Camping Tent + Mattress Setup While I Wait

[GFleck]

Took the Cybertruck camping this past weekend and here are some shots of our set up. This will be my go to until someone comes out with a reasonably priced quick setup tent option designed for the cybertruck that doesn't need to be permanently mount in the bed.

I scoured Amazon for a pop up tent that had the right dimensions to fit in the back of the bed, sleep 2 people, and that makes the max use of the space. I ordered 4 to test but this is literally the only option I found that worked and for those criteria: (https://a.co/d/fhyAEMK).

We set the tent up on top of our @Mars Adventure Gear air mattress in less than 15 seconds. The Air Matress pretty much lives full time inflated in the truck bed. Given its extra thick, durable vinyl we rarely deflate it and just through everyday stuff on top. Read my full review of this mattress here.

Given the tent is not the highest quality and I have not yet tested it in the rain, next time we camp and rain is in the forecast we'll probably just move our 10 x 10 pop-up. Shelter over the top of it at night for some extra water protection.

Also shown is a nice double sleeping bag we got to also live in the truck for camping, drive in nights, etc. And yes I have an issue with gear all matching

The last thing I really loved about this setup is that the tent wedges in the bed perfectly and is low enough that even once we were completely set up with all our gear in the tent for the night, we were able to drive it around the campground with no issue! This is a problem I've had with other truck bed tents in the past, where once you are set up, you're pretty much stuck and cannot go anywhere. Next time we go I might actually secure the tent to the L Track and see how it does on the road. Just for a quick trip to town, not on the highway or anything. In a perfect world, a custom cybertruck tent would be able to partially collapse so that the vault could be covered with everything still set up inside it

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[getsometom]

Is there decent air flow in the tent at night time since the walls of the bed cover up most of the bottom areas of the tent?

 

[ChiTownCT]

Good info! The tent may have to do until something better comes around

 

[GFleck]

Is there decent air flow in the tent at night time since the walls of the bed cover up most of the bottom areas of the tent?

Decent yes. The side windows are higher than the vault sides so that helps. Also, there are doors and screens on both ends of the tent, which was the main thing we used for ventilation. We also have a couple small/medium rechargeable camp fans that worked well in the tent. Though I wish there were better options on the walls or ceiling of the tent to clip, things like that, too.

That said, one of the issues I have with this particular tent, is that you can't open the side windows from inside the tent. Another wish list item related to your question, though, would be a tent roof design that had some covered vents that could stay open, but not let rain in.

 

[Cyberus]

Nice! Add some of those platforms from T Sportline to raise the tent off of the bed floor and there’s no need for the Cybertent

Took the Cybertruck camping this past weekend and here are some shots of our set up. This will be my go to until someone comes out with a reasonably priced quick setup tent option designed for the cybertruck that doesn't need to be permanently mount in the bed.

I scoured Amazon for a pop up tent that had the right dimensions to fit in the back of the bed, sleep 2 people, and that makes the max use of the space. I ordered 4 to test but this is literally the only option I found that worked and for those criteria: (https://a.co/d/fhyAEMK).

We set the tent up on top of our @mars Adventure Gear air mattress in less than 15 seconds. The @mars Air Matress pretty much lives full time inflated in the truck bed. Given its extra thick, durable vinyl we rarely deflate it and just through everyday stuff on top. Read my full review of this mattress here.

Given the tent is not the highest quality and I have not yet tested it in the rain, next time we camp and rain is in the forecast we'll probably just move our 10 x 10 pop-up. Shelter over the top of it at night for some extra water protection.

Also shown is a nice double sleeping bag we got to also live in the truck for camping, drive in nights, etc. And yes I have an issue with gear all matching

The last thing I really loved about this setup is that the tent wedges in the bed perfectly and is low enough that even once we were completely set up with all our gear in the tent for the night, we were able to drive it around the campground with no issue! This is a problem I've had with other truck bed tents in the past, where once you are set up, you're pretty much stuck and cannot go anywhere. Next time we go I might actually secure the tent to the L Track and see how it does on the road. Just for a quick trip to town, not on the highway or anything. In a perfect world, a custom cybertruck tent would be able to partially collapse so that the vault could be covered with everything still set up inside it

 

[mars]

Nice! Add some of those platforms from T Sportline to raise the tent off of the bed floor and there’s no need for the Cybertent

Here is another solution at X takeover

 

[rudedawg78]

Here is another solution at X takeover

What kind of tent is this?

