Field Testing the New iKamper SKYCAMP MINI - Living out of a Jeep Wrangler - Roof Top Tent Review

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I have officially switched roof top tents after 1.5 years on the road with my old set up. I have been using the iKamper Skycamp mini for the past week and a half through Arizona and Utah and am impressed to say the least. It is the first expandable mini hard shell tent of its kind and I am excited to test it out over the next few months. This video is short review of my first impressions of the Skycamp mini.
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@sam.halljr 3 года назад

Alstrom Point is absolutely beautiful! Perfect spot to spend a day in the jeep

@r.h6706 3 года назад

This is the tent for me🔥

@ALeeTV 4 года назад

Awesome review! Love the cinematic clips of the features in the beginning, the fact that you removed the rain fly and showed the interior. Great vid, I think this one is for me!

@eckartaltenkamp1923 3 года назад

Hi Drew, Thank you for your review. Amazing location! You did ask for feedback. I'm in Australia and used to metric measurements... so it would be great if you could consider folks across the globe who think in meters and kilos - in the future, please. Cheers!

@pkendall99 3 года назад

$3500 price tag is crazy

@WatcherVlogs 4 года назад

With that car the adventure is great

@giantpeach 8 месяцев назад

Great video... Is you RTT sitting on a Rhino Rack Pioneer platform? Did you have to do anything special to for this?

@jacqueshenry6553 3 года назад

Franchement le top 👍.. le lien européen svp , j’adore ce concept.

@arteagamedia 3 года назад

question is, can you leave your bedding inside while folded?

@tacotrek7341 4 года назад

Can bedding like sleeping bags and pillows be stored with the tent being able to close properly?

@ys7221 4 года назад

Very professional review. Can you tell us anything about how it drives? Wind noise, loss of mpg and so on.

@jstein1313 4 года назад

Great video, it'd be cool to see some drone footage of wherever you're currently recording (maybe as some b-roll) - assuming you can fly a drone in that area.

@drewsimms 4 года назад

I wish I could have! You can't fly drones out at Alstrom point unfortunately!

@blakechurch8062 3 года назад

dood your content is so so so underrated the stuff you produce is incredible i'm a camping/overlanding nerd as well as cinematography hobbyist and i've got to say i can't find anything i don't like about your videos. your content is fantastic man the music the drone shots the visuals as well as audio it's all spot on and your storytelling/descriptions are just awesome I sincerely hope you blow up man, you certainly deserve it.

@chasmigut1666 4 года назад

Awesome video, I would definitely be interested in watching some more gear review videos.

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks man!

@santosmendoza7162 3 года назад

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@auduongthuong 3 года назад

I am sold. Definitely an Ikamper hardshell roof tent weight 120lbs! ⛺

@bigboys8851 4 года назад

I love your work ethic

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

@ricardocontreras2203 4 года назад

Please!! Keep doing this kind of videos y would be awesome to know the way you live!

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks for the support Ricardo!

@Disturb4935 3 года назад

Hi Drew, what type of roof rack do you have that is causing the issue with latching down? and do you have any suggestion.

@theecomar 4 года назад

Congrats, Loved the video, I have plans to Live in a jeep/combi/Van, would Love to experience sleeping in a tent above the jeep!

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks Marina! Love hearing that you are working on your own set up!

@MattHargest 4 года назад

Do you find the jeep rides somewhat poorly cuz of all the weight in the back?

@JerseyStyle7 4 года назад

I’m just curious why did you choose this tent over the nest the nest is a little cheaper 🤔

@ROUTES_SAUVAGES 3 года назад

He probably didn’t pay for this tent!

@JerseyStyle7 3 года назад

@@ROUTES_SAUVAGES probably right 😂

@javiertorres4973 4 года назад

Love the video men!!! I’m learning from you and picking up things here and there myself awhile. I’m going to try and make a solo trip to national park soon. Great video! Please keep making more videos like this.

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks Javier! Really appreciate the support man. Glad to hear you are planning out your own solo trip soon!

