Ground Tents for Overlanding
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- čas přidán 15. 03. 2023
- Shelter is pretty high up there on the survival priority list, and we've already covered those varieties that perch on top of our rigs, affectionately known as rooftop tents. Now, it's time for us to take a look at ground tent options for your backcountry vehicle-dependent adventures.
In the second part of our Tents for Overlanding Series, we'll cover just about every type of ground-based tent that we think is good for overland adventure travel. They all have their pros and cons, and what's right for one overlander might be the worst choice for another.
If we missed your favorite ground tent, or any good options for that matter, let us know in the comments.
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Have the Gazelle T4 Overland Edition. Love it. 2 doors. I’m 55+ female with strength issues in my hands and I can put this up quickly. The only negative, which is not a bad negative, are the doors. Houses my Byer of Maine cot, REI table, and my backpack. Plenty of room. Fits in my Lincoln Nautilus or Toyota Tacoma. Highly recommend. Fun fact….Bought the MSR 4 person (92x92) footprint to go between the top of the tent and fly for camping in colder months. Keeps my heat in and the cold out 😁
Thanks for sharing! That's an awesome tip!
Used the Gazelle T3x on a two month overland trip to western Canada and Alaska last year. It was a solo trip and I put a cot down one side a table and chair on the other and it was pretty palatial. Very comfortable when the weather turned cool with a mini Buddy heater. Great bug protection from the Alaska state birds (mosquitos) which are no joke if you have no way to separate yourself from them. FJ Cruiser with the back seats removed.
I've been there. It's great for a solo trip when you might spend some time inside.
I use an 8 person North Face that takes about 2 min to setup/take down. Can stand up in it and use full inflatable mattresses, have a table and chair in the vestibule. Far more comfortable and less weight than a rooftop or anything small. Ground tents are where it’s at for me.
They have their pros. That's for sure.
You can put a swag up on a cot.
Now you are out of the wet, mud and creepy crawlies. Not on the cold, snowy ground.
Also great for uneven, rocky terrain.
Thanks for the rec!
Gees i have the black and blue gazelle tx3 overland edition tent and i put it in my 73 mustang Mach 1 down the middle of my seats and it works perfectly fine 😂love my gazelle it never leaks, it's like a tiny house
They're great. Yeah, running them between the front seats is pretty slick.
I first tried a tent that attaches to the rear of the SUV. It was okay, but a pain to setup and take down. I used it for several outings.
I then got a tall separate ground tent just to use as a changing room, bathroom and cooking room. It set up really fast at home but on the first trip, a slight wind broke the collapsible legs during setup!
Next trip, I'm taking my Coleman Easy Up with some walls. That thing is very sturdy and fairly easy to setup by one person. The only draw back is the storage size.
That's a good option for cooking or chilling space but some of those wall kits don't seal out weather well. Take a look at the Gazelle, or something similar. One person can set them up in no time.
@@BlueRidgeOverlandGear I sleep inside of my 4Runner. I've slept in tents before. Never again.
True hub tents get packed on top of everything, but then it's also true that the tent is the first thing you unload.
Yeah, they definitely have their pros and cons.
swag for overlanding is best under a side awning or a fly. really good for one nighters and when your moving everyday. 2min to set up, on a stretcher even better. very warm to.... in winter.
I'll be heading out next week testing out the darche swag
Thanks for the tips! We just picked up a couple of swags and so far we really like them.
Swags on a cot rise above the rocks, mud, snow and slush.
I've been looking at just getting a hub tent this season instead of committing to a rack and rooftop tent. I kind of want to avoid all that extra weight on the truck, and I can't see myself using it enough to justify the cost.
Hub tents seem convenient enough
They definitely have their benefits, and they're just as quick to set up and break down.
Just bought the Gazelle T-Hex Hub and their Six sided gazebo. First trip with them is to the OBX April 1st.
Nice. They're quick and provide a lot of living space. Just be sure to guyline the center points, especially in windy conditions.
@@BlueRidgeOverlandGear I never camp without tying my gear down. I’ve seen too many tents turn into kites. It is really funny when it’s someone else’s stuff!!
Like the Gazelle design but it needs to be 60" or less folded up to fit in the bed of most smaller trucks (Gladiator, Taco, Ranger) so it's a no go for a bunch of people
That is a significant hang up. We know some people store them up top on a rack, or lay them diagonal in the bed.
The T3x from Gazelle is 57" long when packed up. I've been thinking about getting that one for my short bed Taco
Yeah that’s great for you!
When I was younger I slept on the ground with no tent, just a poncho liner.
Wet tents floor not for me
Thanks for watching!
The gazelle doesn't leak if you are laying in water in one , you put it in there lol
Where can I find the bug net tarp for the hammock?
That one is from Kammock, but ENO and several other brands make similar models.
A Gazelle tent is so much better than a Top Heavy Tents, that THT are flooded on craigslist everyday
We're big fans of Gazelle tents here.