Now I know exactly what my Tacoma is gonna look like in 3 weeks when I get my 3.0 mini mounted. Same color Tacoma , same Prinsu rack, MaxTrax mounted in the same place. Awesome set up.
Amen to that. I don't do it often enough. When I do have one outdoors I think to myself "why don't I do this everyday?" Have any recommendations? I'm a cigar novice.... Appreciate the comment
Good stuff. Looks like the iKamper may be decent for the Pacific NW where I find myself now. Grew up in Monument, CO and remember Phantom Canyon down south well. Thx!
I’d imagine it would work really well up there. I’ve yet to visit the PNW but I’m definitely planning a trip up there in the spring. Is that a good time to explore ho there? Would summer be better? Thanks for the comment! Yeah Phantom canyon is a cool loop with some incredible views.
@@UrbanArmed spring would be pretty rugged up in the Ho Rainforest/Olympic Peninsula. It never really gets too cold along the coast, just damp chill, so that’s an ok shoulder season for visiting. The only drawback would be that the road up to Hurricane Ridge (Obstruction Point Rd) usually opens late June or July 4 weekend. It’s truly stupendous up there and worth the visit. Personally, I think Sept and very early Oct (if you can plan that) are the best times to visit WA & OR. It’s after the summer tourist season so backroads are light, lots of primitive camp spots to choose, and the rains usually don’t pick up until mid Oct. Enjoy!
I can see why someone who has a regular awning mounted on their truck might also want to buy this. Sometimes you park places where you don't necessarily plan to stay but you want some shade so you pop out your regular awning but if you do plan to camp for the night you can attach this baby here and have your setup all on one side of the vehicle. Plus if we're to rain you have stay dry and get into your tent.
I've always wanted to put an awning on my truck but it would be on the driver side and I spend all my time on the passenger side and that is the way the tent opens to so I decided to add the tent awning to expand that area. I am still wanting a 270 degree awning but just haven't pulled the trigger on it for some reason. Maybe I never will, but I do like having that extra coverage. These are serious first world problems I recognize :)
Dumping my SB Gen 1 soon for a mini 2.0. Can’t wait! I love rooftop tents, but it sucks if you want to go for a drive while leaving camp set up. Or have an emergency….. “let me just take down my tent real quick” 😂
If it's raining your not going to leave camp. You've been driving all day and then make camp. I don't think you'll want to drive any more. His camp is very quick to pack up if you do want to go. I think RTT is very practical. I love his set up. I love his chair. It's heavier but looks very comfortable. I think it's a great choice.
Nice review, I'm sold on the iKamper Mini RTT awning! I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Been looking at 270 awning options. But decided to back out, since they don't provide protection against rain/snow due to the tent facing the passenger side, and because they're add too much weight to the top of the Jeep. BTW, I almost bought a Tacoma, might want to look at Goose Gear rear seat delete. :)
Thanks for the feedback. I can say that the iKamper is so much easier to manage because it is lighter, makes it so much easier for me to take off and put on. It’s also a lot lighter on the vehicle which is nice. I have seen those goose gear setups and it’s on my list, they’re just a little pricey but I do plan to do some kind of rear delete. It’s funny because I always wanted a keep too 🤪
@@UrbanArmed Just got back from Main Line Overland in Westchester PA, they put the iKamper Skycamp Mini onto the Rhino-Racks Backbone/Vortex kit. I'm excited, you're right, light, and small, but roomy for 2 + dog. :) Can't wait for warner weather!
Appreciate that! It's always hard to speak on the "worth" because everyone has a different thresh-hold and budget. I really considered the roofnest and for me what I was wanting was something very fast to setup and tear down given I often go for quick one nighters or I'm on a multi day trip and moving to a new spot the next day. I will say I do sacrifice a little comfort and space to be small and quick. So just weigh out the pros and cons and think about the future of how you will use it.
@@UrbanArmed budget isn't an issue. I have the Falcon Pro in my cart and that's $4,200 for a smaller tent than this but almost instant set up and since I live in the desert, I feel aluminum is better suited for my applications. Decisions decisions.
@@steelontarget I don't think you will regret that at all. That's an amazing tent, if I keep my landcsruier I was thinking a tent like that would do really well, just need to save some more sheckles though first :)
nice video. Hey the bed rack and mounting brackets you have, I did not see them on the guys website, do you know if he makes them(for RAM 2500 that would be on a Diamondback cover)? i sent an email to him, but he never responded. thanks
I have the same truck. What cover and rack are you using? I’ve wanted to lock up my belongings but my current open RCI low rack doesn’t allow me to hide or lock it all up.
