ROOFNEST SPARROW FULL
ROOFNEST SPARROW WINDOWS

ROOFNEST SPARROW FULL

For a full breakdown of the installation process, check out the Roofnest website. Finally, you’ll tighten down these bolts using the included 13mm ratcheting wrench we recommend you work your way around the vehicle before tightening these completely, making sure the tent is centered on your vehicle. Slide the mounting hardware into the mounting tracks on the underside of the tent, so that there is a bolt hanging below either side of the crossbar connected by the mounting plate underneath. Ensure that your crossbars are spaced out at least 30” apart you’ll also need at least 24” of width to accommodate the brackets. The Falcon weighs in at 140 lbs and will require at least two people to get it onto your roof. You’ll then lift your Falcon onto your vehicle’s crossbars and lock it into place. These brackets will need to be partially assembled for quicker installation in the later steps. Your newly ordered Falcon will arrive fully assembled, so all you’ll need to do is remove the protective plastic and unbox the mounting hardware, which you’ll find in a separate box that also contains the telescoping ladder. It will block any vehicle doors beneath it. One other drawback to the Falcon’s entry system is that it lacks an extension panel like the Condor XL when the ladder is mounted. Keep in mind, though, that the ladder cannot be stored inside the Falcon while it is closed, and in fact, there’s not even space to stash your bedding. We are big fans of this inclusion that makes it easy to set up your campsite since you won’t need to be overly concerned about the orientation of your vehicle and can easily adapt rather than having to re-park.

ROOFNEST SPARROW WINDOWS

Like the Roofnest Sparrow, the Falcon’s side windows also act as doors, with ladder mounts that enable campers to enter from three sides. Chances are that you won’t need to pack a sleeping pad, but larger campers may feel their hips reach the bottom if they are side-sleepers. Although we question Roofnest’s claim that it “feels like a real bed,” it certainly provides a notable degree of cushioning (nearly twice as much as you’ll find in the iKamper models). On the bottom of the Falcon, you’ll find a 7 cm (2.75”) foam mattress with a machine-washable cover and an anti-condensation mat below.

Additionally, you’ll find small storage pockets at the front corners and a deployable shoe bag that can be hung outside the tent. Thankfully, though, the ceiling is cushioned-it also features a handy storage net to stash some of your lighter gear. Taller campers may find that they’ll need to sleep with their pillows at the back of the tent to avoid accidentally bumping their heads. Peak headroom is 60″, however, the roof angles roughly 45° from the top of the back wall to the bottom of the front wall, essentially giving the Falcon half the interior volume of a hardshell that pops up on all four sides. The interior of the Roofnest Falcon measures 88” long and 48” wide for a total of 29.3 sq ft.

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