FIRST LOOK at the iKamper Skycamp DLX

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

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[@Socal_392]

$5k plus for this. Nice tent, but ikamper is still Living in 2016 RTT pricing fantasyland. Plenty of options for this tent design with equal quality at much lower prices.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Any you’d recommend specifically?

[@SleepyPaul]

@@BrandonTalbotSome weird Chinese knockoff.

[@AndyValencia1995]

Tuff stuff, literally has everything this one has ​@BrandonTalbot

[@SJVH1]

On the DLX, did they add a diesel heater/AirCon opening/port for winter and summer camping? I think that is a must for any deluxe rooftop tent.

[@adamwebber9547]

Love my 3.0 mini (2 door Badlands). would like the lighting of the DLX but - $4K already spent is it for me. How do you take your iKamper off? Do you have a motorized lift in your garage? Keep OTG!

[@monzterevoviii]

Man,David, gonna have to go out on a trip with you sometime. Live here in central Washington, love going all over our beautiful state Great videos bro

[@seanwatson3790]

These look nice , but 5100 dollars ? For a self inflating mattress and a couple lights extra ? Eff that. You're paying for a name

[@BillWatts-fy7qq]

Just started watching your videos, and they are outstanding!! Your camera work is also pretty amazing. I have had my Bronco for almost two years, and you have really given me the overlanding bug!! So far, my adventuring has been limited to WMA's in Florida like Richloam and Citrus. going to hit new trails in Ocala national forest soon. I know its really far away for you, but have you ever thought of coming east? Would love to see your take on the 1200 mile Florida Adventure Trail!! Keep up the great work!!

[@Thergood]

Cool tent. Pretty rough price with some of the competition out there.

[@rubenatoradventureslandsea3252]

Do you miss the load bars and the solar panels?. The only reason why, i use my load bars for canoes and solar power. Thanks!

[@bobbytav]

@offthegrind - what is the make and model of the roof rack you are using to mount the iKamper to on your Bronco?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

It is a Trailrax TRMR rack. There’s a link in the description if you’re interested. It’ll save you 5% too

[@saclett]

Thank you for your honest review. I’m on the fence with the Mini 3.0 & Mini DLX. I’m heading to Overland Expo - West to check out the new iKamper’s in person before pulling the trigger. I’m in the iKamper Mini 2.0 for the last 3yrs I think. I really enjoy it. I just think it’s time for an upgrade.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Dude the difference between the 2.0 and the 3.0 are actually pretty drastic. Even the standard foam matress is an upgrade from the 2.0. I wouldn't say the DLX is fully necessary, but man it is nice. The upgrades they did really change the tent for the better in my opinion.

[@saclett]

@@OFFTHEGRIND I’m really looking forward to Overland Expo - West. I’m traveling over 1700 miles across country. Thank you for the really informative video. I just bought the Wife a JEEP Wrangler Rubicon and she wants to build her JEEP now. So she’ll be getting my iKamper Mini 2.0. That’s why I’m looking forward to checking out the 3.0 & DLX. The DLX with the Air Mattress and lights, I’ll be probably purchasing it while I’m there if they have a good enough deal for the Overland Expo - West.

[@Map12784]

Was there anymore space up top to mount traction boards or other items on the trailrax?

[@saclett]

@@Map12784 Nothing has really changed with the exterior of the iKamper DLX and Mini 3.0. There is still no way to attach Recovery Boards yet on these models. I did see a few with Solar Panels on the non textured iKampers.

[@Map12784]

@@saclett thanks! I meant if there was room still on the roof rack with that big ikamper on top to put the trax or other accessories

[@paulmercado328]

maybe the cork absorbs moisture instead? will it avoid mold build up,? let us know thanks!

[@DonegalOverlanding]

We have had the Skycamp 3.0 from the day it was released. There is zero condensation in it ever. We just have the normal aluminium base, no cork, no carpet, totally stock. We do leave the windows open a tiny bit to allow airflow and for condensation to escape, that is a very important step in any tent. You breathe out a lot of moisture, it has to go somewhere.

