Van Life Essentials: Why You Should Carry a Tent

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7 жыл бұрын

I live in a van but I still find it very helpful to carry a tent with me at all times. In today's video I list 6 reasons why you should carry a tent as well. We also review the Genji Instant Pop-Up tent that I have found to be super-easy to set-up, but also a remarkably cheap and durable tent. We'll also show you step-by-step set-up. Highly recommended!
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@tallmanaffiliatemarketing9994 6 жыл бұрын

00:52 1. Storage space at campsites 01:24 2. Camping while vehicle's in the shop 02:36 3. Some campgrounds require a tent 03:17 4. Recreation 03:58 5. Security 05:12 6. Hold your campsite

@serenityjewel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@manp1039 2 жыл бұрын

I am thinking that if i had something of value instead of putting it in the tent while i am not there.. I might put it in a water-tight bag and buried in a shallow hole under the tent.. that way in case someone came by trying to take things.. they might not find it and run off with things of lesser value? and in case I had to come back to fetch my things.. I could do so later. I would also put a blue tooth tracker on things of value as a precaution in case someone tried to take something and maybe throw it somewhere to fetch later.. i could find it if it is not too far away? and if i wanted to get really clever.. i might bury in a shallow hole and park my vehicle over it and if possible even putting one of the wheels over the hole? (considering how to protect the items from being crushed from the weight?)

@Tipperary757 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tall Man.

@bangalorebobbel 7 жыл бұрын

Yes a tent is a must, for so many reasons. But, since you talked about what happens if your car is not available, I just wanted to share one experience of a 10 days car repair we had last year. The first night we could stay in our RV but then it had to be brought inside the workshop and we couldn't stay there in. When it was clear that we have to stay for a while somewhere close by the shop owner asked us whether he should ask some friends with a little hotel for a good rate. We let him call etc. and finally we got suddenly a clean and comfortable room with shower etc. for a price we would have paid for our tent and two adults on the next camping ground. So, what I wanted to say: just in case you have a breakdown and major repair etc: even if you carry a tent and are ready to use it, always ask first in the shop. Asking is free and sometimes there are suddenly options you would never have even thought about. ;-)

@herrp8765 Жыл бұрын

Comfort is the way to go when unforeseen issues arise. Turn an "oh crap!" negative into a great travel story. Thanks for sharing.

@jimcameron9848 7 жыл бұрын

This channel has integrity and enormous value for the information it provides. Thank you Bob for this important public service! Safe travels to you.

@CheapRVliving 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jim, safe travels to you as well!

@karidjaegbertskaleidoscope7833 4 жыл бұрын

Thks for the idea. I would have never thought carrying a tent while being in a van eventhough I broke down several times not knowing where to sleep. Thanks...

@swicheroo1 7 жыл бұрын

I camped and hitch-hiked through Hawaii...and afterwards did 3 years of traveling around the world. One of my jokes when I bought my kind of expensive Sierra Designs tent was: "At least they'll be able to tell me apart from the homeless." This was mostly to take the sting out of the purchase but it turned out to be prophetic: Rangers are strict but they saw my tent and thought of me as a tourist with money; they saw my homeless friends with the Colemans and would really be strict on them, enforcing every kind of stupid anti-homeless policy; also, a performance tent is expensive but it is a performance tent that truly ventilates. I still have this tent, which is now 14 years old and it's actually the tent that REI and places like that rent out. So long story short: A tent tells a story about you! And this can be great camouflage!

@pianogal853 11 ай бұрын

Interesting story; this was years ago - I wonder where you are now, swicheroo

@KauaiMike1000 7 жыл бұрын

Currently being an urban, stick-built home dweller your video gave me two ideas: 1) Even folks like me should have a tent as a "Plan B" option ... and 2) As cheap & useful as tents are, they would make great gifts for some of the homeless around us.

@tinadrake372 3 жыл бұрын

as someone who was homeless for over 9 yers i can vouch just how much a new tent can change your situation. now I am planning next year to go nomadic i find the open road my home ...and we are traveling in a 2000 acura 3.5 RL and pan to bring tent and a couple interesting small frame quick cots we found on amazon. part of my travelling full time will actually be due to me playing airsoft regularly and traveling to different fields

@dianeibsen5994 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinadrake372 Hi Tina. What is airsoft and can you tell me what you mean by traveling to different fields?

