The Old Dog Discovers: Look What Popped Up On My Job Today!
Once in a While We See Something That Makes Us Instinctively Say:
- Why didn't I think of that! Or....
- That looks like fun! Or perhaps....
- What a practical design! And finally the dreaded...
- I wouldn't mind having one of those!
Today when I arrived at my customer's showroom I was greeted by this nifty pop up roof rack tent!
I love camping and I've done a lot of it deep in the Canadian wilderness on remote lakes that could only be accessed via portaging! This, of course, was very different but very, very cool!
This shot is from the suppliers web-site: AutoHome and it shows all of the pertinent stats!
No it wasn't the Mini that was attracting me (I'm no piston head!) but just the tent!
What Are The Advantages of This Type of Tent?
- It keeps you up off of the ground providing some security and protection from various beasts!
- It provides an elevated view point!
- No need to look for softer ground either for comfort or for driving in tent pins!
- Quick and easy to set up!
- Space saving!
What Are The Disadvantages of This Style of Tent?
- If your an over 40 male like me those calls of nature get a little harder to respond to!
- Of course, this tent is not suitable for a campsite that needs to be hiked to!
- They are not cheap. The one pictured is a top of the line model. To see others click here!
Here Are a Few More Shots of This Nifty Little Tent!
Can you picture yourself pulling up to a lake somewhere and popping up this little home?
This compact beauty has plenty of ventilation and is very well built!
Doesn't it look comfy? There's a nice thick mattress in there to make sure of that!
Here is a Review Other Car Roof Tents!
8 Terrific Roof Top Tents That Make Camping a Breeze From Popularmechanics.com
What Do You Think?
- Do you find this design interesting?
- Do you think that it would be fun to try it?
- Are you a camper?
- Would you like to become one?
I hope that you enjoyed this article about "What Popped up on my Job Today!
Until next time,
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
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Great design...I'm up for it...!!
Ok let's give it a try!
I honestly looked at the mini first :)
mini fan here haha
cause .. design!
yes yes design is always pretty catchy - specifically good design!
not a camper but if it's like this maybe .. just maybe I'd give it a try
I like the possibility to move wtih something you may sleep in and that you can prepare in a blink! Something like... a turtle
You're right...like a turtle!
Interesting concept. I love to camp, but around here many who camp also get drunk, so that ladder may be a hazard lol
Yes I remember those days as I was young and foolish once. If you pull the ladder inside it might keep you safe from the drunks!
Yea, maybe. It certainly provides more protection than a tent on the ground would.
Hi @kus-knee, this is really an amazing outdoor or better said camping gear 😉 I actually saw it about a year ago at a travel event and am still considering to buy one within the next years for a roadtrip through europe. It's just the pocket money that's missing for the whole trip 😂
I know what you mean about pocket money! Good thing we have Steemit for that now!
Well I´m still trying to get some real Pocket money through Steemit :D You´re rather there already ;) But I won´t give up and will hopefully reach my goal to travel the world through Steemit :)
I'm gonna use that tent for my imagined funeral parlor business. It looks like an improvised hearse!
Wow, what a great business mind you've got!
Another very unique post dear brother. I would like to have one for me.
Q: Do you find this design interesting?
A: Very interesting and never thought about it before.
Q: Do you think that it would be fun to try it?
A: Of course, it would be a lot of fun.
Q: Are you a camper?
A: No
Q: Would you like to become one?
A: I am desperate to become a camper. Especially when you living in Canada life has no meaning without camping.
Hey man. I could teach you! I grew up doing it and have traveled to Canada several times to show my son! It's a great bonding experience with your kids.
Yes! I have recently been going hiking and getting outdoors more and more with my family. it promotes well beaing and a great bonding exp with your family. Clears your heard and helps your brain power down from being connected to the internet so much too!
Upvoted and followed ya, good content that is engaging :)
Thanks a lot dear brother. I am planning a trip this summer:))
This is so amazing really :) I would love to have one of these in my life.
And the great thing is that it fits on a freaking mini man! FREAKING MINI.
Cheers for sharing this. I will look in finding one of them to buy for myself in the future :)
I love it too!
I've never seen anything like this.
Me neither but they've been around for a long time!
There is for bike? I don't have a car! Nice post Old Dog!(;
You need to use the old style tent and congrats for not having a car!
What a brilliant idea, excellent for people who travel a lot :)
Yes, I'd love to try it out!