Finally found a tent that fits the bed 🤣

[Speds]

Firefly! Outdoor Gear Finn The Shark Kid's Camping Combo (One-Room Tent, Sleeping Bag, Lantern
And it comes with a shark lantern!
But for real, I'm going crazy trying to find a truck bed camping option that isn't $1k pop up. I saw the kamprite cots for about $500 that might work sideways as mentioned on this forum before, but not worth the risk if it doesn't. I guess they don't make tents for short, small framed people that like tiny trucks.

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[clavicus]

Are you just talking about putting a tent in the bed with the tailgate down? Or a real topper?

 

[KenJ45]

That shark lantern is the bee's knees.

 

[KenJ45]

What are the dimensions you're looking for? Are you looking for a tent that fits into the bed between the wheel wells? Have you maybe considered cutting a sheet of plywood so that it's short enough to fit on top of the wheel wells but you're able to close the tailgate so you can put the tent on top of that? Should open it up to more options I think.

 

[Speds]

To both of the above, I'd prefer a tent that goes in the bed, and likely will sit on a platform that levels with the propped position of the tailgate. Unfortunately every tent is way over the 4.5' of the bed, the maybe roughly 5.5' the tailgate propped up, and even the 6' tailgate down if anything we're to fit between the wheel wells. 7' seems to be the minimum even in 1 person tents. Unless I just haven't found it yet.

 

[Stealth Raccoon]

I'd just put a 10'x10' canopy over top of the truck and bed and call it good - add sidewalls if you want more privacy.

 

[KenJ45]

The 1 person version should fit between the wheel wells. The only problem being that the opening is on the side, so you'll have to climb up and then go in from the side, but shouldn't be a big deal. With the tailgate down it should be just long enough to hold this tent... Just don't use the cot part of it.

Edit: It's not letting me post a link to another one that might have better reviews for some reason...

 

[KenJ45]

 

[TCK]

Firefly! Outdoor Gear Finn The Shark Kid's Camping Combo (One-Room Tent, Sleeping Bag, Lantern
And it comes with a shark lantern!
But for real, I'm going crazy trying to find a truck bed camping option that isn't $1k pop up. I saw the kamprite cots for about $500 that might work sideways as mentioned on this forum before, but not worth the risk if it doesn't. I guess they don't make tents for short, small framed people that like tiny trucks.

I would however love to see this popped in a Mav bed, just because it has to happen.

 

[Speds]

I have seen both of the green tents shared above, unfortunately both are too long for the bed. Unless there's a good solution for extension that can be packed up when driving?
And I do hope for two people fitting, otherwise there are 1 person tents with doors on the short ends for easier access that I've considered.

 

[willie]

Arcadia Trail Item rail™ Outdoor Double Dog Shade Tent Item #5323102 41.25"L x 31.5"W x 30"H

 

[Edge Haley]

A prerequisite for experienced 6' campers is ability to stand up in a tent to put clothes on and comfortable mattress/cot. I've looked high and low and the only option I've found is a standalone tent on the ground...on ground has a lot of advantages over in-bed. I have a tent that can be erected in 10 minutes....so far it's the best solution I've found. Can't see a comfortable tent/cot fitting in a 4 1/2 foot truck bed, that includes a rain cover.

 

[Susan]

I waited to order my Napier tent until after I got my Maverick. But now they are out of stock and not even showing on the Napier website. Any idea if they've been discontinued? Or when they might be available again? I want to take a solo trip this fall and and thought I had a pan but this messes it up.

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