Transform Subaru into a Camper! - Luno Life Air Mattress

Crashing in the back of my Subaru Crosstrek is a premium experience with the Luno Life Air Mattress. In this video, I explore new trails, cook up a solid dinner, and enjoy a great night's sleep with my dog in the comfort of my vehicle despite a winter storm moving in...
Gear Used:
Mattress:
Luno Life Signature Air Mattress
Gear Totes:
Plano Sportsmans Tote 68 qt
Table:
Tailgate Tire Table
Cooking Kit:
Firebox Ultimate Cook Kit
Stove:
MSR Pocket Rocket

[@LoveBeingADad]

I loved your comment at the end when the storm was coming in. Instead of saying "as you can see the weather has turned bad on us." you said "as you can see the weather had turned beautiful" or something like that. I love the attitude. And more cool gadgets!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thanks! I didn't realize I said it that way until you brought it up! Just fun being out there no matter the weather and I know you agree! Haha

[@UtahNick71]

Great video. I have a 4 Runner and camp with my dog solo in it. I love it, but the pandemic has changed my financial situation so I'm looking at Crosstreks. I still want something with decent capability, but that I can still sleep in. I'm 6'1 so I'm not small.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey thanks! The Crosstrek with no lift and just adding tires has taken me more places than I ever imagined! I think you'll be happy. I'm just shy of 6 ft so I think you'd be ok!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey thank you! I've been surprised at how many places these Crosstreks can take you. I'm just under 6 ft and this set up works great so I think you'd be just fine! Enjoy!

[@masonfitzgerald944]

Subbing in hopes you make more content! Love these ideas for my crosstrek

[@USHSW]

Thanks for doing this. I have been obsessing over getting a Subaru and wasn’t sure if I would fit car camping at 5’9. I’m so excited to see this might be an option. Thank you!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Oh absolutely! I am 5' 11" and this setup is so comfortable! You'll love it!

[@speed_and_motion]

@@waterboundoutdoors I’m 6’ 2” so do you think I would fit?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

You may need to sleep slightly diagonal but it would definitely work!

[@anamerican2251]

@@speed_and_motion I’m 6’5 and fit in mine, I just sleep at somewhat of a diagonal across my car . You shouldn’t have a problem

[@xColter]

What brand of boxes do you use for the roof? I'm thinking of doing something similar

[@waterboundoutdoors]

They are Plano Sportsman totes... they are fantastic!

[@jcmatris]

Please more video , great video , love the Crosstrek . New subscriber

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@H.pylori]

Well done video. Very helpful for seeing how the LUNO works. I just bought an Outback and was looking for a way to overcome the hump in the folded seats and fill the space between the folded seats and the front seats. You explained how this worked. Since I travel solo, I was interested in finding out if you can only inflate one side of the LUNO and have expensive gear inside at night on the other side. Also, on rough roads, any suspension upgrades needed on your vehicle? Thumbs up!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! You can absolutely only blow up one side of the mattress if you want and fold the other side underneath which creates a lot of great space for gear inside. I havent done anything to my Crosstrek besides adding the tires/rims and basket and it goes so many fun places. You'll love the Luno for your setup!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

I will air my tires down for many offroad situations which greatly smoothes out the ride as well!

[@H.pylori]

@@waterboundoutdoors Thanks for both answers...they really helped.

[@kenlee6802]

what kind of heater do you use and did you hook up with separate battery ?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey I actually just started the car engine and used the heater for a bit in the morning and in the evening.

[@elizabethhordfree6657]

You've got great camera views and angles and are so good at capturing the beauty of the area around you.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thanks Elizabeth! That means a lot. I sure enjoy the process and being out there!

[@msfaithwarrior]

Did you slept with the engine running? Is it safe?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

No I didn’t sleep with the engine running. Just turned on the heater to warm up a bit then shut it down to sleep.

[@pofishing5129]

I enjoyed this..... channel has potential. Hope you still have the Crosstrek!

