Truck Tents: How to Camp in Your Pickup Truck's Bed

You don't need a rooftop tent to get a good night's sleep when out in the wild.Emme Hall|Mar 6, 2023|3 min read Getty ImagesQuickTakes:What is a truck tent?What should you look for when shopping for a truck tent?What kind of gear should you get for your tent?There are all kinds of ways to camp. You can find adventure with just a backpack and a hammock, or you can go glam in a permanent canvas tent with a comfy bed and electricity. Many of us want something in the middle, though, and that's where a truck tent comes in.What Is a Truck Tent? A truck tent is just what it sounds like: a tent designed to fit in the bed of your pickup truck. Camping in the bed has the advantage of getting you off the ground so there are no worries about sleeping amongst the creepy-crawlies. However, truck tents can be a lot easier to get into than rooftop tents, which usually require ascending a ladder and gingerly climbing into a space that often has limited headroom.Truck tent prices can be as low as $140 o...