In order to afford a year on the road, there was little choice but camping. I wish I could tell I have no problems with insects crawling in my shoes, and that whenever I catch a snake I’m just happy to have it for breakfast. But really, I can’t. This is why, after a bit of research, I discovered the way most over-landers in Africa camp. With a rooftop tent. Freedom to go anywhere, away from mud, pop-up in minutes are the great qualities of this kind of tent. It weights around 100 pounds, can accommodate three people, and includes a 3-inch mattress. With the cheapest models at around $850, I find these tents expensive, but there are no real alternatives.
Contact Fernando at CampingLab, he can hook you up with the cheapest models on the market.
Can’t wait to have my first night in it, even so the weather is getting colder here, and I’m not looking forward to the first nights before reaching the South. I plan to leave before November 15, a little bit less than a month from now.
Donation
Thanks a bunch to John Balestrieri and his generous gift. He is now a proud sponsor of the expedition, and his gift was used to buy a in-board tire inflator. Thanks John, will miss the old day we worked on the elections together!