I enjoy camping but, sleeping on top of rocks and uneven ground at National Parks is getting old. I have a good lightweight hiking tent, and a good late 3 season tent but, now I'm starting to camp in subfreezing temperatures in the National Forests with lots of heavy frozen dew. I need to either buy a dedicated 4 season tent or, something for my new pickup (a 2007 used Tundra double cab 6.5' bed).
I am looking at the in bed tent from this company: Sportz by Napier :: Truck Tents, SUV Tents & Car Tents :: Outdoor Adventures
When I go camping, I won't need the bed for utility since almost everything will be behind the front seats. Lifting a box or two and a propane cylinder out of the bed is not a concern. Being up off the cold ground, away from bugs, or water when it rains seems like a nice benefit.
I'm also interested in soft canopy or pop up shell options for the bed of my pickup. I don't want a hard shell because I don't want to deal with the storage when doing day to day driving locally and when I need the open bed for cargo on out of state trips.
What works for users in this forum? What do you recommend I do and don't do with regards to the tent and canopy options?
Thanks!
Sid
I am looking at the in bed tent from this company: Sportz by Napier :: Truck Tents, SUV Tents & Car Tents :: Outdoor Adventures
When I go camping, I won't need the bed for utility since almost everything will be behind the front seats. Lifting a box or two and a propane cylinder out of the bed is not a concern. Being up off the cold ground, away from bugs, or water when it rains seems like a nice benefit.
I'm also interested in soft canopy or pop up shell options for the bed of my pickup. I don't want a hard shell because I don't want to deal with the storage when doing day to day driving locally and when I need the open bed for cargo on out of state trips.
What works for users in this forum? What do you recommend I do and don't do with regards to the tent and canopy options?
Thanks!
Sid