What It's Like Camping in a Space-Age Tent - Shift Pod Tent 

We had an absolute blast hanging with you guys! Thanks for showing us around! 🤠

Love seeing experienced overlanders transitioning back to ground tents. Personally, I think RTT’s have a few benefits, but are mostly show over function. A big time price tag, a large, wind resistant weight on top of your vehicle, climbing up and down a ladder in the middle of the night, inability to stand, and having to do a take-down every time you move your vehicle. The set up time of these hub style tents are a game changer, and I’m very happy I made the move back to one.

I love the simplicity of just throwing a tent on the ground. You can stand inside, there’s no need to haul a roof top tent or tow a trailer, it’s relatively cheap, keeps your roof rack relatively open, you can fit more than 4 people. The more I think about it the more a ground tent makes a lot of sense. If I didn’t have kids, I’d probably get a truck camper if a camper van, but a 4x4 van a roof rack and a bunch of camping gear is very appealing.

What a wonderful life you all have. Makes me smile.

Thanks for the review! I have the Gazelle T4 and love it! It is big enough for two XL cots, a side table in between, and plenty of room for storage Setup and breakdown is similar to the ShiftPod. Super fast.

Nothing better then exploring the desert with genuinely amazing people who share the same passion for this lifestyle as we do, thanks again for having us.

After much, much research comparing the benefits of RTT's and GT's we decided to invest in a T4 Overland Edition tent. Love the RTT concept but until they get MUCH lighter and more aerodynamic, we simply did not see the benefits. Love what you guys do. We thank you!

Been interested in seeing this. Thanks for sharing!

I absolutely love seeing creators come together, such a great off road community!! Thanks again Master Chief!!

Out of all those amazing rigs I honestly like what you have the most I think. There’s something to keeping it simple and light weight. Never mind the cost savings for most people.

It was between the ShiftPod III and the Gazelle T4 for my family (3+ the dog). As much as I like the reflective material on the ShiftPod, I realized I didn't need it. I camp in the SoCal desert (basically everywhere you have posted in Azna State Park), and have been using a cheap Coleman 3-man tent for 25+ years but finally decided it was time to get a nicer tent I could stand up in a couple of years ago. We ended up with the Gazelle T4 which as you know sets up and breaks down the same as the ShiftPod, and it has been great! I also liked the price a little better. I hope to see you guys out there sometime.

Love the walk-around camp videos just as much as the overland vids, keep it up and thank you!

I came across your videos looking for reviews on a fire bowl and ended up watching for 3 hrs.. everyone sounds like really solid folks, I'm glad yall are living your best life would love to camp with yall

Another great video!!! I love those tents. I ended up getting the gazelle 4person overland edition instead which is pretty much the same type of tent. Went fishing and camping with my kids and it rained all night on us and was still raining in the morning when we were needing to leave. I was so thankful for the foot print and the ease of breaking it down that we didn’t get as muddy or wet as we would with a conventional style tent. Love your videos and miss camping in my home state CA. Hopefully I can make it out to say hi sometime! Thanks Brad for all the great videos you do!

Wow, I just stated watching Epic Adventure Outfitters because I recently became interested in a Gladiator Mojave and started watching their build vids. It's a small World that these Canadian creators ended up with you in east country Socal! Now I get to check out The Story Till Now's channel. Great work Trail Recon, so happy seeing these different creators I enjoy watching getting together. Also a great surprise, was just expecting a tent review, but so much more :)

Loving the collabs, Brad! That pod is really neat for those not ready to run a rooftop tent

Love it !!! The Story Tell Now is one of the best channels out there. The shiftpod mini is pretty cool. I really enjoy my Gazelle T4. Same basic setup. The T4 is a little bit taller. I prefer the T4 over my rtt.

A story till now! Yes I follow them that's awesome that you guys meet up. ASTN has some of the best drone footage of ever seen on RU-vid top notch. Excellent review

What a great video! Great video quality, picture, audio and lighting were spot on. I love the tour of all the different trucks and the desert chief was killing it. I bet he is invited on all trips! Enjoyed it.

@TheStoryTilNow, "This is actually a wrap." 🤣 @TrailRecon, Thanks for the review of the ShiftPod tent.

great video I really enjoyed it, I am interested in learning about the 4xe so glad to see you testing one out. I also liked seeing the shift pod. I have switched from a rooftop to a ground tent as well. I kept my rack and use it for storage and kayaks. The setup has been working great for what we do outdoors.

Cool tent and it was great to see all your buddies enjoying the environment. Thank you, Sir for this fun and informative video. Safe travels

Thanks for taking us along. Sure doesn't seem like February. Summer is almost here!

