First, super excited for the sky camp mini’s release. Fast deployment time and aerodynamics/fit is important to me. The only key drawback is that you can’t keep your pillows and sleeping bags inside when packing up- related to camp set up time, this is one of the most important factors even if it makes the overall dimensions thicker! This would make it THE perfect tent. Great video, love your content!
Both LLOD and Taco Twonz are fantastic channels - If anyone hasn't subbed to both I highly recommend you do so. Great guys and awesome content. Appearance vote on the tents: Sky Camp looks better when closed. X-Cover looks better when opened. Scott
The full size (sleeps 4) versions of these iKamper tents are already out here - bit.ly/2lLN2ef My review of the full-size iKamper X-Cover is here - ua-cam.com/video/jp9BcbIJCfk/v-deo.html *edit* I also realize that the Twonz didn't talk much - but they said they didn't want to!
I'm very interested in the Skycamp Mini. I was going to put up with the overhang from the full sized Skycamp but now I'm leaning towards this. I'll be buying a Gladiator next spring, so the timing is perfect.
Rick Boyett order it as soon as they drop. I pre ordered the xcover and it took a year to get it. And it was a thousand bucks cheaper pre ordering it. Just a heads up.
Most short beds are 60”. If they lengthened the skycamp just a few inches and made it taller to get in the thicker mattress and a sleeping bag it would be the perfect RTT. I’m curious what you think they could do to improve it? Great video as always Mike!
I was torn between both as there are equal ‘pros’ and ‘cons’. My heart still likes the X-Cover, but my head chose the ‘Mini’. Two reasons. 1. We tend to free camp and move around every 1-2 days touring, so set up/pack up/hard top in windy nights were considerations. 2. The size of the mini (packed up) was the deciding factor. With a standard SUV, it sits and travels so much better. Also, we didn’t realise how much the XCover overhangs the front of our SUV. We centred the tent on the rails, however this restricted the ability to open the rear boot by 40%. If you dont’ move around often, the XCover would be our pick as can carry bikes or fishing gear. But moving around, having to take off the bikes every time you camp and other gear especially if you arrive late or in dark, is not fun. Regardless, what I love about iKamper is they have different models for different needs. Great review. Oh, if there are three of you i.e. two adults and a child or two, the XCover is a no brainer. It’s definitely larger and more comfortable
Great video. I've been running a CVT for a while, and I can say when that iKamper skycamp drops I"ll be switching. I like the low profile aspect of it and anything to save me time is a plus.
I was torn between the two variant. But since I have an SUV t4r and once installed I'll probably leave it on top for a long period of time. So, after this review my choice is the skycamp for easy set up and take down. And the hard cover will probably protect the tent better from UV Ray and other elements in a long run compared to the fabric shell on the x-cover. I hope ikamper will come up with a thicker layer of tent material just like the newer FSR rtt (tri-layer) for 4 season camping. Thanks for the comparison of these 2 products.
Nice to see a comparison between the 2. First off I like the skycamp and yes. Mainly for setup speed. I bought the large model. And can easy sleep on a double mattress and use the entrance space for other uses. What I do like on the xcamp is the flat top surface. Which makes adding a solar panel easy. When using the rails. These can also be used for many other purposes. Other preference for the skycamp goes to temperature resistance. Wind protection will be better as well as sun.
I think another advantage of the skycamp is the hard shell is more protective. Which would definitely be helpful here in Southern AZ because of the young thorny mesquite trees which are more like large shrubs
I like the Ikamper Mini better. The set up and take down plus the no overhang for my small car are a plus. It’s only one person and a dog and I can’t wait mine to be installed! Thanks for the Demo good video
Great option for Jimny owners. Wish it could mount off the rear instead of the sides, just a personal preference. Lovely RTTs for sure. Thanks for the review.
Thank you, nice video!! Answered questions. Waiting till late fall to pull trigger on x cover, vs sky camp vs. Falcon xl. My concern is the takedown of wrestling tent w/ disabled back. (Seems like smittybilt has gotten the bedding beaten but there's no way I could fight the take down.) Hay Twon, congratulations!!!
The Skycamp Mini looks like an awesome tent for the 5' bed on my Ranger. Thanks for the great walkthrough. But WOW...(!!!) that price. For literally a thousand dollars less, I can buy the Tuff Stuff ALPHA II Hard Top, and as hard as I try, I can't find a good reason not to.
