Sleep under the stars, on a mountain, near a stream or in the forest; You can camp anywhere you take your tent. No matter what campground or open area you choose, the great outdoors is right outside your tent door. Camping allows you to spend the night in remote locations and take a break from these luxurious comforts of home. And, as good as it feels to be outside, it’s much more difficult to enjoy without a good night’s sleep.
Here are some tips to help you when you are camping with a truck bed tent.
When choosing tented campsites, decide which amenities are the most important. Do you prefer primitive sites with minimal resources or are you looking for easy access to showers and toilets? Either way, take the time to choose wisely.
Get the right bedding and consider what you plan to sleep on. In a truck bed tent, you should have a good quality air mattress that will fit your truck bed. Most people are used to sleeping inside with complete peace of mind, a mountain of pillows, and a huge, overstuffed mattress. It is imperative that things get as close to your normal sleeping habits when camping. You want to rest for the next day’s activities. Custom shaped for your truck, the AirBedz Lite Truck Bed Air Mattress features its patented wheel well cutouts. Optional wheel well inserts convert your air mattress for home use.
Make sure to sell out. Sleeping in a tent is much better after a full day of hiking, fishing, rowing, or swimming than sitting around the campfire eating hot dogs all day. Plan to crash early, as there is less to do outside when the sun goes down, and go to bed exhausted. This will help you get a good night’s rest.
Even while grinding it, stay as cool as possible. Nobody likes sleeping in a tent with someone who smells like trails and has dirty feet. We all know how difficult it is to keep a tent clean. With a truck bed tent it is even more difficult. My advice is to have a screen tent with a mat placed with your truck tent to help you keep your feet clean. Use a sponge washcloth in a stream or use a pitcher of water or baby wipes. Remember that you will sleep much better when it is cooler.
Sleeping in a tent is the worst when you’re half in a puddle of water or on uneven ground. You don’t have to take a chance or bring a tarp when camping if you are camping with a pickup bed tent.
These tips are just a few ideas to help you make your truck bed tent a great outdoor experience for you and your family.