@doriskeil-shamieh8852 5 жыл бұрын

If it's very hot inside your vehicle sleeping in a tent would be cooler. I love sleeping in my tent.

@62WILDCAT 3 жыл бұрын

Especially with a battery powered fan.

@mexifoodlover 3 жыл бұрын

Not when you sleep listening to the So California coast line......😁😄😆😅😁🏖

@mixflip 7 жыл бұрын

great video. I never thought of a tent as a decoy or as a place holder...makes perfect sense!

@manp1039 2 жыл бұрын

me either.. and i am guessing the cheaper the better for a decoy or as a spot holder.. just in case someone tries to steal it?

@davidleigh443 2 жыл бұрын

@@manp1039 the spot or the tent?

@manp1039 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidleigh443 tent

@KellsSmith1244 5 жыл бұрын

I never even considered #2, having a car in the shop. I'm glad I'm watching these videos before I head out.

@raybrensike42 4 жыл бұрын

A little rubbing with a candle can keep those zippers working smoothly.

@BrokerBarbara119 7 жыл бұрын

I love my Coleman easy up 10 X 14. It's literally a small cabin inside. I'm extremely comfortable on my foldaway full size bed frame with 10" Coleman air mattress. I use sheets & pillows! I carry a nice indoor outdoor rug for comfort and set up my stuff inside. It's glamping! Outside I set up my Coleman changing station, one side is a shower with a propane on demand portable shower and the on the other side is a luggable Lu. The tent has roof vents and I do suggest the rain fly. I love being able to stand up and get dressed and to shower. I live in Michigan and love to camp in the northern part on Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Manistee National Forest, Interlochen music camp and Traverse City. We have many beautiful lighthouses and State campsites. My F150 super cab has plenty of room for my stuff to include bikes and a Kyak. I haven't had the need for a travel trailer as my camp is set up in 30 minutes. If I were to go full time during the winter and head south or west then perhaps I would consider one of the A Liners. They're also easy up, light weight and nice to tow. I would still take my tent & outdoor changing, shower station. It is perfect for an outdoor screen room if the area had mosquitoes or midges. They're blood eaters and have voracious appetites. All the best folks, tenting is an affordable way to hit the road for seasonal camping.

@CheapRVliving 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your experience BrokerBarbar, some others have mentioned the benefits of a tent tall enough to stand in. Excellent points!

@nancyfahey7518 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a life of rugged luxury. 😊

@renaes2008 4 жыл бұрын

A fellow Michigander! I miss all if the beauty in my home state♡

@donnahiatt945 3 жыл бұрын

I have traveled a bit in my Jeep and planning to go full time soon. I have not heard of the shower with propane heat on demand. WOW. Thanks much for your comment. A hot shower on the road sounds wonderful :).

@charlied4850 3 жыл бұрын

Some states, like Virginia, don’t allow people to sleep in their car, legally. It has to be an official RV, even at campgrounds. If you set up a tent, it gives the appearance of tent camping, then sleep in your car.

@nancyryan7268 5 жыл бұрын

Bob, another reason is if it's too hot to stay in your car or van. Sleeping in a tent at night can be much cooler, with breezes coming through the tent. Especially at a nice camp site.

@NightOwl11 7 жыл бұрын

The lady in her car should have had a big dog water dish just outside the tent and maybe a chain on a stake leading into the tent. Hopefully people would think twice before snooping.

@SweetFLGuy1 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Also some fake plastic dog poop right outside the door! LOL

@cherylholmes8677 6 жыл бұрын

Lol!!! That really is a super idea! No joke. I love it and will use it in the future... Happy Campers!

@patlowney2834 6 жыл бұрын

Cynthia Snider that's a great idea I like the dog water bowl thing and another bowl with some dry food in it.

@timshel011 6 жыл бұрын

A 9mm...

@theAussieG 5 жыл бұрын

And a motion sensor that starts a soundtrack of a huge dog growling.

