Toyota Tacoma Simple Setup for the *Occasional* Overlander/Camper
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- In today's video, I go over my Toyota Tacoma's camping setup, gear, and modifications! My truck is my daily driver/off-roader, so finding a middle-of-the-road option for a setup that accommodates the few camping trips I do every year is the goal.
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- Coleman 0 Deg Sleeping Bag: amzn.to/46wrxPN
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- Dometic Go Hydration Jug: tacomabeast.com/products/dome...
- Casio Baby-G Watch: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
- MESO Puddle Pod Lights: tacomabeast.com/products/taco...
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- VLEDS Footwell Lights: www.vleds.com/shop-applicatio...
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Video Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
2:14 - Packing/Traveling/Setting Up
5:55 - Tent/Camping Set Up
16:24 - Sleeping Gear
19:48 - Miscellaneous Gear I Brought
24:38 - Tacoma Mods for Camping
30:17 - Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I have been camping out of the back of the truck since the 80’s. I camp when I go fishing. I have a topper with a bed rug inside my Tacoma with a six foot bed. Set up is simple, roll out the sleeping pad and bag and you are done. I live in Wyoming and sometimes a tent isn’t the best idea. The beautiful thing about living in the west is there is dispersed camping everywhere. I love camping next to a river, that is my happy place.
I love how she keeps up grading her scold through time and she’s minimal 🤙
I used a truck tent for a while - light weight, somewhat hassle free setup and lots of room while camping. They are a good option especially if you plan on staying put for a few days, taking them down and back up gets old fast! I have since just migrated to a nice ground tent from Gazelle. See you around! Great video too btw.
My buddy Omar has the same tent setup, he's been very pleased with it!
Your Tacoma is soo clean...❤
OMG!! Almost $7 for gas!!😮
Wool blankets are clutch here in Canada, I take two for camping, one under my sleeping bag, and one over to keep the warmth if needed.
"It gets the job done." You got it Chloe 👍. I use a ground tent ⛺. Packs down nice and small and it gets the job done 😁. ♥️🌮🐶🐾
I have a Ford Ranger and the exact same tent. I love it because it all fits neatly under my tonneau cover. I built a bed platform and a same wardrobe. I love that it is so quick to set up and take down. I was just in Southern Utah dodging thunderstorms. If I need to move, I drop the tent, fold the sides into the truckbed and pull the tonneau cover over it and take off. This way I can keep the bed platform and wardrobe in the truck all camping season. I'm ready to go at a moments notice. Love it.
I have this exact tent, and its been great. I love the way you can set it up to be a super comfortable bedroom. We added the SUV tent to the equation as an annex as well. For comfort, it is 2nd to none. Its roomie, its relatively easy to set it all up, and it just looks cool too. Weve gotten a lot of compliments on our camp set-up. If youre gonna set up camp and stay in one spot for a few days, or if youre overlanding solo its not much of a hassle. But if youre overlanding with people that have RTTs, it can be anxiety inducing trying to break camp fast enough to not feel like youre the hold up. A couple tips on set-up to make it fit a little easier and give you a better fit. One, make sure the tailgate portion is on correctly before pulling the tent onto the bed. If you can, move the orange tie down straps about 2' to the side wall of the bed (close to that tie down you showed off), not at the tailgate. It helps with the overall positioning of the tent. The 2 black tie downs at the front work best if the one that goes back at an angle goes over top of the one that goes straight down. I dont know why it matrers, but it does. My tent is not an exact fit either, as it is made for a 6' tacoma bed and my Colorado long bed is 6'2". So i tend to settle for as close to a perfect set-up as i can get. That interior flap is not a 100% needed as long as the exterior one is put on right. We are likely switching to a RTT set-up for the faster set-up/takedown, but i will forever love this tent. And i highly recommend the suv/annex tent if you want a place to stand up to get changed, keep a toilet private or just have a space you can hang out in if the weather is crap.