So glad you're doing a video on this. I remember it from that solo gladiator trip

Glad to see you guys together! Must have been fun!

I always wanted a pod but ended up getting a Gazelle T8 for my wife, dog and I, very happy with it. Thanks for the review, it does look like and awesome tent and well made.

Great review!! Too bad the company has been out of shiftpod minis since the beginning of the pandemic and never resupplied their stock

Awesome Video Guys thanks for taking us along!!!

I like the Shift Pod; I like the ventilation and how easily it sets up and breaks down. Thanks for doing the review on it. Good to see you doing an adventure with Marco and Josh; really nice guys! I'm glad Marco is liking his 392; it seems to work well pulling the trailer behind him on all the adventures. Great review and thanks for making it more than just a review. Hope you got some footage of the trail; I'm sure a lot of people would like to see what the trail you all were on looked like; I know I would! Thanks again for sharing all the different content of Jeep upgrades and trails. It's been a big educational journey for me, and I have definitely learned a lot because of the videos you've made over the years!

Another cool adventure. Plus info on jeeps. I live it......look forward to seeing your next video!!!!!

So cool seeing you with Shawn from The Story Til now! Great combo and loving it! Now you and Regina have to go to Canada and wheel with him.

great to see TSTN and EPIC crew out here...great peeps!

Really looking forward to this video on the Shift Pod. Seen you use this tent and am very interested. Thanks for sharing your review.

Nice to see TR and STN in one video, hope to see you both in overlanding.

For people with a lower budget, look in to the Gazelle T3 or T4. I use the T3, and its great. Especially when wheeling and camping in different spots every day.

Marco always comes through with the great meals. Excellent community

Just looking for a review of the pod and ended up subscribing to you all. Fun times. Playing with dirt and rocks.

I also have a ShiftPOD Mini. It is a great tent that is quick to set up and take down, while a great way to get out of the elements. When I not taking the RTT on the trailer, the ShiftPOD is my go to!

I just found your video series, and I must say it is spectacular. With all the negativity going on in this country today it’s nice to see a great positive show like yours. You put just the right amount of everything in your videos

Great video! I don't know why but the next morning of you opening the tent door from the inside and just seeing your hand try 3 times to get it to stay open made me laugh😂 Great video! always good to see people getting out and living life!

Love that tent. Didn't know about it until this video. Going to get one. Thank you.

It's great seeing Shaun here enjoying the 🏜 .

Been using the shift pod for 2 years also. I love it.

This is perfect. I’m in the market for a quick setup tent but for the money, I’m going to give the Coleman dark room instant up tent a go. It is great seeing your setup Brad. Even if we don’t buy the product it gives us an idea of what we do and don’t want in our setup. Also, I can’t find anywhere how to get this thing in Australia 🤔

I have a SHIFTPOD and love it,Haven’t had any problems with the Zippers ,It really is like a shelter and great in the winter!

TrailRecon and The Story Til Now in the same vid?! AWESOME!

Great video Brad! Hope to see you on the trails someday!

That is such a cool tent! What a surprise to see the Story Till Now!

Great collab video. Always great to see the community come together and support each other. Thanks for sharing brother.

BADASS setups! I'd be happy with any of em! Looks like an absolute blast for sure

Great review on the Shift Pod tent and nice to see the rest of the gang joining in on this trip 👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you Brad !!! Love the videos

Whoa the story til now is there!!

Just picked me up a Gazelle T4 Hub tent. Can’t wait to try it out!!!

good review... I been checking this tent out you appear to appreciate good quality so your words/opinions are well worth hearing... thanks!!

Best tent ever. I have a cot and a lawn chair in there easily as well as my bag. It’s a true 4 season tent and you need your window slightly open as your body temp will warm up the inside, but it’s nice and cool in the hot sun.

Thanks for the tent review. Love it. Jim and Judy in Texas

Love you guys! Thank you for the review! The new SHIFTPODIIIs are shipping and SHIFTPODIIImini is inbound! Also note we added 6 inches to the new SHIFTPODIIImini so it is now 6'6" x 6'6" and features carbon fiber spars and hubs!

Great video as always...one day im going to make it out there from Alabama and do a trip with you and Marco..

Good review. Enjoyed the story mostly. Thx for sharing Trail Recon.

Excellent tent. Enjoy your shows very much.

Great review sir well done thank you for the useful information thanks again sir

This is so cool! So neat and clean. I wanna go on a trip like this also :) Just have to wait on my tent to arrive. Keep up the good work!

OMG! I geeked out when I realized this was a crossover in the RU-vid universe! AWESOME!!!!

This is basically the same tech as ice fishing shanties - which I was seriously considering purchasing for camping until I caught this... You sold me, thanks much!!