@worldsfastestube7302 2 года назад

Well I'm a 70 year old coyote from the Alberta Rockies had to build my own go anywhere camp 24 years ago ""The Hilton"" watching you is pretty Kool what you do and know I was hoping you might check it out. we are extreme camping but the same rules apply warm comfort etc. let me know what you think I'd appreciate it Thank-you CYA

@leightonoc 2 года назад

Never mind. I should ask my question after watching the whole video. Now I can’t find my comment to delete. Lol

@dalejenkins680 4 года назад

Great review Drew. I have Mini on its way as well. Your review is the first I have seen with it mounted to a pioneer platform, which I also have. Did the mounting hardware from iKamper work with the rack or did you have to drill holes directly through the rack to mount it securely? Thanks

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks Dale! Love hearing you have your own on its way! Great question and I wish I would have addressed it in the video. Mounting was very simple. The hardware iKamper gives you works great with the pioneer rack!

@leightonoc 2 года назад

Great video! Thank you. Can you keep a couple pillows and a sleeping bag inside the tent when it’s closed?

@donmontalvo1 2 года назад

2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Rhino-Rack Backbone with Vortex cross bars. Main Line Overland in West Chester, PA just installed my iKamper Skycamp Mini. Its small and light, but roomy enough for two people plus a dog. :) I'm excited, thanks for your video, it helped in my decision making.

@ltvagabond 2 года назад

@DrewSimms Can you still remove the driver/shotgun front ceiling panels with the ikamper mounted?

@chrisg1234fly 2 года назад

Nobody reviews packing it away....ours is a major pain to pack, especially at the front!!!

@LostThymeOverlandAdventures Год назад

This was 3 yrs ago so I don’t know if the rest discusses this. But. Omg. The cost???!

@GuyCruls 2 года назад

stick-on solar panels are becoming big...and so, I'd want the hard lid to be totally smooth, that is, without that raised band in the middle, which might make applying solar panels tricky?

@Robert31352 6 месяцев назад

I enjoyed the video. I am a little late to the party. Can you tell me what roof rack you are using? Thanks.

@theshanghaimilkman Год назад

awesome vid, just bought one today. gas struts is what those shocks are called now that its probably irrelevant

@xxkaiserxx2505 3 года назад

3500 dollars wow is not cheap but I see is worth the price I would buy one next year when I get my titan prox4

@Thrillowatt 4 года назад

Nice video! Super interesting life style

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thank you!

@kildli 3 года назад

Can you close ikamper mini with rainfly rolled up like @9:25 ??

@lanikavann2152 Год назад

Thank you for this video I have a Jeep and I’m definitely leaning towards the ikamper mini now that I see it can fit on top of my Jeep while I still can have the front two panels free to open!

@bluejeans8001 3 года назад

Obviously looking forward to hearing more updates on the tent after a good break in period. Thanks for sharing

@gryff42 3 года назад

Awesome content, but that music man. It's soo overused and cheesy by now.

@guidok3762 4 года назад

Thanks for the video, I would like to buy one for my bedrack for the Jeep gladiator. Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸👍

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks! That would be a pretty awesome set up on the back of a gladiator!

@theTylerMorale 3 года назад

Do you think the plastic shell is too rough/rigid to vinyl wrap?

@nickpatoka7096 3 года назад

You mentioned a space heater. Where do you put it without knocking it down ?

@bluejeans8001 4 года назад

Just subscribed

@charles17508 3 года назад

Very nice somone commented 4gs no fing way well to that I say you get what you pay for no one is making anyone buy it lol but if its worth the money its hard to put a worth on it becouse its a home and 4 grand is great for that tent.

@VarunAgarwalphotographer 3 года назад

Hey man love your videos , could you please tell me which sunglasses are those ?

@RicardoRoams 4 года назад

I like roof top tents in theory and I especially like the hard shell type. But here's why I won't buy one. First, the price. $3500 for a roof top tent is ridiculous! Next, even though it's lighter than many, it's still too heavy for me to hoist up onto the roof by myself. Then once it's on my Jeep, my rig is now too tall to fit in my garage. So in order to get the Jeep back into the garage I'd have to remove the roof top tent. Then I have the problem of where to store something that big? I think I'll stick with my ground tent. On the rare occasions where that doesn't work, I'll just recline my front passenger seat and sleep in the Jeep.

@cderekgowilken9251 4 года назад

Love the idea of off-grid camping on BLM land. Just wondering how accessible some of it is to RV's other than your Jeep. Love the idea of parking with a view similar to this in my RV!