[@karas8295]

Great video! Thank you! Do you think the luno would work with a crosstrek hybrid? Also wondering if you could tell me what park this is in? It looks amazing.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey there the luno would definitely work with a hybrid crosstrek! That place is west of Eagle Mountain, UT

[@LearningAsWeGrow2017]

That wheel table is so cool. Is it more useful than just having a folding card table? I'd love to know the product name. Thanks!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

The table is called a Tailgate Tire Table. When I camp like this in my vehicle I like it much more since it can lay totally flat and can be setup on any terrain without being wobbly. Its incredibly sturdy!

[@averagejoeadventures8925]

I love that you are willing to try new things on the fly! Thanks for sharing that adventure with us!

[@mrwes100]

@@waterboundoutdoors I believe Steve @Firebox Stoves sells them.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

For sure! I'm actually related to Steve and love all of his gear!

[@mrwes100]

@@waterboundoutdoors Very cool! I own both the G2 and Nano and a bunch of his cook rear. Good guy.

[@davidpalmer4210]

Love the setup! What a great overnight trip. What wheel setup do you have, BF Goodrich KO's? Do you have a lift on your Crosstrek and if not, what size are you running and do you experience any tire rub? Great scenery and love the Buck running across the field when you were leaving. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@luckycharm8888]

Nice video, thanks for sharing your adventure. Just subscribed!👍

[@tpseeker3367]

Not many people are showing much of Utah. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Fall is pretty much here & would love to see Utah's Fall colors.

[@westcoast9285]

Crazy how this mf shows up outta nowhere drops banger video of him car camping and we all are like “hell yeah” and he never posts again

[@nicholasburgess8248]

My luno completely deflates in like 4 hours now while I'm sleeping on it.

[@sjohnson1691]

Moved to Utah last month and got a Crosstrek just came across this vid today and am so pumped to get out and explore!!!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey welcome to Utah and glad you got yourself a Crosstrek! If you're ever in the Vernal area let me know and I can recommend some cool places to go!

[@speed_and_motion]

Great video

[@jdh9606]

What size is your load warrior basket? Can you mount bike holder on top of it?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

I have the loadwarrior rack with the added extension making it 18 inches longer than the original basket. I haven't tried to mount a bike rack on top of it...Id reach out to Yakima about that.

[@johnberger3338]

Which tires do you have on the Subaru? Look good. Are they loud on the expressway? Thanks for posting.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey I have BFGoodrich AT KO tires on the Crosstrek and they aren't loud at high speeds at all! Thanks!

[@lucindabaldwin5915]

Can you feel the slight drop off that is between the back seats and the cargo space using this mattress?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Not at all! It's incredibly comfortable and the inflatable bags behind the seat make all the difference. Its the best sleep I've had outdoors.

[@matthiashassler9762]

Love your nice crosstrek 🥰 but i am sad there is no dealership from luno life one Europe. Greetings from Austria Matthias

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you, Matthias! I hope they grow to Europe soon. Happy adventures to you from Utah, USA!

[@pglavengood6447]

Nice presentation. Keep it up.

[@thatkidthatuluv]

awesome video bro

[@7wt]

Awesome video man. Your Subie looks fantastic!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@christianmilkes5808]

Love the color of the rims and the tires, send me some information please. Thanks in advance.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you! The car is the desert khaki option, and my bronze wheels are made by KMC. Thank you for watching!

[@michael8540]

Nice video!

[@scatterbox2453]

great production and shots, also i love the subaru crosstrek

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing!

[@dirtdawgz8326]

What wheels are those? Freakin love them

[@waterboundoutdoors]

They are KMC Bully wheels! Thanks!

[@JoeJoe4P]

Great video! What brand of roof rack do you use?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey thank you! I have the Yakima Loadwarrior with the optional 18" extension kit. It ends up fitting the roof perfectly. I just put that on factory crossbars and I've loved it.

[@JoeJoe4P]

@@waterboundoutdoors Thank you! It looks great!