So for contents sake I think we would all like to see another video where you do exactly what you did here with the X-Cover and the Skycamp but do it with the smaller and larger Skycamp. That would be awesome to see them in a side by side comparison. Is there more room in the larger Skycamp to store your bedding? I have the Smittybilt Overland XL and a huge bonus for me is to leave my huge double sleeping bag in when I close it up. Thanks for the video as we all have been chomping at the bit to see these new tents after they announced.
Thx, guys. Great overview! I am also here in CO and have been on the SkyCamp Mini list for six months + now. Got the call a couple of weeks ago, so will be among the first to receive one, so I am told. Excited to say “hasta la vista, baby” to the Mt. Shasta! 😁
@@alexpeters9460 Hey Alex...So, contact your local iKamper dealer and have a discussion. The way it was explained to me is that they aren't taking deposits...just compiling a list, based on date of contact, of interested buyers. Hope this helps.
Ok... so... questions... sky camp mini vs your old cvt tent you had? What would you prefer. I'm debating on pulling the trigger on the sky camp. Just sold my roofnest because I hated how it hung over the cab of my truck.
Love them both but I would definitely go with the hard shell. I hope when it comes out there’s some room to fit a sleeping bag or two in there and possibly a mattress topper if needed. I had a hardshell roofnest (which was a pos) but was convenient and I was able to fit two sleeping bags and two small camp pillows and a 1inch mattress topper in there. Closing was a bit difficult but made it work. Since my hardshell got destroyed after a drunk driver hit me on the freeway and totaled my truck, Im having to start all over and looking for another Rtt hardshell. My coworker has an Ikamper and seems to love it. Hopefully the wait for the release of the hardshell isn’t too far from now. Lol
Toyota is the best truck ever made hands down. I have owned Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Nissan ,all of which are also decent trucks and have there positives but when it comes to reliability and just being well built Toyota is the ultimate. I have an 07 tundra 5.7 with 260,000+ miles on it and it still runs like a new truck, It has not even needed any kind of major expensive repair just a few minor things to be expected. I know that's not the point of the video but I just wanted to show my love for Japanese made vehicles. They are just amazing and worth every penny.
Given you’ve worked with both the Tacoma and 4runners I gotta know which is your preference and what would you suggest in general? Current gen Tacoma vs current gen 4Runner. Like yeah the only differences is truck vs suv but which do you find more useful in your day to day life?
Love the dimensions of the X cover mini.....have storage space to prop up on its side that is 47 in high. Wonder what the price will be. I have a 2019 Tacoma SR access cab 6ft bed. Currently using Napier backwoods truck bed tent for camping. Napier is also coming out with a rooftop tent next year.
thanks for reviewing each type! holding off until march to get a mini for my gladiator! like the no overhang part and size wise it's still plenty big enough!
Not hating... But damn overlanding seems to just be about getting accessories now... What happened to just going out there with a tent and camping without all those crazy gear... Nonetheless great vids and awesome vehicles
Hey Mike, any info on what happened to the x-cover mini? I can’t seem to find anything out there about shipping dates, or if it’s ever going to be released? Keep up the good work on your videos!!
Skycamp mini please. I like that there isn’t an overhang like on your Skycamp. I like the more aerodynamic shape and the easier set up. JailBreak Overland just reviewed The Bush Company Alpha RTT that is better than the Alu Cab and cheaper. I think I’d still get a Skycamp Mini if I have a Tacoma. Maybe the other with a 4RUNNER
What if the tents get wet or it is raining during break down and let’s say you are traveling long distance to get to your next destination. Let’s say perhaps 8+ hours. Is it safe to travel that time and distance without being able to air out and dry the tent?
At the time, Sky Camp cus it would have to be rooftop on my Xterra. If I had a Taco, X cover / I Camper may would be the ticket. Set up & takedown diff @ around 4 minutes not a big deal in a 24 / 48 hour time period compared to sleep & other gymnastic maneuvers and comforts. :)
Salut super la vidéo merci J'aimerais savoir ce qui étais de tes barre benne avec les rails pour installer la tente . Marque et model car je cherche la.même chose Merci
I have a long bed doublecab Taco and decided to run with a cap and camperize it rather than a rooftop tent. We are going to head out on a month long trip to test it out. Not sure why most people run tents instead of this option. Is it because most American Tacomas are shortbed?
