What It's Like Camping in a Space-Age Tent - Shift Pod Tent

There hasn’t ever been a piece of gear I’ve used on my adventures before that has generated more questions and interest than this ShiftPod Mini tent that I’ve been using now for over a year now. I’ve had this on many trips and spent many nights in a variety of weathers situations since buying it and today, I’m going to tell you how I really feel about this tent.

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[TheStoryTillNow]

We had an absolute blast hanging with you guys! Thanks for showing us around! 🤠

[gyrut]

Love seeing experienced overlanders transitioning back to ground tents. Personally, I think RTT’s have a few benefits, but are mostly show over function. A big time price tag, a large, wind resistant weight on top of your vehicle, climbing up and down a ladder in the middle of the night, inability to stand, and having to do a take-down every time you move your vehicle. The set up time of these hub style tents are a game changer, and I’m very happy I made the move back to one.

[solera]

What a wonderful life you all have. Makes me smile.

[lvwrx]

I absolutely love seeing creators come together, such a great off road community!! Thanks again Master Chief!!

[TheEPICBeardedGinger]

Nothing better then exploring the desert with genuinely amazing people who share the same passion for this lifestyle as we do, thanks again for having us.

[woolengrappler]

I love the simplicity of just throwing a tent on the ground. You can stand inside, there’s no need to haul a roof top tent or tow a trailer, it’s relatively cheap, keeps your roof rack relatively open, you can fit more than 4 people. The more I think about it the more a ground tent makes a lot of sense. If I didn’t have kids, I’d probably get a truck camper if a camper van, but a 4x4 van a roof rack and a bunch of camping gear is very appealing.

[ajfarson]

Thanks for the review! I have the Gazelle T4 and love it! It is big enough for two XL cots, a side table in between, and plenty of room for storage Setup and breakdown is similar to the ShiftPod. Super fast.

[FROADER]

It was between the ShiftPod III and the Gazelle T4 for my family (3+ the dog). As much as I like the reflective material on the ShiftPod, I realized I didn't need it. I camp in the SoCal desert (basically everywhere you have posted in Azna State Park), and have been using a cheap Coleman 3-man tent for 25+ years but finally decided it was time to get a nicer tent I could stand up in a couple of years ago. We ended up with the Gazelle T4 which as you know sets up and breaks down the same as the ShiftPod, and it has been great! I also liked the price a little better.

I hope to see you guys out there sometime.

[MaxisGamez]

After much, much research comparing the benefits of RTT's and GT's we decided to invest in a T4 Overland Edition tent. Love the RTT concept but until they get MUCH lighter and more aerodynamic, we simply did not see the benefits.

Love what you guys do. We thank you!

[CityPrepping]

Been interested in seeing this. Thanks for sharing!

[squatch]

@TheStoryTilNow, "This is actually a wrap." 🤣

@TrailRecon, Thanks for the review of the ShiftPod tent.

[thinde]

Out of all those amazing rigs I honestly like what you have the most I think. There’s something to keeping it simple and light weight. Never mind the cost savings for most people.

[wreckem]

TrailRecon and The Story Til Now in the same vid?! AWESOME!

[JAYG.]

I live in Canada and we call those portable ice huts. Otter pro xth is what you want.

[themadpants]

For people with a lower budget, look in to the Gazelle T3 or T4. I use the T3, and its great. Especially when wheeling and camping in different spots every day.

[jerrymestas]

A story till now! Yes I follow them that's awesome that you guys meet up. ASTN has some of the best drone footage of ever seen on YouTube top notch. Excellent review

[comingtofull-ageinchrist]

I like the Shift Pod; I like the ventilation and how easily it sets up and breaks down. Thanks for doing the review on it. Good to see you doing an adventure with Marco and Josh; really nice guys! I'm glad Marco is liking his 392; it seems to work well pulling the trailer behind him on all the adventures. Great review and thanks for making it more than just a review. Hope you got some footage of the trail; I'm sure a lot of people would like to see what the trail you all were on looked like; I know I would! Thanks again for sharing all the different content of Jeep upgrades and trails. It's been a big educational journey for me, and I have definitely learned a lot because of the videos you've made over the years!

[joshuag]

I came across your videos looking for reviews on a fire bowl and ended up watching for 3 hrs.. everyone sounds like really solid folks, I'm glad yall are living your best life would love to camp with yall

[ryansantaana]

OMG! I geeked out when I realized this was a crossover in the YouTube universe! AWESOME!!!!

[neitzche]

Best tent ever. I have a cot and a lawn chair in there easily as well as my bag. It’s a true 4 season tent and you need your window slightly open as your body temp will warm up the inside, but it’s nice and cool in the hot sun.