First solo truck tent camp! IN A SNOWSTORM
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Thanks for stopping by! This is my first camping trip and it happened during a snow storm. I would have liked to stay out longer but needed to get home to wife wife in case there was a power outage. I hope you enjoy and there will be more to come! Leave any ideas or things you’d like to see in the comments!
My short bed tent- Napier Backroadz Truck Tent, Grey/Green, Full Size Short Bed (5.5'-5.8') www.amazon.com...
Hey, everybody! This video has made my channel grow quite a bit faster than I thought it would, and I decided to make an Instagram for future giveaways and to be able to communicate with everyone easier! instagram.com/trucktenttacoma?r=nametag
Hi, I saw your vid. I've been truck camping since the mid 80's. Here's what I've learned & I'll pass them on to you.
1) Get stuff you need at a camping store for backpacking. It's small, compact, & light weight.
2)Get splash guards for your truck. It'll help keep you & your rig clean. They work. I know.
3) When parking for the night, park headlong into the wind. That way if a storm comes you won't have to worry about a side wind ripping off your camper shell. Plus, if anything comes bouncing towards the truck, since you have a slimmer profile, it might miss you. If it does hit, the front of the truck is reinforced.
4) Use bug spray on the interior doors & windows/ screens openings to help keep bugs out. Use wasp & hornet spray around & on your tires to help keep critters out. Basically, all points of contact on the ground.
5) An inch is a lot of room. Learn how to stack & get used to sand & dirt. Use floor mats to put your shoes on too
I hope this helps. Great vid, thanks for sharing. Drive safe. 🤠
Thanks for the advice! I’ll be sure to use it. I am planning on doing an 11 day trip this summer, so this will help tremendously
So many sprays you are using... there might even be a squirrel and bird spray... to deter. 🤣😂
I have a truck tent too. My 1st excursion was in my back yard and couldn't even stay all night. What a whimp! Make sure you bring a pee bottle, will make life a whole lot easier. ; - )
😂 if I didn’t have the 0 degree bag I wouldn’t have made it! It’s warming up down here. Just ready for the daylight to be out longer
There's all of winter wonderland for that
Called a trucker gateraid
Great job stepping out and doing something new. It's all about having fun outdoors!
I appreciate it! I had fun and I’m itching to go on the next trip here soon
I got a queen size 0° sleeping bag, a full size air bed with pump oh and two 12 volt extension cord so I can pump up the air bed, I went crazy and found myself a 1500 watt inverter so I can have some real electric. 12 volt coffee maker. 12 volt electric blanket. Coleman gas grill and a 4-ft folding table. And two large 6 ft x 7 ft camo blankets, now I just need to go camping. About the time I get everything ready the four service here closes the forest because it average temperature every day was 93° and no rain so the forest was closed.
I only bring the air mattress when I'm with my girl. A Colman cott fits perfectly. You'll have standing room, and storage space for coolers ect...
Thanks for this video
Good video. I have that same Napier tent for my Tacoma. We purchased an air mattress that fits perfectly over the wheel wells. I am also 6'2" and sleep comfortably in the tent with my wife and Labrador. We bought the connected tent for my Labrador to sleep in, as well as store some gear, but my Lab always comes up in the middle of the night. Although the Napier tent is not difficult to set up, I highly recommend setting it up at home before the first trip so that you are familiar with the tent.
Are your wheel wells in the middle of the truck bed or do they connect to the wall opposite of the tailgate? I bought one of those mattresses for a short bed Tacoma, but the wheel well slots were in the wrong place. My wells connect to the wall under the back window
I'm a civil war reenactor. I've been using a floorless tent for years. I just bought a nice truckbed tent but haven't even opened it yet. I have to fabricate a mounting adapter set first, but looking forward to using it. Great video for a first time out !! Wish you could have stayed longer, but being from up here in a more northern state, I get it.
I love the idea of truck tent camping and hope to do it myself soon. Until then, I'm here for your journey. :) great first video!