This is what most people need!! ❤
The nice thing about camper shells is you can use the top with a rack to store even more equipment. Although for once in awhile the tents will do the trick. If it works for you that’s all that matters. Keep truckin Chloe! ❤
Nice unbiased review and I enjoyed the presentation. Good job 👍🏻. Greetings from Manitoba 🇨🇦
Stumbled upon your video, I have a taco too and I have that exact bed tent, plus I have the extender that provides more space. I use my truck as a daily driver too, so this works perfectly
Love it! I’m also from SD, and my husband and I enjoy hitting up the roads along the 395 and exploring BLM. Will be following your adventures to explore some new spots.
I'm not sure how this channel tends to cover items just as I'm thinking about buying them. Thanks for the review. Chloe. And thank you for the excellent channel.
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Great example to be prepared you ready for the apocalypse great truck
Great video! Can’t wait to visit more national parks with my minimal setup. Just bought a
Fas-Top Traveller combo (tonneau cover and softopper) It is so easy and versatile for my daily driver. I can still use my truck to truck lol. I use the marbero power station and solar panel. I’m not able to go camping too much so did not need all the overland stuff I see on other Tacomas. I am working on a removable sleeping platform. I get made fun of sometimes because I have a sport 2WD but it gets me where I want. I love my truck. Keep up the great work!
Great video informative and helpful for low cost adventure travel. Keep your content coming enjoy your DYI content. 👍🤗
The logo for On Running looks like a DQ- Dairy Queen...I can't unsee it!
Thanks for the video & your perspective. Most of what you shared looms good. I am more of a wait & see and let the bugs get worked out kind of guy. Will pay attention to see what or when to upgrade.
I had the same tent and it worked perfect
This was your best video I’ve seen. Please do more camping and equipment reviews
Great video Chloe- really enjoyed the gear review- looking for a budget truck tent for my Taco
WOW beautiful shot of Yosemite valley Chloe! I gotta get there one day soon 👍🏼
Love your videos, thanks for the coupons !!!
Hi Chloe! Great video! I like your camping set up. It definitely works for you. I’m going to look into the new d rings.
Nice work! Thanks for the video
Great video. 🤙🏼 multi purpose truck, without breaking the bank.
How did you know I needed this video!
Whoop Whoop!! Sweet setup!
Looks cold out there CK GBU And Family Always 🙏🙏❤ great video
Nice job and nice set up
I’m on my 3rd taco with a snug top and will never have a truck without a topper. I can pull over anywhere and crawl in the back to sleep. I’ve slept in raging PNW storms, blizzards no problem. And have a front to back prinsu rack for most of my gear. The dawgs love it.
Hi. New sub. How fun with your truck and camping. Enjoyed it. You do a great job speaking and explaining all the cool stuff ha ha.
I really enjoyed this video 🙌 It would be cool to see how an overland camping setup will compare to this
Super nice set up work great and easy to put up and down God bless.
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Nice! Well done and explained. One suggestion I have is to have your first aid kit more accessible, on a molly panel behind a front seat. Overall, well planned.
The seat jackers make a world of a difference on long road trips.
IMHO, that is the perfect setup for camping "once in a while"! If you traveling for multiple weeks or if this was your home, something different may be in order. Definitely would be cool to have a comparison video with your rig and a dedicated overlander.
cool tent, turning the truck bed into a tent
Crater Lake is an awesome park. I grew up in Honolulu and my mom grew up in Grants Pass (nearby) and so we’d visit Grandpa and go to Crater Lake. I saw snow in August there for first time as a little kid.
Edited to correct for French auto fill.
Let’s go camping with our pups and VLOG it! 😍💙🤘🏼🐶
YES!!!! Taco trucks and pups 🐶💙🌮
I have almost the same setup when I go to the desert but I have a air mattress that fits the bed perfectly
great video.
Nice job I love my Tacoma right now my friend and I we are working on a TRD trailer with a tent I live here in Bakersfield thank you for show in love for Bako once I finish it I will love for you to take it for a ride and give me your input much love and keep up the good work
I have the right line for my jeep gladiator sport and love it
Great video! I hope we get to see some Yosemite footage.
I went to Monache Meadow last weekend. Nice thing about overland is less setup at night. Have FJ we just sleep inside. For Monache, you can drive to the Troy campground after work then drive the trail to Monache in the morning and sleep at the top or even drive back down the same day. Fun trail ! Not too challenging and pretty. Btw, my favorite part of your setup is the bottle opener…overlanding should be cheap.
