Anyone seen these Yakima car-top tents? Interesting, but not at that price.

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https://www.racksforcars.com/Roof-Top-Tents/Roof-Top-Tents/

Wow, $1500 - $1800!! That's crazy. Never understood the point of rooftop tents. Mounting it on your RAV isn't going to keep you out of the reach of zombies. :-)

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I think they're pretty cool but I seriously doubt I would ever buy one. I'm guessing it would be handy if you were out in the desert and every decent tent spot had a Jumping Cholla in the middle of it.

Yup, I've never understood the premise of car or truck mounted tents. If you need to move your vehicle you've got to pack up the tent to do so.

for that much money I can rent a condo at the beach and skip the tent completely.

Not to mention having to climb up into the tent. Not sure I would want to put all of that weight on my roof mounts either.

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I always thought they looked pretty cool, not for me however, I don't like steps.
I do like the ones that fit into the bed of your pickup.

Yeah... so many more reasons not to have one than reasons to have one... starting at that exorbitant price. I think I'd prefer to just lay the seat down and sleep IN my car.

+1 buckflicks. Wouldn't mind a screen for over the windows to get some airflow.

Slept in our rental car one night of our honeymoon when the screens on our cheapo tent weren't up to the bugs. Fortunately, our subcompact had a problem and they had given us a station wagon as a replacement.

quote BuckFlicks: "Yeah... so many more reasons not to have one than reasons to have one... starting at that exorbitant price. I think I'd prefer to just lay the seat down and sleep IN my car."

Sleeping in the car, did that for 7 years. You're making me REALLY miss our old Honda Element. That 7 year relationship ended when my wife was worried about all the miles we had on it. Never an issue with the "E," but the vehicle we REPLACED it with? Well, that's ANOTHER story!

Well, at least at REI the cost is much less: $999 and $1350. Potentially better views than from a tent on the ground.

Too bad. Miles are nearly meaningless if you've taken thorough care of it. My girlfriend had an Element as a work vehicle for awhile--well designed overall.

I have been considering getting one for the top of my 4Runner when I take extended trips out west. I like the idea of not having to find a flat campsite which will give me more time to explore versus having to spend more time being selective on a site. There are some better setups than those that REI sells. Some have a hard top shell and go up very quickly with 4 gas struts, one in each corner. These styles cost more, but could be a benefit if setting up in the rain. Due to all the gear and coolers I take there's no room for sleeping in the back of the vehicle, and I can't strap gear to the roof since I'll be going backpacking at times and be away from the vehicle for multiple days. The biggest obstacle for me is my 50# dog. Have also been looking at getting an off-road teardrop trailer but it's rediculas what they ask for them after you get a couple options. After this summers trips I should have a good idea on which route I'll go.

Yeah... also useful if there is plenty of flat area, but it's filled with buried rocks and/or roots or otherwise uncomfortable. There are lots of neat uses for car camping, but way too expensive.

quote JoshP: "I have been considering getting one for the top of my 4Runner when I take extended trips out west. I like the idea of not having to find a flat campsite which will give me more time to explore versus having to spend more time being selective on a site. There are some better setups than those that REI sells. Some have a hard top shell and go up very quickly with 4 gas struts, one in each corner. These styles cost more, but could be a benefit if setting up in the rain. Due to all the gear and coolers I take there's no room for sleeping in the back of the vehicle, and I can't strap gear to the roof since I'll be going backpacking at times and be away from the vehicle for multiple days. The biggest obstacle for me is my 50# dog. Have also been looking at getting an off-road teardrop trailer but it's rediculas what they ask for them after you get a couple options. After this summers trips I should have a good idea on which route I'll go."

So build a teardrop. Tnttt.com cost should be about what the Yakima tent costs, not counting your time.