Pacific Adventure Works Makes Gear Patrol’s Most Important Outdoor Gear of 2024

Gear Patrol outdoor gear editorial featuring the Hideaway Sleeping Platform in 2024 roundup

We’re excited to share that the Hideaway Sleeping Platform from Pacific Adventure Works was selected as one of Gear Patrol’s Most Important Outdoor Gear Releases of 2024. That’s right — the team at Gear Patrol included the Hideaway among the year’s biggest and most impactful outdoor products across camping, knives, and gear. 

 


What Gear Patrol Had to Say

In Gear Patrol’s annual “Most Important Outdoor Releases of 2024” list, our Hideaway Sleeping Platform earned a spot at #15 — an impressive placement among a wide range of influential products.

Gear Patrol’s editors highlighted several reasons why the Hideaway stands out:

  • 🛻 Smart design for real outdoor use: Gear Patrol specifically called out the Hideaway as a car camping solution that “increases storage space” by elevating the bed and freeing up space beneath it — solving one of the biggest pain points for overlanders and weekend explorers alike.
  • 📦 Universal adaptability: Unlike many vehicle sleep solutions that are heavy or require permanent installation, the Hideaway offers lightweight aluminum construction with flexible sizing — so you can sleep comfortably and bring along more gear.
  • 🎒 Practical innovation: Gear Patrol noted how the platform’s design is both simple and brilliant, making it easier to maximize your vehicle’s sleeping and storage potential without compromise.

From the editors’ perspective, the Hideaway isn’t just a new product — it’s part of a shift in how people think about vehicle camping gear.

 

What It Means for You

Whether you’re comparing car camping platforms, researching vehicle sleeping solutions, or simply discovering gear that actually moves the category forward, Gear Patrol’s coverage helps validate the Hideaway as a serious contender.

We’re proud of the work that goes into every product — and we’re even more honored when experts across the industry recognize its value.

👉 Read the full Gear Patrol list here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pacific Adventure Works is a brand born out of a passion for the great outdoors. We’re a small company with big dreams—committed to responsibly making high-quality gear that lasts while minimizing our impact on the planet. Our goal? To make your outdoor adventures a little more comfortable and a lot more memorable—one trip at a time.

The Hideaway Sleeping Platform is a vehicle sleeping platform designed to create a comfortable, elevated, and adjustable sleeping surface inside your car, SUV, or truck bed. It’s lightweight, easy to set up, and requires no permanent modifications—giving you the freedom to camp wherever the road takes you.

Yes! The Hideaway Sleeping Platform comes with a 7-year warranty. For full details, refer to our warranty page.

You can reach us in a few ways:
• Visit us: 1336 Brommer St. Ste A1, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
• Email: info@pacificadventureworks.com • Call: 831-200-3490 (P.S. a real person will actually answer!)
• Or fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you shortly!

We offer free ground shipping on all U.S. orders—except for Alaska and Hawaii.

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible, your item must be in the same condition you received it—unused and in its original packaging. You’ll also need proof of purchase. To start a return, visit our returns page for more details.