Thanks for coming by! I hope you’re able to do it. It’s been fun so far!
I have the same tent except I have an F-150. I use 2 mattresses out of a fold away couch, they fit perfect between the wheel wells and are as comfortable as your bed would be. Of course, in the summer, I use an OFF mosquito lantern. Perfect amount of light at night.
Good job man!!! I hope you keep it up. Good to see you stepping outside your box. Get out there and have some fun!!!!!
Thanks for the words! I’m back at it this weekend and plan on uploading either Saturday evening or Sunday
Boy you jumped into truck/tent camping with both feet! Good for you!
I figured that was the best way to do it! Thank you for watching!
Those are not MRE’s. MRE stands for meals ready to eat.
Those Walmart meals need boiling water. That makes it not ready to eat until you add boiling water
I have since learned this. I saw them called MREs by others, so I went with it.
This is the video that I saw, what in the world is that??? So I backed it up and it said Napier on the Tent. I was watching the guy have a mad scramble to get everything packed and get up and gone before it snowed him in!!!! So I googled Napier and saw these really cool looking tents and did some study and some homework and then in about 2 weeks it showed up FedEx. Napier backroads camo truck tent!!!!
I'm a fellow CZcamsr from northwest Washington... I just wanted to say hey, and great job on this video! Stoked to see your content expand! Keep up the great work and looking froward to more, brotha
I appreciate it! Ready to one day be able to make it out to the Pacific Northwest
Great first video, I will try the chicken Alfredo ,I have a Chevy Colorado (couldn’t afford a Tacoma) I used to live in Monks Corner S.C. , never went camping, but it’s beautiful country down there , good luck with your channel
Thank you for the support! Nothing wrong with a Colorado!
I've watched thousands of CZcams camping videos, and for a very first vlog, I'd say 100% well done. Really like your setup, you really have done a lot of research. Have subscribed.
Thank you! That means a lot!
Looking forward to more videos! You are doing what I plan to do some day. Nice to see someone new to this so I can learn as you progress. Best of success with the channel.
PS: remember as a southerner you can never say any food is as good as the wife's 😂 that is living dangerously
Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy the journey. I’ve heard from a few people I may have crossed the line with that one 😂
Awesome video for this being your first! Thanks for taking the time to film and share!
Rick From Virginia
Thanks for the comments! More videos to come. The videoing can be difficult at times, but it is what motivates to get out. Prepping for a big trip in June for the channel
@Truck Tent Tacoma Yes, I know how hard it can be to even produce a 4 minute video. For a beginning channel, you're doing awesome! I support anyone who can motivate people to enjoy the great outdoors!
Your honesty and your ability to produce great content will definitely make your channel grow. As always, thanks for sharing your outdoor adventures!
Rick From Virginia
New subscriber here in Ireland 🇮🇪 great video loved how you kept it simple and didn't have the whole house with you.looking forward to longer videos from yourself 👍👍💚
Thanks for watching! New videos will be up every week or every other week depending on my schedule. New one coming next weekend. Thank you for the subscription! ☘️
That you for this, I stayed at a holiday in last night monument.😂
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Great kit. Great video. I like your style.
Thank you for the support!
“Eat Tacoma Eat Baby let’s go.” I’m subscribing and I’m a lik’n!. Great first video. Good job!
Thank you for the support!
Over the river and thru the woods an off to grandmas house we go! Great first vid! 👍👍🖐😎
Thank you!
I don't blame you for hauling it out of there before the snow storm gets worse so you're not stuck in it. Here's so tips I learned : To sleep onto your clothes you're waring the next day so they will be warm to wear but long John wear was necessary. As far as the 30 ➕ year MRE.. Good luck, 😊
You've earned yourself a new sub from MT man good job I like watching small people who don't have all the fancy drones so I can relate to 😁
It is my dream to own land in MT! I will definitely be up that way at some point.
@@CZcamsHowTo im born and raised here I love it im watching your latest video right now the banana part 🤣
@@Hellcat11GamingJG I appreciate you!
