Minimalist rear tent enclosure for sleeping with hatch open?

[Tallman]

Does anyone have experience with this? Like a fitted cover more than a framed out tent thing.
Also, brands for full width mattress that can be compacted when not in use (not airbeds)? I have the sliding shelf so it would extend out.
Thanks!

 

[Noshirtganshirt]

I have a Napier tent I bought off amazon for under $300. It’s a universal SUV tent but the fit is great. I’ve used it for a couple seasons and not a rip or anything broken. Have used it on my old 3rd gen and now my 5th gen. Easily rolls up into a 3 foot long carrying bag. Highly recommend if that’s something you’re looking for.

They make a bigger one that has an enclosed awning area and another canopy on the other side that I’m going to upgrade for next year.


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[MSRP.]

Really minimalist?
Mosquito netting/bivy sacs.

Glamping hatch tents? Napier

 

[filoufil]

Little different option: A Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp with the plan of pitching a ground tent under it if needed.

https://slumberjack.com/roadhouse-tarp/

I have one but still haven't used it yet.

 

[Tallman]

Thanks, I'm new to this.
The Napier Sportz Cove looks like it's pretty much what I need.

 

[Anand]

Little different option: A Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp with the plan of pitching a ground tent under it if needed.

https://slumberjack.com/roadhouse-tarp/

I have one but still haven't used it yet.

Yep, definitely going to have to order one of these, I had a (similarly priced) one I found on Amazon, however, that met it's match last weekend at The Cove

 

[1jzgte]

is it safe to use the exhaust as a tent warmer?

 

[TowMeOut]

is it safe to use the exhaust as a tent warmer?

Sure...if you don't mind never waking up ;-)

I'm not a fan of hooking my shelter to my vehicle. We like to play games with the RTT guys. Let them set up and then suggest a night ride!!

Are you looking for strictly a place to sleep or is this more of a cooking/eating shelter? I like the big tarp idea. I've rigged my big 12x12 kelty between a tree and the roof rack before (along with my hammock). It's easy to rig with a single or pair of poles too. That only takes care of the rain/sun though. Leaving the truck out of the picture is much more appealing though.

What's your sleeping preference? My buddy picked up a Teton Sports cot and pad. He says they sleep as well as his bed at home and for the size/price they should.

Is this for hot or cold weather camping? No tent is going to trap much heat but mostly just block the wind. However, using a big sheet-metal box as part of your shelter system may work great in some weather and terribly in other.

 

[Pathfinder!]

is it safe to use the exhaust as a tent warmer?

:sleepy::sleepy::angel:

 

[unik5]

Sure...if you don't mind never waking up ;-)

I'm not a fan of hooking my shelter to my vehicle. We like to play games with the RTT guys. Let them set up and then suggest a night ride!!

Haha nice :lmao:

 

[JillyBean]

I am thinking about the Napier set up but need help figuring out it leaving the hatch open will drain my battery? I know to turn off overhead and other lights, but there seems to still be something lit up on dashboard. Thoughts on this??

 

[Mr_Bingley]

Sure...if you don't mind never waking up ;-)

I'm not a fan of hooking my shelter to my vehicle. We like to play games with the RTT guys. Let them set up and then suggest a night ride!!

We originally only used an ARB awning with the zip-in tent room to camp. Love it, and still do for colder camping but having the vehicle glued to the tent is a definite minus sometimes. Now in warmer weather we use a Eureka Jade Canyon tent. It sets up very quickly and is solidly water tight and very well ventilated, I would give something like that a look but as always YMMV.

 

[mlaginess]

This is my setup for when I'm out by myself, or with one of the kids.

The overhang flap can zip shut and there is an inner screen part that has a zipper as well.

Got it for like $30 on TEMU.