Favorite Gear and Links

Resources

Articles

Check out our new concept trailer - The "Explorer Pod"

"A Multi-Purpose Tent Topped Camping Trailer" For some a great way to build a tent topped camping trailer is to start with a utility trailer.

"What is a Tent Topped Camping Trailer?"

Some people may ask what a Tent Topped Camping Trailer (TTCT™) is? It's a Tent Trailer, of sorts.

"Anatomy of a Tent Topped Trailer" If you're a DIY’er thinking about building a Tent Topped Camping Trailer, here is a high-level overview of their anatomy and things to consider.

"How Much Can You Tow?" Some safety, tow rating and hitch pointers .

"Other Interesting Compact Campers" Since I’m always watching out for cool “Compact Campers”

"Coleman Coolers" There is camping gear advertised to ‘last a lifetime’ and few items that actually do.

"Kayak in a Bag" “Boats in a bag” generally fall into two categories; skin-on-frame and inflatable.

See Our Explorer Box in:

Popup Times: Article about lightweight basic tent trailer; "Crossing Over to the Lighter Side"; December issue.

RV Magazine Buyer's Guide, Fall 2008 Issue

Duckworks Magazine

Compact Camping Concepts is pleased to announce that they are now an authorized dealer for PakBoat Kayaks and PakCanoes.

True Compact Camping

Compact Camping Concepts announces the lightweight "GearHauler"

Compact Camping Concepts Expands Its Trailer Top Tent(R) Unit Offerings

Links of Interest

Pop Up Times - The only magazine focused on tent trailers and small campers.

Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers - This is the best DIY forum I've come across about small trailer building. Although focused on teardrops, much of the info can be applied to the building of a tent topped camping trailer.

Cross-Cut Hardwoods - The supplier I use for marine plywood and clear grain lumber with locations in the Pacific Northwest.

Duckworks Magazine - In our spare time we like to build wood strip and plywood kayaks. This site is a great resource for plans, technical/building information and parts if you are also interested in building wood boats.

"Tread Lightly" - We practice and endorse the 'responsible recreation' philosophy of the Tread Lightly organization.

Zen and the Art of Design - Site design, optimization, press releases, branding.