Nomad LT slide-out kitchen

[gregr]

Have any of you used the Nomad Kitchen LT, or anything similar?

https://www.nomadkitchenco.com/lt-series

I would love to have a slide-out kitchen area, that can slide out under the Cybertent. And this one has a seemingly cool feature where it can be quickly removed, so you can use your truck bed for things other than camping.

Seems somewhat expensive, especially given it’s evidently made of wood, but reading a couple of reviews it sounds like it’s a nice quality item.

Would love feedback if anyone has used anything like this before!

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[Gene]

I’ve been car camping my whole life. That’s 70 years! From the Sahara to the arctic and all places between. I’ve learned that the less things attached to the truck the better. You’d don’t always want your kitchen where your truck is. You don’t necessarily want your sleeping attached to the truck. Maybe you want to drive someplace without taking down your camp each time. You can simply use a couple roll up tables and have your kitchen anywhere. You save lots of money and save utility by staying away from these expensive and bedding consuming accessories. Camping is better where “Less is more”. It’s fun to look at all these “solutions” people will sell you, but the drawbacks of most of these accessories becomes apparent once you’re out in the wilds and you realize there’s less flexibility and more dead weight and lost money.

Consider making your kitchen all electric. It works out well with a single or dual burner induction stove and even a microwave. I bring an Ecoflow Delta 2 along in case my kitchen sets up a distance from where the truck parks.

 

[its2kito]

Have any of you used the Nomad Kitchen LT, or anything similar?

https://www.nomadkitchenco.com/lt-series

I would love to have a slide-out kitchen area, that can slide out under the Cybertent. And this one has a seemingly cool feature where it can be quickly removed, so you can use your truck bed for things other than camping.

Seems somewhat expensive, especially given it’s evidently made of wood, but reading a couple of reviews it sounds like it’s a nice quality item.

Would love feedback if anyone has used anything like this before!

Buy an Airstream

Have any of you used the Nomad Kitchen LT, or anything similar?

https://www.nomadkitchenco.com/lt-series

I would love to have a slide-out kitchen area, that can slide out under the Cybertent. And this one has a seemingly cool feature where it can be quickly removed, so you can use your truck bed for things other than camping.

Seems somewhat expensive, especially given it’s evidently made of wood, but reading a couple of reviews it sounds like it’s a nice quality item.

Would love feedback if anyone has used anything like this before!

 

[HaulingAss]

Buy an Airstream

Wow, that escalated quickly!

 

[gregr]

I’ve been car camping my whole life. That’s 70 years! From the Sahara to the arctic and all places between. I’ve learned that the less things attached to the truck the better. You’d don’t always want your kitchen where your truck is. You don’t necessarily want your sleeping attached to the truck. Maybe you want to drive someplace without taking down your camp each time. You can simply use a couple roll up tables and have your kitchen anywhere. You save lots of money and save utility by staying away from these expensive and bedding consuming accessories. Camping is better where “Less is more”. It’s fun to look at all these “solutions” people will sell you, but the drawbacks of most of these accessories becomes apparent once you’re out in the wilds and you realize there’s less flexibility and more dead weight and lost money.

Thanks for your thoughts! I haven't been camping as long as you , but I think this all depends on _how_ you like to camp. For me, I like to move on to the next place after one night, or sometimes two nights - but I'm rarely hanging out in one spot for longer than that. What matters most to me is ease of setting up and tearing down, and I'm less worried about driving somewhere while having camp setup. I also just like efficiency - if I have a piece of gear that's well designed and just works flawlessly for its purpose, that makes me happy.

I like the tent on the truck, because (perhaps irrationally) I don't want to sleep on or near the ground if I have an alternative. You know, spiders, snakes, scorpions, who knows what else is down there! Lol. So the Cybertent works for what I want at the moment.

I must confess though, what led me to thinking about the slide-out kitchen was my table (https://www.rei.com/product/159024/mountain-summit-gear-heavy-duty-roll-top-table-large), which was taking me like 5 minutes to set up every time. Today I happened to notice in the description of the smaller version that it can be setup in like a minute. I'm like no way...so I watched a few videos, and chatted with chatgpt, and finally figured out the "secret" (which is don't try to open by pulling on diagonal legs, duh). Now I can put it up or tear it down in about a minute, so that's good enough for me!

