Sleeping under my Diamondback Cover!| Born Outdoor Bed Roll

[@craigcusack1751]

Called a 'Swag' in Australia as you probably know. When you blokes work it out, you'll be all over them. You have to season them to help keep the water out. Very convenient for short trips or if you're moving frequently.

[@_carsonjones]

Product that would be nice to have for truck owners... A bed tonneau coverr that pops up with tent sides and a pop out tailgate tent side. Basically a RTT design built in to the back of your pickup. Even better would be to have this sit on a drawer bed system for extra storage.

[@hommedammn7132]

A rain flap from a cheap tent could be secured where the Diamondback clasps shut on the bed rails by the tailgate and simply drape the rain flap over the lowered tailgate. Then your feet will not get wet in a downpour. A couple loops of paracord could tighten the slack if you don’t want the flap to um… flap.

[@Bearsnake_life]

That is an awesome bedroll. Oh and thanks for reminding me to find my flextail pump before my backpacking trip this weekend.

[@UDONT_NOME]

I use the Badger 25 Sierra bundle, in my longbed tacoma on top of a Bambed with a leer topper. It works amazing all together for the price, compared to a roof top tent or camper. I was going to buy a Super Pacific, but this was ALOT more affordable. Saved the money for gas 👍. Also, the owner is a veteran. Great product.

[@brokenwrench404]

Would be great with a shell so you don’t feel like you’re in a mri. Cool sleep system

[@TalonSei]

This + Bed Cap would be so simple and comfortable 👍🏼

[@mannyechaluce3814]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephanematis]

"a little bit claustrophobic" ... yeah, that. As a hammock camper, I really wish I could concoct something to use my hammock with the vehicle, but I have old school sub zero swag setups. Savotta pads, Carinthia bags, Särmä TST thermal cloak. I do admire the "combination and simplicity of this design though.

[@StaticOverlander]

Hello, over in the UK I use an ARB Swag tent, mattress built in (no bedding) but heavy canvas so warm. There are other Swags not as big that may fit under your cover, our weather isn't as good so we need the coverage more 🌧️ Really enjoy seeing kit we don't see over here and the landscapes you enjoy are amazing. Thanks Rich

[@SammyK4585]

Canvas is great when it's cold and rainy, but miserable when it's sunny and dry. I have one of these and I love it because I can use it anywhere and if there is any chance of bad weather I can always build a shelter or throw up a tent. I have a simple tarp system that is always in the duffle bag in case I need it. Cheers...

[@m.687]

6' bed and camper shell

[@buysomerice]

What is the point if not waterproof?

[@TalonSei]

Breathability and comfort

[@scottyi88]

pretty cool bedroll comes with all the amenities I hope they make a memory foam version with a bivy cover like the Modular Sleep System they have in the military

[@sda4jesus1]

That's (goodly) sick! That's gone to the top of my list for overnight camping gear. Thanks, Talon.

[@ZekesView]

I was very intrigued to watch this video after I saw the IG post. That looks like a solid system for the great outdoors.

[@Bill-br3fs]

I may do something similar. I might sleep on the tonneau cover and then create a tent out the Kuat rack. Then I can keep my fishing gear in the truck bed then put my kayak on top of the rack. I am going with a Trailhunter w/ 6’ bed, little more sleeping space 😊

[@SammyK4585]

So cool to see this review! I have a Badger Bed as well and absolutely love it⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ! It's literally like sleeping in my bed at home. I've used at temps ranging from -10 to 60 degrees in my truck, in a tent, on the ground, on a cot, under a vehicle, at my buddies house (his guest room mattress sucks) and in the back yard with the kids. It's one of the top investment in gear I've ever made because it works and I love waking up well rested. Great review... I can attest that this is an accurate review.👊

[@bluesquidny]

You the CEO of the company?

[@SammyK4585]

​@@bluesquidny Just a fan of the product.

