Napier
Napier Truck Bed Tents, SUV Tents, Sportz Air Mattresses & Vehicle Camping Gear
Napier is the category-defining brand in truck bed tents and SUV tents, and if you're building an accessible vehicle-based camping setup without spending rooftop tent money, Napier is where the conversation starts. Our Napier collection at Off Road Tents covers the Sportz Truck Tent and premium Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room, the value-tier Backroadz Truck Tent, and the Sportz Air Mattress that turns a truck bed into an actual comfortable sleeping platform. Give us a call at 844-200-3979 and we'll help you spec the right Napier setup for your truck or SUV.
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Who Is Napier?
Napier is a Canadian family-owned outdoor brand that essentially created the modern truck tent category and has stayed at the top of it since 1990. The core insight was simple. Most people who own a pickup truck or SUV already have a perfectly capable sleeping platform sitting in the vehicle. The bed is already flat. It's already elevated off the ground. It's already weather-protected on multiple sides. What you need isn't a whole separate tent system. You need a tent that turns the vehicle you already own into a camping shelter.
That's what Napier builds. Truck tents attach to the pickup bed and extend the bed's usable space into an enclosed sleeping area. SUV tents attach to the rear of an SUV or crossover and give you a walk-in tent that uses the vehicle's cargo area as part of the sleeping space. Air mattresses sized specifically for truck beds turn the metal floor into something you can actually sleep on. Everything in the catalog is designed to work with the vehicle you drive rather than requiring a separate tent kit that has nothing to do with your truck.
The Napier lineup splits into two product tiers. The Sportz line is the premium tier with more features (screen rooms, tall standing height, more windows, better fabric construction) and higher price points. The Backroadz line is the value tier that keeps the essential functionality at a lower price for buyers who want to try truck camping without a large upfront investment. Both tiers use the same fundamental attachment approach and both fit a wide range of vehicle configurations. Beyond the tents themselves, the accessory catalog includes air mattresses sized for specific bed dimensions, SUV connection sleeves that let you link truck tents and SUV tents together, and camping essentials that pair with the tent lineup.
Featured Napier Products
Napier Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
Price: $499
Type: Napier Sportz SUV Tent / napier sportz suv tent / napier suv tent / suv tailgate tent | Attaches to: SUV or crossover rear
The Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room is the flagship of the Napier SUV lineup and the tent to buy if you drive an SUV or crossover and want more than just a basic tailgate shelter. Attaches to the rear of the vehicle to give you a walk-in tent with an integrated screen room for bug-free lounging, meal prep, or gear storage. Uses the vehicle's cargo area as an extension of the sleeping space.
Standout features: Attaches to SUV or crossover rear • Integrated screen room • Walk-in tent height • Extends vehicle cargo area into sleeping space • Bug-screen lounging area
Napier Sportz Truck Tent
Price: $329
Type: Napier Sportz Truck Tent / napier sportz truck tent / napier truck tent / truck bed tent / pickup truck tent | Attaches to: Pickup truck bed
The Sportz Truck Tent is Napier's premium-tier pickup bed tent and the reason so many first-time truck campers end up on Napier. Attaches inside your pickup bed to convert it into a proper enclosed sleeping area with tall standing height, multiple windows, and the fabric quality that separates the Sportz tier from budget alternatives. Best pick for pickup owners who want the premium truck tent experience without stepping into rooftop tent price territory.
Standout features: Attaches inside pickup bed • Premium Sportz-tier fabric • Tall standing height • Multiple windows • Uses truck bed as sleeping platform
Napier Backroadz Truck Tent
Price: $259
Type: Napier Backroadz Truck Tent / napier backroadz truck tent / napier truck tent / truck bed tent / pickup bed tent | Attaches to: Pickup truck bed
The Backroadz Truck Tent is the value-tier entry into truck bed camping. Same fundamental attachment design as the Sportz tier, engineered around a lower price point for buyers who want to try truck tent camping before committing to premium pricing. Best pick for first-time truck campers, occasional users, or buyers who want the truck tent experience without a large upfront spend.
Standout features: Value-tier Napier construction • Attaches inside pickup bed • Entry-price truck tent • Standard bed configurations supported • Same fundamental design as Sportz tier
Napier Sportz Air Mattress
Price: $139.99
Type: Napier Sportz Air Mattress / napier air mattress / truck bed air mattress | Fits: Standard pickup truck beds
The lowest-priced featured product on this page and the accessory that turns any Napier truck tent from "I'm sleeping on the metal floor of my truck bed" into "I'm sleeping on a real mattress inside my truck bed." Sized specifically for standard pickup truck bed dimensions, so it fits properly inside the tent without leaving awkward gaps. Best pick to pair with the Sportz or Backroadz Truck Tent when you're planning multi-night trips where actual sleep quality matters.
