Roof tent

[griffin]

Hi everyone, what do you folks think of such a tent? Is it worth its money? Any experience with these tents?

[Timberstalker]

What’s the point of that setup?

[jagermiester]

What’s the point of that setup?

Seriously??
I mean..... I personally don’t want one but look at that. First of all it looks cool. Second no rocks or spiders.
I don’t know why else it would be cool.

Downside is if you wanna drive anywhere you have to break it all down. Also would you keep it on the truck year round. If not that’s a pretty big thing to store for just a tent.

[Slenk]

One of my Son's and DIL have a setup like that different brand and they love it.

[yakimanoob]

There will always be spiders.

[Rubenation1981]

Everyone know that Chupacabras cannot climb ladders... So there's peace of mind there.

[Bigshooter]

I saw Nate Simmons using one on western hunter the other day.

[Alchase]

I always thought these were cool, but I never understood for practicality?
I can set my tent and Popup and all my camp up in an hour by myself. And my vehicle is ready to go wherever I need to go.
With this you have to break down everytime you need your vehicle. Might as well use a tent and have more room?

[gaddy]

Saw a guy with a set up like that on the back of his Pu. The framework made his bed useless above the bed rails. My thought was that I could set up a tent from a little bag tossed into the bed with all my other stuff in less time. A tent that size wouldn't take up any more space than a lawn chair when folded up.

[KB88]

My buddy uses one for camping and as mentioned you just break it down every day if you plan on driving. I know one other thing he's not too keen on is the ladder. He has kids too so it just isn't quite practical with family.

I just picked up a $300 tent trailer on offer up....best option I could think of.

[jackelope]

What’s the point of that setup?

Keeps you safe from the lions.




Sorry, that's all I can think of when I see one, and it seems to be a new trend over here. Tactical offroad assault FDE Toyota Tacoma's with rooftop tents.

[Fl0und3rz]

The kids are calling it "overland" camping, these days.

I can see the appeal, for example, if mama doesn't want to sleep on the ground, keeps you out of the mud in wet weather, etc.

Not for me, I think.

[Timberstalker]

What’s the point of that setup?

Keeps you safe from the lions.




Sorry, that's all I can think of when I see one, and it seems to be a new trend over here. Tactical offroad assault FDE Toyota Tacoma's with rooftop tents.

Thanks for the clarification!!!
It all makes sense now

[Bigshooter]

What’s the point of that setup?

Keeps you safe from the lions.




Sorry, that's all I can think of when I see one, and it seems to be a new trend over here. Tactical offroad assault FDE Toyota Tacoma's with rooftop tents.

I actually thought it might be a good idea in grizzly country.  The one Nate Simmons had setup in seconds.

[ghosthunter]

I think they are more popular in areas with more creepy crawlers than we have.

Wouldn’t want to be in it in the wind.