FourWheelCamper VS Vagabond Drifter (Pop up camper)

I wanted to get people's opinion on something:

I wanted a set up for the occasional 2-3 month cross country trips from

California to:

Alaska, Canada, New York, Baja California Sur.

And I do want to hit intermediate and semi-technical trails in between these long trips and also would use it to go camping often. I do want a permanent set up that I wouldnt take out of the bed of my truck.


With that being said, would you guys recommend going with the Vagabond ALuminum pop up shell to help save a TON of weight (around 1k pounds less than the FWC set up), or go with the FWC set up and get airbags, heavy duty springs. But i was wondering if taking that wheeling would be too much weight and could be a liabillity?


Obviously the FWC would be much more comfortable and spacious, but wanted to see people's experience taking these things out with them when they wheel.

 

The lighter the better, I would think

 

The death of all overlanding rig is weight

just get a simple fiberglass shell throw a sleeping bag in there and some storage

 

Define "intermediate and semi-technical trails". Because most people would be fine with a 4wheel camper and a set of airbags in the rear with Daystar cradles.

If you truly want to stay lightweight (better fuel economy, less stress on the vehicle, more remaining power, et al), I really do recommend the Vagabond Drifter.

I think it will come more down to you and your co-pilots. Are you the more minimalist style campers or do you need a sink/fridge/heater/running water/power system/table/couch/bed/…

I have found that the Drifter makes it super easy to unlatch two clips, push up the lid, then get inside and slide the platform forward (that was holding up the tent when closed), and then place the pillows where they should be. 20 seconds from parking until the bed is set up by one person of any height.

 

I debated the same. I chose Vagabond and am very happy. However I will say it depends on how you build the interior more than anything.