Narwhal is developing the world’s first carbon fiber truck topper. It is designed to be the strongest and lightest on the market, outperforming traditional materials like aluminum, steel, or fiberglass. Narwhal will feature industry-first options, such as a removable rear panel and a turret hatch.

There are many scenarios—whether loading bikes over the tailgate or items longer than your truck bed—where you want to keep the tailgate up and load items. Usually, a topper makes this difficult and causes the rear access panel to flap in the wind. That’s why we created a removable rear panel with a hinge mechanism that allows quick removal by disconnecting two bolts and the strut attachment.

The Turret Hatch is a Narwhal Topper feature that lets users remove the optional roof panel. This enables customers to stand in the bed and use the roof as an elevated workspace for any task you can imagine. Think photography gear, spotting scopes, hunting, or tailgate DJ setups—the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Carbon fiber provides an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, resists corrosion, and performs well under extreme conditions, making it perfect for off-road adventures, tough work environments, and everyday use.

In the US, Toppers and Caps are commonly used to describe a hard-shell cover for a pickup truck bed. A Canopy is a term frequently used in South Africa and Australia; however, it refers to the same thing. A Camper shell is usually a full camper with an integrated sleeping system built into the unit. 

Yes. The MK1 shell is designed and built with weather-tight seals and materials that resist rain, dust, snow, and extreme temperatures. However, we cannot guarantee the watertightness of your truck’s actual bed. Some manufacturers leave gaps where water can enter from below the truck.

Final weights vary by truck model. The Narwhal Mk1 Topper is lighter than competitors made of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass, typically weighing between 100–130 lbs., depending on the configuration. It is the lightest hardshell topper on the market.

The Narwhal MK1 Topper name comes from the military’s system of naming the first version of a particular system. Since this is the first version of the Narwhal Topper, we named it the Narwhal MK1 Topper. 

Payload matters. Every truck has a safe payload limit, which is the maximum weight the manufacturer recommends the truck support in the bed and cabin while still meeting safety and performance standards. The more equipment and people you carry, the less payload capacity remains. Our goal is to provide a topper that supports various uses and helps you conserve your payload for tools and gear needed for your specific activities, whether off-roading, the jobsite, or recreational pursuits.

No, this is one of the main benefits of our product. Being just over 100 lbs has little impact on the sag caused by our toppers. Often, adding a topper results in significant sag at the back of your truck, which can affect the factory rake, a key factor in your truck's handling and performance. Traditional toppers, which can weigh between 250-350 lbs., can cause your truck to sit several inches lower. This is not ideal for the performance and safety features your truck was built for. Adding heavy, permanent weight to your bed may also require suspension upgrades, which can cost thousands of dollars, to support the load without harming your truck’s handling and safety.