Narwhal builds the world's first carbon fiber truck topper — the strongest and lightest on the market, outperforming traditional materials like aluminum, steel, or fiberglass. Narwhal features industry-first options, including 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—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, the terms topper and cap 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 Narwhal 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 and options. Narwhal toppers weigh 100–160 lbs depending on configuration — lighter than competitors made of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass. It is the lightest hardshell topper on the market.

The Narwhal MK1 comes in two configurations being named Carbon and Recon.

The Narwhal 'Carbon' base configuration comes with all panels being standard carbon fiber. This is our lightest and cheapest option for people who want a secure and high-speed option with minimal impact on their truck's payload capacity.

The Narwhal Recon is for folks who want windowed, rear-view capabilities on their topper. Recon's can also be customized with side panel privacy glass that has a slider for companions in the bed.

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. At roughly 100 lbs, the Narwhal has little impact on truck sag. Traditional toppers weighing 250–350 lbs often cause significant rear-end sag — affecting factory rake, handling, and safety. Adding permanent weight to your bed can also require suspension upgrades costing thousands. Narwhal is engineered to preserve your truck's stock geometry.