The Hideaway Sleeping Platform Featured on Gear & Beer Podcast

Gear and Beer outdoor gear podcast featuring Pacific Adventure Works Hideaway Sleeping Platform

We’re excited to share a fun and insightful conversation on Gear & Beer: Outdoor Equipment & Beverage Reviews, where hosts Colin and Justin sat down with Pacific Adventure Works founder Reed Frick to talk about the Hideaway Sleeping Platform and what makes it one of the most innovative ways to camp in your vehicle.

In “The Hideaway Sleeping Platform: Is This The Best Way To Camp In Your Car?”, Reed joins the Gear & Beer crew to break down the origins of the Hideaway, how it solves real problems for car campers, and why lightweight modular gear matters in today’s outdoor landscape.

Candid Conversation About Camping, Gear & Beer 🍺

Gear & Beer is a show that blends gear reviews and outdoor insights with laid-back beer pairings, giving listeners a fun and honest look at what’s worth bringing on your next adventure. In this episode, the hosts and Reed talk through:

  • How the Hideaway addresses the key challenges of vehicle sleeping, from uneven seats to limited storage space.

  • Why modular design and adjustability matter—it lets the platform adapt to a wide range of vehicles and user preferences.

  • Behind-the-scenes stories from the design process and early testing.

And because it is Gear & Beer, the conversation comes with a couple of cold brews while chatting about gear that actually enhances your next trip — a perfect vibe for anyone who loves camping + good conversation. 

Listen to the Full Episode

Curious to hear the full conversation? Check out the episode titled “The Hideaway Sleeping Platform: Is This The Best Way To Camp In Your Car?” on your favorite podcast app.

👉 Link to Apple Podcasts episode

Whether you’re an avid car camper, gear enthusiast, or just love a good story behind great outdoor design, this episode is worth a listen.

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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.