Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try out this whole SUV camping thing for a while. You know, get out into nature but still have some of the comforts of home. I finally decided to take the plunge and bought a SUV camp tent. Here’s how it went down:
Getting Started
First, I did some research, watched a few videos, you know the drill. Picked out a tent that seemed like a good fit for my SUV and my, uh, limited camping experience. I went with one of those that attaches to the back of your vehicle, so you can use the cargo area for sleeping or whatever.
Setting it Up (The Struggle Was Real)
Alright, so the instructions… they were a bit confusing. Okay, very confusing. It involved a lot of poles, straps, and some weird bungee cord things. I started by laying the tent out on the ground and figuring what go where. I attached the tent to the back of my opened SUV, with the big opening facing the car. It took some doing, seriously I thought those instruction use a foregin language, a lot of adjusting and readjusting, to get the tent lined up right and make sure all the straps were tightened. Let me tell you, I definitely worked up a sweat.
Making it Cozy
Once the tent was up, it was actually pretty cool. It felt like a little extension of my car. I threw in my sleeping bag, some pillows, and a comfy blanket. Also, I packed a small folding table and a chair, so I could have a place to sit and chill, and eat my snacks, of course.
The Actual Camping Part
So, the first night, I was a little nervous. I mean, I’m used to a real bed, not the back of an SUV. But it turned out to be surprisingly comfortable. I cracked open the windows a bit for some fresh air, and it was actually pretty peaceful. I did hear some weird noises outside during the night, though, and it was all my imagination?
Packing Up
The next morning, I was pretty proud that I pulled a camping night on my own. Taking the tent down was a bit easier than putting it up, thankfully. I just kind of reversed the process, rolling everything up and stuffing it back into the bag. I will say that folding it back to the original small pack is mission impossible, so I just rolled it anyway I could to get it fitted in the trunk.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’d say my SUV camping experiment was a success. It wasn’t perfect, and there was definitely a learning curve. But it was fun, I got to spend some time in nature, and I didn’t have to sleep on the ground. I’d definitely do it again. Maybe I’ll even get better at setting up the tent next time!