@MikeElPortonVerde 3 жыл бұрын

I was also thinking a tent such as these would be handy in case you have a friend visit you, they would have their own place to sleep.

@lwoodstock1 7 жыл бұрын

I've been a tent camper for over forty years. I'm fixing up a minivan as a bedroom. My REI Kingdom 4 cabin tent is easy to set up, 5 min. Really. I use the tent for my living/bath/dressing room, with card table and chairs, toilet, cooler (which goes in the minivan at night), and yoga mat. It has nice screen Windows. The picnic table is my kitchen. It's a nice set up for a two week vacation (or longer). The tents are better nowadays, and with practice, can be a quick and easy set up. Happy trails.

@columbuscalvin8520 7 жыл бұрын

That's my kind of camping. Does the Kingdom 4 have stand-up headroom or would a person have to go bigger for that?

@lwoodstock1 7 жыл бұрын

The tent is 6'3 in height, lots of room. I tried out my new camping equipment the past few days. My review is in my post: peasncarrotsexpressivearts.blogspot.com/. It's just my opinion. Our new camping equipment worked out really great. I'm still working on the minivan, so we just used the tent. Happy trails.

@columbuscalvin8520 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. It would matter that I'm both old and short (60, 5'2"). However, I'll still look at one if I get the chance, because the REI Kingdom tents have good reviews from many users.

@lwoodstock1 7 жыл бұрын

The Kingdom 4 is easy to set up, if you slide all the rods in first before lifting. Another option for single users is the pop-up tents. A fellow beside our campsite was a short, older man with a cute little poodle. He put up his pop-up tent before I could count to ten, and took it down equally as easy and fast! It looked like a Coleman instant cabin tent. I absolutely love Coleman products. We have a Coleman stove, now Coleman cots, and I'm ordering a Coleman sleeping bag (My present (and very old) sleeping bag is a bit tight, and is slippery. The Coleman is made of cotton and flannel.). You can get many of these products, if not all, from Walmart. (This is just my opinion on the products.) Good luck and happy trails.

@columbuscalvin8520 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have experience with tents, but not the new stuff in the past five years or so. Much is still in mid-air as far as the details of what I do, but I'm learning. (I've used sleeping bags but went back to blankets.)

@EvieVermont 5 жыл бұрын

It would be great if you also covered suv attached tents too! Ones you can attach to your Jeep or car or suv and sleep in your vehicle OR leave as a stand-alone unit so you can save the space or drive away.

@warrendejager1273 5 жыл бұрын

From South Africa. Another good reason to keep a tent, is, if you become mechanically imobilised at a remote destination, you have a shelter if you have to walk out. As you know, shelter ranks second in survival needs.

@bethsuter4637 7 жыл бұрын

Reason number seven: a dry spot to store your gear while you are remodeling your vehicle's interior.

@robine6337 7 жыл бұрын

A decoy is a great idea! Thanks

@1116may11 6 жыл бұрын

I love my Ozark Trail 6 person instant cabin tent I can stand up in it. I can't live without a tent. Great video ;)

@firequeen2194 4 жыл бұрын

Holly Golightly just got one of those! Am anxious for the weather to warm up so I can practice putting it up. Thanks for the review.

@TimmyTommyTippy 6 жыл бұрын

Great subject and video. I camp out of a Forerunner and sleep in the back of it. I've used a $30 pop-up hoop tent that opens itself when unpacked. Takes 2 minutes to setup and 5 minutes to pack. You pretty much covered all the reasons I use a tent. Great also as a change room and bathroom.

@bingsballyhoo711 7 жыл бұрын

I now carry a tent, thanks to this video! I never thought about these things.

@Scott-J 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah that pop-up tent looks single wall. It will have condensation problems if you sleep in it. Not sure why the other tent was taking so much effort to get up. If you've got the extra scratch, REI Half Dome 2 or Half Dome 2 Plus. I can't say enough good things about mine. Alex over at The Singletrack Sampler is a mountain biking car nomad, sleeps in a tent most nights, he uses a half dome 2 as well. He and his buddy Brian also turned me on to the changing robes that surfers use. They're big towel ponchos that you can put on for privacy to wash up or change clothes.

