ARTICLE: WHAT ARE TRUCK-BED MOUNTED OVERLAND TENTS?

WHAT ARE TRUCK-BED MOUNTED OVERLAND TENTS?

Most of you who came across this website are asking this very question. Put simply, Truck-Bed Mounted Overland tents are the most effective use of the truck bed on your overland set up. These tents are a quick-to-use shelter for up to 6 people designed for larger offroad rigs. There are many reasons one should consider purchasing this over competing styles of tents. Some of the largest reasons these are better for trucks than other styles of overland tents are as follows:

The more weight over the rear tires, the better traction you get. Although these are lightweight, any

weight makes a difference.

Having tents mounted on your truck bed allows for easier access compared to having it on a bed-rack,

or the roof of a vehicle, which is more difficult to get into.

These are much faster to set up than ground tents.

These Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tents sleep more people than any other competing overland tent.

MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION:

Let's talk about what these Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tents are made of. Canyon Standard Overland tents are made from 40D waterproof ripstop nylon, which is lightweight and yet heavy duty. The 1/2" foam flooring simultaneously keeps occupants comfortable, and reduces noise. The 1/2" sub-floor provides rigidity and insulation. The aluminum frame is designed for weight reduction, and maximum strength. Gas struts are added to ease the deployment process. All of these products are implemented to maximize the capabilities and lifespan of your Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tent.

CAPABILITIES:

Now that we've gone over why our product is the most effective overland tent system for people with trucks, and how it is designed to last year after year, lets discuss its capabilities. Canyon Standard's 6.5' Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tent has the capability of sleeping 4 people with bags. This capacity blows competition out of the water. Our 8' Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tent can sleep 6 people with gear! You won't be able to find products like this anywhere else on the market. These Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tents do more than sleep people however, they also act as an incredibly heavy duty truck bed cover, ensuring your belongings stay safe through rain, snow, and even hail, which could be incredibly destructive to other truck bed covers.

DRAWBACKS AND LIMITATIONS:

You now know a little bit about what these are good for, but you probably want details as to drawbacks of these before spending your hard-earned money. There are limitations with putting anything over the bed of your truck which is that they get in the way of loading and unloading your gear into the bed of your truck. However this is easily solved with the addition of our Canyon Standard Customizable Storage System. This will hang from the underside of the Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tent, and have multiple sets of custom-sized drawers to fit all your gear hassle free. These also limit access to a fifth-wheel hitch, but to access it, all you need to do is remove the camper, and you're free to tow away!

ARE THESE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Now that you know the facts about these Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tents, let's discuss if Canyon Standard is right for you. These tents are perfect for hunters, fishermen, campers, families on trips, and more serious overlanders. Ultimately these are the right choice of overland tent for anyone who owns a truck with a 6.5' or 8' bed and loves the outdoors. Because these do not hinder bumper-pull towing operations these are great for people who tow all but the largest trailers and boats. These are the right purchase for you if you like having convenient shelter and comfort at your disposal. Canyon Standard is your go-to overland tent supplier if you are looking to transform your medium to heavy duty truck into an awesome offroad rig.

PRICES AND SHIPPING:

In the case that this article has been helpful to you, we currently ship these as a kit in the continental United States. You can also pick these up in Cheyenne Wyoming. There are shipping fees for kits to be shipped to your location. Base prices for the Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tents are as follows:

6.5' Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tent...........................................................$2,199.00

8' Truck-Bed Mounted Overland Tent..............................................................$2,518.00

Thank you so much for reading this article. Don't forget to visit the product page for more details regarding the purchase of your own tent!

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Photo of the 8' truck bed prototype