[@FlowJunkie65]

Cool solo overnighter video, great vibe. Just bought a new Forester ... gotta take her out for even just an overnighter with the wife, maybe to the lake, do some fishing, outdoor cooking/dining by the car, have some wine, then try out the new car for carcamping. Really want to get into this kind of Subaru outdoor lifestyle. Cheers, man.

[@mrwes100]

Excellent review and actual use of the Luno mattress. Thanks for sharing. What were those roof rack ties called?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you! I really enjoy using the Luno Life as often as I can. Those ties in the video are made by Nite Ize and they're called Gear Ties...they come in many different lengths. Enjoy!

[@mrwes100]

@@waterboundoutdoors Thanks!

[@timtim997]

nice

[@jonomichi2262]

Nice

[@ynm3300]

真棒

[@adamliewyeehang2105]

hi may I know your tire information?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Sure! They are 215/75/R15 BFGoodrich AT KO tires...they fit on there without any lift and have been incredible! Enjoy!

[@adamliewyeehang2105]

@@waterboundoutdoors when u change tires need to change suspension?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

No...I didnt change anything. It does rub when turning and in reverse some but not bad...

[@adamliewyeehang2105]

@@waterboundoutdoors thank you so much may I know what brand you rim and detail ? your xv look so great!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you! My wheels are KMC Bully in bronze color. Best of luck to you.

[@BloomByCC]

Appreciate the information. Super helpful as I try to figure out what’ll work best in my Subaru.

[@necrom66]

awesome trek!! what do you use for navigation?

[@jlwagon]

Hope all is well. would enjoy seeing more content.

[@gavinballard4567]

Man you have got to start posting videos again. Your videos are so inspiring for me

[@dannygrissom1]

Nice one

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@ajzstudios]

Great video! Can’t wait to travel and camp in my Crosstrek soon too

[@ReneaDooserider]

Great video thank you where do you get those boxes on top those are really cool looking. ????💜💜

[@waterboundoutdoors]

You can get them on Amazon or if you have a Sportsmans Warehouse or Cal Ranch they carry them as well. They are made by Plano and called Sportsmans Totes. They're fantastic!

[@johnmarch5969]

Awesome vlog! Looks like fun!

[@lindsaygruter5765]

You keep your car on all night?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

No, just have the heater on before bed and in the morning but I bring warm enough sleeping gear to spend the night without it. Works great!

[@lindsaygruter5765]

@@waterboundoutdoors thanks!

[@evanevan2312]

Great looking crosstrek man! What size tire and rim?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

215/75/R15 and they fit under stock! Have fun!

[@KaosCreator69]

Great video and inspiring 👍 What size wheels and tires are running on the Crosstrek?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thanks! So I've got 215/75/R15 tires which fit without any kind of lift. Thanks for watching!

[@overlandsubaruinternationa2378]

nice setup check out mine when you have the chance

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Great feed on Instagram! I like your rig!

[@steezcnoir]

What’s the brand of the top basket?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

It is a yakima loadwarrior, I bought the extension for it as well. Great basket!

[@martinbaird1406]

Adventure tracks 5 Adventure 15

[@drew3232]

Are those the stock wheels or after market?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

215/75/R15 and they fit under stock!

[@rubenrodriguez1460]

What tailgate table did you get?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

It's called the tailgater tire table.

[@fritzwalter4613]

Is it the luno life mattress made for the new subaru?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Yes! They have over 1800 vehicles that are compatible so its a perfect fit for your car. Highly recommend Luno!

[@Cheex79]

whats the table called attached to the tire?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

That is called a Tailgater Tire Table, and it works so well!! Thanks for watching.

[@rlhunter6200]

I want to clone your Subaru. Beautiful wheel and tire set up. Would to see a modification list.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey thanks! I put the Yakima Load Warrior basket on top, KMC Bully bronze wheels, and BFGoodrich AT/KO tires...

[@conditionsofflow2419]

@@waterboundoutdoorsgreat video and love the Crosstrek. I have the same color. What size wheels and tires? Do you have a lift? I’d like to keep mine stock if possible.