My vote is for the Skycamp purely for the ease of setup. Unfortunately I'm sure this thing is going to be very expensive even though it is about 33% smaller than the full size version. Any idea of a target price point?
Mike, how is it for you lifting your big dog into the tent. I am trying to decide the height of the bed rack in regard to getting my big dog up there. I think yours is slightly bigger than mine but I wonder how I am going to get her up there and how tough it actually is to get her up and down.
GREAT VID MIKE. Knowing that you have done lots of vis now with the skykamp on top of your diamondback bed cover, do you still love the current configuration of the diamonback? I myself am torn between the great looks and strengths of diamondback and the storage management and tailgate access of the Decked storage system. With a "basically" full-time cartop kamper, it seems crazy to have the gull-winged diamondback lids.
My Gladiator is a short mom bed like the Tocos and both the Mini Skycamp and the Mini X-Cover would fit well but the fact that you can't store your bedding bedding means I will not be getting either.
Lovin the content 👍🏻. Quick question, where did you get that awesome, matte camouflage wrap from - looks stunning. Would appeciate if you could drop the supplier in the comments. Keep up the great work.
Great video. Thinking about pulling the trigger on the Skycamp Mini next month. Just wondering if you can remove the mounting channels off the bottom of the tent and reinstall them to fit a specific roof rack? I have a Jeep JLU with a Rhino Rack and from what I hear the tent mounts won't line up with the slat in the rack. It seams like everyone drills into the Pioneer Platform and bolt it from the bottom witch might be ok to but looking for other options. Thanks for the help and can wait for the next video.
I had typical roof top tent and its pain to pack when is rain, plus cover gets scratch and tear from branches. I got Sky camp now just because I was there already, plus wind problem is important as it's too to sleep.
Like that they are lighter... but cost? And you cant put any bedding in them?? I like keeping my bedding, and pillow in my ARB Simpson III.. the ladders are nicer, but I can have mine setup in under 3 minutes including the window rods.
Thanks for the good tips and amazing videos! I have a quick question, having the roof top tent installed the way you have it, do you loose sight from your rear mirror?, can you please comment on your visibility while on the highway?
Being able to stand on my roof top tent is pretty important to me. I find I'm often doing it when I'm out 4wding, camping or mounting stuff on roof rack. I'm pretty confident you can do it on the X-Cover. Can you stand on the Skycamp?
Really hoping i can one day buy that ikamper just a heads up some other company is trying to promote their so called ikamper Clone for 2k and but can't compare quality and the name brand
What difference does it make if the iKamper is a few minutes longer to set up? Genuinely curious. Also, I would like to see a height adjustable rack mount so I can lift it up with a ratchet and then have a retractable canopy/ porch to cook under when setting up camp :)
A little extra time in nasty weather feels like a lot. But also zippers suck, especially in the cold. Reaching over up and around kinda sucks when your truck is muddy. So while time is the only easily measurable variable, overall it's just a fair bit more inconvenient
5 minutes for x cover is still amazing. Both look very nice. I’m still looking and budgeting for the right rooftop tent. I really like iKamper products. Be interesting to see the actual production models when they come out. Do you know the dates by chance?
LastLine - Could you please give me your best assessment on the use of a SkyCamp Mini with one person who is 6'3" tall and 235lbs. There is nobody remotely close to me that has one on display to access. I have a short bed so I need a smaller set up but I'm kind of a bigger guy. I like the hard shell and the Mini will be available sooner. Do you think in general one guy my size would be comfortable in the SkyCamp MIni?? Thanks for you input.
Great video! It was fun making this video with you, we'll have to do another trail video soon.
yeah guys, thanks for coming out!
Taco Twonz is your x cover mini out yet?
First, super excited for the sky camp mini’s release. Fast deployment time and aerodynamics/fit is important to me. The only key drawback is that you can’t keep your pillows and sleeping bags inside when packing up- related to camp set up time, this is one of the most important factors even if it makes the overall dimensions thicker! This would make it THE perfect tent.
Great video, love your content!
Two twonz don’t make a twight
lol
You're a horrible person.
brilliant
What do you say if you need to jump out of your rooftop tent? "Twonsai"!!