[@coffee-dogg]

Great review, great tent. It is a little out of my budget for a RTT. Ikamper looks like a great product, but wow are they pricey.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I think the biggest differentiating factor from iKamper to the rest of the market is the canvas that they use. It is so good at allow moisture to escape, yet being breathable enough. No other tent has this fabric, and that is one of the biggest things you are paying for. They are expensive though, that is for sure.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Can I sleep over?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

lol anytime my man!

[@sydneycider1]

I recently bought the dlx mini. I noticed cold air was coming in through gaps in the floor where the folding hinge is. Did you have this issue?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

No I have not had the issue. I think that may happen if the fold out isn’t flush with the rest of the tent.

[@bigbrownmab189]

Id go for the sky camp due to weight, and I like having lots of room inside and not have my arm pressed up into the side of the tent !

[@Crumb_Trails]

Great video David! I'm going to stick with my BDV for now but may look at these again later. So far my BDV has been great but it does feel heavy when getting off camber or climbing a steep hill.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I feel it man. I loved the BDV, truly. It was just a little heavy. And after a trip in the DLX I was hooked

[@PrestonGladd]

These are great quality tents, I just think the cost benefit ratio is not worth it. You can be just as comfortable in a tent that costs a fraction of this tent. Or better yet you can get something like an 2 OzTent RX-5s and sleep 10 people for under the price as this, with a setup that is almost as fast. If you can afford this tent, its a great tent, but it wont do anything more that an amazon special tent will do, it just looks cooler and takes a few minutes less than an amazon tent.

[@laddyaddy1963]

Hope you got your superchat during the live broadcast:) it was at the last second😅. Enjoy your time in the Owhyees!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I think so! Thank you so much! Someone said they saw a chat but KZbin is weird on how they track that so I couldn’t see it after the fact. I’m glad you commented, so I can thank you!

[@vibolbou5903]

Dude! I was just researching this exact model a couple days ago. Price is a bit steep but looks like a great tent if you need the space.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yeah it is awesome! I do not need the space lol so I bought the mini, but I love this thing man

[@chance4739]

Whats ur thoughts about that ladder holding up one side of the tent and the hinges when it folds open? Not a small guy and when i saw that i was pretty sure the only route for me was a wedge style. Great content by the way!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

The ladder is designed to hold that weight, so I’m not bothered by it and it has never felt sketchy to me. I had the skycamp 2.0 for like 2 years I think and never had an issue with it. And thank you!

[@ScoutTactical]

You kept saying the d-l-x. Isn't it the deluxe? No idea just throwing it out there

[@outsidepnw5381]

I had some bad bad experiences with my skycamp 2.0. The 2 side vinyl windows were rotting away after I opened the tent after the winter parked under a car port. Later in the year the top vinyl window also had cracks and holes in dry conditions. Ikamper made some contradictory comments when I complained about the issue that this issue is unusual but later in the email they stated that it happened to other customers as well. Besides that one of the rubber feet of the ladder fell off (you could see that the glue got squeezed out while doing the assembly) and the velcro of the ladder failed. In the end ikamper replaced the rain fly and I sold the tent. Also if you join the forums you can see other issues as well. But be aware there are 'users' trying to talk you down if you post about any issues... I'm super happy that I could get rid of the tent. Way to overpriced for the quality and craftsmanship if you want to call it like that. The tent wasn't even a year old.

[@palm47]

Excellent overview. I was waiting to pull the trigger on the Skycamp Mini 3.0 for the same reason you mentioned, the weight of only 125lbs. Now I have to decide if the DLX version is worth the extra 15lbs...I know, real world problems. 🙂

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Hahaha hey either way it’s a big purchase, so definitely weigh all options! I can tell you that the mattress is something you want to upgrade anyways and that’s where some of the added weight comes from. Not all the additional weight, but something to think about. Hope this helped!

[@vernonbernardino5781]

Great first look review! I'll appreciate the new features it comes with but its $5K+ price tag pushes the envelope beyond my comfort zone. I'll take an in-person look at it at OXW this month for ease of setup but will still probably wait to see if late year discounts are offered. Thanks for your content!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I agree the price is a little steep. But dude, it is so freakin nice! lol I really love it. I bought the mini and I can't wait to take it out.

