GearJunkie Tested & Loved the Hideaway Sidekick

GearJunkie outdoor gear review featuring the Hideaway Sidekick sleeping platform

We’re thrilled to share that GearJunkie — one of the most respected gear review sites in the outdoor world — recently took an in-depth look at the Hideaway Sidekick sleeping platform from Pacific Adventure Works. Their review gives a real-world, hands-on perspective you don’t get from product pages alone.

GearJunkie’s Verdict

In the review, GearJunkie writer Nick LeFort put the Hideaway Sidekick through true car camping use, testing it in the back of his own vehicle with multiple nights spent on the platform. The review evaluates the Sidekick’s build quality, adaptability, storage use, and overall comfort, with a clear takeaway: it turns crappy sleep in a vehicle into a good night’s rest.

Here’s what GearJunkie highlighted:

  • Exceptional adaptability — sized at 24″ wide, the Sidekick is the narrowest in the Hideaway lineup and extremely versatile for smaller SUVs and hatchbacks.
  • Lightweight and sturdy construction — the aluminum frame with 500D Cordura rolltop balances weight and durability.
  • Easy, tool-free setup — GearJunkie noted that getting the platform assembled and adjusted took only a few minutes and didn’t require special tools.
  • Useful under-platform storage — the review points out that it opens up valuable cargo space for gear without compromising sleeping area.

Most importantly, the reviewer found the Sidekick actually comfortable to sleep on. Despite the narrow 24″ width, he reported good rest and the ability to roll around without falling off — a meaningful metric for anyone considering car camping as a regular part of their adventure setup.

A Real-World Test from a Gear Expert

And the overall score? 8.7 out of 10 — strong validation from an independent source that carefully weighs pros and cons. We are super honored! GearJunkie doesn’t hand out high overall impressions lightly.

Read the Full Review

If you’re curious about the full hands-on experience and want more detail from the GearJunkie test, we highly recommend checking out their original article here: GearJunkie Hideaway Sidekick Review.

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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.

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