Totally agree! I have friends with those RTT that take 10 seconds to set up and it’s nice
One of those inflator/light/battery gizmos would be an awesome addition to your kit. I also have a Bluetooth speaker/fake led camp fire gizmo that is super cheesy yet amazing.
Hi! Chloe, taking that taco yoda, to a whole nother level, sweet
absolutely awesome, and a heart emoji for you, because I don't know where that button is
its a great truck bed tent, im 6ft. with a tacoma sr5. i sleep comfortably
TIP: the orange cable gets hooked on the inside to those D Rings you installed, thus allowing the flaps to go inside the bed when you tighten them.
I was going between attached to the truck camp build or standard tent on the ground.
I ended up going tent on the ground.
if I ever gotta go drive I can without taking Anything apart.
I bought the famous 14k plus review 6 person sundome Coleman.
We used it it rained even though weather app showed no rain. Tent held up pretty dang A+ not a single drip inside the tent. I highly recommend it.
Other than the elk going on a hollering spree from 10pm -1am everything was fine. I legit was scared outa my mind .
Time for a Go Fast Camper! You would love it!
I have the same tent (No bed storage system). I'm about 6' and since the tent is secured over the open tailgate , me and my girlfriend had no problem sleeping between the wheel wells. I do like your bed storage system though 😎.
Awesome vid! The “i don’t know how two adults would fit in here” had me cracking xD sorry! Jk no but very educational, i want to start camping in my tacoma but had zero clue on what I’m getting myself into!
I have the same tent and also have a 2020 silver sky Tacoma. And in San Diego as well 😅
I'm in the process with time to get billie bars and a rtt combo for a quick removal to keep the truck for truck things and easy/comfy camping trips. Low profile to help with wind resistance. Only reason I'm willing to spend the money is due to having back issues and a hip implant. If that wasn't the case a good ole ground tent would do. haha All being done on a first gen single cab 2.7 4x4 taco.
look at the canvas cutter dominater 2.0 you put a sleeping bag in it. very comfy.
That Garmin would be great for up here in Northern BC. We have done it with offline google maps. Too bad my days of exploring the outdoors like that are over.
Just bought myself a 2020 Trd off road , looking to slowly making some upgrades to go camping
I knew I had seen your truck going through the 41 in Fresno.
168k subs. Came along way already.
Hope you have some protection like a gun being out in the boonies 😮
Hey! You passed my hood! (Big Cuties cold storage structure)
I have a 200ah battery which recharges while my engine is running. I can power my 55l ARB fridge for days with this setup.
Try sleeping diagonally if you have the space. That's what I've found works best and I'm 5'9".
Nice taco 🌮
Did you know that you can get a small mattress and lay it across the back seat .. I'm 6' 200 lbs and I fit .. although a bit scrunched. I like being in the vehicle if you can fit. I'm sleeping in the truck tomorrow night for one night just before I pick up my 4 Wheel Camper .. Swift model .. then I have a queen size bed! 🤠
In 2022, I bought a Subaru Crosstrek and just upgraded to a 2024 Outback. Ive been looking for a reason to get out and do some car camping. As a fellow engineer, I share your passion for vehicle mods and cant wait to start upgrading mine! Keep up the great videos.
Thanks and nice to hear from another engineer! Congrats on your new Outback too--the size of those vehicles must be great for camping. Keep us updated on your adventures and mods!! 😊
I'm caught between an OBW and a forester wilderness. What are your thoughts on your OB? Do you have any pets?
@bryanmoser358 I love the Outback. I got the Touring XT, and it's super quick. I have a dog and she has the whole back seat to herself. I installed the OEM padded seat cover and it works great.
@@3Blades how big is your puppy? Mine is a 60lb pit mix. I'm thinking about that headroom for her when the seats are folded down and if it will be enough or not.
@bryanmoser358 mine is a 65lb belgian malinois. She fits just fine but I haven't checked the space with the seats down.
I had this same exact tent for my f150, and it only lasted 4 trips before the wind ripped it.
I’d suggest anchoring that window breaker as loose stuff becomes projectiles in an accident.
Hi Chloe! I just wanted to ask what it is you do for work? Or I'd TH-cam your full time gig? Im currently trying to restore and put some love into my 1st gen (2003) tacoma. Thanks so much for all you do, it really helps!
