Car camping in a Kia Niro
Sleeps one inside - no tent needed. Here is the kit: $455, in stock on Amazon today.
Niro car camping setup and accessories
8 gear picks, ~$455 total. Amazon prices, checked daily. Affiliate links: we earn a commission on Amazon purchases at no extra cost to you.
Sleeping Bag
Kelty Cosmic 40°F Sleeping Bag
- Rated to:
- 40°F
- Fill:
- Synthetic
~$73
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Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad
- Warmth:
- Three seasons (R 4.4)
- Type:
- Inflatable
~$78
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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
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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
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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 Niro stays filled in.
What fits in the Niro
About 64 cu ft with the rear seats folded flat in the current Niro Hybrid (61 in the Niro EV). That is midsize-SUV cargo space, so:
- Any cooler up to the 52-quart family size fits.
- Compact or standard quad chairs - nothing oversized.
One adult fits on a pad with the front passenger seat moved forward; a couple tents.
Sleeping inside the Niro
With the rear seats folded, the Kia Niro is the bed.
- On the cargo floor: the kit's pad, or swap it 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 Kia Niro window rain guards and run a small fan to stop condensation.
Car camping in a Kia Niro: common questions
Is the Kia Niro good for car camping?
Yes. It has midsize-SUV cargo space, so a standard camping kit fits without a roof box. It sleeps one inside with the seats folded.
Can you sleep inside a Kia Niro?
With the rear seats folded, yes: one adult fits on a sleeping pad, diagonally if not straight.