The Kelty Caboose 4P is the ultimate "your vehicle is part of the camp" tent. Attach the extended awning to your open hatch and suddenly your car becomes part of the shelter — extra gear room, a dry spot to change your boots at 3am, and a rumpus room that nobody else at the campground has. When you're not hooked to a vehicle, the extended awning flips into a massive vestibule. Four-person capacity, standing height, and Kelty's Quick-Corners mean setup is fast even when you're tired from the drive.
Why we love it
The Caboose solves the classic car camping problem: all your good stuff is in the car, but the car is outside. Now it's not. The coated fly and floor handle real weather, and the Shark-Mouth duffel means you can pack up and hit the road fast when morning comes early.
Great for
- Car camping and overland trips with a crew
- Family camping where you want room to stand up and move around
- Tailgating weekends and festival camping
Features
- Hybrid tent + car awning system — connect to your open hatch for an extra "room on wheels"
- Free-standing design also works without a vehicle; extended awning becomes a huge vestibule
- Standing height interior (78 in. peak)
- Coated fly and floor for sun, rain, and wind protection
- Quick-Corner pole sleeves for simple, fast setup
- Shark-Mouth duffel for pack-up and transport
- Heavy-duty stakes and guy lines included
- 3-season rated
Specs
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Capacity: 4-person
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Season rating: 3-season
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Peak height: 78 in.
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Total covered area (with awning): 114.7 sq. ft.
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Color: Smoke / Beluga / Dull Gold
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SKU: 42632023
About Kelty
Kelty has been making gear for real campers since 1952. Based in Boulder, CO, they're known for building thoughtful, value-driven gear — the kind that works hard without requiring a second mortgage.
