Tacoma and Adventure Bound

Hi all from Western Pennsylvania. Just joined the ranks of Tacoma owners with a 2013 Double Cab. Been traveling and modding a 1989 VW Syncro camper for several years. Now I'm trying a different approach. I'm sure I can learn a lot from this forum.

I'm trying to decide between adding a pop-up truck camper or going more low profile by adding a good awning, and some additional gear. A pop-up is great for traveling cross-country and camping about anywhere you can park. I'd love to find a used a Four Wheel camper for the low profile and low weight, but it's hard to find them in the Eastern U.S. I have my eye on a new lightweight Palomino SS 500 pop-up.