I was listening at the point of “My MRE is Fettuccine “ and looked at my wife and said he’ll never do that again! Glad it was Not menu 14🤢 good times man I camp in my 16 F150 and I’ve fish. Planning this years trip now
Really nice for the first time, inspirational. I’m looking forward to seeing you progress in your camping journeys. Be well my friend.
Thank you! I’m leaving in a couple hours for my next one
I’m a newbie Tacoma, tent camper myself. Born and raised in Texas, I took it up to an elk hunt in NM. Got a little dicey a time or two but had a blast. These trucks are workhorses. I only brought along a JetBoil with the largest canister instead of a stove. Will try that next time.
I’m planning on getting a jet boil as well. I guess it really depends on what you’re cooking
Boil water and fill up a Nalgene bottle, slide it into the bottom of your sleeping bag, help keep your toes cozy, great vid man 🤙🏼
That’s a good idea! Thank you!
Welcome to the Camping World! Love your video!
Thank you!
All the best from Canada. Enjoyed video and have upvoted and subscribed.
Thank you for the support!
Love going with ppl or alone.
First Video? Better than me!! Your one of my own. Great video. Thank you!!
Thanks for watching!
I live in Belton south Carolina.enjoyed video.keep up the good videos.
Nice! I’m also in the upstate. Thanks for the support!
I love watching camping video. Let me be one of your earliest subscriber.
I appreciate it! Welcome to the channel
Mountain house meals are like a gourmet meal compared to real MRE’S. LOL
I will find out soon! Got a real MRE recently and will be trying it in one of my next videos
@@CZcamsHowTo enjoy!!! Lol. Let us know if you got one with the “cookie” in it. 😂
When it snows here in Louisiana our whole world shuts down 😂
Same here. I’m a teacher and we didn’t have school all week lol
Love this this video nice simple and easy. Looking forward to seeing new ones
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m learning as I go
The algorithm has been kind to you! Great video man! I watch all kinds of videos like this and love seeing the meal prep and cook part. Its relaxing. Keep it up man. I subscribed btw!
I’m blown away by this videos success! Thanks for subscribing!
PERFECT Camping site !... Right under the Power Lines lol.
Just pokin fun man,... Enjoyed the video :)
Thanks for watching!
Dang, funny I find your video. I drive a 2020 Tacoma SR 6' box and use a Napier truck bed tent. I've camped in wind and heavy rain quite a bit. The tents do fairly well with the rain. In really heavy rain it will get through the door zipper and some of the seams. Nothing a little paper towel can't handle. I like it a lot more than a ground tent. Like others mentioned, backpacking gear is great for keeping the bulk of your gear down. I'll have to try that Fettuccini Alfredo. Dehydrated meals are really hit or miss and it's best to try a bunch at home before stocking up. I love some and can't finish some. Looking forward to more videos man.
I have been very pleased with how the Napier has held up! I also prefer being up off the ground. Enjoy your camping!
Superb 👏👏👏
Thank you!
I got the same setup from truck to tent 🤣
Love them both,
good for you in going solo, went solo last year in my 2016 4runner trail that's outfitted to be somewhat of an overland vehicle, will be going again in may for four days and cannot wait, keep it up ,it's only what you make of it. nice to get out in muther nature.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching. I didn’t realize how sketchy it can be solo until I actually did it. Got another one coming this weekend. Semi overlandish.
Columbia SC here…came across your channel on my feed! Love the video!!!
Thank you!
Must have been upstate sc. I live between Columbia and Charleston . Only saw a dusting this year. Just once. Your 100% right people in sc do not do good in snow. Glad you made it home safe. Great video for your first trip.
Yea I am in the upstate near Spartanburg!
Hey that was a great video, especially dealing with the unusual weather you had in SC. Looks like you did all the right prep for that first solo camping trip. Looking forward to seeing some more. All the best from the UK.
Thanks for the support from across the pond!
