Topper tent for camping

Saw this today and think this could be a great add on for those with a 5’ bed. Great idea IMO.

https://newatlas.com/outdoors/topper-tent-toyota-tacoma-camping/

 

Looks like you better invest in his project on Kickstarter if you want one.

 

There is a bout a .001% chance of this ever hitting the market. Kickstarter is a sham. Mostly.

 

I used a DAC for years on my old Land Cruiser. Great setup for those times.

https://dactent.com/

 

I feel like the problem with Kickstarter is that most things are merely ideas and not full working prototypes that have the kinks worked out. Most never reach market due to unforseen challenges, funding issues related, etc. Or, at least, that's the impression I get.

 

Wait....don't these things already exist?

 

Not the one the OP posted about. At least not for sale anyway. At most a working prototype. The Dactent that @retrofive posted a link to does.

 

Yeah I was just thinking I'd seen this concept before, not necessarily this specific one .

 

Really? In 6 years of this body style no outdoor enthusiast has ever made a bed tent? C'mon, I don't think we are looking hard enough. If I was going to invest in one it would extend a little more, because I am 6' and sleeping in a 5' bed wouldn't be the most comfortable thing.

 

DAC does this and probably does it better too

 

It’s be nice if there was one that used the topper door as it roof.

 

Oooooh....like a moon roof!

 

Not a new concept, but I don't know where to buy one. I've made my own with tarps in the past.

 

This is what I have for my tacoma. Used it on my 2004 and 2005 short bed tacos.

 

Its the DAC Tent. Only around $150. I have one for my long bed

 

I saw this and it looks cool, but very pricey.
https://harkeroutdoors.com/

 

Those are pretty slick.