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I hope they provide 10 extra stickers in the box so we can place them on the top, bottom, and both sides of all windows… to make absolutely sure the windows are installed correctly. Can’t be too sure now.
Don't forget some on the inside, you don't want to forget where you are if you are inside!
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We have some pretty fun videos on our social accounts. We can't recommend our products be used like this - but the durability of our materials is pretty rad -




The flated air topper is $1850 on their website for the 5 1/2 foot bed. A soft topper is around 1000 bucks.
With all of the logos, Flated should pay us $1850 as an advertisement fee.
 

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In all seriousness... There is room for this product - some people will want it and like it. Just like most gear we buy, how useful it is - is based on what you need and how you need to use your truck.
If you just want to keep the weather out and weight down while keeping your options open for easy removal and storage, then this may be ideal.
People in cities or leaving their truck in "interesting" places won't find it useful for security. If you are in safer locations or with your vehicle a lot then it may be perfect.
So for one, I am happy @FLATED posted this and made it available even if it doesn't fit my needs right now. Maybe someday it will.
 

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In all seriousness... There is room for this product - some people will want it and like it. Just like most gear we buy, how useful it is - is based on what you need and how you need to use your truck.
If you just want to keep the weather out and weight down while keeping your options open for easy removal and storage, then this may be ideal.
People in cities or leaving their truck in "interesting" places won't find it useful for security. If you are in safer locations or with your vehicle a lot then it may be perfect.
So for one, I am happy @FLATED posted this and made it available even if it doesn't fit my needs right now. Maybe someday it will.
I want to love this product. That’s why I’m hating on the look. I hope they do well and offer additional versions in the future, like a solid black version with maybe one logo.
 

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Very neat product, but I'm definitely in the camp of not buying BECAUSE of all the logos. This is totally meant for feedback and not just to be negative. Thank you for posting!
 

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The windows look like they're excessively duct taped in to me - also like they don't fit well. Is there something wrong with this one, or is that how they are?
 
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The windows look like they're excessively duct taped in to me - also like they don't fit well. Is there something wrong with this one, or is that how they are?
It depends on your install - they are a piece of flexibly high density vinyl so they loosen up slightly when warm and can be stiff in the cold weather. but they roll up when you dont need them, and again - while you can use this full time without any issues - this was built to be a temporary solution for when you want a shell to protect your gear or camp.
 

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It depends on your install - they are a piece of flexibly high density vinyl so they loosen up slightly when warm and can be stiff in the cold weather. but they roll up when you dont need them, and again - while you can use this full time without any issues - this was built to be a temporary solution for when you want a shell to protect your gear or camp.
I think you are spot on. People may be looking at this as a full time topper. You've built the durability into it that maybe it could handle that, but that's not the niche. I've said before, I don't like the looks of a topper, but I do love the functionality. But I don't need that all the time. The most appealing thing to me is that it stores up in such a small package.

If you could put a rooftop tent on it, I'd probably bite.
 

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Is there any difference on the material on the top of the canopy between those two models?
 

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Is there any difference on the material on the top of the canopy between those two models?
Nope! The top one is a 4 chamber construction that has the black seam tape material between the chambers. The bottom one is 2 chamber construction (the second chamber is the front panel).
 

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I've seen these at Overland Expo and they were standing on top of them on the trucks. At the time of Flagstaff Overland Expo there wasn't a Gladiator version, I don't think, that they were showing. You have to see it to get it I think.
 

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Nope! The top one is a 4 chamber construction that has the black seam tape material between the chambers. The bottom one is 2 chamber construction (the second chamber is the front panel).
What is purpose behind different number of chambers?
 
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What is purpose behind different number of chambers?
Not much on the user side - but on the construction side it helps with the shape. Less chambers means a little less square shaped on the corners. We had to structurally engineer a bend in drop stitch - which if you're nerding out on drop stitch technology - pretty revolutionary.
 

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Don't worry about the haters @FLATED . The concept is good, stand up paddle boards (inflatable) have been around for awhile, I'm glad to see the technology evolving. Your early designs just missed the lines of the Gladiator, but it looks like you made some changes and it looks much better. As for the Logo, it really isnt that bad. You're talking to a community that puts ducks across their dash and every imaginable sticker on their glass or coolers. I would definitely like one, but it is simply out of my price range.
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