I’ve been using an iKamper BDV Solo for a while now and recently got a Naturnest Polaris Plus. So far, both have handled rainy conditions pretty well with no leaks or issues. iKamper really stands out in terms of overall build quality and the way everything just feels refined and well thought out. Setup is smooth, and it’s held up great in some rough conditions. And I have to say, the Naturnest is quite a bit cheaper and almost half the price of the iKamper, which caught my attention. That said, I’ve only had the Naturnest for a short time, so I’m still keeping an eye on how it holds up over the long run. But for now, it’s been a solid option.
I've never gotten wet inside my tent BUT I have been through wind strong enough that the support bar inside keeps blowing down, and that's annoying but you just push it back up 40 times.
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iKamper's aren't cheap.... but they fit perfectly on the Crosstrek. Pros and cons for sure - but as someone who lives in Utah - the ability to drive in late a night, pop a tent on BLM land within a minute and leave just as quickly makes it great for us. We don't stay in one place other than to sleep, so it's perfect. I keep it on year round because we can just go south whenever we want.
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Use it all the time. We live in Utah so we can literally decide last minute to go somewhere and it's all packed and ready to go. Definitely not for everyone, but we love being able to find a random BLM spot when it's getting dark and be set up in a minute.
I love my RTT but as I've gotten older I've started to look at trailer RVs.
Nothing is more frustrating than getting to a campsite, setting up, and realizing you need to run an errand because you forgot something. Or, when we went to Glacier National Park and camped in a dedicated campground and couldn't leave to explore because it was raining and I didn't want to pack everything up wet for a short day trip. You're kind of anchored to where you set up your campsite with a RTT and that is a big downside that I didn't fully comprehend when I bought mine. I fully comprehend it now. Usually it isn't a problem but when it is, it's a very frustrating problem.
Having a bed that is comfortable is a huge benefit. I feel like I'm actually rested when camping with one. I also like how warm they are compared to tents. I have an iKamper and the vestibule is incredible, especially when it's raining or you don't have shade in the hot summer sun.
I’ve been down this path. Find one that has enough room to keep your bedding in it. And not one you have to climb on top of to close and smash down. I had the Ikamper and it worked great,, although I don’t really use it a more because on my jeep I prefer to keep my center of gravity low. I’ll use it for overlanding trails. But not for any rates trails over 6
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