With the exped air mattress I don’t notice it. My first time sleeping in the car I had a 3 or 4 inch memory foam mattress from Amazon and I was able to feel it then.

Yes, they just dropped over time 😂. But one of them is “kinked” due to her having cauliflower ear caused by a hematoma.

I wish! lol I meant the window covers for privacy.

I think the 10 in regular wide would work best in this situation because for me there is no need to push up the other seat. I also think the thickness is perfect. Unless you really need the extra 2 inches of cushion, I’d exchange the 15 for the 10 and use the extra cash for other gear. I like to keep the alarm on my car just for the extra safety. I never thought about the noise it makes when unlocking, it makes me cringe now 😂

It’s the kelty biggie blanket and I got it from Amazon

Thank you for watching! It’s a Prinsu roof rack and my car is a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Premium. The box I use on top is a riffle case by Plano. I was thinking about doing a cargo box too, but I like how low profile the riffle case is.

I’ll have to look into those sleeping bags, thank you!

I got a 2 rolls of reflective insulation from Home Depot and duct tape for the edges! I spent like $25 on it!

@@outdoorsunknown thank you so much for answering back! Definitely going to get some and try it, you are a life saver!!!

Do make a template so you don't have mistakes! ❤

How exciting!! Hope you have a fun and safe trip. I like to get in and out from the driver door and I just crawl into/ from the back. I used to get in and out from the rear passenger (where my bed is located) but i found going in/out from the driver is a lot easier for me.

It’s a twin size fitted sheet that I got from target, any twin size fitted sheet should work for this

@@outdoorsunknown THANK YOU so very much!!

Thank you ❤️

I personally prefer the back of my car. I feel more secure and since I camp with my dog it’s so much easier. Having to set up the ladder with her ramp so she can get up and into the tent was such a hassle. If you camp in the back of your car, you can easily drive your car with making minor or no adjustments to your set up. With the roof top tent you have to completely break it down if you need to drive your car and then reset it once you’re back. I found this annoying when I was staying at a site for multiple days and wanted to explore the area.

trailtacoma.com/2020/01/31/plano-case-install-tacoma-prinsu-rack/ This is the article I used. You essentially drill 4 holes at the bottom of the box and use carriage bolts and washers to secure it. This is what I used and they were all stainless steel to prevent rust: 4 - 1 x 1/4 in carriage bolts 8 - 1/4 in washer 4 - 1/4 nylon lock nut Silicone to seal/ “water proof”

@@outdoorsunknown thank you, i wanted a roofbox at first. but i think this is more practical for me since i dont have much stuff

trailtacoma.com/2020/01/31/plano-case-install-tacoma-prinsu-rack/ This is the article I used. You essentially drill 4 holes in the box and use carriage bolts and washers to secure it. This is what I used and they were all stainless steel to prevent rust: 4 - 1 x 1/4 in carriage bolts 8 - 1/4 in washer 4 - 1/4 nylon lock nut Silicone to seal/ “water proof”

I am a side sleeper and for me the exped is perfect, and there is still plenty of headroom! I hope this helps. Good luck with your Crosstrek setup!

​@@outdoorsunknown i ended up getting the megamat 15 but they only have x-wide so 5 inches wider. In order to use it in the back i need to put both seats up. I'm considering exchanging to the exact one u have hmm

She weighs about 75lbs. If it’s just you and your dog, I think it will be plenty comfortable.

Thank you for the comment! I did forget to link those. I have linked them for you under “stationary”. The Journal cover is by Lochby and the notebook I use inside is a Field Notes book. Happy camping!

I have a long list too 😂

That’s smart! If I didn’t have my dog I would totally do that!

Mine fall off too, so what I do is roll the window down a little, then slip the top portion of the reflectix out, then I roll the window up so it pinches the the reflectix and keeps it in place. It takes some trial in error but this is the best solution I’ve found. I hope it makes sense.

Hi! Sorry for the late reply but just in case you’re still wondering, yes the ramp I made to attach to the ladder and I just trained my dog to go up it by using treats. I got lucky because it didn’t take long for her to get it and not be scared. Since the ramp I made was too bulky I upgraded to the “desert armor Doggo RTT ramp” which is really light weight and I used the same process of using treats to lure her in. I’ve seen some people use a tarp and bungee cords to make a DIY ramp. I know some people just lift their dogs up but with heavier dogs like ours it’s impossible. But the ramps really make it a breeze.

Hi! I longer have the car and scrapped the platform but here is the video I used to get the dimensions. I would say though that I’d recommend you use a much thicker plywood than he did, at the very least 1/2inch thick. kzbin.info6EUj-W7oErE?feature=shared

@@outdoorsunknown Thank you and just wondering why did you switch?

@@MrLuffy9131 at the time I wasn’t looking or needing a new car, but I saw a Subaru crosstrek with a few upgrades and a rooftop tent included and I had to jump on it. If it wasn’t for that, I’d still be rocking my civic.

I hope you have many adventures in your new crosstrek. I’m really loving the look of the redesign!

Yes! Good eye

I don’t think you’d be able to fully extend your legs unfortunately. But I’ve seen videos of tall people still making it work in a crosstrek.

@@outdoorsunknown I see that's unfortunate I just like the look of the car though definitely will looks for something a little bit longer That's the curse for my height lol

I'm 6'2" and my outback works, I just use a cut sheet of plywood that i hang from passenger seat to extend

@@sethneubert2384 ok That's cool yeah just gathering data to see what vehicles best suited for my van life journey

That’s awesome, PYP is such a weird color but I love it! Yes I noticed I do that a lot when speaking when I was editing, it drove me insane. Definitely something I’m trying to work at, I appreciate the feedback :)

More to come!

Thanks!

Hi! I used 2 Plano 16 qt. storage crates. You can get them on Amazon or Home Depot. They’re currently cheaper at Home Depot, so I would get them there. Here’s the Home Depot Link: tinyurl.com/4ub39e7y

@@outdoorsunknown Thanks a lot!

No it’s the regular

No, I ended up selling it. It was too big for my car and inconvenient in some aspects. Also this just might be me, but as someone who travels and camps a lot by themselves, it did not feel that safe.

@@outdoorsunknown that was my next question, if you felt more exposed sleeping in it than in the vehicle. Thanks for the response and safe travels!