I’ve had mine for a year now and used 150+ times during trip around Australia. Overall, love the iKamper and no regrets. Three improvements I would love for next version would be 1. Mattress that reduces condensation. On a cold night, the metal floor and condensation make for a freezing night. 2. Canvas catches water in heavy rain. When you leave tent, pool of water runs down onto your back. 3. More storage. I get why its slim, however room for blow-up pillow and sleeping bag needed. Again, really like the tent but the condensation is a major issue.
@brianlowe7534 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your comments about Korean culture.
@BrandonReinhart3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Really fascinating.
@glenh43974 жыл бұрын
Great job on the review! And congrats on the baby, greatest thing you'll ever experience.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Glen H thanks Glen 🙏
@jodyandmichelle14 жыл бұрын
Edward you are one of the realest guys I follow on KZfaq. Definitely someone I would like to have a beer with! Thanks for informative content!
@MrWatufaka7024 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, Mr. Shin. This is the most transparent and comprehensive iKamper review I've seen.
@redwhiteblue78314 жыл бұрын
You can AirBNB your rig out... lol I'm really happy for you and Katie. Your channel has come a long way. You deserve everything you get out of it, what you put into it is not shown. Thank you for sharing, take care Edward.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
RedWhite&Blue 78 thanks bro, I appreciate than man, I still haven’t made it out to so cal 😂😢
@daviddivita40253 жыл бұрын
Nice class on the Skycamp! During the video I saw a small portable heater. What is the make and model?
@andyproto3014 жыл бұрын
So I have the mini and if I did a review, I would say they same exact thing. Perfect video. Thanks
@alsims82804 жыл бұрын
I'm in the middle of fighting this battle, so the timing of the video is perfect. I want a RTT for the convenience, but balancing that against the cost is tough for me. Thanks for listing your opinion, as I value all your experience. I'll see you in two weeks!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Al Sims there are a ton of options out there these days, so definitely do your due diligence and take your time 👍
@goku85863 жыл бұрын
Hi Edward, could you tell me what truck bed rack you are using. I've had a heck of a time trying to find the right one for my truck. I have a full size Tundra and your setup is perfect for our truck. Thank you for making great videos! My wife and I have learned a lot from them./
@_siskooo_frank11464 жыл бұрын
One of the BEST and HONEST reviews I have watched. Just great and very explanatory about everything about this camper. Once again congratulations on the new addition to the family brother!!!
@louisguimont5492 жыл бұрын
The cultural explanation is super interesting! It's so true that not all countries sleep on extra soft mattresses! I've been accustomed to my super-extra comfortable mattress, so buying this tent would necessitate an additional memory foam topper, but not a big deal.
@ClashingwithTofu4 жыл бұрын
I've been using an ExPed double as my daily mattress at home. It's been close to a year and haven't needed to get a reg mattress yet. I do have to pump up the mattress a little every 3 months, but other than that, it's def. great quality.
@louisbrown46202 жыл бұрын
Love that Icon Suspension. I’m going with Carli on my ‘22 Tremor that’s coming in April. But, Icon is great too. Sweet tent!
@04JALD4 жыл бұрын
Right now I have an older arb roof top tent I bought used and being little brough around the edges it actually works very well still. I have an older rig but will be updating most if it and soon new rooftop tent will be one. Not sure which one yet. This one I seen on another KZfaq and it's very nice. Most everything else is going to be basic items I need to overland. Thank you Edwin for your videos
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
DJ Hobbies / Overland there are a lot of great options out there 👍
@04JALD4 жыл бұрын
Good evening Edward , I just read my post and quit a few misspelled words and I misspelled your name. Sorry about that. Hope all is well and loving your baby bump. Will change your life for the better. Thank you, take care and be safe
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
DJ Hobbies / Overland it’s all good! Thanks for the comments and feedback. I’m looking forward to the baby and sharing the adventures with it soon . You take care and be safe as well out there 👊
@04JALD4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Edward.
@04JALD4 жыл бұрын
👊
@MyKillMolina93 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, you added a great perspective with how much you’ve used it!!!
@mikeoverlanding4 жыл бұрын
This tent is #1 on my list but I know that as soon as I buy one (and they are expensive) they will come up with one that includes a better mattress. I am also concerned about the very limited ability to keep sleeping items in the tent. They need to make them so that one can store all of the sleeping bags and pillows in the tent when it is closed.
