Hatchet Overland has started production - I jumped in line.

[Bohica]

I didn’t realize that people weren’t allowed to have opposing views on an Internet forum.

Start your own thread...don't be a dick and dump on this one.

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[InVinoVeritasty]

Start your own thread...don't be a dick and dump on this one.

LOL. One of the reasons we disperse camp is fewer dicks. And nice Warthog!

 

[utjmac]

I’m all for people coming up with innovative items to expand options for our vehicles. Kudos to you for supporting a new product.

Is this product a full top replacement or are they modifying your factory hardtop?

John

 

[Steph1]

Ideally, you’d need a second hardtop for when camping. I don’t see myself carrying this thing year round because I otherwise have no roof.

What they could have done however, is make the entry to the tent in the front of the Jeep. That way when you remove the tent, all you have to do is put your freedom panels back-on and the totality of the rear could remain storage area in its entirety.

 

[InVinoVeritasty]

Is this product a full top replacement or are they modifying your factory hardtop?

Modifying. It's a patented design that attaches to the roll cage/frame through 6 attachment points allowing it to slide forward 20 inches along rails when deployed. A couple of pics of the attachment points and brackets below. When down, the top nests around the factory hard top with sides resting in the existing rain gutters. The factory hard top /windows/rear glass all remain, modified by the six attachment points and the rear portal. Rear side windows, rear glass, rear washer/defroster are all preserved, unlike the Ursa Minor, where they must be added back as premium add-ons. It is a really interesting design.

 

[InVinoVeritasty]

I don’t see myself carrying this thing year round

Yep. In that case this product -- like the American Safari JXL, Ursa Minor, and others -- is definitely not for you. Lots of other options out there for camping/overlanding. This one works for us.

 

[Thexr6]

Yeah I don't understand it either. It take me 5 minutes to set up our tent on the ground and about 5 minutes to take it down and pack it up.

Whatever makes people happy. Just not how I like to camp.

We live in bear country. when i camp, its 6 feet above the grizzly buffet.

 

[entropy]

Weight is less than a quality rack & rooftop

There is always a sacrifice to be made. You are either top heavy, towing, or sleeping on the ground.

 

[entropy]

We live in bear country. when i camp, its 6 feet above the grizzly buffet.

Do you truly think a grizzly cares you are up inside a tarp?

 

[entropy]

For my own information, but why are folks sleeping on their roofs these days?

They think theyre safer from wildlife. So they sleep better. It is a placebo effect. But it works.

It also blows my mind how people spends thousands to still sleep inside a tent made out the same polyester ground tents are made off. Then they claim the comfort of the 2inch foam mattress. A quality air mattress is more comfortable than a 2inch mat... Some have 4inches I guess. You could buy a 4inch foam mattress that turns into a couch and comes with a carrying case. Weighs less than 20lbs and you can carry that on top of your roof instead.

 

[InVinoVeritasty]

there is always a sacrifice to be made.

Thread winner.

 

[Thexr6]

Do you truly think a grizzly cares you are up inside a tarp?

Apparently not.
https://www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-news/derails-emerging-in-fatal-ovando-grizzly-bear-attack
but we have a GFC Rtt mounted on 392 roof. A little more substantive than a tarp and a buffer for my 10mm bear load.

 

[InVinoVeritasty]

They think theyre safer from wildlife.

Not really, but you seem convinced you know what others think.

By the way, this is a great spot if you ever make it to Alaska and want to see some wildlife. Best halibut fishing I've ever found. And lots of bear. See them daily at waters edge feeding in the early morning. Wife and I were there a few days after this episode. We enjoy disperse camping. We know we are visitors in their neighborhood. No false sense of security here.
https://www.juneauempire.com/news/brown-bear-scare-hungry-bear-breaks-into-lodge-has-to-be-put-down/

 

[Bohica]

They think theyre safer from wildlife. So they sleep better. It is a placebo effect. But it works.

It also blows my mind how people spends thousands to still sleep inside a tent made out the same polyester ground tents are made off. Then they claim the comfort of the 2inch foam mattress. A quality air mattress is more comfortable than a 2inch mat... Some have 4inches I guess. You could buy a 4inch foam mattress that turns into a couch and comes with a carrying case. Weighs less than 20lbs and you can carry that on top of your roof instead.

"It also blows my mind"...why do you even care what other people do with their money or how they prefer to overland/camp/whatever. You must have a miserable life if this kind of crap "blows your mind".

 

[entropy]

"It also blows my mind"...why do you even care what other people do with their money or how they prefer to overland/camp/whatever. You must have a miserable life if this kind of crap "blows your mind".

Nah pretty chill life. It is just an expression, not trying to personally attack anyone. Simply an opinion. I am pretty sure I am not the only person who thinks roof top tents are grossly overpriced and overhyped. Have a nice day and enjoy your RTT.

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