Vehicle guide
Car camping in a Honda HR-V
Sleeps one inside - no tent needed. Here is the kit: $445, in stock on Amazon today.
The kit: 8 items, ~$445
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No tent in this kit: the HR-V sleeps one on the folded seats. Two of you, or prefer a tent? Build the couple's tent kit.
Sleeping Bag
Kelty Cosmic 40°F Sleeping Bag
- Comfort to:
- 40°F
- Fill:
- Synthetic
~$80
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Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad
- Warmth:
- Cool nights (R 4.4)
- Type:
- Inflatable
~$73
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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
~$35 last checked Jan 30
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Coleman 1000-Lumen LED Lantern (BatteryGuard)
- Brightness:
- 1000 lumens
~$43
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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 HR-V stays filled in.
Why the HR-V changes the kit
About 55 cu ft with the seats folded. A midsize SUV or wagon, so:
- No tent: you sleep on the folded seats, and the money goes to a better pad.
- Any cooler up to the 52-quart family size fits.
- Standard quad chairs, which pack to a 36-inch bag each.
Compact outside but the flat load floor sleeps one and handles a couple's kit. A roof bag opens it up for longer trips.
Sleeping inside the vehicle
With the rear seats folded, the Honda HR-V is a flat platform.
- On the cargo floor: a 2.5-inch self-inflating pad, or a 4-inch air mattress.
- Camp in it often: a plywood-and-2x4 platform with drawers underneath - a real bed plus gear storage.
- Crack the rear windows with rain deflectors and a 12V fan moves enough air to stop condensation overnight.
Two things this setup needs that the kit does not carry, because they are sized to the car: a 4-inch SUV air mattress for the cargo floor, and Honda HR-V window rain guards so the windows can stay cracked in the rain. Both on Amazon.
Common questions
Is the Honda HR-V good for car camping?
Yes. It is a midsize SUV or wagon, so a standard car-camping kit fits without a roof box. It sleeps one inside with the seats folded.
Can you sleep inside a Honda HR-V?
With the rear seats folded, yes. The cargo area is long enough for a sleeping pad and most adults can stretch out diagonally if not straight. A simple plywood platform turns it into a real bed with under-storage.
What gear should I pack?
The kit above. Change the group, budget or season and it rebuilds.