Truck camping is one of the best ways to take your adventures to the next level. However, to have the best experience possible, you want to perfect your truck camping setup. It can make or break your ability to be comfortable and get a solid night’s sleep at the end of the day.
If you’re struggling to figure out how to convert the bed of your truck into a comfortable space, this article is for you. Today, we’re sharing tips for creating the perfect truck camping setup for your epic adventures.
We hope to help you as we look at the advantages and disadvantages of several different ways to camp in a truck. For beginners it’s a great way to get introduced to the great outdoors. Let’s Go!
- Bare Bones Camping
Bare bones camping would be throwing your stuff in the back of your truck and just camping among the stars and hoping it doesn’t rain. Bare Bones Truck camping is a great alternative to purchasing an expensive camper. It simplifies the pursuit of your passion. You can drive right up to wherever the fish are biting , and there’s no hassle of pitching a tent to spend the night.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| Load your stuff and go. You get to sleep among the stars. Your up and off the ground. | Your stuff will get dirty really quickly. Bad weather could ruin the trip. Your expose to bugs and animals. |
2. Truck Tent Camping
Truck tent camping is a great way to up your game if your a beginner as the cost is much less then the other ways we will discuss here.There are many tent makers out there and we recommend Napier.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| Quick and cheap way to get started. Protection from the weather and bugs. Up and off the ground. | You have to tear down to use your truck. Taking time to set up for camping. Utilizes the tailgate. |
3. Truck Topper Camping
Oh how this takes me back to the good ole’ days. This is how I first started. Back then we didn’t have all the technology we do today so it was pretty much bare bones. But now you can have pretty much anything you like in the back of your truck and pull it all out for going back to work on Monday with a truck like it never was there. This is another way if your just getting started. Especially if you are just a weekend warrior.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| Quick and cheap way to get started. Easily removes for use of truck. Offers many comforts of home. | Lose the use of your truck bed. Akward to climb in and out. Not much head room. |
4. Truck Roof Top Tent
Roof top tents are all the crave these days as they allow you to use your truck for other things. Your camp can be set up in minutes.
But you do lose the use of your truck. And they can be pretty pricey.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| Quickly set up camp. Frees up back of truck. Removes easily. | Lose the use of your truck. Pretty Pricey. A bit heavy to remove. |
5. Truck Slide-in Camper
Easily the most comfortable but also the most costly. the Truck slide-in camper can offer you all the comfort of home. However the comfort comes at a price and if you like to camp in the back country it can be a bit limited.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| Ready when you are. All the comforts of home. Easily removes for truck use. | Can be extremely pricey. Hard to use in the back country. Takes away the raw element of camping. |
So there you have it. Five great ways to utilize the back of your truck for some of the greatest adventures in life. I have been camping pretty much my whole life and wouldn’t trade a second of it. I hope this has helped some of you and hope you take the time to get outside and enjoy nature. It’s a great way to spend time with family and friends and will give you memories that are unforgettable.
