When I’m overnighting in my SUV camper, I like to keep tasks like cooking simple. Both in the amount of work involved, and in the types of gear that I bring.
The Big Agnes Bunk House 4 tent is like having a cozy cabin for camping. It’s large enough to stand up inside, has plenty of room for two cots, and the attached awning makes a great front porch for hanging out.
The Zenbivy is a different type of sleep system – part quilt, part sleeping bag – designed to be more like sleeping at home.
Once backpacking season is over, I turn to my Honda CR-V for camping adventures during the rainy season. This one-person setup is easy to install without removing any of the car seats.
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Camping in a SUV can be a bit cramped for space, so adding a canopy to my setup has given me a lot more room. It provides a place for cooking and for staying dry, as well as some privacy when I’m not inside my vehicle.