Do you like the outdoors? Do you like camping? Do you like off road trips and long lasting memories? Then you probably have heard about rooftop tents. This guide has the goal of teaching you not only the basics of what roof top tents are, but it will go in depth to give you valuable information about which roof racks you need, if your vehicle is suitable for a tent or not, and then it goes even further into models, designs, features to look out for and more. If you want to enjoy time in the outdoors with your significant other, your family, or why not even your pets, roof top tents will offer you an excellent, safe, and comfortable experience. However, it is important to have an idea of which tent really suits you, your needs, your vehicle, and the plans you have. It's important to know what's the difference between: Hardshell roof top tent Soft-shell roof top tents The different brands The different materials You want to make sure that you get the right tent, before you go out breaking the bank and spending more for something you didn't need. What this guide covers: ⛺Basic introduction to what rooftop tents are and their advantages over ground tents. ⛺An explanation of the roof rack requirements to be able to install a tent. As well as an explanation on which roof racks are better, and which cars are the best to use these tents. ⛺An in depth look at the two different type of car top tents: Hardshell and Soft-shell ⛺A great comparison of both types of tents, as well as the best models to look out for for each type. The best hard top tents, and the best soft-shell tents. ⛺General maintenance guidelines to make sure that your RTT will last for a very long time, and for you to be able to camp in it as much as you can. This guide has been written from the personal experience, insight and knowledge from a professional that has years of experience not only camping with rooftop tents, but actually selling them and having tested multiple models, brands and designs. The author has worked for a company selling camping, outdoors, off-roads and overlanding equipment, as well as multiple roof top tent brands. His personal experience and in depth knowledge helped craft this detailed guide, and will give any "newbies" into the RTT world, the information they need. Whether you are planning a long cross-country road trip, you want to go camping or glamping with your family and kids, or you have overlanding trips with your friends coming up, rooftop tents are a choice you won't regret. There is a huge difference between camping on the ground, taking 20 minutes to set up your tent and then sleeping over an uneven, stiff and uncomfortable floor, to that of camping off the ground, in a flat surface, with a cushion, on a well built tent. There is no surprise into why roof top tents have been taking over the adventure, outdoors, camping, hiking, and off road niches: they are a comfortable and safe invention. You might be surprised to learn that many rooftop tent owners are older couples or large families, that simply want to enjoy themselves in remote, breathtaking natural parks, as well as comfortably sleeping in a roof top tent that offers coverage, a comfortable mattress, and outstanding views of their surroundings. Others are interested in these types of tents, because they are budget campers, couples or solo travelers looking to be on their four wheels discovering America, Australia, Canada or whichever country offers the most adventurous trails, sceneries and roads. If you want to learn what roof top tents are, if you are planning to start camping more often, then this guide is just for you. You will learn much more than just the basics. You'll know what roof top tent is best for you.

The Essential Guide to Driving North, Central and South America This guide is intended for the rambler who is driving a vehicle from North to South America, vice versa, or in between; camping with his/her vehicle; modifying his/her vehicle to enhance safety, off-road travel, and/or camping utilization; searching for a quick, valuable, and portable information tool.The decision to drive the Americas can be daunting, requiring both a healthy dose of courage and preparation. This book is the ultimate travel source to provide you withthat courage and organization to embark on an unforgettable adventure.Written by the editor of ramblewriter.com, this guide includes over 50 links to informative websites and blogs, recommended travel gear, vehicle modifications listings, detailed border crossing instructions, country-by-county information, tips for traveling with a dog, and advice from other adventurers who have traveled North, Central, and South America by vehicle.

What is overlanding? Wikipedia states, "Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically (but not exclusively), it is accomplished with mechanized off-road-capable transport (from bicycles to trucks) where the principal form of lodging is camping. It often lasts for extended periods of time (months to years) and spans international boundaries." Overlanding did not originate in America, and it is a little different here. You would be hard-pressed to find a bicycle out in the desert, and most people don’t stay out there quite that long. However, the spirit of the activity is the same. Do you want to give overlanding a try? Great! You will need some gear. In The Overlanding Vehicle Builder’s Guide, veteran racer, off-roader, and journalist Don Alexander provides a terrific overview of what to consider when building your overlanding rig. This includes the planned duration of the trip, the number of people in your party, how far off the beaten path you want to go, and the creature comforts you require. Understanding those wants and needs shapes what gear you need for the best experience. Covered are the strengths and weaknesses of the types of vehicles themselves, modifications to the vehicles to make them more capable, accessories (lighting, camping gear, food and water storage, etc.), and equipment for trail mishaps and recovery. Driving techniques and trail rules and etiquette are also included. If you are ready to build a rig or just want to know more about the hobby, this book is a great guide to help you get started.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

For over 25 years Bradt’s Zambia Safari Guide has been widely acknowledged as the best guidebook to this African country, and it is now the only dedicated guide to Zambia’s world-renowned safari destinations. Combining in-depth reviews of lodges, camps and other accommodation (from a stately home to a contemporary woven treehouse), detailed descriptions of safari locations and operators, extensive practical details, local insights, a brand new 48-page colour wildlife guide and curated coverage of the main access points of Lusaka and Livingstone, this is the ‘must-have’ guidebook to travel planning and exploring the country’s wildlife-rich safari regions. Lying in the heart of the continent, Zambia is deepest, darkest Africa at its most appealing. Many visitors are drawn initially to the majestic Victoria Falls. Others come for the glory of Zambia’s stellar national parks: the South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue. For seasoned safari goers, Zambia is the home of the walking safari; for adventurous travellers, it is about canoeing past hippos on the Lower Zambezi – or diving into a whole new world of freshwater fish in Lake Tanganyika. Experienced travel writers Chris and Susie McIntyre – both Africa experts, with Susie having grown up in Zambia – use their decades of safari experience and in-depth knowledge of the Zambian safari scene to provide accurate, honest and upbeat descriptions, anecdotes and advice. To help readers make informed choices, the authors explain where to find top-quality guiding and detail Zambia’s top spots for wildlife and wilderness (including GPS co-ordinates for those who prefer self-drive holidays). They advise on the best walking safaris plus the ‘silent safaris’ available in electric vehicles and boats, and suggest how best to combine different safari experiences into a fulfilling itinerary in a country where nearly one-third of the land area is reserved for wildlife. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast or Africa addict, an escapist seeking wilderness or a family craving adventure; and whether you prefer a local operator to make your arrangements or independent travel, Bradt’s Zambia Safari Guide is the perfect travel companion.