@oO2Pro4UOo2 жыл бұрын
Hope you waited :p 3.0 is out
@samlewis63144 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the mattress pad explanation. It’s good to know ikamper plans to developing
@bocawarrior54923 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video and your comments very much. Thank you. I am in the market for a rtt. I have a low rise truck bed rack on my Honda Ridgeline 2021. Question for you, I noticed that the length of the IKAMPER is larger than the length of your truck bed.1) What is the distance between the cross bars supporting the tent? 2) Do you have any issues with the rtt extending over the length of the truck bed?. Thank you for your time.
@softroadingthewest4 жыл бұрын
Wow, the detail about Korean culture and beds was quite interesting! Great review!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
softroadingthewest yeah man, my childhood was an uncomfortable one, 😂
@softroadingthewest4 жыл бұрын
Edward Shin 😂😂
@ldayers4 жыл бұрын
I can deal with all those cons. Easy fixes! Thanks for the legit review...as always!
@Poncelopr4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward I was thinking bout getting this for my TRD-PRO 🤙🏼
@rickandal6174 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review. I cannot wait to get our iKamper2.0. thank you.
@lukeking52374 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! I have the Mini in Rocky Black and love it so far. Great content on your youtube. Keep up the good work and congrats to you two on the baby!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Luke King thank you! 🙌
@TrailReady4Runner4 жыл бұрын
Man this makes me want a iKamper Skycamp 2.0. Awesome video Edward.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Trail Ready 4Runner you’d love it, bro 👌
@MW_Builds3 жыл бұрын
I like the iKamper, but feel that for $3900, there should be no issue with the mattress. All aspects of sleep should be near perfect. Truly, with Smittybilt from $1000-1200, Raptor Offroad Voyager at $900, and Body Armor Skyridge Pike 2 at $800... all rooftop tents, all found with a quick google of "low cost rooftop tents". Great job, Edward. I think they chose you because you come off honest, athletic, and a solid overlander/camper/etc person with a wonderful and supportive family that is looking for quality in the products he uses. peace
@KrokemOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with you on that. For the price point, the buying demographic should be considered 👍 I appreciate all of the kind words 🙏
@TrailAdventuresTV4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Felt like you were honest about the product. And knowing that the mattress isn’t as thick as we may like. There is a solution.
@dhillhouse14 жыл бұрын
I really like this RTT minus the cost! The whole aerodynamics of it screams cost savings on gas I think? I really want one of these but can’t bring myself to pull out another grand for. So harsh...
@buffalo_will4 жыл бұрын
There are many other start up companies that have been releasing them. Although there aren't the reviews of these start up companies but some of them give 30-90 day money back. I took the plunge and I'm waiting for mine to come in with a different brand.
@MeanOneMeanOne4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as usual, Ed! Can't wait for Alvord brother!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
MeanOneMeanOne I’m stoked!
@bryanmcentush47883 жыл бұрын
Yeah , thanks insight on the culture in which the product is from. Nice review
@kwesty14 жыл бұрын
Great Review! Congratulations on the addition to the family..
@moorwalks3 жыл бұрын
Very educational, I have spent 3 days researching this and am convinced this is the one for me and my two large dogs... by the way, the dogs will be in the annex. Thanks
@stumptownwoodworks4 жыл бұрын
Been loving your review videos of the ikamper, but I'm curious of you've looked at the Roofnest Condor XL. It is about 1k less expensive, if you upgrade the ikamper to the rocky black color. It comes with several accessories the ikamper charges for, has a thicker bed. But, I'm not a fan of the latches, the ikamper has great new locking latches. And the new mounting hardware. Would love to know what you think, almost no videos out there on it, aside from a great walk through from the company. Thanks
@pochouhwang4 жыл бұрын
great video on the follow up. Quick question on your Tundra is it the 5.5' or 6.5' bed? I like how you set it low. what is the cross bar width on the bed and how much over hang at the end by the tail gate. Thanks
@76powerwagon874 жыл бұрын
Great review, this year we were up ski/camping and saw a guy use one, I would not have had a clue what it was if I hadn’t watched your videos. That’s cool about the Korean beds sometimes I think the floor is easier on my back.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
76 Power Wagon yeah, we get a lot of questions too when it’s deployed with people around as well 🍻
@alieshalogsdon67833 жыл бұрын
When doing the winter camping was the tent itself enough to keep you warm at night or did you have to purchase the insulation for it?