😂😂😂
Both LLOD and Taco Twonz are fantastic channels - If anyone hasn't subbed to both I highly recommend you do so. Great guys and awesome content.
Appearance vote on the tents: Sky Camp looks better when closed. X-Cover looks better when opened.
Scott
The full size (sleeps 4) versions of these iKamper tents are already out here - bit.ly/2lLN2ef
My review of the full-size iKamper X-Cover is here - ua-cam.com/video/jp9BcbIJCfk/v-deo.html
*edit* I also realize that the Twonz didn't talk much - but they said they didn't want to!
Thank you, finally a detailed enough side by side comparison to bring more clarity of the difference between the two models.
I'm very interested in the Skycamp Mini. I was going to put up with the overhang from the full sized Skycamp but now I'm leaning towards this. I'll be buying a Gladiator next spring, so the timing is perfect.
Rick Boyett order it as soon as they drop. I pre ordered the xcover and it took a year to get it. And it was a thousand bucks cheaper pre ordering it. Just a heads up.
@@mikeanshit158 thx for the advice.
A gladiator? 🤣
Most short beds are 60”. If they lengthened the skycamp just a few inches and made it taller to get in the thicker mattress and a sleeping bag it would be the perfect RTT. I’m curious what you think they could do to improve it?
Great video as always Mike!
Agreed, I think if they made it to be roughly the length of a 5’ bed, and 1 or 2” thicker to accommodate a thicker mattress, I would like it better.
I was torn between both as there are equal ‘pros’ and ‘cons’. My heart still likes the X-Cover, but my head chose the ‘Mini’. Two reasons.
1. We tend to free camp and move around every 1-2 days touring, so set up/pack up/hard top in windy nights were considerations.
2. The size of the mini (packed up) was the deciding factor. With a standard SUV, it sits and travels so much better. Also, we didn’t realise how much the XCover overhangs the front of our SUV. We centred the tent on the rails, however this restricted the ability to open the rear boot by 40%.
If you dont’ move around often, the XCover would be our pick as can carry bikes or fishing gear. But moving around, having to take off the bikes every time you camp and other gear especially if you arrive late or in dark, is not fun. Regardless, what I love about iKamper is they have different models for different needs. Great review.
Oh, if there are three of you i.e. two adults and a child or two, the XCover is a no brainer. It’s definitely larger and more comfortable
Great video. I've been running a CVT for a while, and I can say when that iKamper skycamp drops I"ll be switching. I like the low profile aspect of it and anything to save me time is a plus.
UrbanArmed plus the mounting system is much better!
I really wanted an ikamper to review on my channel....sadly they said no. I still love their tents though.
aww man
You a small potato... you need to be big potato
I was torn between the two variant. But since I have an SUV t4r and once installed I'll probably leave it on top for a long period of time. So, after this review my choice is the skycamp for easy set up and take down. And the hard cover will probably protect the tent better from UV Ray and other elements in a long run compared to the fabric shell on the x-cover. I hope ikamper will come up with a thicker layer of tent material just like the newer FSR rtt (tri-layer) for 4 season camping. Thanks for the comparison of these 2 products.
Simon says, “put your hands in your pockets.”
ricecowboy Nailed it. 😂😂
Lollllll
Very nice on both covers. Outside of the fast set up on the Skycamp. I like the X-Cover better.
Alu-cab generation 3 seem to be one of the best roof to tent at the moment
Sleeping bag, full size pillow, sleeping pad, PJ,s, plus gadgets all fit inside when packed up in the sky kamper. Quick and easy. Love my iKamper.
Nice to see a comparison between the 2. First off I like the skycamp and yes. Mainly for setup speed. I bought the large model. And can easy sleep on a double mattress and use the entrance space for other uses. What I do like on the xcamp is the flat top surface. Which makes adding a solar panel easy. When using the rails. These can also be used for many other purposes. Other preference for the skycamp goes to temperature resistance. Wind protection will be better as well as sun.
I think another advantage of the skycamp is the hard shell is more protective. Which would definitely be helpful here in Southern AZ because of the young thorny mesquite trees which are more like large shrubs
I like the Ikamper Mini better. The set up and take down plus the no overhang for my small car are a plus. It’s only one person and a dog and I can’t wait mine to be installed! Thanks for the Demo good video
Great option for Jimny owners. Wish it could mount off the rear instead of the sides, just a personal preference. Lovely RTTs for sure. Thanks for the review.