Standout features: Sized for standard pickup truck beds • Fits inside Napier truck tents • Turns truck bed into proper sleeping platform • Multi-night comfort • Most affordable featured Napier product
Full Napier Comparison Table
Compare every featured Napier product side by side to find the right combination for your vehicle and how you camp.
| Product | Category | Attaches To / Fits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room | Premium SUV/crossover tent | SUV or crossover rear | $499 |
| Sportz Truck Tent | Premium pickup truck tent | Pickup truck bed | $329 |
| Backroadz Truck Tent | Value-tier pickup truck tent | Pickup truck bed | $259 |
| Sportz Air Mattress | Truck bed air mattress | Standard pickup truck beds | $139.99 |
Which Napier Tent Is Right for You?
Picking between Napier tents comes down to two questions. First, what do you drive? Second, how much tent do you actually need? Here's how to think about it.
SUV or Crossover Owners
If you drive an SUV, crossover, or minivan rather than a pickup truck, the SUV tent tier is the answer. Attaches to the rear of the vehicle and gives you a walk-in tent that uses the cargo area as part of the sleeping and living space. The Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room adds an integrated screen room for bug-free lounging, meal prep, or gear storage outside the sleeping compartment. Best pick for SUV-based family camping where you want more space than a tailgate tent but don't want to buy a truck to camp.
Pickup Truck Owners Who Want the Full Napier Experience
If you drive a pickup and you want the premium truck tent experience, the Sportz Truck Tent tier is where to start. Tall standing height, multiple windows, and the Sportz-tier fabric that holds up to more weather and more nights of use than the value tier. Pair it with the Sportz Air Mattress and you have a proper multi-night truck camping setup at a fraction of rooftop tent pricing.
Pickup Truck Owners on a Budget
If you're new to truck tent camping and you want to try the format before spending more, the Backroadz tier is the value entry point. Same fundamental attachment design as the Sportz tier at a lower price point. Fabric and finish are less premium, but the core functionality is the same. Best pick for first-time truck campers, occasional users, or buyers who want to prove out the concept before upgrading to Sportz.
Adding Real Sleeping Comfort to Any Napier Truck Tent
Whichever truck tent tier you pick, the Sportz Air Mattress is worth adding if you're planning multi-night trips. Sized specifically for standard pickup truck bed dimensions so it fits properly inside the tent without gaps. The difference between sleeping on a mattress and sleeping on the metal truck bed floor is significant on nights two and three of a trip. Not needed for occasional single-night use. Highly worth it for regular truck camping.
The simple decision rule: SUV or crossover, Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room. Pickup owner wanting premium features, Sportz Truck Tent. Pickup owner on a budget or new to truck camping, Backroadz Truck Tent. Multi-night trips regardless of tier, add the Sportz Air Mattress.
Napier vs Rooftop Tents & Other Truck Tent Brands
Buyers researching Napier usually cross-shop two very different alternatives. Other truck tent brands at similar price points, and rooftop tents at much higher price points. Here's the honest comparison from our experience selling across the vehicle-camping category.
Napier vs Rooftop Tents: The biggest decision Napier buyers actually face isn't between Napier and other truck tents. It's whether to buy a Napier truck tent at $250 to $500, or invest ten times that in a rooftop tent from iKamper, Alu-Cab, Roofnest, or similar premium brands. Rooftop tents win on setup speed once installed (60 seconds versus 5 to 10 minutes for a truck tent), on weather sealing at freeway speeds (they're permanently mounted and weather-sealed), on the elevated sleeping platform above the ground, and on the aesthetic that comes with a permanent overland build. Napier truck tents win on price by an enormous margin (a full Napier setup with mattress is under $500 versus $2,500 to $5,000+ for a rooftop tent), on the removability (pack it away when you're not camping), on the fact that no roof rack or bed rack installation is required, and on the accessibility factor for buyers who want to try truck camping without committing to a permanent build. For occasional truck camping, weekend trips, or as an entry into the format, Napier is the sensible choice. For serious overland use where the tent lives on the vehicle year-round, a rooftop tent is worth the investment.
Napier vs Rightline Gear: Rightline Gear is Napier's most direct competitor in the affordable truck tent category. Rightline wins on price at the equivalent tier (some Rightline models come in below Backroadz pricing) and on the specific styling some buyers prefer. Napier wins on brand recognition and dealer network depth, on the Sportz premium tier which Rightline doesn't quite match at the top end, and on the accessory ecosystem depth (Sportz Air Mattress, Sportz Link connectors, and other integrated accessories). For budget truck tents, both brands are legitimate choices at similar price points.