[@romeras600]

This w a cot next to a fire 🙌🏾

[@itsm00t]

Looks legit…..but can you imagine the storage needed for 6 bedrolls for my large family?!?! I’d need an 8ft. truck bed on the back of my excursion😂😂😂

[@mtnbound2764]

nice! keeps it simple and comfy, wouldnt be hard to drape a tarp over the tailgate area to cover your feet from rain

[@benitocastillo9792]

compare it to the canvas cutter Dominator bed roll

[@adamkeane]

They are different products with different approaches to sleeping. I have a Badger Bed and have seen the Dominator used on numerous pack trips. The canvas Dominator is great product for what it's designed to do. It's basically a free standing canvas tent that you can sleep in and it performs well when the weather is bad. Canvas as a material doesn't breath and your body moisture gets trapped which in turn can make you cold. If the weather is nice, canvas will retain your body heat and you sweat and get clammy. It also uses a foam pad to sleep inside it and you'd need to check their published R value for that pad. You need to have your own sleeping bag. A dominator with everything is like 18-24 inches rolled up and weighs a fair amount. They are big! The Badger Bed is a just a sleep system and isn't trying to be a bivy sac. The top layer is breathable so the moisture escapes and you don't get that clammy feeling. Everything is packaged inside; mattress, sheets and quilts. You can add or remove the quilts so you can customize it for any environment. It's super simple to deploy and roll up and it's like 8-12 inches when rolled up tight and it weighs ~16 lbs. It's half the size and weight of a Dominator. I love the simplicity, comfort and the ability to sleep anywhere that the Badger Bed provides.

[@sonny1597]

I now have a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off Road that carries a Four Wheel camper .. a Swift unit. Just re-geared it to 5.29's .. which makes a huge difference. The Tacoma comes with 3.91's and with the camper onboard it just made the Tacoma into a dog. Always enjoy seeing all the stuff that's out there for camping.

[@pjbarney9580]

depending on weather would it be less crowded feeling with your head out by the tailgate end?... more air and maneuvering?

[@TalonSei]

I don’t mind the feeling at all. I think video makes it look more cramped. I like sleeping by the cab so if it’s windy or in the morning when the sun comes up I can pull the cover closed and sleep a little longer 👍🏼

[@pjbarney9580]

@@TalonSei cool makes sense for people who aren't claustrophobic. I guess a pillow falling on the ground every few minutes would get kinda annoying too.

[@Vanfools]

Beautiful background

[@daneveasman5280]

Nice! Definitely adding that to my list of gear to get & use!

[@TalonSei]

It’s so simple but easily one of my favorite new things that I’ve tested 🤘🏼

[@korovkin]

New watch alert

[@ddw63]

Me thinks it a Hamilton Khaki of some sort….

[@korovkin]

@@ddw63 indeed and it's not even "black on black"

[@ddw63]

@@korovkin. At first I thought he bought the Explorer II in Polar version…

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

That definitely looks like a great camping experience

[@Willstyle81_]

Yeah dude that's pretty cool

[@dustinmittel348]

Man i think id want camper shell because id die trying ti get out to take the emergency latrine run 😅😅😂😂😂

[@happiknife7716]

Awesome content as always dude. Which watch are you wearing in this video? Diggn the black strap and white face on it.

[@TalonSei]

Thanks! One of the new Hamilton Khaki Fields 🤘🏼

[@granthoward3296]

I'm curious how this would compare to my Exped Megamat!

[@ryanwwest]

Is it possible or smart to sleep on top of one of these covers? Like a bed tent but you don't have to move all the storage below the cover in the bed to sleep.

[@TalonSei]

You can unless you weigh more than 1,600 lbs… then I might not recommend it 😂

[@evanrussell3768]

Did you ever consider the trail hunter Tacoma? It comes with the 6 ft bed standard

[@dropkickengage2194]

Cool product. Would work really well with a full size truck with a shell.

[@TalonSei]

Absolutely!

[@isaacmelendez8202]

Do more of this type of truck camping 😎

[@bobbydynamite]

Yo, been a minute since I have seen a video. Been hitting the gym I see. Dang, son! *David Goggins voice*

[@jorgenoneya5382]

A softoper on your Tacoma would be so much more comfortable and warm.