@runwithbigdogs4048 7 жыл бұрын

Changing robes are a great idea. I just bought this one. www.bhmedwear.com/products/olympus-flannel-poncho

@sharondye6330 7 жыл бұрын

Scott J

@hippichic787 4 жыл бұрын

I got a 2 person pop up that works like an umbrella! I put my queen blow up bed in it, my small dog cage, a pail for you know what 😷💩lol. And a small cooler. 125.00 Walmart. AWESOME! It’s up within 5 minutes. ❤️. Your great Bob, keep up the good works. Oh and you can spray it with a weather, rain, etc.

@samTollefson 3 жыл бұрын

Decoy tent, yes! I had a single woman relative that lived in a cabin in a somewhat secluded wooded area where she would sometimes have an intruder sneaking around the place at night. She went to a thrift store and got an old pair of size 13 work boots and a large overcoat that she put outside the door at night~~~no further problems! I wonder if that would help some of the single lady car campers.

@1sthawkfeathers547 3 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 👌

@carmenmartinez2882 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 64, camp mostly by myself for the last 40+ years, in a tent, I’m yet to have a bad experience.

@stevebrown6224 3 жыл бұрын

Another reason: we have a van but I have a tall pop-up tent for my morning meditation and yoga. Great for privacy.

@justfloating3944 7 жыл бұрын

Great demo guys! I'm wanting a tent to carry with me for all those reasons. Looking for a pop up one if possible because of some physical challenges. Glad i watched!

@homelesshomesteader 7 жыл бұрын

Had a campground in the Keys tell me that if I slept in the car, they would charge me the RV rate! Went down the road to another campground that wasn't so rigud. But after that I got a tent just in case. Mostly used it for storage but it did come in handy when the car broke down !

@erikadowdy686 7 жыл бұрын

U could always use a tent to take a sponge bath or clean up and then just air it out! I really enjoy these videos, I always learn something from them.

@michaelchiesa6142 3 жыл бұрын

I remember once meeting an older woman, a retired clinical psychologist cruising about in a motorhome here in Queensland, Australia... We had some great conversations and laughs about life and the various "creatures" you encounter on the road... One useful tip for any women travelling alone out there, is to leave a pair of very large, cheap and nasty, used male boots outside her bus... Very effective at discouraging unwanted late night visitors... Great videos Bob, plenty of useful tips, especially for newcomers to van life etc...

@SweetFLGuy1 3 жыл бұрын

Male boot size 16 to 22 for giants should scare away late night visitors lol

@1sthawkfeathers547 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT IDEA!! Thanks 😊 🌹Traveling prayers for y'all 🙏. 🌹Frances from Florida

@Dobrufusnoretro Жыл бұрын

I never thought of that, a tent would help a lot when the van or car goes to the repair shop. Glad I learned this

@donedennison9237 7 жыл бұрын

Bob, where's the tent link? We bought a "screen room" for $59 and used that as a tent we could stand in. It works perfect as a tent, though it has a couple of flaws setting up. Inserting the exterior poles requires finesse and the sides don't go all the way to the ground. We can stake it down, but there's still a gap. We bought an $11 tarp for the ground and a $5 6x4 rug at a thrift store. I'm pleased with the setup and there's sooo much roooom. We fit all our traveling gear into our tiny little Chevy Aveo. We're just travel camping for now, but we plan on getting a van and doing a little more. Though my husband just got a full time job and is keeping some of his other part time job hours so we can afford that van. I'm excited!

@DavesHikesNewMexico 3 жыл бұрын

I always use a cheap tent from Walmart for $21 as a decoy to save the space and many campsites require tents. I sleep in my Mazda 5 micro van.

@raybrensike42 4 жыл бұрын

Rub the zippers with candle wax to keep them going smoothly.

@NoProGoPronto 7 жыл бұрын

This is why we love you Bob. Your "inTent" is to always be informative. LOL! Great info.

@clermontcubby9207 7 жыл бұрын

We carry an Eureka Timberline 3 tent that I have had for over 20yrs. These are the same tents that many Boy scout troupes use. Very easy to set up and extremely weather proof.