@drewsimms 4 года назад

It would be pretty difficult to get an RV out to that spot! Would not recommend trying haha. There are definitely a lot of great views out there accessible to an RV but I primarily focusing on getting to places RV's can't!

@ericnorton4045 10 месяцев назад

So I would guess if I had a 2 door YJ this tent would still work?

@shauniekafowler7490 4 года назад

Hey! My home town, Page AZ ❤️ Lovely alstrom point views 😍☺️

@RCGJR_ 4 года назад

How come you don’t reply to your viewers?

@drewsimms 4 года назад

I try my best to! Ive been out of service the last few days in Arizona since uploading the video

@biloud111 4 года назад

merci pour ces belles images ! thank you for this video !

@drewsimms 4 года назад

votre accueil merci pour le support!

@stephanpoirier1012 3 года назад

Great video. Just the info I needed. Thank you.

@bobbyrob2008 4 года назад

Great review...thanks my man much appreciated!!! Also what a Beautiful Spot!!! 👍👊

@GuyCruls 2 года назад

I'd want those two telescopic poles that hold up the hard lid to be twice as robust...

@jplunkett3647 4 года назад

Many Thanks for Sharing = Helpful video Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Enjoy the Journey of Life ( Each and Every day regardless of the many Challenges Life will surely Bring ) NOT any Particular Destination = For this Too ( Life ) Shall Pass

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks John! I appreciate the kind words man

@joshuakamber2383 4 года назад

How has your jeep held up during your time on the road? Any major issues, how many miles have you put on it etc?

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Honestly has held up pretty well over the last 40,000 miles. Just regular oil changes and maintenance with no major issues so far.

@Memphisman 3 года назад

Has your Jeep been reliable?

@harvpapi4206 2 года назад

For $6000.00 CAD I just don’t know

@bluejeans8001 4 года назад

So, the site location is Epic, 👍.

@sylermran 3 года назад

guess its just cause its a hard top but 3500 is high for a tent

@promenteryrobbins 4 года назад

I’ve ordered an iKamper mini after seeing this review. Looks awesome

@christophrcolon 3 года назад

Just found your channel - loved this video. Please make more gear videos.

@silverrayleigh6284 3 года назад

Is it small enough for jimny ?

@nickhanlin8614 4 года назад

Subscribed immediately after I saw those drone shots in the intro. Incredible!

@mikekay213 4 года назад

A follow up video,would be good. What’s the hit on your mpg?

@Beatles123ful 3 года назад

I owe a skycamp mini, I saw a 2 mile per gallon reduction on my rav 4

@kylehubert6181 4 года назад

Awesome video! Loving these minis more and more.. Question: Do you keep your blankets/pillows in the tent while its folded up?

@teslah2997 Год назад

he answered that question….pay attention

@jenniferbyrne820 4 года назад

Great video, thanks for keeping it short and sweet!

@samanthagreenberg9752 4 года назад

Seems like such a cool tent... we will try out the 2 people inside and you'll have to give a post-sleep review! Keep up the hard work babe, it's paying off :)

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Seems like it would be the perfect size for 2 people and a golden doodle!

@CreekCG 4 года назад

May I ask what spaceheater you use?

@guidok3762 4 года назад

Subscribed! 👍

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Love to hear that! I appreciate the support!

@kevinpritchard3592 4 года назад

You did a great job on the gear review man and the tent is awesome

@hanniealioden8256 4 года назад

New ved.😊 Take care avery where you go..

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thank you!

@hanniealioden8256 4 года назад

Welcome i've watch all of your veds since the i love it its so beautiful love the shots and every angles. It gives me the excitment. the feeling of living on your tent sleep on it and wakeup every morning see the wonderful nature and breath on a fresh air.. hopping for new videos.😊 keep safe always.

@choi70 4 года назад

wow nice roof-top tent. quite interested!!!

@Twobarpsi 2 года назад

Great design!

@JerseyStyle7 4 года назад

Very cool, love the slide out stove fridge. Im just getting started, do u think that replacement jeeptop/popup tent worth it? Or should i just buy a aftermarket one like this ?