@mike_ddd2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great review!
@David-jr9gx4 ай бұрын
thanks mate.
@pensrud4 жыл бұрын
good video. thanks for korean insight. most importantly. congrats on upcoming baby. Good luck. and enjoy man.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Peter Ensrud thank you 🙏
@StevenVanCauwenbergh3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the video and candor also I enjoyed your comments about Korean culture
@JohnDoe-xm9ql4 жыл бұрын
Great review Edward.. Thank you. 🇺🇸👏👍
@psk4363 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed, Thanks again for the great video. QQ: Did you intentionally turn your iKamper around to redistribute the weight on your truck, or did you prefer to have the entrance on the driver's side? Thanks
@adampolselli5974 жыл бұрын
Great review! While I do love the iKamper and the low profile of the hard shell, I just couldn't rationalize spending upwards of $4000 on a rtt. There are a lot of other fantastic models and brands for a few grand less and work just as well. Either way, keep up the great work!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Adam Polselli I say the best choice is the one that works for your budget and allows you to enjoy the outdoors 👍🍻
@zabdat4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! Just wondering how it does in windy conditions. How loud is it? Thank you sir! Keep up the awesome channel! And congratulations on your new baby!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Sergio Galindo it’s not too bad in windy conditions if you can separate the zippers 👍
@daisuke88723 жыл бұрын
Great video and it's so informative since I'm planning to choose my RTT from either ikamper or FSR. I'm planning to leave my tent on the roof rack 24/7 and want to know if ikamper will hold up. Thanks and keep up your great work!!!
@BlindmanOverland4 жыл бұрын
I love the way they look more than any other, mine works so well that I just can't justify brand hopping lol even though I want to hahaha
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
They definitely hit it out of the park with the design 👍
@dannyeugenewaits94864 жыл бұрын
Great review! I'm getting ready to start a different chapter in my life, I've been an UL hiker/snowshoeing freak and adventure motorcycle rider for decades but now for my new adventures and being in my early 50s I'm deciding to do more overland camping! I just purchased a new Toyota Tacoma and now ready to buy once cry once on a rooftop tent... I've decided to go with a closed shell style rather than a CVT Canvas covering style... How exciting and how nurve racking trying to find reviews on real life reviews... I'm close to narrowing it down to this manufacturer! But I'm open to suggestions!!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Danny Eugene Waits does the speed of setup matter you? Hard shell tents are definitely buy once cry once purchases, which is even more of a reason to make sure you see all your options and compare each tents’ strengths and weaknesses 👍
@Naessey4 жыл бұрын
Great review. I love how you showed pictures of the tent in different locations / seasons. Like how you concentrate on what is important i.e. longevity, quality, use, setup. Thanks so much
@homeownerssolutionsinyourh89713 жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber. I love your content and funny enough we are thinking on buying the sky camp 2.0 Thanks
@TMac331172 жыл бұрын
Nice review. My experience with the iKamper has not been as favorable as yours, but I genuinely appreciate your thoroughness. The Exped suggestion was very helpful. Do you have any suggestions about dealing with iKamper customer service? The have not been easy to reach.
@ricecowboy4 жыл бұрын
Great comprehensive 6 month review of the iKamper. Advantages and disadvantages over your old CVT? Everyone around this region appear to hauling Tepuis and Yakima’s.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
ricecowboy definitely faster to setup and break down compared to the cvt soft shell tent, but they now have hard shell tents so that is moot. The iKamper design allows for the benefit of a hard shell in terms of quick deployment and stow away, but also has the benefit of a soft shell tent’s spacious floor plan. Aside from that, I really love both tents
@babbidgej3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting these. I'm thinking of getting one, but concerned about over hang on my short bed. The racks that look like they'll work best are short when it comes to cab clearance, so I'm looking at 2 feet of overhang off the back
@lifescansdarkly2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking into this as well, it looks like the Tundra he's driving has a 5'9" bed for reference if that helps. I'm looking at a Ram with a 6'4" bed so overhang shouldn't be as much of an issue. If you've got a 2' overhang you might want to look into a taller rack so it can clear the cab.