@luckysheets9170 7 жыл бұрын

Nice choice. :)

@clermontcubby9207 7 жыл бұрын

We have not used the Eureka as a "sleeping" area for many years. We use the tent for storage or to mark our camp site. Off topic, kind of, I purchased a Clam 6x6 screen tent several years ago. We really like it, no see'ums are kept out. Optional privacy panels are also available. Sets up in a few minutes.

@smudgeeee6259 6 жыл бұрын

Great tent. I work at Eureka

@topherjoe1 7 жыл бұрын

Im a single woman who camps alone and I sleep in my tent. I have an ozark instant tent that is a 6 person but you can put 2 double mattresses in it comfortably with a chair and gear. I just like that I can set it up myself quickly and love being able to stand up in it. I think this year im going to get a cot although I sleep like a baby on the air mattresses. After 40 years of pole tents, I said "screw this "after setting up an rei dome tent in a another downpour...15 min and im soaked and the tent is soaked. I set up the osark in 3 min and have it secured in 5. (I developed a trick to keep it dry while setting it up) its only 100.00 and it has withstood some monsoon like rain with no leaks and some pretty ferocious windstorms , one was so bad i had to leave the camp ground because I was afraid of a tree coming down on me lol. I would say the weakest link in these tents is the floor, not because of the ground its on but because of the way it folds up, The legs fold up around the poles attached to the top and this pulls the floor of the tent tight around these poles. I have had to patch small worn spots with duck tape but I figure in another year or two I will have a good strong duck tape floor in the middle! Sign me...Pacific Northwest Camper Lady

@CheapRVliving 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience marie!

@Primalxbeast 7 жыл бұрын

marie lynne A 6 person tent sounds huge, but at least people are more likely to think that you're not alone.

@JustMe-dm8yz 5 жыл бұрын

marie lynne ~ Great sharing experience! Thank you! ☺👍

@kingdomthings9887 5 жыл бұрын

When I used to tent camp, I put a tarp on the ground, before I set my tent up. It works great 😁 and also keeps your tent floor from wearing out faster.

@Pistolmike59 7 жыл бұрын

Bob, we travel in an RV with 2 greyhounds and find that a 10x10 screen tent is valuable to have as a retreat for us and the greys. It came with rainflys for 3 walls and I'm planning to purchase a fourth one which will make it a 4 walled tent. Walmart sells the rain fly walls separately for those interested. It's nice to have when there are lots of bugs around also.

@MoonGypsy 6 жыл бұрын

Great information, Thank You ! I just got my van and getting ready to hit the road,so that was something I didn't even think about needing.

@JaninaElyse 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered this tent on Amazon, I'll try to remember to come back and update with a review. Thanks for the recommendation Bob!

@JaninaElyse 3 жыл бұрын

As promised, here is my review for this tent! This is the same review I submitted to Amazon for the product. This tent did everything I expected it to do. Here are the highpoints from our 2 night camping trip in the Rocky Mountains southwest of Denver, CO (Ouray, Durango): *3 person tent, but 2 average-sized women fit perfectly with room to spare for things like a USB fan, hiking poles and other small gear. I'd only recommend a small person for the 3rd, like a child. It would be a tight squeeze for 3 adults, but probably okay if you don't mind sleeping close. *We each had our own mattress in there. One twin size inflatable and one 25x75 folding memory foam. *The first night, we had quite a lot of rain, and we didn't feel a drop of water in the tent. Waterproofing is excellent on this tent, although I don't think they claim it to be waterproof. We were pleased with the rain shelter. *Setting up the tent is simple for 2 people. One person can do it, but here's the secret, tip it on its side and pull the two hubs at the top of the tent towards your body to join them if you are under 5'8" or so. Otherwise, you won't be tall enough to get the right leverage on the top of the tent to push the two hubs together as the instructions guide you to do from a standing position. *TIP: Practice setting this tent up at home before you go out. It makes ALL the difference at the campsite. Honestly, getting the tent upright is easy and takes 3 minutes. Staking the tent takes about 8 minutes. Staking time is likely the same with any tent. *There is a loop at the inside top center of the tent that we used to hook a small, portable lamp. Perfect! *Zippers were smooth and easy to use from inside and outside the tent. *Plenty of ventilation for milder climates. We slept in 50 degrees overnight, maybe a bit lower the night it rained. I would imagine the ventilation would NOT be enough for hot and/or muggy weather. *Easy to fold down, and moderately easy to get back into the carrying case. An extra inch would have been nice for maneuvering it back in, but with patience, you can get it back in there! We LOVE this tent!!