Napier vs Kodiak Canvas: Kodiak Canvas plays in a different segment. Where Napier tents are lightweight nylon/polyester construction designed to attach to vehicles, Kodiak makes heavy-duty canvas ground tents built for extended base camp use. Kodiak wins on canvas durability, on cold-weather performance, and on the multi-week base camp use case. Napier wins on price by a large margin, on the vehicle-attachment approach that turns your truck or SUV into part of the sleeping platform, and on portability. Different products for different use cases rather than direct competitors.
Napier vs Guide Gear and other budget truck tents: There are cheaper truck tent options at big-box retailers and generic online sellers. They tend to save money on fabric weight, seam construction, and pole quality, which shows up in field use within the first season. Napier's Backroadz tier competes with these at only a slightly higher price point while delivering meaningfully better long-term durability. For a tent that will actually last more than one or two seasons of real use, Napier is the sensible choice even at the value tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a Napier truck tent fit my pickup?
Napier truck tents come in size variants engineered specifically for different pickup truck bed lengths. Standard configurations cover compact trucks, mid-size trucks (Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado), and full-size trucks (F-150, Silverado, Ram, Tundra) in short bed, standard bed, and long bed configurations. Before ordering, measure your bed length from the inside of the tailgate to the front bulkhead and check which Napier size variant fits that dimension. If you're not sure, call us at 844-200-3979 with your truck year, model, and bed length and we'll confirm the right Napier variant before you order.
What's the difference between the Sportz and Backroadz tiers?
Sportz is Napier's premium tier with tall standing height, more windows, screen rooms on select models, and higher-quality fabric construction. Backroadz is the value tier that keeps the same fundamental attachment design and truck-bed compatibility at a lower price point, with less premium fabric and fewer features. Both work well. Sportz is worth the premium if you camp regularly and want the more comfortable interior space plus better long-term fabric durability. Backroadz is the sensible pick if you're new to truck camping, camp occasionally, or want to prove out the concept before upgrading.
Should I buy a Napier truck tent or a rooftop tent?
Depends on how often you camp and how much you're willing to spend. A full Napier setup runs under $500 versus $2,500 to $5,000+ for a rooftop tent. Napier tents pack away when you're not camping and don't require roof rack or bed rack installation. Rooftop tents deploy in 60 seconds versus 5-10 minutes for a truck tent, stay permanently mounted for instant deployment on any trip, and offer weather sealing at freeway speeds that a removable truck tent can't quite match. For occasional truck camping or weekend trips, Napier is the sensible starting point. For serious overland use where the tent essentially lives on the vehicle, a rooftop tent is worth the investment. Some buyers own both, using Napier for family car camping and a rooftop tent for solo overland trips.
Do I need the Sportz Air Mattress if I have a Napier truck tent?
Not strictly required, but strongly recommended for multi-night trips. Without the air mattress, you're sleeping directly on the metal floor of your truck bed with only the tent floor underneath, which gets uncomfortable fast after the first night. The Sportz Air Mattress is sized specifically for standard pickup truck bed dimensions so it fits properly inside Napier truck tents without leaving awkward gaps. For occasional single-night trips, you can skip it and use a sleeping pad. For regular multi-night truck camping, the mattress makes a genuine difference in sleep quality.
Can I use a Napier truck tent without attaching it to my truck?
Napier truck tents are engineered specifically to attach to a pickup truck bed as part of the tent structure, using the truck bed as the sleeping platform. They're not designed as standalone ground tents. If you want a Napier product that works away from the vehicle, that's a different product category entirely. For truck-bed use, the tent needs the truck. That's the whole design premise, and it's what makes the tent work so well with the vehicle you already own.
Why Buy Napier from Off Road Tents
We're an authorized Napier dealer, which means every tent and accessory we sell carries the full Napier manufacturer warranty. You're getting a genuine product with genuine support, not a gray-market unit from a random online seller.
We ship every Napier product for free. Beyond shipping, we help with the questions that come up before and after the purchase. Which Napier size variant fits your specific truck bed dimensions? Should you go Sportz or Backroadz for your specific use case? Is a Napier truck tent the right choice, or should you be looking at rooftop tents given how you camp? Call us. These are questions we answer every day.
We carry the full Napier catalog alongside every other major truck tent brand and rooftop tent brand at Off Road Tents. If you're weighing Napier against Rightline Gear, Kodiak Canvas, or considering the jump to a rooftop tent instead, we can give you an honest recommendation based on selling across all the categories. We're not pushing one product over another. We're pushing the right setup for how you camp.
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Need Help Picking the Right Napier Tent?
Tell us your vehicle (pickup truck or SUV), your bed length or cargo dimensions, and whether you want the premium Sportz tier or the value Backroadz tier. We'll help you pick the right Napier setup and decide whether the Sportz Air Mattress is worth adding for how you camp.
