Car camping in a Volkswagen Atlas
Sleeps two inside - no tent needed.
Atlas car camping setup and accessories
8 items, ~$679 total. Amazon prices. 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
~$80 each
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Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad
- Warmth:
- Three seasons (R 4.4)
- Type:
- Inflatable
~$83 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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What fits in the Atlas
About 96 cu ft with both rear rows folded - among the roomiest midsize three-row SUVs. That is full-size cargo space: nothing in the kit has to pack small.
Long enough for two adults to sleep flat.
Sleeping inside the Atlas
With the rear seats folded, the Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas window rain guards and run a small fan to stop condensation.
Car camping in a Volkswagen Atlas: common questions
Is the Volkswagen Atlas good for car camping?
Yes. It has full-size 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 Volkswagen Atlas?
With the rear seats folded, yes: two adults fit on sleeping pads, diagonally if not straight.
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