Testing the Cheapest SUV Tent on Amazon!

In this video I take the cheapest SUV tent I could find on Amazon and put it to the test in the wilds of Idaho.

** Coordinates of this campsite: 44.34291, -113.34838

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[markjensen]

When you said “I feel much more connected to the outside” that pretty much sums up why I always have enjoyed tent camping.

[sonny]

For years I've been using a 10'x10' Harbor Freight tarp and two collapsable tent poles. I secure one end of the tarp to my roof rack with bungy cords and then hook the tarp ends over the tent poles. I then use parachute cords to make a triangular arrangement out of each pole and 12" nails. I only put this up if I'm staying someplace for more than a day. Just cobbled it together and it's worked all these years. 🤠

[CraftHarlot]

I have a similar canopy for my minivan. Before opening the liftgate, line up the part that will fit the tailgate when extended. Then open the liftgate slightly, making sure everything lines up while slowly raising the liftgate. Then secure everything.

[ElleBee]

We purchased this tent and really like it. It's simple to put up (I wouldn't have read the instructions if there were some). The best thing is that it allows lots of fresh air to circulate inside while sleeping and makes the sleeping in an SUV feel very roomy. We've been camping during a heavy downfall in summer and it was great. Because the bag is so small I didn't care too much about stuffing a wet tent back in there. When we got home we just hung it up on the clothesline to dry. I hate tent management (lol, putting up and pulling down) but I think this is an exception to that rule.

[seleneinparadise]

I just got the same one and found it much easier to install than the Napier. And I was actually able to fit it back in the bag, but it’s tight. I’ll be using it for the next 6 months so hopefully it’ll hold up. Previously I had a Habitent that I loved and dried it off with a chamois before storing. Happy camping everyone!

[nicoler]

I got this tent last year and have used it in a variety of conditions and temps, I absolutely love it! I don't tie down the roof, but use a few sets of magnets to keep it secure and to make sure bugs dont sneak in through the sides. I just used it in VERY buggy weather in Vermont and none got in surprisingly.

[grannyonthego]

I thought of getting one of those but the reason I went to camping in my car/minivan was because I didn’t like taking down wet tents and having to dry them out later. Having said that I took a long road trip last year in the summer and the heat really got to me. A tent like this would have helped.

[gp]

We used a similar tent, 20 plus years ago, on a Dakota truck with a camper shell. It actually provided a nice sleeping experience for 2 adults, during a 2 week car camping excursion. I guess we were ahead of our time.

[gaiagirlgoesglobal]

I received one of these tents as a gift and have used it multiple times in a variety of conditions. It is brilliant! Have never had any bugs or rain/condensation seeping in. Quick and easy to set up and makes car camping much easier. I just love it

[sueweis]

Spent all season enjoying my small 'tail Veil' and compact SUV. Lots of ventilation and protection from rain and bugs. Had same bumbling first time setting up. Each time got faster and faster. Expands the camping footprint. Love it!

[LibbyRal]

I've reached that age where I can't sleep comfortably on the ground anymore and can't get up easily, either☹ but didn't like the idea of being confined in the SUV. I spend most of my camp time outdoors, so this looks like the perfect solution. I'd also get some mesh and magnets to create screens for the other windows and that would complete the set up.

[safaabarakat]

Try setting up the tent with the hatch closed initially then open when all pieces of the tent are secure... Also would be a good idea to unzip the tent so it doesn't rip in the case the hatch is too big for it. Nice work. Enjoy!

[johnsonbar]

What you have is an extension to your sleeping area, called an "enclosure". What these enclosures do is allow you to extend your sleeping area to the outdoors, sit in your sleeping area and look outside. These enclosures are nice in the beginning, but the novelity can wear off real quick. Kind of restrictive for any other purpose and movement is very limited. The main thought behind these things area - for a one night stay, without setting up a tent, and no other privacy issues to deal with, they're great.

[bluscraps]

I love mine. Used it in april in utah and colorado. Nice air ventilation and no bugs.and was easy to set up alone. I have a 4 runner so i had back hatch closed, attached straps to tires then lifted door. Super simple.

[davidbarts]

Have used on on my pickup canopy for years. They are nice for keeping the rain out (important in the Pacific Northwest) yet allowing ventilation.

[TKSung]

Excellent video. I never thought much about suv tents, but it seems to be a more functional substitute for an awning. You can prop up the awning with telescoping poles and you'd have a great outdoor space, in addition to the mesh net cover for the suv. Thanks for trying it out.

BTW, you wouldn't need this if you are constantly on the move. But airiness and shade make life a lot easier on your day off after hiking 15 miles two days in a row.

[mickeybrumfield]

Can see the functionality of it, works like a big screen door for the back of an SUV. Seems like it would work well in the summer for ventilation and air flow. The question that comes to mind is when it rains what is there to prevent the rain water falling on the roof of the car from flowing down into the back into the car. Thanks Triston for showing this to us had never seen this before, worth considering for hot summer conditions.

[hikeNbikeCK]

I always appreciate the time you put in to your reviews. Thank you.

[bobmirror]

I like car camping with three small tents. A beater tent so you can save your camp spot when going to town, at least a three person tent to put stuff in and possible stay in over night, and a shower tent to use as a computer room.

[maryannerappaport]

I got this a month ago to start my "Retirement 50". I love it! Super easy to attach. I have a Kona, and the small Hasika fits perfectly. Any gaps are held nicely with magnets, and in rattlesnake territory, I also seal the bottom to my car's trim with duct tape. I've been through some wild, oceanside storms and its held up well. I attach a lightweight beach towel on the sides of the awning for more privacy (using binder clips). 1 month = 16 states and I look forward to the other 34!