Toyota Tacoma Simple Setup for the *Occasional* Overlander/Camper

In today's video, I go over my Toyota Tacoma's camping setup, gear, and modifications! My truck is my daily driver/off-roader, so finding a middle-of-the-road option for a setup that accommodates the few camping trips I do every year is the goal.

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*Video Chapters*
0:00 - Introduction
2:14 - Packing/Traveling/Setting Up
5:55 - Tent/Camping Set Up
16:24 - Sleeping Gear
19:48 - Miscellaneous Gear I Brought
24:38 - Tacoma Mods for Camping
30:17 - Final Thoughts

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I have been camping out of the back of the truck since the 80’s. I camp when I go fishing. I have a topper with a bed rug inside my Tacoma with a six foot bed. Set up is simple, roll out the sleeping pad and bag and you are done. I live in Wyoming and sometimes a tent isn’t the best idea. The beautiful thing about living in the west is there is dispersed camping everywhere. I love camping next to a river, that is my happy place.

[thatoneguyd]

My buddy Omar has the same tent setup, he's been very pleased with it!

[jeffrwheelock]

I used a truck tent for a while - light weight, somewhat hassle free setup and lots of room while camping. They are a good option especially if you plan on staying put for a few days, taking them down and back up gets old fast! I have since just migrated to a nice ground tent from Gazelle. See you around! Great video too btw.

[itsacowmeat]

I love how she keeps up grading her scold through time and she’s minimal 🤙

[unavailableunavailable]

Wool blankets are clutch here in Canada, I take two for camping, one under my sleeping bag, and one over to keep the warmth if needed.

[mcantellay]

I have a Ford Ranger and the exact same tent. I love it because it all fits neatly under my tonneau cover. I built a bed platform and a same wardrobe. I love that it is so quick to set up and take down. I was just in Southern Utah dodging thunderstorms. If I need to move, I drop the tent, fold the sides into the truckbed and pull the tonneau cover over it and take off. This way I can keep the bed platform and wardrobe in the truck all camping season. I'm ready to go at a moments notice. Love it.

[dfemc]

Love it! I’m also from SD, and my husband and I enjoy hitting up the roads along the 395 and exploring BLM. Will be following your adventures to explore some new spots.

[jimmyj]

"It gets the job done." You got it Chloe 👍. I use a ground tent ⛺. Packs down nice and small and it gets the job done 😁. ♥️🌮🐶🐾

[SgtsTanTaco]

Your Tacoma is soo clean...❤

OMG!! Almost $7 for gas!!😮

[benjaminharris]

I'm not sure how this channel tends to cover items just as I'm thinking about buying them. Thanks for the review. Chloe. And thank you for the excellent channel.

[mrmrlee]

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[alexgg]

Great example to be prepared you ready for the apocalypse great truck

[ericnexplore]

Nice unbiased review and I enjoyed the presentation. Good job 👍🏻. Greetings from Manitoba 🇨🇦

[hillrunner]

Great video informative and helpful for low cost adventure travel. Keep your content coming enjoy your DYI content. 👍🤗

[nathankelly]

WOW beautiful shot of Yosemite valley Chloe! I gotta get there one day soon 👍🏼

[magikplanofficial]

The nice thing about camper shells is you can use the top with a rack to store even more equipment. Although for once in awhile the tents will do the trick. If it works for you that’s all that matters. Keep truckin Chloe! ❤

[Juancz]

Stumbled upon your video, I have a taco too and I have that exact bed tent, plus I have the extender that provides more space. I use my truck as a daily driver too, so this works perfectly

[ponolovefarms]

I’m on my 3rd taco with a snug top and will never have a truck without a topper. I can pull over anywhere and crawl in the back to sleep. I’ve slept in raging PNW storms, blizzards no problem. And have a front to back prinsu rack for most of my gear. The dawgs love it.

[gordonwoodsjr]

This was your best video I’ve seen. Please do more camping and equipment reviews

[jgm]

I have this one as well.. the thing about it is that it's made for a fullsize pickup bed. That's why the sides sit way lower than they should. It does the thing though. I'll ditch it for an ikamper as soon as budget allows.