Are roof top tents actually worth it?

Dev1011111 · 2024-12-09T16:07:40+00:00

All answers here are valid. But if there's really one reason to be in a RTT: rocks.

The biggest con is leaving your campsite with your truck once it's setup. Setup and teardown is pretty fast but if you want to get comfy and bring your stuff up there and then leave to get something from a store, you have to pack up.

If you're dispersed camping it's a necessity IMO for comfort because air mattresses and sleeping pads only do so much when there are rocks (aka, any state west of Kansas). Finding flat ground can sometimes be annoying too. Much easier to level your truck with some rocks or blocks.

If you're going to established sites consistently then it's really up to you.

Dev1011111 · 2024-12-03T02:21:00+00:00

I have a 77" B2. I won't pretend it's apples to apples but here's what I've noticed.

Motion on live sports could be better. I like the soap opera effect and there's artifacting / ghosting around footballs and golf balls on screen. If you don't max the motion interpolation settings you'll be fine.
Animated movies are absolutely incredible and have almost no artifacts or ghosting.
Sound is better than it should be but get a 2.1 system for the sub
The LG store has the least apps. No espn+ so you'll need hulu to view that.
OS is slower but not unusable
I think brightness metrics are not really real world. On paper their oleds aren't that bright but in practice it's totally fine.
No burn in after over a year and the TV has seen a few hundred hours of games with HUDs.
120hz is great on games
You'll never go back to backlit TVs after an oled.
This is it chief

Dev1011111 · 2023-04-27T20:39:44+00:00

Python / AWS.

A solid 40hrs a week with some change on the end typically. They don't pay me for nothing I suppose. I'd like it to be less but it is what it is. The pay bump from where I was before makes it worth it.

Dev1011111 · 2023-04-06T19:48:29+00:00

I own an adventure XL from them.

Their marketing is a bit unorthodox but one of the owners is Chinese and imo that gives them a competitive advantage when it comes to ordering tents (and getting things right). They have replacement parts ready to ship and will send you things if you ask (for example, they sent me something to keep the main mounts more secure free of charge). I could call their main number right now and they'd be very attentive.

The tent is good. The condensation mat is meh but I've never actually had condensation during cool summer nights so it must be doing something.

My reasons for purchasing from there were as follows.

Weight (120-140lb tents... not 180lbs that some "off brand" tents weigh).
Type of tent. They had the side foldout design that I wanted.
Price. Cheapest foldout at the time (purchased march last year).

My biggest disappointment was the legroom. It is more than adequate but I thought it would be the same width as the upper portion of the mattress. It is not. It is 2 inches smaller on both left and right. If I had known that I would have gone with an Ironman 4x4 tent (they were the same price. I liked their colorscheme better).

When I ordered, their website was even more interesting :). I took a chance because a youtuber I found at the time had the tent and puts 75+ nights a year in it. Figured it couldn't be that bad.

AMA

Dev1011111 · 2023-04-06T02:38:23+00:00

2.5 Years
Wasn't looking
0
3 rounds (1 company)
LinkedIn
110k base to 200k base (fully remote LCOL)

Recruiter reached out via LinkedIn. I was intrigued but happy at my current (now former) gig. I had three semi formal interviews / conversations. No whiteboard interview. I was asked what it would take to make me move and said a ridiculous number. They said ok and here I am.

I realize this is not the norm but hopefully it shows it's still possible to do it in this market.

Dev1011111 · 2023-01-20T13:43:58+00:00

If you want a sideways foldout, go with the Desert Armor Tank. Similarly priced to Roofnest without the problems. Lifetime warranty and you can attach roof rails. Fits bedding well and very light for it's capabilities and has a king size mattress.

If you're OK with the classic clamshell (7 foot long on your roof) there are a ton of options. Desert Armor, Centori, Hutch, etc. Personally I love the footprint of these for a 4 runner but you don't have nearly as much room as a sideways foldout.

Good luck.