I think if I were going to pick I’d go with the Skycamp personally, but they both seem like well built products. Cool seeing y’all collab!
Love the collab. These guys are cool. Looking forward to a weekenderland video with these guys.
Thank you, nice video!! Answered questions. Waiting till late fall to pull trigger on x cover, vs sky camp vs. Falcon xl. My concern is the takedown of wrestling tent w/ disabled back. (Seems like smittybilt has gotten the bedding beaten but there's no way I could fight the take down.) Hay Twon, congratulations!!!
The Skycamp Mini looks like an awesome tent for the 5' bed on my Ranger. Thanks for the great walkthrough. But WOW...(!!!) that price. For literally a thousand dollars less, I can buy the Tuff Stuff ALPHA II Hard Top, and as hard as I try, I can't find a good reason not to.
I have a CVT RTT and it’s a pain in the butt to close as my Tacoma is lifted. I will defiantly be ordering the Sky camper mini when it is available .
These guys are cool, good videos here with LLOD as well.
Yes! Really like the mounting system. The mounting system on the CVT sucks. Hard to get off.
Thanks for the comparison demo! Who makes your boots? They’re badass.
So for contents sake I think we would all like to see another video where you do exactly what you did here with the X-Cover and the Skycamp but do it with the smaller and larger Skycamp. That would be awesome to see them in a side by side comparison. Is there more room in the larger Skycamp to store your bedding? I have the Smittybilt Overland XL and a huge bonus for me is to leave my huge double sleeping bag in when I close it up. Thanks for the video as we all have been chomping at the bit to see these new tents after they announced.
2 of my favorite channels! I'd need to flip that shovel around on the Twonz' truck. I'd loose an eye, the way it's mounted now.
Thx, guys. Great overview! I am also here in CO and have been on the SkyCamp Mini list for six months + now. Got the call a couple of weeks ago, so will be among the first to receive one, so I am told. Excited to say “hasta la vista, baby” to the Mt. Shasta! 😁
SkyCamp Mini List? I was looking for that and nvr found it... have a link?
@@alexpeters9460 Hey Alex...So, contact your local iKamper dealer and have a discussion. The way it was explained to me is that they aren't taking deposits...just compiling a list, based on date of contact, of interested buyers. Hope this helps.
Ok... so... questions... sky camp mini vs your old cvt tent you had? What would you prefer. I'm debating on pulling the trigger on the sky camp. Just sold my roofnest because I hated how it hung over the cab of my truck.
I am for what works. Saving time is always a plus, but what really works is the answer. Looks like both to me.
Nicely done. I came so close to going Ikamper.
Love them both but I would definitely go with the hard shell. I hope when it comes out there’s some room to fit a sleeping bag or two in there and possibly a mattress topper if needed. I had a hardshell roofnest (which was a pos) but was convenient and I was able to fit two sleeping bags and two small camp pillows and a 1inch mattress topper in there. Closing was a bit difficult but made it work. Since my hardshell got destroyed after a drunk driver hit me on the freeway and totaled my truck, Im having to start all over and looking for another Rtt hardshell. My coworker has an Ikamper and seems to love it. Hopefully the wait for the release of the hardshell isn’t too far from now. Lol
Toyota is the best truck ever made hands down. I have owned Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Nissan ,all of which are also decent trucks and have there positives but when it comes to reliability and just being well built Toyota is the ultimate. I have an 07 tundra 5.7 with 260,000+ miles on it and it still runs like a new truck, It has not even needed any kind of major expensive repair just a few minor things to be expected. I know that's not the point of the video but I just wanted to show my love for Japanese made vehicles. They are just amazing and worth every penny.
Great review. I'm not even looking for a camper and watched with interest.
Given you’ve worked with both the Tacoma and 4runners I gotta know which is your preference and what would you suggest in general?
Current gen Tacoma vs current gen 4Runner. Like yeah the only differences is truck vs suv but which do you find more useful in your day to day life?
The triple capacity model is called the Menage a Trois if you're interested in one.
I just had a look at their prices 😲, you'd want your head checked to pay retail on one of those.
