Car camping in a Ford Edge
Sleeps two inside - no tent needed. Here is the kit: $657, in stock on Amazon today.
Edge car camping setup and accessories
8 gear picks, ~$657 total. Amazon prices, checked daily. Affiliate links: we earn a commission on Amazon purchases at no extra cost to you.
Sleeping Bag (x2)
Kelty Cosmic 40°F Sleeping Bag
- Rated to:
- 40°F
- Fill:
- Synthetic
~$73 each
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Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad
- Warmth:
- Three seasons (R 4.4)
- Type:
- Inflatable
~$78 each
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Coleman Classic 52-Quart Cooler
- Holds:
- 52 qt
- Keeps ice:
- 3 days
~$55
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Coleman Cooler Quad Chair
- Packs:
- Standard quad
- Supports:
- 325 lbs
- Seat:
- Padded
~$40 each
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Coleman 1000-Lumen LED Lantern (BatteryGuard)
- Brightness:
- 1000 lumens
~$50
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Lepro Rechargeable LED Headlamp
- Brightness:
- 300 lumens
- Power:
- Rechargeable
~$10 each
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Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove
- Burners:
- 2
- Fuel:
- Propane
~$84
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Fire-Maple Feast 12-Piece Camp Cookware Set
- Pieces:
- 12
- Surface:
- Steel
~$65
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Not quite you? Change who is coming, the quality tier or the season - your Edge stays filled in.
What fits in the Edge
About 73 cu ft behind the front row and roughly 76 inches of load-floor length with the rear seats down. That is midsize-SUV cargo space, so:
- Any cooler up to the 52-quart family size fits.
- Compact or standard quad chairs - nothing oversized.
Two adults fit on tapered pads, though a low platform helps level the seatback seam.
Sleeping inside the Edge
With the rear seats folded, the Ford Edge is the bed.
- On the cargo floor: the kit's pads, or swap them for a 4-inch SUV air mattress that fills the floor.
- For regular trips, a low plywood platform makes it a real bed with storage underneath.
- Crack the rear windows behind Ford Edge window rain guards and run a small fan to stop condensation.
Car camping in a Ford Edge: common questions
Is the Ford Edge good for car camping?
Yes. It has midsize-SUV cargo space, so a standard camping kit fits without a roof box. It sleeps two inside with the seats folded.
Can you sleep inside a Ford Edge?
With the rear seats folded, yes: two adults fit on sleeping pads, diagonally if not straight.