The Ultimate East Coast Beach Road Trip

As summer unfurls in full force and road trips are trendier than ever, why not traverse the entire East Coast, making some of its most famous beaches your main stops?

TRAVEL TODAY Road Trips The Ultimate East Coast Beach Road Trip As summer unfurls in full force and road trips are trendier than ever, why not traverse the entire East Coast, making some of its most famous beaches your main stops? READ NOW Trending Now Hotels One of LA's Most Beloved Hotels Is Going Private READ NOW Beijing 8 Architectural Marvels in Beijing READ NOW Sri Lanka Why Sri Lanka Should Be on Your Bucket List READ NOW VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

The $3,400 Tent That’s Been Sold Out for Weeks

One TripSavvy editor shares her first experience camping with a rooftop tent.

TRAVEL TODAY Camping The $3,400 Tent That's Been Sold Out for Weeks Since summer began, Americans have been looking for safe ways to travel, having been cooped up inside for months on end—and as a travel editor who's barely left the 700 square feet I call home since March, I was no exception. Then, last month, I was offered the unique opportunity to test out a tent, specifically the Falcon rooftop tent from Roofnest. Needless to say, I was game. Camping wasn't new to me—outdoor escapes are typically my preferred type of travel, and I was looking forward to a week of open road, sleeping under the stars, and campfires with s'mores. However, what was new to me was rooftop camping. And apparently, it's unfamiliar to a lot of people. As fellow campers would walk past our site, we got plenty of confused stares, lots of compliments and questions, and the (unsolicited) advice from one older gentleman who told us we should get a regular tent because ours "looked like too much hassle." Quite the contrary, sir. In fact, I had never seen or experienced a smoother setup for camping. To set up the Falcon, you release the latches at the back, push the roof of the tent about halfway up (the hydraulics do the rest), and then mount the included, collapsible ladder so that you're able to enter the tent. And voila! No poles, stakes, or other loose parts. Setting it up and taking it down was a breeze, letting us spend more time relaxing by the fire or exploring our destinations, namely New York's Finger Lakes and Adirondack mountains. However, this speed and simplicity doesn't come cheap—at about $3,400, the Falcon is a bit pricier than most other rooftop tents. But for frequent campers, convenience-seekers, and outdoor adventure lovers (you can mount bikes and skis on top of it, too), it might actually be the ideal option. Beyond the setup, I quickly learned that roof camping offers some advantages over traditional tent camping—you're off the ground and further away from bugs, wildlife, and rocky or wet landscapes, plus you also have more flexibility in camp locations. And at the very least, it's a conversation-starter with your campground neighbors. Check out my full review to decide if it's right for you!   Jamie Hergenrader   Senior Editor, TripSavvy READ NOW Tech & Gear 10 Must-Have Accessories for Your Next Outdoor Adventure READ NOW Accessories These Cold-Weather Sleeping Bags Are Perfect for Chilly Nights READ NOW Gear 8 Flasks That Will Keep Your Drinks Hot or Cold for Hours READ NOW Accessories Lightweight, Stovetop, and Gourmet: The Best Coffee Makers for Camping READ NOW Camping Our Favorite Air Mattresses for Sleeping Under the Stars READ NOW Camping 8 Pillows that Are Packable, Easy to Transport, and Super Comfy READ NOW Camping The Best Cookware Sets for Backpackers READ NOW Camping Get Extra Cover From the Rain and Wind with These Camping Tarps READ NOW VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.