──The pursuit of fun, freedom of loading and travel comfort──
🔰 Introduction | How you put it all together can change your journey
It's not about where you go, but how you plan your trip.
The choice you make will make a big difference in your freedom and comfort.
For example, traveling with a pickup truck combined with a roof tent and car side tarp.
Snowboards, bikes, camping gear - don't give up, load it all up and sleep wherever you like.
When you are able to choose such a style, your awareness of the trip will change from "destination" to "composition."
✔ Freedom to load creates space for action
──Comfort with any tool
The biggest feature of a pickup truck is the extra space in the cargo area .
You can load wet clothes and muddy gear without worrying.
The structure allows you to just throw things in without having to organize them in detail.
Your thinking will naturally change to, "What should I load and what should I do today?"
✔ You can load tools → ✔ You can take more action → ✔ You can create space. This chain reaction is the essence of pickup.
⚖ Why a bed is better than a hitch
──I want to know the differences between Japan and overseas
In New Zealand and Australia,
It is common to see people traveling with their motorcycles loaded onto an off-road vehicle using a hitch member.
However, the situation is different in Japan.
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⚠ Loading size is limited (within 10% of total length and width)
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⚠ It is a violation if the number plate or lights are hidden.
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⚠ It is not practical to carry a bike over 125cc on a hitch.
In that respect, pickup is safe.
If you load it securely in the cargo bed and secure it with lashing belts, you can use it on forest roads and highways without any problems.
Luggage becomes equipment, and travel becomes play . The fact that this is guaranteed as a structure makes a big difference.
📏 What is the “right size” in Japan?
--Realistic standards you can use every day
When you hear the word "pickup," many people might think, "Isn't that too big?"
However, the guidelines for sizes that are easy to use in Japan are surprisingly clear.
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✔ Overall width: up to approximately 1.9m
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✔ Total length: up to approximately 5.3m
With this size, there is a high possibility that it will fit into a multi-story parking lot or a monthly parking lot.
It can be easily used for city driving.
The Hilux, Triton and Tacoma fall into this size range and are good choices for those who want to combine outdoor activities with everyday life.
By adjusting the size and equipment, travel becomes an extension of everyday use.
💰 Important points about maintenance costs
──Is it more economical than you thought?
Pickup trucks are often registered under "Number 1 (ordinary cargo)".
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✔ Automobile tax: Relatively cheap at about 8,000 yen/year
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⚠ Annual vehicle inspection required
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⚠ Diesel vehicles are subject to driving restrictions depending on the region (NOx/PM law)
The key to getting the most out of your pickups is to keep these points in mind and flexibly rearrange your equipment and style.
🏕 Stacking expands play
──A journey where you don't have to give up on your gear
The bed of your pickup can be used for "expansion" rather than "organization."
for example:
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🏂Snowboarding : Wet boards and boots can be stored in the luggage compartment. This keeps the interior clean.
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🔧Camping : Load up your toolbox and cooler and set up a tarp and tent at the campsite.
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🏍Motorcycles /Transporters : With the ladder, you can carry 125-250cc bikes. Perfect for accessing forest roads and events.
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💤Roof tent : No need to choose the ground, no need to choose the location. Just drive, park, and sleep.
"Having a roof tent makes travelling simpler"
Many people find that once they experience this feeling, they can't go back.
🔚 Finally | The option of a “configurable car”
A pickup truck is not a pre-made journey.
There is plenty of room to freely rearrange what equipment you load and where you go.
The composition changes depending on the season and my mood.
This flexibility makes the outdoors feel more natural and a part of everyday life.
Loadable. Runnable. Sleepable.
When all of these elements come together, travel becomes a style, not a destination.
✔ What would you put in this truck?
✔ How would you like to “organize your trip”?