This was fun. I'm looking forward to your next video!
Thank you! Should have one up this weekend!
Great video brotha 🤙🏽 I’ve been watching the hell out of camping and survival videos lol can’t wait to do it!!
I appreciate it! I did the same thing and finally took the leap. Good luck to you!
Sweet set-up!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
That Big Ole Grisly Bear will get you inside that tent!!!
You got that right lol. I sleep with a little protection, but it might be too late at that point!
Nice set up! Mountain house is the Nicest MRE you can get.
Thank you!
Dang good vid!!! i have watched many and this was better than most! keep um coming.
Thanks! I appreciate the support!
All I can say is I've spent many a night in a tent with below freezing temps with a 10 degree sleeping bag and never had clothes on other than a t-shirt, underwear and socks. Have fun I'll be watching.
Thanks for watching!
I'm from NC and probably about the same age as you...and we use to get snow like this all the time...here in the recent years ain't been that much but in the early 90s we use to get all kinds of snow...good video though been thinking about making my own channel just to give me something or a reason to get out of house... Need something to do since I lost my dad and haven't had very much energy or drive
Man, I’m sorry to hear about your dad. The exact reason I made the channel was as a motivation to get out and explore because I always talked about it but never did it. This video somehow exploded and I gained subs faster than I probably should have. I am definitely enjoying getting out though. I wish you the best in the grieving process. I know it isn’t easy
Great job man keep it up
I appreciate it! Great first name by the way
I bought a few of those to try they good so i bought a bunch for emergency situations 😂 biscuits and gravy is good and chili mac and the lasagna one just taste like pasta
Carhartt makes a good fleece mask with hat thingy it makes a huge difference when cold $20 on amazon ... Nice taco 👌
@@joshakaoger69 I actually wore one in my most recent video and it helped a lot. Thanks for the comments!
Enjoyed this, I'm from upstate SC myself, good job on your first video.
Nice! Thanks for watching!
I want a truck tent too but I need something bigger now, now got two kids and a wife lol
They make extenders for the truck tents that extend onto the ground. That could be an option!
Great video mate!! :) Love the setup!! Look forward to checking out some more of your content. Cheers from Down Under :)
Nice! Australia is one of my bucket list travel places
Congratulations on your new channel and first video, if you ever make it to Colorado I’ll show you spots that your taco will impress you
Colorado is definitely happening! I'd love someone with knowledge of the state to show us around. We are going Route 66 in June, but Colorado is probably going to be within the next year or so. Thinking about March/April of next year to do some skiing.
Gratz on ur first vid, cant wait for more
Thank you!
You got yourself a new sub! Cool video!
Thank you for the support!
Great meeting you today brotha! Super stoked on your journey! Let’s get a overland trip in soon
Absolutely! We will be in touch!
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching!
good job try liquid protein or bars less fuss.nice truck
Thanks! Protein bars would definitely be easier, but for some reason people like to see people cook while camping lol
Nice set up, good video, that’s not an MRE though my dude, Mountain House meals are a hundred times better than an MRE he he he.
Thank you! I tried to add subtitles correcting myself but I’m not sure if they’re working. I actually have a video sorta comparing the two coming out soon!
'Over the river and through the woods'...sounds like a song I've heard a long time ago?
To grandmothers house we go!
When the going gets tough, the tough don't go home!
Thank you!
Good job for first video!
Thank you!
Way better recording/editing quality than my 1st video. lol Scratch that, better than any of my recordings. Although, my intention was never to start a channel for professional purposes. Just a place to send nay sayers about the capabilities of a stock 4R. :) Obviously this content has gained you a LOT of subscribers. Best of luck in your future endeavors.