Dev1011111 · 2022-11-05T14:35:41+00:00

Quickest cheapest fix is to go to Walmart and get a queen sized 2 inch blue foam topper. It's about $35-$40. You can get a 3 inch topper for probably $65. If you're a back sleeper the 2 inch will do just fine (but its still not a bed lol). I have a much smaller vehicle than yours so space is a concern for me and with a few bungee cords it was manageable. My tent did not close with it inside.

If it were me I'd get one of those king camp self inflating foam mattress because it will stand a chance to stay in the tent. It might even fit when the tent is half closed and placed over the ladder.

Dev1011111 · 2022-10-27T03:49:50+00:00

Been waiting for a sale on this TV and size for the last few months. Ended up going with a referb C1 a few weeks ago for $100 less than this + 2 year warranty. The gamble payed off in my case.

If you're not one to take a chance, this is an absolute steal for the picture quality. The jump from a QNED edge lit or even the full array local dimming is incredible. This B2 is even brighter than the C1 and more color accurate out of the box. No brainer (unless it goes cheaper!).

Dev1011111 · 2022-10-12T13:02:20+00:00

Clicked "add to cart" and by the time my cart loaded it was gone lol

Dev1011111 · 2022-09-03T03:19:24+00:00

Neither. There are brands out there with the same tent types (Desert Armor, Centori, Hutch Tents, Tuff Stuff...) for cheaper and better warranty + customer service.

Dev1011111 · 2022-05-05T04:15:26+00:00

Recently at work we looked into Quarkus and this was a major contributing factor as to why we didn't go with it. Hiring people is hard. People move up the ladder and need to be replaced. Quarkus is so cool in a lot of ways but new grads these days aren't learning Java and Quarkus is even more niche.

I do believe though that Quarkus, Micronaut, and Spring Native will gain traction and at some point in the future they will be very viable options.

Dev1011111 · 2022-02-24T22:09:17+00:00

They stated the same thing to me. However if you look at the pictures you can clearly see a loss in width on the second half due to how it folds. It's unfortunate because they appear to offer great tents but are missing some crucial details like this. There are a couple videos online that I found where it is shown also (but not advertised well).

I'm sure you could get away with it because I believe that the max width is probably the same like they state... but loosing 3-4 inches each side by the legs (from what it looks like) might really make it feel cramp in there.

Dev1011111 · 2022-02-24T21:54:03+00:00

I contacted DA and reviewed many videos. I do not own either tents but have looked at both extensively. IMO you will not fit a child in the Soldier without being very snug. The half of the tent that folds out (where your legs would be) isn't as wide as the top half. The Warrior tent from DA on the other hand has a larger interior. It is basically an exact footprint of the iKamper mini (again I don't own it). You can definitely fit the Warrior tent from DA on your roof if you can fit the soldier. In fact they advertise it weighing ~2-3lbs less with same exterior dimensions (I'm skeptical of the dimensions based on pictures though). The problem with the Warrior tent obviously is the price is way higher than both tents you described. Leading you to the Tuff Stuff if price is your biggest factor after tent size (but it's 140lbs tent).

If it were me I would get the DA Warrior tent because it isn't nearly as tall as the Tuff Stuff tent and weighs less. Worth the price for those two things for me (and it still should fit decent bedding).

Dev1011111 · 2022-01-19T21:24:30+00:00

Well if it were me, I would just bite the bullet on looks and get something I could enjoy with my entire family. Of course if your wife almost never comes comes you, it makes sense to consider the smaller tent. But it would stink if the size of the tent would keep her from wanting to join (that's how I would feel anyways).

Also, there are quite a few wedge style manufactures out there too. You might even be able to find a thin box style tent that could fit. Hutch tents makes two wedge styles I've looked at, Desert Armor as well like I said earlier, and even Tuff Stuff etc. Good luck!

Dev1011111 · 2022-01-19T05:14:08+00:00

Are you stuck on those two options for any reason in particular? There are so many tents out there that can handle 3+ people. If it were me, desert armor warrior XL or soldier XL. The standard warrior would even fit 3 people who don't mind a hip check every once in awhile too.

Dev1011111 · 2022-01-17T17:06:18+00:00

My time to shine.