Love the dimensions of the X cover mini.....have storage space to prop up on its side that is 47 in high. Wonder what the price will be. I have a 2019 Tacoma SR access cab 6ft bed. Currently using Napier backwoods truck bed tent for camping. Napier is also coming out with a rooftop tent next year.
thanks for reviewing each type! holding off until march to get a mini for my gladiator! like the no overhang part and size wise it's still plenty big enough!
Thanks for the video, the soft cover looks better, but the hard shell is more efficient. Best regards from The Netherlands
Starts at 11:24
Dimensions could be dropped in a comparison graphic.
Not hating... But damn overlanding seems to just be about getting accessories now... What happened to just going out there with a tent and camping without all those crazy gear... Nonetheless great vids and awesome vehicles
Great vidro. Prefer the external looks of the Skycamp. That map on the interior of the Skycamp: top!
Great video, still don't understand the need for the mini skycamp while there is the skycamp 2x. Maybe I am missing something.
They are different sizes, the 2x is long
Last Line Of Defense got it!
I’ve been thinking about getting an iKamper for a while. Thanks for the video
🤔 the mattress set up in your clamshell is pretty nice, I thought. Does your Toyota have a dual battery set up for your fridge and music?
Hey Mike, any info on what happened to the x-cover mini? I can’t seem to find anything out there about shipping dates, or if it’s ever going to be released?
Keep up the good work on your videos!!
That Sky camp hard cover is preferable since faster and seems more feature. Thanks for the video
Skycamp mini please. I like that there isn’t an overhang like on your Skycamp. I like the more aerodynamic shape and the easier set up. JailBreak Overland just reviewed The Bush Company Alpha RTT that is better than the Alu Cab and cheaper. I think I’d still get a Skycamp Mini if I have a Tacoma. Maybe the other with a 4RUNNER
which is better for sleeping long term? not worried about the mini (full-size truck).
What if the tents get wet or it is raining during break down and let’s say you are traveling long distance to get to your next destination. Let’s say perhaps 8+ hours. Is it safe to travel that time and distance without being able to air out and dry the tent?
Good video. If I had to choose I'd pick the Skycamp or the Xcover. The video would have been better if the two other guys did some talking.
At the time, Sky Camp cus it would have to be rooftop on my Xterra. If I had a Taco, X cover / I Camper may would be the ticket. Set up & takedown diff @ around 4 minutes not a big deal in a 24 / 48 hour time period compared to sleep & other gymnastic maneuvers and comforts. :)
I wish you talked about price estimates.
I'm very interested in a Skycamp Mini once I get my Taco next year
Lol its smaller but still almost the same price.
Salut super la vidéo merci
J'aimerais savoir ce qui étais de tes barre benne avec les rails pour installer la tente .
Marque et model car je cherche la.même chose
Merci
I have a long bed doublecab Taco and decided to run with a cap and camperize it rather than a rooftop tent. We are going to head out on a month long trip to test it out. Not sure why most people run tents instead of this option. Is it because most American Tacomas are shortbed?
Yes, I couldn’t get a manual in the long bed either.
Great video 👍🏽 do you know when the x-cover mini will be available or if it is already available?
Awesome video! Any information on the xcover mini? Is it released for sale yet?
My vote is for the Skycamp purely for the ease of setup. Unfortunately I'm sure this thing is going to be very expensive even though it is about 33% smaller than the full size version. Any idea of a target price point?
What kind of crossbars do you have the tent mounted to? I like how they sit off the tonneau better than most I have seen.
What brand tires are you running? And what size? I like the look
BFG KO2s 35x12.50
Nice video Mike, maybe next time let Twonz talk a little lol.
Mike, how is it for you lifting your big dog into the tent. I am trying to decide the height of the bed rack in regard to getting my big dog up there. I think yours is slightly bigger than mine but I wonder how I am going to get her up there and how tough it actually is to get her up and down.
It would seem that the X-Cover Mini I picked up a couple weeks ago has been in more UA-cam videos than me. 🤙🏻😂
GREAT VID MIKE. Knowing that you have done lots of vis now with the skykamp on top of your diamondback bed cover, do you still love the current configuration of the diamonback? I myself am torn between the great looks and strengths of diamondback and the storage management and tailgate access of the Decked storage system. With a "basically" full-time cartop kamper, it seems crazy to have the gull-winged diamondback lids.
