Thread: Sleeping in your hunting vehicle

[QUOTE=300Shortmag;1595754]I realise you said you’re not really looking at a rooftop tent but is there a reason why? I borrowed my sons one this Easter and had an awesome time down south for a week . I put it on hardlid of ute and super easy to set up / take down . Did have a wild night at Lake Tennyson in the wind though . I thought it was bloody good .

Hi there,

A few reasons why I'm not looking at a rooftop tent however I do think they are an awesome product in the right circumstances.

Extra cost. Roof top tents especially the better well made ones are reasonably expensive and as I'm retired I don't have the discretionary income anymore like my working days.

Increased centre of gravity although in your sons setup not so much of an issue.

More likely to get caught up and damaged on the tight narrow tracks I sometimes venture down.

Security. Unfortunately in the central North Island areas that I frequent there's an increased lowlife element and being able to have everything locked inside and hidden behind tinted windows and under a blanket just makes life easier.

Simplicity of a sleeping bag and mattress in a vehicle.