hmm... well some searching turned up some interesting things-- check these out

http://www.imagineafrica.co.za/4x4_vehicle_rental.htm

http://www.off-road.com/toyota/reviews/trucktent/

http://www.rv4x4.com/newproducts/tailgate_tent_II.html

http://www.softopper.com/terminator3.html

that convertible like soft topper i think might be my vote for most ingenious, although i dont know how useful it would actually be...

danny

1994 4x4 Black ExCab Toyota Pickup... i have some big tires in the bed of my truck, and some nice shocks in a box at home <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />