A tailgate tent is a simple invention, but one which has made the camping experience easier and more comfortable, and more mobile. In effect a tailgate tent is simply a tent that fits on the tailgate of your pickup truck, eliminating the need to pitch the tent outside the vehicle. Simply erect the tent on the back of the pickup truck and you have a ready made home for the night. These tents can give a good deal of height, and provide good protection from the weather, and usually come with strengthened side walls and a floor which makes the floor of the pick up comfortable enough to sit and sleep on. This article will look at the advantages of tailgate tents and what they offer, and some considerations to be taken account of when buying a tailgate tent.

The main advantage of a tailgate tent is that they are quick and easy to set up. The tent simply sits on the tailgate of the truck, and for this reason is sometimes known as a truck tent. The tent enables you to make use of the tailgate section of your truck, and gain all the advantages of your tent being away from the ground, avoiding things such as flooding if the weather becomes really wet. In effect a tailgate tent is like having a mini caravan, and if the tailgate is big enough can provide a decent area of living space, ideal for camping.

 

Most tailgate tents can also give a good amount of height, as well as covering the whole width of the tailgate itself. If you want a decent amount of height, look for a tailgate tent that gives you six feet of height, which will enable you to stand up on the tailgate and avoid the feeling of being too enclosed.

It is important that the tent has good protection against rain, and that it fits properly into the tailgate, avoiding rainwater from seeping down the side. To ensure that the tent has good weather protection, especially against heavy rainfall, find a tent that has good rainflys fitted as standard. The side walls to the tent should be sturdy enough to cope with high winds.

Since the floor of the tailgate is fairly hard, the tent should have some sort of soft cushioning in order to make it comfortable to sit on if need be. Some truck tents come with an air mattress included, so that the tailgate can be transformed into a comfortable sleeping place.

As can be seen, a tailgate tent has many advantages, not least being able to drive up to a camping spot and instantly turn the back of the truck into a tent. As well as this, having a tent that is several feet above ground makes for a good protection against tent flooding. Take time to research some of the major suppliers of truck tents and make a decision based on your truck type and personal preferences.