Pull it out of your truck roll it to a flat spot and have it unfold like low teams tent. When your done camping just fold it. Wheel it to the truck and slid it on top of the stuff in your bed. If the tent had straps on it with a ratchet that would be cool. Just hook it, rachet it down with your stuff under it and your good to go. Someone needs to make something like that

    • @JourneywithBrandon
      @JourneywithBrandon Před 2 lety +1

      When I'm out and it rains, it pours. It's very nice to be off the ground. I might be making an investment here soon...

  • @josearciniega8779
    @josearciniega8779 Před 2 lety

    first sponsor ad I haven't skipped in the start of the video

  • @wayawolf1967
    @wayawolf1967 Před rokem

    Both are nice and keep you off of the ground which is great when the weather takes a turn for the worse you can just keep sleeping. As an older dude I prefer my Palomino slide in pop up truck camper. It takes 5 minutes to set up not rushing and 10 to break down no hurry. Yes its pricey but at 4 in the morning when nature calls, it has a bathroom with toilet and shower. The 2500 HD Silverado diesel that I put it on gets the same mileage as my FJ would get with a rooftop tent so.......... Great video guys. Keep them coming.

  • @chadhorton1901
    @chadhorton1901 Před 2 lety +23

    This channels development has been so satisfying. It’s like a mix of top gear and head to head.

    • @Hoi4ofgender
      @Hoi4ofgender Před 2 lety

      God I miss classic MT head 2 head. It's nice to see that Jason is still getting good work.

  • @DanLMH
    @DanLMH Před 2 lety +131

    Next hi-low needs a team swap, James on low, Nolan on hi

  • @Rdr2enjoyer195
    @Rdr2enjoyer195 Před 2 lety

    I love these videos. 😩😩🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @mikeinjapan2004
    @mikeinjapan2004 Před rokem

    "Body heat... (started to stutter)" was so funny 😁

  • @joshparton6444
    @joshparton6444 Před 2 lety +47

    I hope there's a huge episode of B roll footage of you guys just enjoying the camping and outdoors.

  • @Ethan13-
    @Ethan13- Před 2 lety +60

    I really love watching these videos because being someone who wants to buy all the stuff that they have, this is a really fun and helpful series

    • @caleblewis1445
      @caleblewis1445 Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly my thought.. I've been looking into buying a roof tent.

    • @joesalerno64
      @joesalerno64 Před 2 lety +1

      Be careful and do more research. These are fun videos, but it's not hard to tell these are car guys. Some of the things they've done and explained in this series haven't been very accurate.

    • @Ethan13-
      @Ethan13- Před 2 lety

      This is true

  • @shirlzitting647
    @shirlzitting647 Před 11 měsíci

    I like the ending:
    What's your favorite quote?
    "BURP"! Nice

  • @murdiesel
    @murdiesel Před rokem

    Smittybilt on a K1500 Contractors ladder rack. Great straight forward video, thank you!

  • @C4_stephen
    @C4_stephen Před 2 lety +465

    To be honest, sleeping in a vehicle seems way easier than my homeless uncle made it seem 🤭

    • @edopt7204
      @edopt7204 Před 2 lety +13

      if you have money haha

    • @TrillMurray
      @TrillMurray Před 2 lety +17

      Maybe a drug addiction ruined his overlanding experience 🤔

    • @umhewwo8006
      @umhewwo8006 Před 2 lety +37

      Sleeping and living in a vehicle are two very different things

    • @koreymann2493
      @koreymann2493 Před 2 lety +1

      100% this

    • @graphicsgod
      @graphicsgod Před 2 lety +1

      @@umhewwo8006 I've done both in my Camaro!

  • @andyking3610
    @andyking3610 Před 2 lety +158

    every time James opens he always sounds like "I can't believe we spent this much on this thing."

  • @tonyrobinson3342
    @tonyrobinson3342 Před 8 měsíci

    Yep I have a ALU CAB rooftop tent and it is brilliant it is built to last a lifetime I have had it 12 months now and it has stood up to the harsh conditions I have been camping

  • @afk4lfe822
    @afk4lfe822 Před rokem

    I love camping stuff, please do more

  • @carsonspeedster149
    @carsonspeedster149 Před 2 lety +270

    I love these Hi Lo series; particularly this offroad season. Excited to see the finale and looking forward to the next Hi Lo!
    Team Hi is Cool, but I'm broke AF and have wheeled HARD with budget stuff, so Team Lo all the way

    • @observingrogue7652
      @observingrogue7652 Před 2 lety +3

      I hope the next Hi-Lo is motorcycling, a homemade electric car, or homemade electric motorcycle.

    • @observingrogue7652
      @observingrogue7652 Před 2 lety +2

      Motorcycling, as restoring & upgrading a gas-bike. Even a turbo or supercharger kit.

  • @calholli
    @calholli Před 2 lety +43

    You guys need to "add a leaf" in the rear and make the suspension more load bearing.

    • @nimbleryan735
      @nimbleryan735 Před 2 lety +4

      I was thinking that, L.truck not so much but H.truck was cl clearly visible

    • @outdooraholic365
      @outdooraholic365 Před 2 lety +9

      High truck - airbags, low truck-add a leaf.

    • @michaelkeaton5394
      @michaelkeaton5394 Před 2 lety

      It triggered me during the whole episode, it is really weird

    • @Frost640
      @Frost640 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah the helper leaf can make a huge difference, helped a coworker put a pair on his '90 Ram and we gained 1.5-2" from it.

    • @CoveringFish
      @CoveringFish Před 2 lety

      @Cryforequanimity nah you just buy the suspension last

  • @jaelhardin6401
    @jaelhardin6401 Před rokem +2

    I'd still go with the high team tint. Sure you have to angel the truck in the right spots but looks comfy with the dark colors. Both those tints went up quick af.

  • @wolfwoodphreak
    @wolfwoodphreak Před rokem

    if nothing else this show makes it REALLY good at showing you how to make YOUR car the best combo of Hi and Low parts so you never get more than you should while avoiding that which you deserve better than

  • @jeramimachado383
    @jeramimachado383 Před 2 lety +31

    Got to love the Sasquatch cameo LOL

  • @Yashuop
    @Yashuop Před 2 lety +4761

    Claim your “here within an hour” ticket right here

  • @dmann1209
    @dmann1209 Před rokem

    Excellent review gentleman!

  • @rodneyhanbaum697
    @rodneyhanbaum697 Před 2 lety

    very cool! new subscriber this morning! thanks for a great review and informative video!

  • @abot4694
    @abot4694 Před 2 lety +32

    This series is the best thing ever to come to Donut Media

  • @walterbryan1798
    @walterbryan1798 Před 2 lety +166

    “Smitty built it, sooo…”
    -James
    That’s a good reason to buy it.

    • @potatopotatoeOG
      @potatopotatoeOG Před 2 lety

      😊idk who's on your profile pic but they smile nice.

    • @limafleksa
      @limafleksa Před 2 lety

      "You sunava bitch I'm in"

  • @masenlynn1177
    @masenlynn1177 Před 2 lety

    You guys are literally a CZcams Top Gear❤️

  • @Nuttyaf_
    @Nuttyaf_ Před rokem

    Love this episode in the series but regarding the “access of bed” you just have to plan your build around what you’re going to use it for and everything.

  • @niritdrori2671
    @niritdrori2671 Před 2 lety +97

    the tacoma was a really good choice for this series