$17,000 TENT - AT Habitat Review 

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Thank you Rob for the in depth side by side comparison. Nicely done video. I had narrowed my choices down to the AT Habitat and the Alu Cab Cabin for my 2019 RAM Power Wagon. I ultimately decided to go with the Alu Cab and I have been using it for about a year now. I am absolutely in love with it! You nailed it perfectly with your description. The ease of set up and breakdown is unmatched and there is zero light or dust infiltration. I opted for the Dickinson marine fireplace, which runs off of propane, and it heats the camper quite efficiently. I do wonder from time to time what having all of that space in the Habitat would be like but I guess it’s human nature to want what you don’t have. LOL. You have a really nice set up! Maxpedition makes really nice replacement zipper pulls that are positive grip and quiet. Definitely worth looking into with the amount of zippers rattling around on your habitat. Anyway, thanks again and Happy Trails!

You've nailed it with space being the #1 concern in terms of staying out there for a while. I had to get rid of my Gladiator and Baroud for a 4x4 Sprinter because I just couldn't stay out for more than a couple of days in that setup and I wanted to be traveling full time. All those small options are great if you go out on weekends or take one big trip a year but beyond that they're far too small for me.

Thank you for the honesty on regretting the AT habitat and not getting the alucab

Thanks Rob! I love your videos and appreciate the thought and time you put into them. Your clear and honest thoughts on the AT Habitat, your Tundra, and all the way back to Chinese diesel heaters are very helpful.

And i thought 2-3k for a pop up tent was a lot. 17k seems to work for you because its for your business. For casual outdoors people that is way too much.

Great review, however theres no way i could convince myself, nor anyone in my family that $17k (or the price of a great condition low mileage used vehicle) is worth it for basically a fancy tent topper

My Project M was 15900 OTD with the options I chose, its pretty cool because it has a king size bed and it leaves 3.5 ft open as a living space with the bed deployed and I can keep my bedding up there when closed. But, it is wide at the top which really hurts going down tight trails with trees.....

Thanks for the honest review! I'm between the Skinny Guy, AT, Alucab and Project M.

Loving the Alaska shots!

Ive had the JK Habitat on my Wrangler coming up on 11 years now, my likes and dislikes are much the same as yours. Love all the space when its open but hate having to set up the bed every time.

Excellent review. For me, it was the 48in wide sleeping space. That was a non-starter. And as much as I like the alu- cab, not having windows, not screens but windows, was also a deal breaker. We landed on the hiatus. Little heavier but those solid pop up sides are sexy! Insulated and quieter

where can I get a half-length roof rack for the cab of my truck?

I’ve had my AT Habitat on a TOYOTA Tacoma since 2018. No problems and no issues. Absolutely, love the room and setup. In high winds, i just turn the truck into the wind and it performs rock solid. I’ve built wood cabinets on top of a Decked drawer system. Getting in and out with the drawers is a problem bit I’m used to it. I’m an active 75 year old but deploying the tent and take down is no problem. Would I buy the Habitat again? Yes, I would.

How do you like the operation of the Truma heater verses the Propex? Is one louder than the other? I know you had them mounted differently but I’ve heard the Truma has a nighttime setting that’s quieter at night compared to the Propex

I love the alucab for a full size truck. I can’t see it working on my gladiator. Not enough space in the bed to make it worthwhile.

Question what straps & length do you use to secure the fuel bag to the spare?

sounds like the few 'negatives' could be fixed with some duct tape..gaps, rattling zippers, bright windows, waterproofing,.crying babies (just kidding) .. , i've yet to decide what to do with my Gladiator bed.. pricing and options have kept me from committing to an Alucab, GFC, decked system, etc..almost too many options..cheers Rob,,looking forward to the next trip 😎✌

What do you think about the Harker outdoor?

$17k, I can buy a 4x4 for less than that, geeez.

The Alu-Cab is a great option but damn does it get heavy (and expensive) with options! Really like the Harker Outdoors EDC… ever check one out?

The flip to the rear still seams silly to me. Would rather it flip forward and have a 270 for the other end.

Would a project M have more living and bed space?

get the at overland atlas?? 😉

Oof there goes the college fund

And I thought the iCampers were expensive!

I can get a very nice ground tent for under $300 and just pay myself $200 for every time I set it up. $17,000 is absurd.

Let's just say you camp for 2 weeks out of the year for the next 5 years, its equivalent to paying $243 a night to camp in a tent 😅. But then again if you can afford it who am I to judge 😁

A review video!?!? Say what!

Where are the Chinese when we want things actually 10 times cheaper