@1sthawkfeathers547 3 жыл бұрын

@@JaninaElyse thank you for the review. That means a bunch 🤗

@vanished3306 3 жыл бұрын

@@JaninaElyse Thank you for posting the review!👍🏻

@kebers 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently found your channel and am really enjoying and appreciating all of your advice. Thank you. Your tent set up “competition” was hilarious 🤣

@jenniferp347 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for covering this topic! I just recently joined the forum and am working toward tent camping and car road tripping for the summer. I bought a 9x7X5 tent from a yard sale for $35 and like that I will be able to stand up in it.

@HOPEbus 3 жыл бұрын

Honesty …. I make sure I catch all ur videos … ur videos are always so helpful , useful n kind n positive ! Just messaged my son (who lives in a van ) to go n get a tent !!! Thank u once again.

@jimcameron9848 7 жыл бұрын

I thought your reference to security was particularly useful. I camped for an entire summer but would sleep in the bed of my truck under the Leer cab in an area that had a healthy and curious bear population. It also had terrible high winds that would drop old growth branches so the tent was the miner's canary for me and fortunately I had nothing but memorable experiences. Good advice!

@stringbender57 7 жыл бұрын

Great reasons to carry a tent with you! I now have one on my shopping list. Nice to see Robert in the video. Great info. Thanks Bob!

@marccookson5409 3 жыл бұрын

Really good tips. Never thought of needing a tent. Thanks

@technojunkie213 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Please do more videos on car and tent camping/living. I am planning on going this route most likely.

@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

The Coleman 4, 6, & 8-person Instant tents are great also, using a cot with a small table, camp chair and five-gallon bucket with swimming noodles as a seat cushion for a toilet can become home for many nights months and years .

@daretodream...898 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob ... I am enjoying your videos very much. You are really good at the in-depth interviews and ask your subjects great questions. There are massive layoffs in the works where I am currently employed. You have given me great hope ... I plan to try full-time RV living soon. Hope to meet you some day in person. Meanwhile, keep up the great work and Happy Trails from Texas.

@donnahiatt945 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! So many great tips for living on the road. And the comments are insightful. Thanks for sharing from your experiences :).

@IMSiegfried 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to set up the tents! I had one that I loved in part for it's easy & fast setup. Sadly it died after many years of leak proof use. But now that I'm spoiled I only want one like it. Bob, you're a never ending wealth of very good information and I *am* going to pay you back for this info before (and if) I'm able to get on the road via Patreon. For now I have to use your affiliate links until I have some $$$ to spend on this part of my life. Hope all is as well as can be expected.

@charlenelaguer7072 3 жыл бұрын

A very informative and valuable video!!! All are great reasons to carry a tent with you in your car, van, truck, or RV...Thanks again for a great video!

@helenbritcher9353 7 жыл бұрын

Never thought about carrying a tent. Six very good reasons! Thank you

@nancyboston201 7 жыл бұрын

Go Robert! ......great video, glad you showed us the tents.

@donna8128 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys that was a very informative video. I'll definitely make sure there's room for my tent as I do my conversion.

@annettefournier9655 7 жыл бұрын

I did so much tent camping growing up and into my early 20s that now unless forced to I'll never sleep in one again willingly. But for storage and daytime use good idea.

@billyemartin2975 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the recommendation on tent. I knew I wanted to get one when I get a van because of storage and I would use it for a bathroom.

@mikeabner6629 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, I am building my camper on a 5 x 8 trailer. A tent is definitely something to think about.

@BrittMFH 7 жыл бұрын

Oh, WOW! Great video, Bob, truly very helpful advice (but that quick tent setup got the WOW)!