Thanks for sharing good fun

I cant say Ive ever seen one here in Australia. Good review thanks mate. Cheers Dennis

Canada Representing! Look forward to the rest of this series of videos! Now send the Ginger back up here, we have Jeep parts to install!

Awesome video , great to see Canuck you tubers i already follow in your video, i always was curious about the tent , great review on it the current price on it is $799 U.S. most places and i don't do enough camping to justify the price, I still use a Eureka mountaineering tent which i am amazed has held up in torrential rain a couple of times, the shift pod mini is still an awesome high quality product 👍

Another great video and review Chief

I love my Gazelle T3 and it has this same setup. It has the dimensions that allow me to lay out at 6'2 on a cot. I will warn anyone that gets one of these about the rain fly. If it is raining put it on, if it might rain...Don't. Just keep the fly with you inside so if it does you can drop the roof and put it on. I'm a light sleeper and those desert bugs just loved to crawl around under the fabric making scritching noises.

Thanks for the review! I noticed you mentioned a zipper failure on the bag and another on the Tent but didn't elaborate on the tent zipper failure - with only 30 nights on it, that's a bit surprising! Was it an operator error situation? My backpacking tents are pretty fragile (my 2 man is 2.4lbs - it's a materials compromise!) But for a car-camping tent, did you expect a more robust zipper?

Iam enjoying your shows ! A lot ! I am in limbo at the moment!

Very cool tent from the future

Great times brother!!!

Nice tent! Kinda reminds me of an expensive ground blind tent lol one day I’ll be on the trails with my TJ

I’ve been wondering about this tent, so Thank you! I would be curious to hear a comparison review to the Gazelle.

Maaaaan I wish I could afford one of those! Keep up the good work Chief!

gazelle t4 with a roll of Reynolds wrap is my budget option ;-). Actually my boys and I use the Discobed bunk beds and we can easy sleep 4 in the Gazelle t4 which is very similar in size and construction. Also I can attest to the weather proofness of this style of tent. We had 50 mile an hour winds on a trip and all that happened was one side caved in. Almost as weather proof as our Kodiak Canvas!

Great Video and awesome rigs. I have the second generation ShiftPod Mini and it definitely has some advantages. I have had multiple zipper pulls fail on the door. And a seam that ripped along the floor skirt. I live in TX and heat is always just a day away. If you will use the FLY it definitely will reduce heat in direct sunshine. I also store it behind the backseat sideways in my Rover. If u use in a heavy snowstorm with wet snow it’s best to rig a tie off on the ceiling to a tree for additional support. Just subscribed will check out your channel. Stay safe and healthy!

Love the Jeep and tent. Mouth was watering for that food. Great company with you on the trip . I camp with my jeep in Africa . Was worried about the tent’s door that was open and snakes , not sure if that is a possible treat 😬😉😄

I have looked at these tents for cold weather camping, but I like my Bereg tent so much I haven't made the purchase. Nice review.

Imagine a Navy Chief headed for the coffee first thing in the morning. LOL

That's an insulated icefishing tent with a floor in it. Literally throw a tarp under an insulated pop-up ice hut and you have the exact same thing. Looks identical to an Eskimo 949i except silver instead of red. Couple hundred bucks at cabelas

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Brad, Great video as always. Thanks for taking the time to review products. I have a quick question: What do you use to air down? I just purchased a 2010 JK we're excited to be part of the community.

Glad you showed the shift pod and you are correct, the bag is too small ! I’ve watched Sean for a while as he is just a couple of provinces over from me. We are driving down next week from Canada as well and will be in AZ on Sunday for a couple weeks........ just says’....... lol. But first, coffee!

so cool… you‘re lucky to be able to do those trips.

MARCOOOOO!!! I Love Marco! Shaun & The Story Til Now is legit! Great adventures! A squared plus B squared equals C squared. Curious about the zipper problems the tent has.

Nice to see somebody else using a percolator on a gas stove. Way to go!

I live in Canada and we call those portable ice huts. Otter pro xth is what you want.

Epic Adventure man!!! Loved it!

You'd use that rainfly if you lived in Oregon! LOL! I have the Shiftpod Mini, but haven't used it yet ... I also have a Gazelle which I love. I'm thinking of using the Shiftpod as a "privacy" tent for my teardrop trailer. It should be great for that!

The very first piece of overlanding anything I bought was Marco's cookbook. Heck I bought it well over a year before I bought the truck...

Great review! Thank you.

Looks like a steam bath! 🤦‍♀️😆 Also - Jiffy Pop with the rain fly on!

All the way DOWN from Canada.

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thx for putting it in meters!! love the videos!

It is basically an ice fishing tent. I had the same idea but realized it is not water proof and when the wind blows the sides cave in. There are better tents.