Being that most of my camping is done in the open Arizona desert, I'm not wild about a tent on the ground accessible to the various critters (snakes, scorpions, etc). I've been considering a RTT, but dang it, those buggers are pricey. Although I realize it will be kinda "redneck"...would it be a horrible idea to build up something like a folding plywood platform on top of my truck bed then put a regular tent on it? I realize it will likely be more of a PITA to set up and take down, though I was thinking I could minimize that pain with one of the pop-up/instant tents, then secure it down with eye bolts or similar.
I had also considered a truck bed tent, but my truck won't be my only vehicle I take camping, and I was thinking this would be a somewhat decent way to avoid having to buy two tents.
I had also considered a truck bed tent, but my truck won't be my only vehicle I take camping, and I was thinking this would be a somewhat decent way to avoid having to buy two tents.