The Deck system is nice, but i'm a DJ and loading and unloading with the extra height would be a bit hard
Damn u have a lot stuff girl lol but that’s cool very organized
I don't miss the gas price in Cali. =)
You can get led lights that plug into your jackery usb
Replace your tent light with a $30 HybridLight Puc Expandable Lantern. They put out 115 lm and work off solar; no batteries.
Not to be a downer but a gazelle tent works so much faster max 10 minutes to set up that’s with taking your time. Much more practical for affordable over landing. Have enjoyed your videos shout out to San Diego, live in PNW now but looks like I’ve seen some mission trails shots in the background on one of your videos absolutely one of my favorite hiking spots west Fortuna and Pyles peek my favorite areas.
I like your truck, and I want to put mine like this, can you tell me what type of lift you used, size of tires and wheels, thanks.
What was that gauge cluster deal on your passenger side?
28:15 ok you went over. I have an older version of the iOverlander.
Have you camped near Texas? If so what are nice places you recommend? I really want to try camping next month
You could add “D” rings under your bed so you can have a dedicated place to tie down your tent or anything else you may need! 9:20
i like your wrist watch with compass. what brand ?
@chloekuo, where do you strap the middle hooks? I have a similar tent (Napier) & wound up hooking on to the leaf springs. Napier’s website always show hooking to the bumper. Sounds fishy to me…
Nice video! I hope you didn't get eaten by the horrid Yosemite mosquitos!
Gazelle tent. Nuff said.
22:57 is it too wide to mount on the tail gate? Also that sucked that it rained so much.
I guess I'll be the only one towing a small rental camper.
Where is all your lc80 videos? I don’t see them on your channel
Where did you get that front bumper part that replaces the black plastic part??
Who helped you with your tent?
Have upgraded your truck tent and if you did, do you like it better than the rightline.?
Random but how do you charge up your little generator/battery thing? I have the same one and used it once and have never figured out how to charge it back up
Does the tent setup leaves Fine scraches?
You certainly have put a lot of time and effort into your truck.
I traded my 21 for a 23 TRD Off-Road, and now I am looking close at the 24 Trail Hunter. This would be a great setup for the Trail Hunter as it comes with pretty much everything else needed for “over landing”
What do you think of the 24 Tacoma line?
Trailhunter is supposed to be very difficult to buy for the foreseeable future.
@@induction7895 yea Trail Hunter and TRD PRO because of delayed delivery of the electric motors.
The turbo gens your making a mistake 2 turbos uses more and expensive gas and oil changes every 2,500 vs 5k or 7k or 10k
I explored the option of a truck bed tent, but I live in the desert.
I get so much dust here in Nevada.
Most (almost all) my gear that go into my bed are in hard cases.
Even with a bed cover, dust seems to just get in.
Love these videos that show options. Thanks for always sharing these parts of our offroad lives 👍
The part that do not include insanely expensive gear and items.
I have a 2017 Tacoma 5ft bed. Do you happen to remember what size you ordered? I went to your link and it gave the 5ft bed model for almost $200, but then had a mid size option for like $89 and the dementia’s didn’t make any sense as it said 23 inches in length. I like the tent, just not sure what to order. If you can’t remember that’s totally ok. Any response would be appreciated very much.
Please please! Don’t fall for the today’s marketing hype… we had “overlanding” in the 1970s & 80s. We called it CAMPING. Enjoy your offroad/daily driver setup as-is.
Theres a lot of cool stuff that have come out since the 70s/80s! Why not be open minded to trying it out?
@@rav4hybridyou know what he’s saying. We also did this in the 80’s. We just called it going camping and we still call it that today. Had friends go out to NM last year for 9 days traveling and camping and no one called it over-landing . If you ask them, they went camping.
Overlanding is when people live out the truck for months/weeks at a time travelling long distances.
I just go camping for weekends and sometimes 1/2 week trips.
@@AshHalls for MONTHS?! we just called that being homeless instead of camping (or overlanding as you prefer to say).
@@AshHallsI guess the weekend backpackers are just glorified campers too, and that anyone doing a thru hike is just a vagrant.
@ 4:07 No head lamp?