Consider making your kitchen all electric. It works out well with a single or dual burner induction stove and even a microwave. I bring an Ecoflow Delta 2 along in case my kitchen sets up a distance from where the truck parks.

Yep, I'm all electric - I'm using an induction cooktop.

 

[Jedi2155]

As a recent owner of a cybertent as well, I've been looking around and saw this guy.
https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/...lide-out-sink-cooking-shelf-and-work-station/
One limitation of the above option compared to yours is no easy way to fit a faucet for the sink etc.

Was trying to figure out what the options are for mounting on the bed as well.

 

[hemiarch]

No bubblebusting intended but I absolutely agree with @Gene . The less shit is actually attached to your car and the more Tetris you can play with your stuff the more effective.
A thin lifetime table under your stuff is easy enough to slide in and and set up your kitchen on. Keeps you modular and flexible and allows you to change configurations/uses at the drop of a hat. In my view you’re also looking to maximize clutter free surface space so anything that expands that…tire tables, folding picnic tables, magnetic tables and so forth is great but anything that uses valuable bed real estate to do that is not ideal.
as I see itthe only benefit to those built in kitchens is to the overland industry.
Here are some suggestions.
https://a.co/d/05sP90OK
https://a.co/d/09OqdnLE
https://a.co/d/03vFNXrr
this is the sort of table I use. There are cheaper knockoffs that may be just as good but I can say with certainty this one is damn near indestructible
https://a.co/d/0bAf6zp4
There are some interesting hitch options too if you don’t use your hitch for other things like the Yakima exo and hitch fire kitchens.
I like the concept but haven’t been able to justify the relatively stupid prices they ask for them.

Plus..the hitch is super useful for other things.

 

[gregr]

As a recent owner of a cybertent as well, I've been looking around and saw this guy.
https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/...lide-out-sink-cooking-shelf-and-work-station/
One limitation of the above option compared to yours is no easy way to fit a faucet for the sink etc.

Was trying to figure out what the options are for mounting on the bed as well.

I saw this one too - what stuck out to me was it says it has 3 slide out sections, but all the pictures show only 2. And if there’s 2, then the sink would be just at the back of the tailgate, which wouldn’t be super convenient to use.

 

[hemiarch]

I saw this one too - what stuck out to me was it says it has 3 slide out sections, but all the pictures show only 2. And if there’s 2, then the sink would be just at the back of the tailgate, which wouldn’t be super convenient to use.

Fair point. Unless you’re standing outside facing towards the tailgate. Could be advantageous if your rinsekit or similar is in the bed.
you guys having me browsing now. Man this place is bad for my wallet.
this stuff looks pretty nice but way pricey
https://a.co/d/08yucIZJ
Also. Not ideal for cybertent config

 

[CyberT]

It's probably not what you are looking for OP, but this is the Kitchen Setup I use. It's inexpensive, functional, and easy to set up.

Kitchen Table - CORE 5' Camping table
https://www.costco.com/p/-/core-5ft-prep-cook-flexrail-table/4000416982?sp=grs&langId=-1

Cutting Board and Lantern holder
https://www.costco.com/p/-/core-flexcessories-3-piece-bundle/4201000301?sp=grs&langId=-1

Collapsible Tub
https://www.costco.com/p/-/cuisinar...rep-and-serve-tub/4000434536?sp=grs&langId=-1

20L Portable Shower/Sink
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKL11QG8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

2 Burner Induction Cooktop
https://www.amazon.com/COOKTRON-Por...ction+cooktop,aps,345&xpid=m9yresicTdzH0&th=1

 

[hemiarch]

It's probably not what you are looking for OP, but this is the Kitchen Setup I use. It's inexpensive, functional, and easy to set up.