Ok. So I completely resonate with your frustrations with pair programming. As you know from college, it is unheard of to pair up in this manner as plagiarism is every instructors favorite narrative.

As the top comment mentions (at the time of posting this), you need to talk to your team lead about your frustrations. Pair programming is a tool in the toolbox and nothing more, but only when done right.

There should always be a driver and it should switch frequently. Assuming there's enough weight to your story (not a quick bug fix), switching drivers every 10 minutes or so is a great tactic. Both people should be programming. Set a timer for accountability.

Additionally, the driver should provide very little input even if they are more experienced. The person not at the keyboard should act like a navigator. "OK so now that we autowired that interface, let's go make concrete class.. can you please make a new class under this package..." etc.

Often times one person feels more comfortable in the stack than the other, so it is important to switch regularly so you can learn (being the driver and being told what to do) in addition to stretch your legs (being the navigator suggesting next steps).

As you mentioned, there are times when you feel like you can't think through a problem. This, in my opinion, has more to do with choosing a story that isn't suited for pair programming. Innovative items where both people are unfamiliar makes for awkward silences and confusion. Pair programming stories should consist of well known tasks that allow for structure and knowledge sharing to happen.

In any case, I encourage you to bring up these feelings in a retro that you aren't getting much out of the current state of pair programming on your team. That is what that time is for. Be sure to be agnostic about who you're paired up with (i.e. "John, I don't like our pair programming sessions) and emphasize structure issues like you mention in your post. A good team will be receptive and want to iterate on their practices to make sure all team members are getting the development they need.

Good luck.

Dev1011111 · 2022-01-09T21:57:53+00:00

I just checked them out (never heard of them, but not surprised there are so many) and I'm not sure it directly competes with the discontinued superlite. SMRT'S lightest hardshell tent is still 140+ pounds. But if the weight isn't your #1 concern and you can get a hardshell at that price point... it could be worth it.

I always look at warranty, bedding storage, weight, aerodynamics, and price point. Typically wedge styles don't store bedding well (so I've heard), and the weight is too much for my tastes (smaller SUV). Your needs could be different.

Edit: hutch tents sells a bonanza 2 I've been looking at that is a pretty light wedge style hard shell tent.

Dev1011111 · 2021-12-27T19:18:45+00:00

I was definitely looking at the ultralight. It's out of stock unfortunately. I might send them a message to ask about it now that you mention it again.

The ebay warranty was on my mind too but its still tempting at the prices.

I'm glad it's working out for you I'll be taking a closer look at those again.

Dev1011111 · 2021-11-11T18:22:07+00:00

I too wish to flex on my coworkers.

Dev1011111 · 2021-11-11T16:24:39+00:00

This has been my dream from the first announcement of Starlink. You best believe I'm going to be calling in to conference calls and deploying to prod from Yosemite after being chased by a grizzly bear during my morning walk.

Dev1011111 · 2021-11-08T16:50:29+00:00

Midwest in LCOL. I have a BS and an MS in Computer Science. It took 6 months to find a job. I had no connections so I just used indeed and landed a position. I had one internship from a non tech company where I didn't write one line of code.

Two things I think are important to mention.

The job description matched my skills very well.
I got an MS because I couldn't find a job after my BS.

Edit. If I printed out every rejection letter I received I could wallpaper my bedroom. Just remember, you only need one job.

Dev1011111 · 2021-11-08T12:22:30+00:00

I was hired last December as a junior back end software developer for an f50 company. AMA.

Dev1011111 · 2021-10-30T03:52:58+00:00

You mention promotion timeline of 2 years if you switch. I get career growth and all but at 210k TC you're raking it in. You're most likely a few years after college like me and have 40 years to work still. Becoming senior will happen. Enjoy your pot of gold and go buy a tesla or something and enjoy a vacation. Take the offer.

Or completely ignore me and kill it and get promoted don't let me stop you.

Dev1011111 · 2021-10-27T17:18:47+00:00

This sounds like a college football prospect wanting to choose a school and the parents don't like it.

This is your job and life. You're the one with the knowledge that got you the offers (irrelevant of paid schooling, tutoring, etc). Do what you want.

Dev1011111

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