@theodorerobb1803 жыл бұрын
I'm sold on the iKamper for 2.0.
@skuzy2 жыл бұрын
Hi, how does this hold up in windy conditions? With nothing tied down does that mean it is very noisy and flappy? How about any leaks from any gaps ?
@marcosw6893 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again! I’m deciding between this and the Roofnest. Could you tell me if the tent hanging well past your tailgate has worked out? I also have a Tundra. Thanks!
@fightington4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I don't see the weight of the tent at install as being a con really, only have to do it once for most people so no biggie
@krisyas31362 жыл бұрын
What about the ladder being accessible to people on the ground?
@GR0182 жыл бұрын
I noticed you installed it backwards. I'm sure that was intentional. Was that because you prefer it opening on the driver's side?
@showaltermicro4 жыл бұрын
WE ARE HERE for puppy and baby UPDATES !!!!!!!
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Charles Show They’re on their way 😉
@andymedina82354 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I'd add it to the wishlist but I need to fit 5 people. Yikes! lol
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
andy medina 😮👏🏽
@mikeyb67372 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video
@MrFlyrod72 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@jameshurd86574 жыл бұрын
Edward you didn't mention the main reason why I would want to buy one. The hard shell could be positioned towards the wind so as to not hear the soft material flapping in stronger winds.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
James HURD that’s a great point as well 👍
@goranmelin60403 жыл бұрын
Hi a question for you dothe anexroom have a floor yet cause it didnt in the past pleace tell best regard Goran Melin in SWEDEN
@2livecampcrew474 жыл бұрын
Woooooohooooo
@2livecampcrew474 жыл бұрын
We cant wait to see you Shin family
@lukebarnes45524 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! I’m wondering how you deal with muddy shoes, wet gear, and such when you are camping with the skycamper. Usually I leave these items in a vestibule but the skycamper doesn’t have this and I don’t think it’s worth the 700$ annex just to solve this need.
@philiprobins54883 жыл бұрын
I would probably buy the vestibule if I were to buy the $4000 tent. $700 is just drop in the bucket for such useful camping space.
@toddlemke50865 ай бұрын
How do you feel about the durability of the shell?
@BruhSayWhat2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. Could you let me know what heater that is you are using at 7:14 in the video? I'm considering this rooftop tent. One of the things I do a lot is driving a beach in Jersey for fishing. During the fall to early winter for stripers it gets freezing at night and I'm trying to find a good and safe heater as well to use. Thanks.
@spliffin53003 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, man. Really fascinated by the cultural differences that affect design - excellent information. What is the bed length on your Tundra? Have you had any trouble with the tent overhang, aside from the odd aesthetics of it? Thanks for your awesome content, Edward! Keep it up.
@KrokemOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@spliffin thanks! The tundra bed length is about 5.5 feet. The issue I’d notice from the overhang was just being careful not to put too much weight on that side of the tent when we are camping . It also made it slightly harder to get into the truck bed to move totes
@audreyblack17144 жыл бұрын
Awesome video - we are really considering the iKamper - can you tell me which bed rack system you have? The low profile one.
@jasonr4284 жыл бұрын
Ed, thanks for doing this awesome review. I just ordered an iKamper Skycamp 2.0 and have a quick question for you. Did you ever run into a scenario where you ran into high winds that exceeded 20-30 MPH, and if so what was your experience? I am asking because I plan on doing a lot of Colorado high mountain off-highway road camping and I am sure I am going to run into this issue. I know they wind tested this tent to something like 44MPH, but only concern when I made the decision to buy this tent was the recommended max wind rating of 20MPH; which seemed a bit low.
@jarcidiacono13 жыл бұрын
hey how did it end up holding up in the wind??
@jasonr4283 жыл бұрын
@@jarcidiacono1 after numerous nights in winds (Lake Powell so extremely bad), and high up in the Colorado mountains…it held up great. You’ll have nothing to worry about.
@gwes787w73 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! What bed rack is that?
@NathanHegwer-px3us3 жыл бұрын
Have you tested 23 Zero WALKABOUT soft roof tent?
