Tents?

[TANK21]

Anybody figure out which tent is best? Not roof top because of dog looking at tailgate tent etc.

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[russross]

If you are interested in truck bed tents I'd have a look at the Kodiak Canvas:

http://www.kodiakcanvas.com/canvas-truck-tent-mid-sized/

 

[NORDNDED]

If you are interested in truck bed tents I'd have a look at the Kodiak Canvas:

http://www.kodiakcanvas.com/canvas-truck-tent-mid-sized/

I'll second the Kodiak, my 10x14 Kodiak has been bulletproof.. I have a friend with the truck bed version and he really likes it too, it the only truck tent I've seen that could be left up while driving (under 25) down the beach to the next fishing hole.

 

[Lou3.6]

If you are interested in truck bed tents I'd have a look at the Kodiak Canvas:

http://www.kodiakcanvas.com/canvas-truck-tent-mid-sized/

Yes, if you have "patience" to deal with the heavier Galvanized skeleton-tubes ! I feel also that the method of attaching to the side rails a bit "iffy" !? Also, have they made one that FITs the JT yet ? I really like my 9'x 8' x 6' kodiak ground tent, but for me it IS a real Chore to put up & breakdown ALONE ! Thinking about getting the smaller version IF I stick with ground tents - the 8' x 6' x 4' / windows all around too .
The Gazelle tents are Quick and I find the project interesting .

 

[G8R]

I have used many different tents including high end mountaineering tents (Bibler, Marmot, etc). But what I use nearly all the time for car camping is this 3 person canvas Springbar tent (www.kirkhams.com). I have had this specific tent since the mid 1980's. I likely have close to 400 nights in this thing. I can easily stand up in it. It sleeps 3 with gear easily fits 4 without gear. It is easy to setup and teardown alone (about 6-10 minutes). I did rip the bug netting about 8 years ago and had it repaired ($25). The drawback is that it requires stakes whereas my other tents are freestanding (but I only use those backpacking).

 

[G8R]

And, when it is raining hugely and I did not have time to setup a tarp, I can do this easily as well (wild porcini's for dinner!). The tent ventilates well and does not suffer from instant melt down if it gets a spark from a fire on it (personal experience here...).

 

[MonkeySkunks]

When I have the space I use the Kodiak VX version of the springbar. It's built like a tank, breathes well and has huge windows. The springbar has a couple of beefier features but weren't worth the extra cost for me. If I was in the market for a truck tent I'd give the Kodiak a look but I can't see it working as well or being as comfortable as the springbar style tent. Upcoming gladiator purchase is, in part, so I always have space for the Kodiak.

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