Tents are useful for nomads, even those who live or camp primarily in their cars. When staying at campgrounds or camping away from campgrounds, a tent can give you a lot of added room without taking up a lot of room or weight while packed. There are tents available that connect to or attach to the top of your vehicle for added convenience.
Ground tents
A regular tent can be beneficial even when sleeping in your vehicle, since it adds extra room for storage or relaxation outside. It can also be used as a "decoy tent" at campgrounds where you are required to have a tent to stay, or where you want to have a tent to "save" your camp site and let others know that it's occupied. Decoy tents are also helpful for quickly identifying your site when you return to a campground.
Shower tents
Shower tents, sometimes called privacy tents, are tall, skinny tents with just enough room for one person to stand. They can be a useful addition to a camp site when living nomadically. They can be used with portable showers or portable toilets, or even as a small storage space to get extra gear out of your vehicle.Continue reading …Vehicle-attached tents
Rooftop tents
Rooftop tents (sometimes abbreviated as RTT) allow you to have a large flat sleeping area anywhere your vehicle will fit. They are significantly more expensive than most standard ground tents, offering some advantages. They are most commonly installed on SUVs but can be added to most trucks and some cars or other vehicles.Learn morePop-up roof
Pop-up camper trailers
Awnings
