Truck Camping Photo Thread

One of my favorite spots outside Cody, Wyoming. It was too windy to deploy the awning and too chilly to enjoy the roof top tent so I slept in the teardrop and enjoyed the quiet out in the field. I don't mind truck stops but idling diesels that shake the ground and air tank blow-off valves releasing at intervals don't make for the most peaceful sleep.

 

What's everyone doing for organization? I built these drawers two years ago out of frustration of dealing with bins. Lately I've been debating getting rid of the drawers and going back to more and smaller bins which might keep me more organized. The drawers are very heavy and they limit my ability to carry large and dirty items in the back when needed.

 

I run drawers, which I built, and love them. Yes, they are heavy.

But, I have a hi-rise shell, which makes it easier to load things on the deck.

I started out with a cab-high, but changed it after a couple of years. I have never regretted the change.

 

That would help, but still not fun to throw dead deer back there. Plus I'm running a RTT on top of my cap.

 

This past weekend!

 

Add notes if you figured out the light strip

 

I have a drawer system also. But built mine, with half length removable drawers and a large hinged storage compartment up front where I can store larger items. Built out of laminated pine craft board and a combo of 1/8”, 1/2” and 3/4” ply so it is lighter and easier to remove. I bought a nice trailer for hunting and landscaping. Love my set up. But understand that it doesn’t work for everyone.

 

Great thread about drawers here...
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eping-platform-drawer-storage-systems.424709/

 

Awesome view!

 

That’s a super clean set up. Nice

 

A Lava Lake Leer-fest

truck camping and snow shoeing, Lava Lake Sno Park, Williamette National Forest, OR Cascades


had the whole place to myself:







morning view from back:



under the towering Douglas Firs"



someone/people apparently took offense to the permit requirement, counted about 25 holes:



had the whole forest to myself:

 

A Mt. Hood hunkerdown and hike

Mirror Lake Sno Park, Mount Hood Wilderness, northern Oregon Cascades

Went for one last snow fix, weather was raw, sitting out the rain-snow mix.
That's what I love about the Leer, dryly ensconced in a great mobile base camp, and definitely roomier than any 1-man tent:



gaiters make great ad hoc window blinds:



had the place to myself by evening, finally changing to all snow by 7 PM:



next morning, snowed all day until 2PM then changed back to rain:







Regarding truck camping at this particular Sno Park, it's somewhat noisier, a lot more truck traffic, etc. A great trailhead to other areas, but probably less tranquil than other Sno Parks.

 

I don't have any images but that is really nice.

 

quick run out to the desert

SOCAL

 

2022 Moto America at Virginia International Raceway! Great time camping with friends and some great racing.

 

Outside of Goblin Valley, UT. That morning sun just hits different!

 

An older video but still it was a ton of fun. Went out with two tacos and to z71’s. Good short trip.. but it’s summer not now we need a “TITS Tacoma's in the sand” thread lol
Tacomas and Silverados 2021 Snow Run!!! Also With John @ovrlndingpatriot on Instagram!
https://youtu.be/FsGT3QLi0Dg

 

Just wild. I'm subscribed for the sand dunes version!

 

Hell ya!!!!

 

A few from the trip with my son heading west.
Moab

Lehman caves

Yosemite

Sequoia

San Onofre