I like the versatility of the big open bed, but covered/secured. Drawers would be pretty limiting for me
I am looking at the SkyCamp mini..
My Gladiator is a short mom bed like the Tocos and both the Mini Skycamp and the Mini X-Cover would fit well but the fact that you can't store your bedding bedding means I will not be getting either.
Lovin the content 👍🏻. Quick question, where did you get that awesome, matte camouflage wrap from - looks stunning. Would appeciate if you could drop the supplier in the comments. Keep up the great work.
Great video. Thinking about pulling the trigger on the Skycamp Mini next month. Just wondering if you can remove the mounting channels off the bottom of the tent and reinstall them to fit a specific roof rack? I have a Jeep JLU with a Rhino Rack and from what I hear the tent mounts won't line up with the slat in the rack. It seams like everyone drills into the Pioneer Platform and bolt it from the bottom witch might be ok to but looking for other options. Thanks for the help and can wait for the next video.
Another great video! I was pumped to see the notification and couldn't wait to watch.
Was looking forward to a video on the super lite but I don’t see one
I like the sky camp for multiple reasons. Great video.
Did u drop the differencial and lift the truck and put a bigger wider tire?
That's a nice green flannel. Would u mind telling what brand apparel? Mahalos!
I had typical roof top tent and its pain to pack when is rain, plus cover gets scratch and tear from branches. I got Sky camp now just because I was there already, plus wind problem is important as it's too to sleep.
Like that they are lighter... but cost? And you cant put any bedding in them?? I like keeping my bedding, and pillow in my ARB Simpson III.. the ladders are nicer, but I can have mine setup in under 3 minutes including the window rods.
Thanks for the good tips and amazing videos! I have a quick question, having the roof top tent installed the way you have it, do you loose sight from your rear mirror?, can you please comment on your visibility while on the highway?
which bed cover hides dirt better? any problems with black and too hot melting ice in cooler? Does the black scratch easier?
Great great collab. Wish to see you guys collab more. But then again Idk your guys distance from each other.
The mini is definitely the way I’m going. Quality looks great.
What’s kind of truck bed rack do you have? I want to buy one too..thanks
What bed rack are you using? I dug through your videos and couldn’t find it.
I want to get your tent but just getting the rack rails is hard to find they are sold out on the diamondback website
I like the speed of the sky camp but I would probably get the x cover. Great vid as usual
Being able to stand on my roof top tent is pretty important to me. I find I'm often doing it when I'm out 4wding, camping or mounting stuff on roof rack. I'm pretty confident you can do it on the X-Cover. Can you stand on the Skycamp?
Really hoping i can one day buy that ikamper just a heads up some other company is trying to promote their so called ikamper Clone for 2k and but can't compare quality and the name brand
What difference does it make if the iKamper is a few minutes longer to set up? Genuinely curious.
Also, I would like to see a height adjustable rack mount so I can lift it up with a ratchet and then have a retractable canopy/ porch to cook under when setting up camp :)
A little extra time in nasty weather feels like a lot. But also zippers suck, especially in the cold. Reaching over up and around kinda sucks when your truck is muddy. So while time is the only easily measurable variable, overall it's just a fair bit more inconvenient
What rack system do you have mounted on your cover?
Any idea on the price of the X-cover mini? Love the vids Mike!
I think I’d go with the X. Great collab
5 minutes for x cover is still amazing. Both look very nice. I’m still looking and budgeting for the right rooftop tent. I really like iKamper products. Be interesting to see the actual production models when they come out. Do you know the dates by chance?
Could you fit the sky camp Mini on the roof if you really wanted to?
In the ikamper mini can you fit bedding inside like normal pillows and a down blanket?
This is great. One of these would be great on my 93 Toyota pickup. Thank you
I am looking to purchase a diamondback cover. Curious what rack system you mounted on the cover?
Front Runner has a setup for the Diamondback. Give them a call or email and they’ll hook you up.
Saw the pic of your rig on the skycamper site. pretty sweet!
LastLine - Could you please give me your best assessment on the use of a SkyCamp Mini with one person who is 6'3" tall and 235lbs. There is nobody remotely close to me that has one on display to access. I have a short bed so I need a smaller set up but I'm kind of a bigger guy. I like the hard shell and the Mini will be available sooner. Do you think in general one guy my size would be comfortable in the SkyCamp MIni?? Thanks for you input.