Quick trip to the lake before the snow arrives.
Posted Dec 8, 2018, 1:30 AM UTC
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Is that a roofnest? How do you like it?
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It's a James Baroud Evo. I love it. Use it all the time. They are pretty pricey, but I think it's a get what you pay for proposition. Everything about it is well built and there are a lot of little details that make it a pleasure to use. There is a video of one driving opened down a motorway.
Build quality aside, my favorite feature is the wrap around window. Great view from up top.
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Quick question. What happens when it rains? I’m assuming there is a rainproof material to cover the mesh parts with? how do you vent the tent when that happens?
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There are zippered panels that close the windows up from the inside. If you look near my feet in the previous pic you can see some of it bunched up near the bottom. Here's a shot right out of the shipping box with it zipped up. Baroud calls the fabric "aluminized polyester", lol. It's pretty much submarine door material. Very water resistant.
The way the roof is shaped I've never had to zip the windows all the way up even in heavy rain. The water kind of launches away from the fiberglass roof except for the windy side. When you do close it all up (like when it's Montana winter cold) there is a solar powered vent on the top that will keep the air fresh and condensation at bay. Small circle toward the back
It also has some clever vents on the side that pull air through the compartment when you are driving. It's really well thought out. I've packed it up in the rain with no issues.
Sounds like you're about to join the club! It's added a ton of fun to my travels.
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Thank you for such a detailed response! Will be joining the club soon after I’m done with residency!
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Staked out my spiffy electronic tiki torches. Bought them as a bit of a laugh but they've turned out to be quite useful. Nice for marking a path you might find yourself venturing down in the middle of the night to take care of business.
There are a million different models on Amazon. I suspect all from the same factory. Hanging ones seem a bit sturdier. The posts on the ground ones are probably going to break at some point although the flame is a bit more flame-like.