 

[GFleck]

Here is another solution at X takeover

Rooftop tent options are cool but pretty permanent (at least not quickly and easily removed and installed). and impact aerodynamics. Not as big a space or feature rich but my setup, and my ideal custom setup, can be kept in the vault or tossed in / pulled out of the truck at a moment notice, and takes less than 1 min to set up.

That said, what I really want is this: https://spacecampers.com/

 

[Urander]

What kind of tent is this?

Rooftop tent options are cool but pretty permanent (at least not quickly and easily removed and installed). and impact aerodynamics. Not as big a space or feature rich but my setup, and my ideal custom setup, can be kept in the vault or tossed in / pulled out of the truck at a moment notice, and takes less than 1 min to set up.

That said, what I really want is this: https://spacecampers.com/

Our setup features a quick-release design that allows for installation in just 15 minutes, with each bolt taking only 2 minutes—faster than setting up the Cybertent. It also takes less than 1 minute to set up the tent and close. While it does add a slight drag of about 5% to 7%, resulting in an extra 3 minutes at the supercharger, it offers a spacious 57" wide sleeping area compared to the 48" in the vault. It's all about balancing convenience with extra space for your adventures. Hope this helps!

 

[REM]

Rad setup, man! At least one important suggestion I have is to find a way to temporarily attach something near the top of the tonneau that will divert rainwater from pouring directly on you. Can be something as easy as a long rubber strip with tape on the back that's designed to not leave residue on most surfaces.

Before you find out the hard way that you need it, of course lol

 

[RoboTaxi]

I ended up buying a spring bar hot tent. I like the idea of not having to break camp if I want to leave in the truck. I tend to camp in one spot for a week or so the extra setup time isn’t a big deal to me. Bonus is the Skyliner is made in the USA

 

[GFleck]

Rad setup, man! At least one important suggestion I have is to find a way to temporarily attach something near the top of the tonneau that will divert rainwater from pouring directly on you. Can be something as easy as a long rubber strip with tape on the back that's designed to not leave residue on most surfaces.

Before you find out the hard way that you need it, of course lol

For sure! I thought about this but hadn't come up with a solution yet, good suggestion

 

[GFleck]

Our setup features a quick-release design that allows for installation in just 15 minutes, with each bolt taking only 2 minutes—faster than setting up the Cybertent. It also takes less than 1 minute to set up the tent and close. While it does add a slight drag of about 5% to 7%, resulting in an extra 3 minutes at the supercharger, it offers a spacious 57" wide sleeping area compared to the 48" in the vault. It's all about balancing convenience with extra space for your adventures. Hope this helps!

Link to your?

 

[mars]

Link to your?

Here's our website. We'll be launching the tent soon—stay tuned!

 

[jimnycricket65]

Took the Cybertruck camping this past weekend and here are some shots of our set up. This will be my go to until someone comes out with a reasonably priced quick setup tent option designed for the cybertruck that doesn't need to be permanently mount in the bed.

I scoured Amazon for a pop up tent that had the right dimensions to fit in the back of the bed, sleep 2 people, and that makes the max use of the space. I ordered 4 to test but this is literally the only option I found that worked and for those criteria: (https://a.co/d/fhyAEMK).

We set the tent up on top of our @Mars Adventure Gear air mattress in less than 15 seconds. The Air Matress pretty much lives full time inflated in the truck bed. Given its extra thick, durable vinyl we rarely deflate it and just through everyday stuff on top. Read my full review of this mattress here.

Given the tent is not the highest quality and I have not yet tested it in the rain, next time we camp and rain is in the forecast we'll probably just move our 10 x 10 pop-up. Shelter over the top of it at night for some extra water protection.

Also shown is a nice double sleeping bag we got to also live in the truck for camping, drive in nights, etc. And yes I have an issue with gear all matching

The last thing I really loved about this setup is that the tent wedges in the bed perfectly and is low enough that even once we were completely set up with all our gear in the tent for the night, we were able to drive it around the campground with no issue! This is a problem I've had with other truck bed tents in the past, where once you are set up, you're pretty much stuck and cannot go anywhere. Next time we go I might actually secure the tent to the L Track and see how it does on the road. Just for a quick trip to town, not on the highway or anything. In a perfect world, a custom cybertruck tent would be able to partially collapse so that the vault could be covered with everything still set up inside it

You are going to make me regret ordering the CyberTent with the $2500 Voucher, aren't you?

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