[@lastmanoffthefield4572]

Wish they made a version that would work as a hammock

[@MrDarealbud]

Where are you getting your tshirts from?

[@keithtrujillo]

Not wearing the Explorer 2 😮

[@TalonSei]

It was time to switch it up and test something new for another video 👀

[@MotoDUDEabides]

Oh it’s a swag. Nice

[@mannyechaluce3814]

simple solution, just creepy that it would feel like being in a coffin for me :D

[@Meech_CV]

Does Colorado not have mosquitos? I can't remember based on when I was out there last year.

[@TalonSei]

Very few because of the cooler temps

[@richard-witty]

Yes!!! Depending on the elevation and water sources it varies all over the place. I camped near Crested Butte a couple weeks ago at 11,000 ft and they were still ferocious

[@richard-witty]

@@TalonSeiI would agree in the winter there are very few 😂, in the summer it’s a completely different ballgame lol

[@LarryeWhite61]

No way in Hell for me. That is just like being in an MRI machine..lol

[@johnsmith-cp8sy]

Talon been lifting weights .

[@EDCAssociate]

What knife have you been carrying?

[@TalonSei]

Something new I helped design. I’ll be making a video on it soon!

[@EDCAssociate]

@@TalonSei looking forward to it my man!

[@Mr.Miles24]

Shirt brand?

[@austinschussler713]

How’s that mondoking?

[@TalonSei]

Very comfortable

[@slick7209]

Looks heavy

[@SammyK4585]

It weighs 16 pounds. Too heavy to backpack in, but that’s nothing if you’re using your vehicle.

[@OneSmellyTaco]

I need to find the cheat code on how to afford all the toys this guy has.

[@radost0514]

nice reviews but we want to see that tacome goes true obstacles!

[@TalonSei]

Check this out then 👍🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6espXWNobalY9E Once I get proper armor on the truck, I will use it a lot harder.

[@wolfpackoutdoors9618]

Why not just use a tent ? We have gazelles they pop up and go down quickly

[@xDarthRio]

Looks cool but my claustrophobia would have me screaming in about 30 seconds lol

[@jasonjac123]

It’s far less than a sleeping bag.

[@xDarthRio]

@@jasonjac123 And I don’t use a sleeping bag either

[@the_black_arts]

Agreed. Tight space like this doubled up with a relatively tight fitting sleep system would cause a boatload of anxiety. I’d be ok w/ one or the other but not w/ both elements.

[@prjctwolf]

So... your not worried about something coming by and grabbing your feet?

[@croaker4747]

Why don’t people with Pickups just use a cap? My granddad always had one.Seems way easier.

[@paulusdinata7836]

I am afraid when i wake up my head will hit

[@chewminem2044]

Wear a helmet, boss!

[@kenmarapese9085]

No thank you.

[@TalonSei]

Not everyone is cut out for camping 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@carlpaladino427]

Badger bed looks cool. But fully closed under the diamondback would be like a double wide coffin.

[@kenmarapese9085]

@@TalonSei Not everyone is cut out for camping like that.

[@FFdo.]

@@kenmarapese9085 an used surplus bedroll plus a thermarest will get you below zero with 1/4 of the price of this toy kit.

[@bi7235]

@@kenmarapese9085with you on that. 😂

[@ddw63]

New watch????? Are you going down the Horological rabbit hole? What do I win if I say it’s a Hamilton Khaki field watch? I know you’re from PA, you should visit their boutique in Lancaster if you have not already. Love watches if you can’t tell.

[@TalonSei]

I’ll be making a video of it after it gets some more wrist time 👌🏼😉

[@ddw63]

@@TalonSei Very cool, can’t wait. Love your Explorer II. I have the Polar version, 226570 white face.

[@wanderingsouls4life407]

Where’s the honey badger😂

[@jfreeze2685]

Minimal camping...🤣 That is the biggest damn bed I have ever seen. Hey Talon...can you test an old school water bed next time you go "minimal" camping. JK, bro. Long time veiwer back for more. Lost you there for a minute. Glad you are still at it. Super bad ass Taco btw!