I appreciate that! I feel like it’s bad quality lol. I had ZERO intention for this video to get 90k views. Now I feel like I have to improve my quality to keep up with my sub count lol
Dang for a first video you definitely hit the did something right to get 50k views in 4 weeks. Keep these videos coming 💯
Thanks! It blows my mind
Great channel! Just subscribed! I can't wait to watch your other 4 videos
Welcome aboard! I am having a lot of fun exploring a new hobby and learning quickly!
looks like you had great time for your first time.best of luck in the future c-ya
Thanks for watching! It was a lot of fun
Aw...looks like a blast!. And nice rig. But eating in it...that's no go in the North, I'm not sure it's entirely wise in SC either.?
A great time was had! Thanks for watching!
ND baby!
How bout em last night!?
Really excited about your channel! I enjoy these types of videos but really enjoyed yours because you're new to it. I live in the Caribbean and tent camping in a snowstorm isn't a thing here lol. Great vid and looking forward to more! (I did hit the subscribe button).
Thank you! More will be coming. Thanks for the subscription! My hope is that you early subscribers learn along with me as I continue my journey and that I can inspire some you to try it out like others did for me
Great video and looking forward to more adventures
Laying in the tent as I type this with a new video coming tomorrow! Thanks for the subscription!
Nice I RTT as well months at a time
I’m itching to go for more than a day or two. I’m a teacher, so once the summer hits I will be doing longer trips and really looking forward to it!
Not bad for a first video from PA here so we are a little more used to snow looked like fun. Ps love the ND hat
Yea we get it about once or twice a year, but that deep only happens once every few years. Go Irish!
I'd like to hear more about your tacoma.
I'm looking to buy a new pickup in the next few months.
This is my second one and I love it! You can’t go wrong with a Tacoma if you’re willing to spend the extra money for it. Resale value is great too if you ever decide you don’t want it anymore
Yes sir 🤝
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Awsome video
Thank you!
Just found ya! I'll definitely check back to see what you're up to. If you haven't tried it yet give the beef stroganoff a test drive!! A buddy of mine is in SC and he does overlanding. Keep it up buddy!
Thanks for the encouraging words! Beef stroganoff was my favorite meal growing up, so that sounds awesome
New to the channel, glad I found it! Great work, I gotta get me a truck tent too
I love mine! I’m doing a 1,000 sub giveaway on my Instagram and a truck tent is one of the prize options if you’re interested!
Props not many would camp in a tent with snow!
Figured if I could get through that one on my first go round, then I should be fine in most other conditions
Congrats on the video. Well done!
Thank you!
Just subbed. Hope your channel takes off and looking forward to your next videos 👍
Thanks for the sub! It’s taken off much faster than I imagined!
Great video hope to see more.
Thanks! I’m hitting the road for a new one in the morning
Good luck on your CZcams career. Great First Video also.
Thank you! I am blown away by the success of this one
Acampamento bacana, gostei do Toyota!
Obrigado!
Tacoma is my dream truck. Well done. 1 critique though. You weren’t eating MRE’s. Those were freeze dried meals. Keep up the good work and well done researching before u went out.
Yea I’ve realized that since with the MRE thing. I’m still amazed by them though
Just came across your video. I subbed the channel. Question, it looks like you drove with the tent still attached to the truck? Was it, or did you take it down? I just got the same tent for Christmas and don't think I would leave it attached while driving.
I’m just starting my CZcams journey also. Good luck man. Imma subscribe and support you. Look forward to seeing your videos.
Good luck to you too! I’m going to follow along with you as well
@@CZcamsHowTo thanks
@@CZcamsHowTo thanks for the follow back.
New sub thanks i really enjoyed your video!!
Thank you for the support!
Nice video! I have a Tacoma as well. Why did you choose the full size short bed and not the compact short bed? I would like to get one of these, seems well made. Thanks.
I didn’t have a particular preference when I purchased it. I liked the way it looked and got a pretty good deal on it, so I jumped on it
The mountain house is not an MRE..it is freeze dried. MRE are: meals ready to eat… meaning you can open it up and eat it…no water …no heating even needed :). Live confidently and peacefully
Please watch my most recent video in response to this comment lol
cool video looked fun! im also from south carolina
Thanks for watching and commenting! I see you have a 4Runner