@between3105 3 года назад

I wish i have your car^^

@samuelspeweik442 4 года назад

Duuuude love the videos, more reviews

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks Sam! Really enjoyed making this one

@samuelspeweik442 4 года назад

Drew Simms are your playlists on Spotify? You’ve got some bangers in your vids and on insta

@drewsimms 4 года назад

@@samuelspeweik442 I do! It's under Andrew Simms

@samuelspeweik442 4 года назад

Drew Simms awesomeeeeee

@SimplyLesa 4 года назад

Nice. I'm beginning to consider a RTT for SUV camping. I'm figuring out a new rig now!

@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog 4 года назад

Dude that setup piece at the beginning? Yooooo....your cinematic montages are #crazynice.....oh and thanks for selling me on the tent✌🏽😃

@technokota 3 года назад

Well i want one now

@jeremy8715 4 года назад

What’s the long term durability? 3,500 ain’t cheap.

@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures 4 года назад

Annex?

@drewsimms 4 года назад

I believe you can buy the annex separately through iKamper!

@lukeparkinson7769 4 года назад

Really good video brotha, detailed explanations and delivered In a way that got me stoked on it.

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Appreciate it Luke!

@emilyezell523 4 года назад

my birthday is sep 11. i have a 2020 jeep wrangler rubicon and would love to have one of these rooftop tents soooo if you wanna be extra nice and hook me up with one, that’d be awesome!!!!

@barrettbilali9727 3 года назад

Good stuff.

@francisngo 3 года назад

Living on the road, how do you get packages such as a ikamper tent sent to you?

@alexzanderarmstrong 3 года назад

👍😎👍

@Naessey 4 года назад

How are you finding the Mini a few months on and what made you buy this over the iKamper 2x. It looks like you have the rack space for the 2x and the weight is similar.

@snoah1162 3 года назад

Wow....

@DrengrJeep 3 года назад

Cool video, it sold me months ago. I bought the mini as well as the annex HI since I will be on the road full time with my dog. My first trip is in March before Easter Jeep Safari. What is the name of the location you filmed this at? I found the area but not the point you mentioned.

@crytpolane3449 3 года назад

Your high winds and low temps are vastly different than what I think of. I also live in the Badlands of NW North Dakota. 60mph gusts and down to -60F is how we party!!!

@JoelHeazlit 4 года назад

Love the vid I would love to meet you and would u ever be able to make a trip out to the eat coast

@drewsimms 4 года назад

Thanks Joel!

@Justjeepingadventures 3 года назад

Great job on the video and the details. 👍

@trovatoreleathergoods4669 4 года назад

GREAT VIDEO! Did you upgrade your shocks or put a lift of your vehicle for it to handle the RTT and platform weight? I just recently purchased a JL Sport S and I want to put the Rhino Rack Platform with a RTT. Thanks and keep cranking out those videos!

@alisonbrown4759 3 года назад

Hey Drew! What kind of shower did you put on the back? Is that the Yakima?

@dh7902 4 года назад

Nice work! Question - I saw that you said this iKamper Mini fit the Maximus-3 Pioneer Platform with the iKamper hardware... but want to confirm, did it do so with the 2.0 Brackets supplied with the tent? Just curious if they were able to reach the cross-bars on the Pioneer Platform without any special arrangement. Thanks!

@travelnursep8358 3 года назад

Love your videos and you just sold me on the iKamper! What’s the rack you have it on?

@RyanPritchardA 2 года назад

Very well done. Great video review. I love Lake Powell country. One of my favorites. Been boat camping all up and down the lake over nearly 30 years! 🙂

@chrisdonald625 4 года назад

I am looking to replace my ARB RTT with a hard top. I like the IKamper design because the side entry design has a rain cover over it. Almost all of the front hinged clamshell designs have a back entry (with or without a rain cover) but only alucab offers a side rain cover optionbut but at an unreasonable cost. Most tent reviews are shown in good weather.....no rain!!!

@jorgejelicic8525 2 года назад

awesome video. not only product content but also the filming and music.

@tuomasmoberg7805 4 года назад

Been looking for RTT for a while. I thought this is too expensive, but seeing this and other videos and reviews convinced me to get this one. Especially that they have now that annex available too. Poor can't afford to buy cheap 🙂 Will look cool on Skoda Roomster Campster 😎