[@Anonymous-tl6zu]

7 foot beds should be standard I'd rather use a cheap sheet metal camper shell than sleeping under a bed cover Feet sticking out NO way

[@socialmedia5805]

I would have a panic attack and wouldnt be able to breathe within 5 seconds of being in there. Big NOPE for me. But huge WIN for anyone who doesnt have stupid mental problems.

[@isaiahpalm5151]

Happy wednesday

[@VigAdventures]

$400 for the roll alone is absolutely insane lol $825 bundle could easily be a reasonable $500 interchangeable sleep system with room for accessories. the thermarest mondo pad can be purchased brand new for $240...$585 for the bed roll, a 600 duck down quilt and cotton sheets. madness.

[@SammyK4585]

I always find these responses on the cost interesting. I have one and for what you get it’s a fair price. The quality is top notch. The functionality is very well thought out. I’ve used it in temps from 75 to 0. I have cowboy camped with it and didn’t worry at all about popping the very expensive MondoKing (it’s $275 not $240). It’s so comfortable that I prefer using it rather than a guest bed. Bottom line is it just works. It may not be for you which is fine. Please share what you use that can do all this.

[@jacobbernthal1364]

Tent

[@royking4076]

Canvas cutter bedroll is much better for the money and it is water proof and the mattress is foam.

[@SammyK4585]

A Canvas Cutter bedroll is likely twice the weight and size of the Badger Bed. Because it’s waterproof means it isn’t breathable and doesn’t allow your body moisture to escape. This why you get that clammy feeling. I can always throw my Badger Bed into a tent, or a truck bed like Talon did, but I can’t make canvas breathable. Pros and cons to each approach.

[@BlueSTI]

Damn that would suck🤦‍♂️the sponsor must of payed alot for you to do this lol

[@TalonSei]

It didn’t suck at all and I wasn’t paid a dime to make this video

[@BlueSTI]

@@TalonSei right🤦‍♂️😆

[@nypreppy7562]

My brain goes to someone trapping me inside there, too tight of a fit. I sure you could get out but not for a while.. But I also wouldn’t do a rooftop tent, not enough protection from people as your sleeping. Guess I don’t trust people ha

[@matthewrasmussen4181]

How do you camp then...

[@nypreppy7562]

Travel trailer. Locked, family safe at night.

[@jasonjac123]

I don’t think any of it’s made in the us but still a good product.

[@493Jester]

Hopefully monsters don’t get your feet.

[@daniels1st]

About $700.for a sleeping bag/bed thing??? Nope

[@thebigfellar7178]

No way hoss. Why would you do all that? Maybe I'm ignorant. But that's like ridiculous. A simple cot, and sleeping bag and wool blanket. yea. A small tent and cot . Yea. A lean too and bush bed . Yea. $800 dollars for What????? A canvas tarp is $29 dollars on Amazon. Blow up mattress $39 camping pillow $7 to-50. We can pass on this whole thing. And you're torturing yourself with trying to sleep like that. You know truck shells are pretty cheap, and they can be taken on and off. And you could use a cot and sit up and have a heater and........... Pass.

[@HeqCorneliusCornwallthe3]

Way too much $

[@mikesskyranch]

He says he likes to do things kind of minimally if he can…lol. Whatever happened to a sleeping bag and a pad or maybe even a small tent .. you guys with these rooftop tents and all this fancy gear… And this thing‘s not even waterproof… What’s the point.. get a bevy sack

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Looks cool but unlikely to buy at that price.

[@evan13]

why not just sleep on the ground with it lol? See the stars and feel a bit of breeze on your face.

[@TalonSei]

We have bears and other large wildlife in Colorado, and it also got down to the low 30s.

[@evan13]

@@TalonSei we have those too where I camp including grizzlies. Never had an issue. Its always amazing what people will do to not sleep on the ground.

[@jpking0512]

$800?? No thanks.

[@ScottOwens28]

Damn near $1k? Naa...

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

4 door trucks with short beds k!ll8ed truck camping.