REI Co-op Base Camp Vehicle Connector
It's trailgate time! Optimize your setup with this REI Co-op Base Camp Vehicle Connector, which creates a spacious, covered hangout spot between your REI Co-op Base Camp tent and the back of your car.
- This generously sized accessory vestibule helps you and your crew get out of the rain or sun
- Shelter connects to the front pole structure of the Base Camp 4 or 6 tents (2024 and newer models; item #s 227740 and 227904) and has its own pole structure for forward frame
- Covered area offers room for 4 people in camp chairs
- Generous peak height allows most vehicle liftgates to open without contact with the shelter
- Durable water repellent (DWR) made without PFAS helps moisture bead up on the surface
- Optional guyout loop on side hem can be used in very windy conditions
- Attachment points let you hang lights (not included) or other lightweight items
- 2 interior pockets—one on each side—keep your gear organized
- Comes with 4 aluminum poles, 4 steel stakes and 2 reflective guylines, as well as a main carry bag, pole and stake bag
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
Imported.
View the REI Co-op Base Camp Product LineView all REI Co-op Roof-Top Tents| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7 lbs. 9.9 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 8 lbs 8.7 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7.5 x 28.5 inches |
| Covered Area | 62.2 square feet |
| Peak Height | 92 inches |
| Number of Doors | No doors |
| Number of Poles | 4 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Canopy Fabric | 75-denier polyester taffeta with polyurethane (PU) coating |
| Design Type | Vehicle |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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A Front Porch for Your Tent
I have struggled to have a good place to be out of the rain, other than the tent, when camping. Although I'd never seen anything like this in-person, I decided to try it when I ordered a Basecamp 4 tent, even though I was still sort struggling to picture how it all worked. I've only taken it out on one weekend trip, so I can't speak to longevity, yet. But it did rain significantly a couple of times during the weekend. And it did what I was hoping--it gave us space to hang out and stay dry! We ended up making breakfast under it both days, and just hang out. We had 2 people, but we could have fit more. It worked well both with and without the vehicle backed up to it, and it also didn't leak into the tent. I didn't use the guylines in setting it up, and it still worked, although it would probably have been more taut if I'd used them. I got a 5x8 rug to go under it, and the 5' side was about right, but 8' doesn't cover the whole thing (I started it under the tent vestibule). I was able to set it up and take it down by myself, without any problems.
Pre-2024 Base Camp User - Great addition!
I received this shelter last week and just finished up a weekend event, 2-nights, car camping with Cub Scouts. I wasn’t sure if it would work with my pre-2024 Base Camp 4, but I’m glad I took the risk. We hooked it up to the front of the tent to make a seating area. The ridge post lined up with the front roof vent - so I’m not sure how this would hold up in rain.
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