Principles of Overlanding: Rooftop Tent, Ground Tent, or Wedge Camper?

The Overland Journal Podcast · Apr 2, 2020 · 43m · transcript

In an episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss various camping sleep systems for overlanding. Their review compares Australian-style swags, soft and hard-shell rooftop tents, interior vehicle sleeping, ground tents, and wedge camper solutions like Go Fast Campers and Ursa Minor. When selecting a setup, they emphasize evaluating comfort, setup speed, weather and privacy management, durability, cost, and vehicle impact, including roof load ratings, center of gravity, and fuel efficiency. Ultimately, they advise travelers to start with simple, budget-friendly…