[@LuisLopez-jf7iu]

What color is this? 😍 🤌

[@waterboundoutdoors]

It's called desert khaki! 👍🏼

[@keithmoon9308]

I'd love to see how you attached your table to your wheels!

[@TheChimichanga-br4uu]

Look up "Tire Table" on Amazon

[@toddjohnson779]

Good work , great vid . Bet those tires make a huge difference over stock

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Thank you!! Yes the tires alone are a game changer!

[@xFusselmanx]

Hey brother, love the video! How secure are the nite ize gear ties with the plano boxes at highway speeds? Just picked some up recently and I'm curious about how they hold up. Heading to central idaho this weekend, looking forward to using the rack for those cargo boxes.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey thanks for the support! I have had those boxes up top secured with the gear ties on long highway trips, very rocky unstable off-roading, and they just don't budge...theyre fantastic and I'll never use anything else! Enjoy the adventure to Idaho!

[@xFusselmanx]

@@waterboundoutdoors You're welcome man! Thank you for the info. Looking forward to it, been stuck in Boise for too long

[@ventilator2999]

Which tires are those?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

I have BFG All Terrain TKO tires on the Subaru.

[@user-yv6xw7ns3o]

🤔...💡

[@harveylopez8351]

Where’s this?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

West of Eagle Mountain, UT

[@LeviFlint]

Is your Crosstrek + Luno big enough to sleep a 6 ft male in? (Not sure how tall you are). Thanks!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Yes! I am an inch shy of 6 ft and I have plenty of room. You'd be just fine with some room to spare. I have even spent nights on it with my wife and I and we fit back there just great. Happy to answer any other questions you have! Much better option imo than a rooftop tent.

[@LeviFlint]

@@waterboundoutdoors oh that’s interesting. I guess once you push the front seats forward that makes all the difference and allows you to lay straight, right? Thanks for the feedback! I’m stuck between getting a Crosstrek Sport or Outback 🤔

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Yes exactly. They give you those inflatable cubes to put behind the seats and that gives you the room ro lay out no problem! Highly recommended

[@LeviFlint]

@@waterboundoutdoors which car would you pick if you had to choose now: crosstrek sport vs Outback? 😎 thanks again!

[@SureFeelsGood]

how does this compare to an exped duo mat?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

The Luno is less money, made specifically to fit vehicles interior instead of a large rectangle, and you can inflate each side independently if you'd like...I haven't used an Exped before though so I don't have any personal experience with them.

[@SureFeelsGood]

@@waterboundoutdoors how comfortable would you say the luno is? do you think a 60 lb dog could pop it?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Its incredibly comfortable with the valves they have on them so you can set it as firm or soft as you'd like while laying on it. The material is much more hearty than any other air mattress I've seen...my dogs hang out on it and I've had my kids jump on it as well when in a tent and its still going strong.

[@GeorgiaOverlander]

Which roof rack is that ?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

I have a Yakima Loadwarrior with the extension! Thanks for watching!

[@waterboundoutdoors]

I have a Yakima Loadwarrior with the extension! Thanks for watching!

[@GeorgiaOverlander]

Is your crosstrek lifted ? By the way I love the color. It's different.

[@waterboundoutdoors]

It isn't lifted, maybe one day though! I like the color as well! Thanks for watching!

[@seankruse]

What wheel and tire size do you have there? They look great on the white crosstrek :) Did you do anything with the suspension or is that all stock?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey! Those are 215/75/R15 BFG tires and everything else is stock. I have a little rub when turning all the way in reverse but you get used to how far you can turn and it's still just fine;)

[@drewed1781]

Were you running the engine all night to have the heat on?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Hey there! Nope, I sleep all night with the car off and will just turn on the heat in the morning sometimes. Its pretty amazing!

[@drewed1781]

@@waterboundoutdoors ah whew :-) it's a relief to hear that. That's so great!

[@Ilovedogfeet]

What size rims do you have on there? Are they the KMC 708 bully rims?

[@waterboundoutdoors]

Yep thats exactly right. They are KMC Bully's on 15 inch rims!