@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video Bob. Bless him, Robert is supposed to be taking it easy! I live in my small van, and sometimes a night camping is just a nice break. I have just given away a 'pop up' tent, which is based on a hoop design. Erects in seconds, takes 2 hours to get back in the bag... but as you say, a tent is good to have as a back-up. :)

@Ron4885 7 жыл бұрын

I love that site. Reminds me of the Lake Tahoe area. On a warm to hot day you can smell the pine and other foliage. Missing it already ;-)

@GeorgePencilArt 7 жыл бұрын

Was never a tent person much growing up, but this sounds like a good idea for storage and camp-spot saving. Hadn't thought of it as I prep for vandwelling either. Overall, sounds like a good idea. Thanks Bob :)

@ellenfrances1303 7 жыл бұрын

It's a nice tent. I have the yellow ozark and really happy with it It survived snow ! I've slept in it and used for storage.

@goodday4112 7 жыл бұрын

a back pack tent and tarp is a must have. and a larger tent is a good thing to have for extra long stays. i will have both when i head out.

@kathrynapatterson2702 5 жыл бұрын

I got tent camping rate at Gulf Shores campground..just cuz I put it up

@kathleendittmer2447 7 жыл бұрын

Great ideas here. I'll plan to take my EurekaTimberline2 for all the reasons you shared with us. Good info to know!

@UnderdogFL 7 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a Kamp-Rite tent cot. Worth a look.

@irhonda31 7 жыл бұрын

Always such good info! Thx!

@julituli6768 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for such helpful info always, i bought my chevy van because of your advice and i love it, i hope to add a high top later thank you so much, big hugs to ya.

@CheapRVliving 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you juli, I'm glad to hear the van is working it for you,

@dlm8763 7 жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos! I can totally see you with your own television show ( PBS, Travel Channel or Discovery)

@gerimartinez8703 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great advise!

@grandpagrandmajustkeepgoin4560 3 жыл бұрын

I was just mentioning this to my hubby the other day....it just makes sense

@RonasRoadshow 7 жыл бұрын

the security aspect never occurred to me - good idea. always learn something from yr vids. thanks.

@kathrynkenyon785 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! After buying and using the Swing Away Tow Hitch cargo carrier on my trip to Yellowstone, and loving it, I trust your opinion about products we would use in our every day lives as roadies. :-).

@stuartskrabec1156 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Christmas gift idea

@markusuebel2624 7 жыл бұрын

a decoy tent !!! have a tent for a while, also in my van, but never thought of this. hahaha

@chontecolvin8387 7 жыл бұрын

great tips! Thanks for the info!

@lanahallock1118 6 жыл бұрын

Great video & info! Thanks.

@vestahall1282 6 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful vid. Thank you to you and your friends! :)

@bcgrittner8076 2 жыл бұрын

Generally, I sleep in the tent with my car as a backup. I bought a tent at the Goodwill store for very little money. I got rained on one time. The gear inside stayed dry. When I held that tent up to the Sun I could see sunlight through all the folds in the fabric. Then I bought a new 5x7 tent. I found out that the floor measured 5x7, but the walls tapered inward as I went up. It worked, but it was tight. Recently I bought a 10x9 tent. Testing and first actual use are pending, but it should give me plenty of room (solo).

@johnmeadows5645 7 жыл бұрын

this reminds me of one of those old time tv commercials comparing brand A to brand X.

@Wanna.Wander 6 жыл бұрын

I carry a tent in my SUV. I know some places too that require a tent. Plus, it marks your spot if you’re out when there’s no marker. It serves me as a storage area, dressing, shower and potty tent . for privacy... also my cat likes it in there to nap and a break from her leash. It is also a decoy as you mentioned. Mine is the bright orange tent ⛺️

@angry_engineer 7 жыл бұрын

watching both of you is such a delight. i hope you will join your forces... what a nice day...

@seniortraveller7188 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 10 X 10 tarp, and I like to set it up as a tent. I like your idea to hold a site. When I travel solo, I use to put an old magazine on my seat when I need to go to bathroom.

@zekehooper 7 жыл бұрын

great ideas. never thought to do this.