@mattiethesurfer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review! Do you keep it on year round? I live in Florida and would prefer to keep it on year round, but we will get a lot of rain. How do you feel it would do, just sitting on the rack, closed for months at a time in rain? Also, how about wind when the tent is open?
@MrMoondogge13 жыл бұрын
Review of roof nest CONDOR to compare ?
@mimiyang2261 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@simplysurreal61393 жыл бұрын
What bed rack is used at minute 9:30 (in the video)?
@darkfangulas2 жыл бұрын
Do these get mouldy when set up in the rain then closed for an amount of time?
@rachelmarylani3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video and review!
@tommythuntdeer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Informative!
@gerardopagulong6352 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. 😎
@dstill993 жыл бұрын
I see you have a heater in the tent! Which one is that and how does it work for you?? Thank you in advance
@20sti_lovn3 жыл бұрын
hey what bed rack system are you using in your truck bed.
@christopherkaram98724 жыл бұрын
Great review Edward! I wanted to ask you how you dry your tent out with winter camping. I have been seriously considering this tent and have been watching every review I can on it. At $3500 my main concern is protecting my investment. Can you give me any tips on how you dry your tent out after it has been covered in snow or out in the rain. Do you have a given amount of time before you need to dry it out?
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Christopher Karam you definitely want to dry it out as soon as possible after a trip, I’ve gone as long as 3 days before drying, which seems fine depending on your location, but I would look for a covered space to dry it out. It will take longer than drying it out in direct sunlight though. If you don’t have access to covered space, you may want to look at alternatives
@jimmyb43703 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get the roof nest condor. I am going to put an Exped pad in there and I was wondering how you close to the tent with it in there. Does the pad fold over onto itself? or do you deflate it and take it out? I want to leave the pad in the tent but I don't know how it will last when it is folded over on itself.
@davidgrayson4572 жыл бұрын
have you had any issues with the overhang on your truck bed? I have a 5ft bed ford ranger and I'm really interested in getting the skycamp 2 but that overhang is my only concern. great vid
@stephenkeating74074 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honesty. Does the 2.0 have a tent attachment so you can increase the ground space for longer camping time.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Stephen Keating that’s sold separately
@tango1654 жыл бұрын
Great overview... thanks for making the video.
@donkunyung3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Many people seem to forget that Koreans literally sleep on beds made out of solid rock or wood.
@bobbyrob20084 жыл бұрын
Great review...Thanks brother! 👍👊
@timp10893 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward - really useful. We are almost at the point of spending our hard earned $ on a Skycamp 2.0 and have been a bit worried about the mattress. Can I ask if id you bought just one Exped Megamat or did you buy more than one? If more, how did you arrange them to get the largest sleeping space? Thanks again!
@mrgroundhog97903 жыл бұрын
Great review thank you!
@ZZ_904 жыл бұрын
Great review man! I was looking on their website to order one of these guys and it is saying that there is currently an approximate 6 to 8 week lead time on Black and White hardshells from the date of order. Do you think there is a chance it could arrive sooner than that if I ordered one?
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Zach Zwenger I honestly don’t think it will due to the shipping restrictions
@LuepFeel2 жыл бұрын
Great video! What's the intro song?
@katelynshin23834 жыл бұрын
One more con: the placement of the shoe storage bags sucks (very hard to reach from inside the tent) so we don’t even use them! We keep our shoes inside on a towel in the corner of the tent.
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Katelyn Fitz true
@andydoan46183 жыл бұрын
Does the tent close up with the replacement expad in the tent? Great review!
@trentdavis60323 жыл бұрын
Can it go through the carwash?
@kingpickle37123 жыл бұрын
Will this work on my Fiat?
@azak42434 жыл бұрын
You put out great content sir and I love the iKamper, I picked one up not long ago and love it so far. One thing I run into is storage though since I don’t want to keep it on my suv all the time. Do you know if it can be store standing up vertically?
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
az ak I’m not sure, but I think vertical storage can potentially damage the structure of the tent
@danchamp79384 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review! Makes me happy that I got one used at half the cost. True about the culture in Korea. I remember when I visited my uncle there and my bed was a blanket on the hard wood floor. It took some getting use to. One question. Does your exped fit in the tent when closed up? or do you pack that up every time?
@KrokemOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Dan Champ I packed it away every time . I know some people replace the factory mattress and leave the exped inside deflated