What You need to Know about Tents to Start Car Camping or Overlanding
Автор: Empty Nesters Overlanding and Off-Roading
Загружено: 2025-08-28
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Choosing Your First Camping Tent: A Complete Beginner's Guide
If you're new to car camping and feeling overwhelmed by tent options, this video is for you! Building on my "What You Need to Know to Start Car Camping" series, I dive deep into the shelter component - helping you choose the perfect tent for your first outdoor adventures.
What You'll Learn:
How your vehicle type and size determines the best tent choice
Real tent sizing explained - why a "2-person" tent might not fit two people comfortably
Material differences: basic vs premium fabrics, waterproof seams, and ripstop technology
Setup and teardown times compared across three different tent styles
Tent Comparison & Live Demos:
I demonstrate three popular options with real setup/teardown times:
2-person dome tent (6 min setup, 7 min teardown)
Coleman 6-person Instant Cabin tent (3 min setup, 5 min teardown)
Ironman 1300 Nomad rooftop tent (2 min setup, 4 min teardown)
Plus, I'll show you game-changing accessories like the IKamper step covers that helped my wife Kristie overcome her fear of heights with rooftop tents, and how a simple tire step makes vehicle storage and tent access incredibly easy.
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2-man - 6-man dome tent. (Amazon Link) https://amzn.to/4mwUW4h
CAT Tire Step (Amazon Link) https://amzn.to/3JBNOVN
IKamper Ladder Step Cover (Amazon Link) https://amzn.to/41ZxzYN
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