@rangercody758 7 жыл бұрын

Great one, Bob!!

@DivineZeal 7 жыл бұрын

ROBERT!!! I lived in a Camry and living in a van too lol. Got 2 tents ✌

@julierawlins5984 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for recommending crystal vanner

@RobertWitham 7 жыл бұрын

The Camry worked, but the minivan is definitely easier and more comfortable! The tent does come in handy sometimes though, and I am always glad I have it when I do use it.

@offairhead 4 жыл бұрын

To hold your spot. That makes sense!!

@shannonobrien2572 6 жыл бұрын

This quick set up would be great when settings up camp in the rain.

@bocadelcieloplaya3852 3 жыл бұрын

I've also set up a second tent while tent camping to be a decoy/storage tent.

@practicalman45 6 жыл бұрын

I always carry a sheet of 6 mil polyethylene to put down before I erect my tent. This keeps the tent a lot cleaner and protects it from punctures and from the moisture of already wet ground. It also provides a clean dry place to roll the tent up, rather than on the dusty or muddy ground. I size it so it is just about as wide as the tent, but a few feet longer, so there is a space outside the entry to get my shoes on and off and keep my socks clean while doing it. Also a clean spot to set your back pack on. I did motorcycle touring for months at a time when I was younger and you really have to rely on your tent (there is NO car to duck into in case of ugly weather!) so little tricks like having the ground cloth are essential. Also having an additional lightweight rain fly that can protect the entry to your tent, and provide a protected kitchen and campfire area if it is raining. With the right planning you can be quite comfortable in inclement weather, even with just the limited gear that fits on a motorcycle. Car camping tent tips: Stop along the way at a dumpster behind an appliance store and get large sheets of cardboard to put down in the floor of your tent. Much nicer than laying on hard cold ground. The reflective fold up sun shades folks put in their windshields to shield sun on hot days are excellent to have under your sleeping bag in a tent. Shiny side up they keep the cold ground feeling a lot warmer.

@LifeBetweenTheDash 7 жыл бұрын

That was the best video especially seeing them side by side. I have been looking for a 4-season tent but they were in the $300. That Genji tent popup was sweet. Thanks for sharing that. Now for your next video can you do a look at bathroom tents or maybe you did one? Wonderful job as usual.

@carmenmartinez2882 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Lightspeed, good investment, used to have a pop up but is very unstable, when the wind is blowing it literally hits you in the face lol, even with guy lines, not easy to fold back up, bottom seams tear easily. The Lightspeed is very easy to pitch, roomier, great bottom for taking showers and can take wind. Perfect example of you get what you pay for.

@teresalee2302 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips things that I did not think about thank you

@kasiebarrett4020 6 жыл бұрын

I have a travel trailer and still use my tent. It is great when our kids join us, it's a great space for sleeping and storage. It's a self-erecting tent and sets up in 2 minutes.

@charlaville7658 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video...as always 🙂

@lauriacrawford7574 3 жыл бұрын

Love that and that advice and thanks ❤

@NewHampshireJack 7 жыл бұрын

At 3:47 you stated "even old guys like me." Speak for yourself there Bro, I celebrated my #63rd 25 June. At this age, we are winding up for round two. Ok, teasing aside, I am thinking there may well be more and more active seniors enjoying these activities than ever before. The videos start the conversation and comments add a great amount of helpful information Thank you big time for all the helpful equipment reviews.

@KeliKewina 7 жыл бұрын

NewHampshire Jack Happy 63rd...the new 43!

@OStarman 6 жыл бұрын

NewHampshire Jack ;

@JustMe-dm8yz 5 жыл бұрын

NewHampshire Jack ~ I agree with you. I enjoy travelling, seeing new sights, and being outdoors. Celebrated my 62nd June 25 also. 😊

@veevanvoom5863 5 жыл бұрын

Yep exactly. If the like minded could find it our hearts help get the ones that were not so lucky on the road too, well wouldn’t that be just great.

@kathrynapatterson2702 5 жыл бұрын

I agree! Just turnedv60vyrsvyoung. Ladt fourth of my life, travellingbin my van & tent & hammovk, is my best!!!