[@vernonbernardino5781]

Definitely nice! I like the 82 x 51 inch sleeping area size, def the 140 lb wt as I'll need to take the tent off for access to the space above the truck bed, and lastly, I don't want the rig to look goofy with the tent's back end hanging out beyond the bumper when the tent is closed bc I prefer as low a profile as possible to avoid driving down the road with a brick behind the cab. I'm also leaning toward the Mini ($ is more "reasonable"). Perhaps iKamper will have a today only special $ at OXW. 😎🤞

[@prestonadams7541]

I’d definitely get the DLX MINI !

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

That’s exactly what I did! lol

[@dvl2o4]

Hey Dave. I enjoyed your live broadcast. Was it just me, or did it get cut off suddenly..??

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Oh thanks man! I did have connection issues about 30 minutes in, but it seemed to resolve relatively quickly.

[@dvl2o4]

@@OFFTHEGRIND was not able to reconnect. Sorry I missed out. Hope for next time. Unfortunately I'm not going to make it to the expo in june.Scheduling issues at work. I'll be able to to go to Flagstaff and loveland though. Sorry I'll miss you and the others. Was really wanting to go. Been waiting 4 years. I'll make next year though.! Have fun. Be safe. Dave.

[@SpencerHogg]

Great video man! Some really nice features on the DLX.

[@donnysarvis]

The extra room is why i have the full size ikamper. Just nice to have the space for your stuff and i missed the quality when i had another brand.

[@812Taco]

Great video amigo!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks my man!

[@lukedeloye6101]

Would love to adventure with you

[@lowe-landeroutdoors0407]

I bought a 3.0 this year all ready paying a big ticket then have to do upgrades out the gate . The Dlx is just I kamper doing the upgrades everyone does any way then adding a bigger price tag . Do it yourself cheaper

[@FiveOenduro]

Wow, they added what the rest of us iKamper 3.0 owners add.. seems like a bandaid to what they should have come with, not at another $500 price point.

[@nagythebeast]

The light bar cost $10 on Amazon. It’s absolutely ridiculous. They are gouging. They don’t stand by warranty issues either.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I agree the price is a little steep, but this is for those who don't want to spend their time doing the things that iKamper has added. And after spending some time in I freakin love it.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I don't know what light bar they use, but I can promise you it is not a $10 amazon LED strip. And I and many of my friends have not have the same experience as far as warranty claims. And that was before I became affiliated with them. I had an RTT comfort that leaked when I had my skycamp 2.0 and they replaced it no question.

[@nagythebeast]

@@OFFTHEGRIND I have a skycamp 3.0 and did multiple upgrades. They do not standby the product, I personally went to their location south of Seattle and they aren’t very friendly or helpful with issues. I only had it for one month when the issue popped up. At 4,000$ you expect more from the company , especially when you show up in person. Took it on trips totaling 70 nights last year. I like the product but this new DLX simply isn’t worth the price hike. I know you are sponsored, while I get balancing the demands of it. I don’t know how you could say it’s worth it. I like your channel but I have to call out issues and be honest with a product I have used extensively and spent my own money on.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@nagythebeast that’s totally fine man. Bottom line is everyone is going to have different experiences with the same company and what might be worth it to me might not be to you. And that’s fine. Everyone’s opinion is fine and should be accepted as just that. An opinion. I’m basing my opinion off my experiences, not yours. Again, sorry your experience has not been better, but I’m a huge fan of ikamper, their products, and the people there.

[@JTcampmichigan]

$5k for a rooftop tent is highway robbery.

[@ApostleThe344]

Not for 5200 not worth it. 4500 maybe but 5200? Give me a break. 5200 covers a rack, most gear, attachments and an rtt from another company for that amount

[@gregc9220]

Lot nicer than my $40 Ozark trail dome tent lol! Hopefully one day I will be able to upgrade 😁

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

The AluCab LT50 is only 110lbs and way better.

[@SleepyPaul]

Its footprint is huge and is not a comparable model.

[@alexandermilosevic_]

$5100? lol. I'll get a used Jeep instead.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Ground tenting AND a jeep!? Gross