Kitchen Table - CORE 5' Camping table
https://www.costco.com/p/-/core-5ft-prep-cook-flexrail-table/4000416982?sp=grs&langId=-1

Cutting Board and Lantern holder
https://www.costco.com/p/-/core-flexcessories-3-piece-bundle/4201000301?sp=grs&langId=-1

Collapsible Tub
https://www.costco.com/p/-/cuisinar...rep-and-serve-tub/4000434536?sp=grs&langId=-1

20L Portable Shower/Sink
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKL11QG8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

2 Burner Induction Cooktop
https://www.amazon.com/COOKTRON-Portable-Induction-Removable-Non-stick/dp/B09MCR1SDT/ref=sr_1_23?crid=2T2J318GO3YRF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uZSydxDO7R4Wk_KXZepsaxxqu6eUjIOeM7e3cndlpqVllf9nUraYBGDKNxkDZL1_ryFprkVNiR0tADFlbeuSs6kMKHOEmFuM8sTDnhHrW1J83JJ9xysZ24a5Jb7eWIRd20aQzM_LS5956Sm_atED6qVGvk4IfmeDfC7HF_XgNGr0ol2EUO1_X1WttB8CbkHycqbym4N8x2292ewvtBiWvg.t8YzfK8FTFt0f55PDXar85J9DzhLp2b3zsmefZ93GAg&dib_tag=se&keywords=induction+cooktop+2+burner&qid=1782138433&sprefix=induction+cooktop,aps,345&xpid=m9yresicTdzH0&th=1

I have the same core table. Do you find the extra set from Costco with the hanger and cutting board and organizer useful? Was debating picking it up.
Nice find on the camping shower with the tank. Cheaper than a rinsekit and you get an integrated hand washing faucet.

 

[CyberT]

I have the same core table. Do you find the extra set from Costco with the hanger and cutting board and organizer useful? Was debating picking it up.
Nice find on the camping shower with the tank. Cheaper than a rinsekit and you get an integrated hand washing faucet.

It's honestly just an expensive cutting board lol. The value for me is that it locks into place and I don't have to worry about it sliding around. But the Lantern holder is nice. Last year was a struggle cooking at night with the light being level with the food. But this last trip, the lantern holder made the whole area light up. And you save space on the table.

That faucet is pretty awesome, though. I bring a separate 4' table for a dishwashing station. Faucet into the tub, then use the tub lid as a drying rack.

I boiled 10L of water and filled the other 10L with room-temperature water, which was perfect for two 100-degree showers.

 

[hemiarch]

It's honestly just an expensive cutting board lol. The value for me is that it locks into place and I don't have to worry about it sliding around. But the Lantern holder is nice. Last year was a struggle cooking at night with the light being level with the food. But this last trip, the lantern holder made the whole area light up. And you save space on the table.

That faucet is pretty awesome, though. I bring a separate 4' table for a dishwashing station. Faucet into the tub, then use the tub lid as a drying rack.

I boiled 10L of water and filled the other 10L with room-temperature water, which was perfect for two 100-degree showers.

Yeah. I went a way more expensive an unnecessary route. If have two rinsekit pro’s I bought when Costco was selling them for $100 so that’s 7 gallons of water.
I use this to heat up one of them.
https://a.co/d/0dxTCUCY
It’s fast AF and takes advantage of the 240v output we have. It’s shielded in plastic so works well with the rinsekit. That way I have both warm water and cold water available
For the faucet I use this.
https://waterport.com/products/hand...j52f_8QnmOrDP8N-I3hosNdzk2oIot2qSf2Q30d7qimEe
Same quick connect as the rinsekit pro.
Clearly, your solution is WAY more cost effective.
I do take the rinsekit with me almost everywhere and use it to wash…children, dogs, paddle boards, feet etc before getting in the truck but I really do like your solution better.

 

[hemiarch]

It's honestly just an expensive cutting board lol. The value for me is that it locks into place and I don't have to worry about it sliding around. But the Lantern holder is nice. Last year was a struggle cooking at night with the light being level with the food. But this last trip, the lantern holder made the whole area light up. And you save space on the table.

That faucet is pretty awesome, though. I bring a separate 4' table for a dishwashing station. Faucet into the tub, then use the tub lid as a drying rack.

I boiled 10L of water and filled the other 10L with room-temperature water, which was perfect for two 100-degree showers.

How do you mix the water? Or do you just bring one up to 100F?

 

[CyberT]

I've had my eye on that water heater, glad to hear it's fast. I'll probably pick that up as it's faster than waiting for water to boil on the induction cooktop.

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