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Roof top tents, why?

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by H20TACO, Jan 7, 2020.

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  1. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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  2. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    I have both and use both still. My RTT is definitely more comfortable than my ground tent. Both take me about the same time to set up. Ground tent is semi free standing so find the right ground and being able to stake down my tent is a must. front door only on my ground tent makes picking a spot harder. both have its benefits and that is why i still use both. But if i want to be comfortable, i prefer the RTT. the ground tent is nice if you plan on staying in the same location for a couple of nights.
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:14 PM
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    My wife and I love our tri-level!! Definitely not putting up and taking down this whole thing in five minutes. Sure packs up into a small package though!

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  4. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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    An RTT isn't stopping a bear any more than a ground tent would. Just sayin'...
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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    Maybe not, but it will slow his ass down long enough for me to empty a magazine into it!
     
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  6. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    Get portable dog stairs on Amazon, worked great for my 85 lb lab.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    I can set my rtt up in under 2 minutes to a sleep ready condition (as proven on a rainy night). Cant say the same for my ground tent. Packing it away takes about the same time. Maybe I have a shitty ground tent? IDK.

    I can manage to sleep in mine on uneven ground, but I always find a way to get the ground tent over a tree root, etc and I can't manage that as easily even with an inflatable pad. Downside of only having lightweight backpacking gear is it isn't nearly as "gucci".

    granted my dog is only 70 pounds, but I muffintop him around the legs, then only have to go about 2 rungs up before he gets in. Honestly, getting them out is harder since they have a tendency to sit at the door and trying to get around their back legs is harder.
     
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  9. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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    I love that whole series!

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    When you have a truck, who cares about a lightweight tent.
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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    Maybe that lightweight tent is the only thing keeping his truck under GVWR?
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    I've been looking into the whole RTT vs ground tent vs SWAG thing for awhile. What we (wife and I) have decided is, that we would buy a larger tent to house cot's when her, the kids and I go camping. Then, I could use the same cot with a SWAG when I go on hunting trips. For us, it's cost effective and should work out just fine for our needs. I could technically ditch the cot and just place the SWAG on top of my DB bed cover and have a makeshift RTT :notsure:.

    Hardest thing that I've found is keeping the tent (pick your flavor) cool in the summer. Warm is easy in the fall/winter. But being butt ass naked might scare the kids and other campers. Btw, here are links to the tent, cots and SWAG:

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    $260 CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent | Large Multi Room Family Pop Up Tent for 2 Minute Camp Setup | Included Storage Pockets for Camping Accessories
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VFH1RQ...olid=3VS04MA5V5CAZ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    Cot:
    $180 TETON Sports Camping Cot with Patented Pivot Arm - Folding Camping Cot for Car & Tent Camping - Durable Canvas Sleeping Cot - Portable Camping Accessory - 86" x 45" - Outfitter XXL,Black
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GLGRVU...olid=3VS04MA5V5CAZ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    SWAG: https://www.kodiakcanvas.com/swag-1-person-canvas-tent/

    **sidebar, if I know there will be plentiful trees, I'd rather just take my hammock. That can also be setup as a 1 man tent in a pinch. And the hammock wins in the speed category easily. As long as there are trees..... or at least one tree and I can get close to it with my truck.
     
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    I meant it as, my chair is 20lbs and im not buying a spork because its 7 grams. Ill buy a full set of fork/knife/spoon because i dont have to worry about weight when truck camping.

    And I guarantee you that im not in the GVWR range on my truck. I need to weight it soon, when im fully loaded for a multiple day trip
     
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    It scared me a lil when I hit the dump scale recently.

    And yeah, I'm with you. I'm not a backpacker. I can haul everything I might want and be comfortable while enjoying the great outdoors. I even have steak knives!
     
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    Fancy bedroll w/3" memory foam
    Worthwhile investment.

    Roll into camp.
    Drop it on the ground.
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    Bedtime.
     
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    I can see the point of both ground tents/RTT. Depends what fits your budget, lifestyle, and how much of a pain in the ass one is willing to deal with.
     
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    Thats pretty fancy. I dont have those, but looking into getting a portable toilet
     
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    Yikes. Someone apparently seems butt hurt. Thanks for all the photos.

    In the mean time, please continue to work on your reading comprehension. A careful re-evaluation of what I wrote will elucidate that I did not call anyone stupid......
     
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