PLEASE READ BEFORE VIEWING: This video was made shortly after I acquired the cap, and this video was made primarily to introduce my longtime subscribers to my new camping approach, so I did a lot of talking to explain my decision-making process. If you want a rundown of how I have been camping in this topper, you may prefer this video:
   • How I Camp in My 5’ Truck Bed with a ...  

Contractor canopies don't have to be for work. We'll take a look the Leer custom aluminum cap I've put on the Frontier, discuss why I went in this direction and how I envision building it out, plus some camping and beach recovery adventures along the way.

My YouTube colleagues seen in this video:
@PrimalOutdoors
@CJADVENTUREOREGON

Some of the gear I use:

X-Bull Traction Boards:
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Jackery Explorer 500 Power Station:
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Teraflex Deflators:
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Viair 88p air compressor:
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Gazelle T3x pop-up tent:
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Camp Chef Mountaineer Stove:
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My car fridge:
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Ocoopa USB rechargeable hand warmer:
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Auxbeam 31" Light Bar:
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My Oregon license plate frame by Stateline Frames:
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Coleman Woodsman II camp chair:
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Intro: (0:00)
Mini Beach Adventure: (0:33)
Talking about why I chose a custom aluminum canopy: (6:49)
Taking a look at my Leer commercial cap: (12:46)