albat wrote:My mate reckons the biggest+ is in north qld croc country no slimy lizards in your tent!!
This is probably the only plus i can see to them. In an area with dodgy wild life it would add a bit of security. All the issues involved with smart arse mates, lack of mobility, fuel consumption, etc. just don't add up to being a worthwhile solution.
Similar to the Oztent thingy (Oz-trail???), i went the BlackWolf Turbo Tent option for car based camping. Like taking your lounge room with you after camping in hike tents for 20 odd years and so much quicker to pitch and decamp than the old army canvas tent i used to use when car based. Takes about 5mins to pitch and a bit longer to pack down if you want it to fit back in the bag.