Episode 62: Rooftop Tent or Canopy/Platform Camper??

Published 2024-05-19
Do rooftop tents really suck? Is it worth it to upgrade to a canopy camper like the Go Fast Campers Platform Camper or the Super Pacific? In this episode we're going to talk about our experience with the Roofnest Condor rooftop tent mounted to a mid height roof rack and whether or not we regret not buying a canopy camper in the first place. In the end the right choice boils down to your intended use of the vehicle, but maybe some of our experiences will help guide you toward the right decision if you're debating if either one of these set-ups is right for your truck.

Casey 250's Condor Overland Review Video:
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All Comments (4)
  • @Bananahammock88
    I see you’re going through a bunch of the tires I’ve been looking at! Which have been the best off-road? Least amount of slipping on rock and such
  • @JamesReedy
    Heh, if I had it all to do over again I might go a different route myself. I like to go shooting and so for me a secure bed cover was a must...nothing you can knife your way thru etc. The big letdown of the Retrax is that while it's fairly secure it's anything but water tight. You end up having to keep a dry bag or whatever to put stuff into. Also the canister if you let things slide around in the bed it'll beat the ever-loving shit out of it. My solution to that was a Pelican 35 liter crossbed box with the rail mounted brackets. That said with the mid height rack getting in/out of it is gonna be a bitch.