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They're cool. I'm seeing more and more of them. On a 4x4 you can penetrate areas that are a no-go for conventional rigs. I have an '09 Taco that has a Snug Top with the reinforced top. It would be perfect for a RTT. Presently I rig rig a heavy duty 9x12 tarp off the back of the Snug with Eureka 5'-9' tarp poles. These are some of the best adjustable tarp poles available and an absolute must-have to make the system work. Hard to find (Austin Kayak). The reason I mention that is that you really need a covered cooking/sitting area as well as the overhead sleeping area.
The RTT's with the "ground floor" option look nice. Also be sure to COMPLETELY dry out your tent system before long term storage for the longest service life.
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The one big problem with one is that if you decide to fish a section of the creek 2 miles away, you have to completely tear down camp and move. I prefer a separate tent so I'm mobile.
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Kinda hard to get down out of for a midnight whizz
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What is the benefit of a RTT? I'm missing it.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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What is the benefit of a RTT? I'm missing it. They came from Australia and Africa where some pretty nasty critters come out at night. Being up in the RTT gives you a few more seconds to bring the light and gun to bear. In the US they give you a quick set-up in rocky, craggy, tent-unfriendly terrain. 
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Kinda hard to get down out of for a midnight whizz Get the model that comes with the free, year's supply of Super Beta Prostate. 
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Kinda hard to get down out of for a midnight whizz I would be SOL sleeping in one of those.
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Looks like a COLD place to try to get a good night's sleep.
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Looks like a COLD place to try to get a good night's sleep. Yeah, looks like an idea best left in Africa
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I can't see that it would be any colder than a hammock. Either one requires a good insulating pad underneath you.
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Kinda hard to get down out of for a midnight whizz I would be SOL sleeping in one of those. hint: pee bottle.
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One of those should fit on a pack saddle ok. The problem is getting the mule to stand still all night.
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Just name your Jeep "Mule".
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We have one, but I built up a military trailer and it's mounted on there. That way no issues with having to pack it up to go off exploring during the day.
I have the exact model the OP posted on...built tough.
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Kinda hard to get down out of for a midnight whizz Get the model that comes with the free, year's supply of Super Beta Prostate.  A Gatorade bottle is the answer.
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Actually saw a couple of these while on a late-season elk hunt earlier this week. Both were on older Tacomas. Apparently they are catching on with some folks...
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