Hi Jeffrey, good question. I'm not able to keep the bedding in there, it's a fairly tight tolerance with just the mattress in there. A sheet or a thin blanket might be ok, I actually tried to keep my wool blanket in flattened out and it definitely made it hard to close. I wouldn't plan on keeping much in there at all with this particular tent.
I found it pretty tough to stow the Mini after a night of rain. The tolerances of the shell don’t really accommodate folding up wet tent. Did you have any challenge after all that rain?
It wasn't bad for me really at all, the fun part was airing it all out after I got home, but the awning dried out in like 10 minutes and the tent didn't take that long in the sun. I didn't have any issues stowing it wet though...
I haven’t had an issues with that yet but I’ve been vigilant about using the ladder cover that it came with because that was one of my concerns. Did you contact iKamper about it?
Wholly 11K subs wow made my own go anywhere camps before you could bye em this wanna be crap aint for me I'm 70 has to be Rocky Mountain proof cause that's where I live and camp not for the faint of heart. you definitely know your stuff new to YT fun watching this stuff
It definitely makes it a lot easier to level it out but you can also use rocks or logs if you're camping in an area that has them. I sometimes will use a big rock but the blocks just make it super easy.
Really not much, just dried out the awning which took about 15 minutes. The Material is a rubbery texture as opposed to canvas-like material. It dried out pretty quick, Super impressed. It should be good for the prices they charge.
21:29 River, black snake...hmm. I'm no expert on snakes either and realize there is a lot of different black snakes like the King Snake for example can be black and is harmless. But when I hear black snakes near water, I always think Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin. Camping alone you certainly don't want to take a chance unless you're proficient in identifying snakes.
Yeah, you’re right for sure. It’s funny because I just kind of stood there obviously more in curiosity as opposed to jumping back for safety. Whiskey probably didn’t help my survival reflexes 😂😂
@@UrbanArmed Honestly, thinking about this some more, Water Mococins can have an attitude and been know to chase people. I've even seen a video of it. Maybe it was something else.
@@myroadtours6147 Well I sure appreciate the info, I wont mess with those again, I feel pretty stupid now after seeing this again, I just thought it was funny, that's how I die :)
These were tunnels on the main FS road which is Phantom Canyon Road (route 67) which is near Penrose, CO. The total length I believe is about 30 miles and it has some really cool camps along the way. No major crawling or anything like that, just a really scenic trail.
@@UrbanArmed Hmmm . . . Ordered mine from Front Runner. I don't have the Diamondback tonneau (have a flat roller). So I'm going to be doing some "creative engineering" next week when the hardware arrives.
Now I know exactly what my Tacoma is gonna look like in 3 weeks when I get my 3.0 mini mounted. Same color Tacoma , same Prinsu rack, MaxTrax mounted in the same place. Awesome set up.
Oh nice! So I assume you probably have it all set by now, how are you liking it?
Nothing better than smoking a nice cigar outdoors! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Amen to that. I don't do it often enough. When I do have one outdoors I think to myself "why don't I do this everyday?"
Have any recommendations? I'm a cigar novice.... Appreciate the comment
That rock tunnel is rad
Dope video bro! Glad you enjoyed the cigar(s)
That iKamper is legit!
Fun times coming 🤙🏼
Thanks brochocho! See you in the mountains in a couple of days! I’ll bring my cigars!
Clicked for the ikamper, but u had me at Booze and cigars
Sweet vid, man...epic trip in just a few days! 🤘
Looking forward to wheeling with you brosef!
That was funny "I pissed on a snake"
It scared the piss out of me! I was calm after the fact hahahah
Good stuff. Looks like the iKamper may be decent for the Pacific NW where I find myself now. Grew up in Monument, CO and remember Phantom Canyon down south well. Thx!
I’d imagine it would work really well up there. I’ve yet to visit the PNW but I’m definitely planning a trip up there in the spring. Is that a good time to explore ho there? Would summer be better? Thanks for the comment! Yeah Phantom canyon is a cool loop with some incredible views.
@@UrbanArmed spring would be pretty rugged up in the Ho Rainforest/Olympic Peninsula. It never really gets too cold along the coast, just damp chill, so that’s an ok shoulder season for visiting. The only drawback would be that the road up to Hurricane Ridge (Obstruction Point Rd) usually opens late June or July 4 weekend. It’s truly stupendous up there and worth the visit. Personally, I think Sept and very early Oct (if you can plan that) are the best times to visit WA & OR. It’s after the summer tourist season so backroads are light, lots of primitive camp spots to choose, and the rains usually don’t pick up until mid Oct. Enjoy!
I can see why someone who has a regular awning mounted on their truck might also want to buy this. Sometimes you park places where you don't necessarily plan to stay but you want some shade so you pop out your regular awning but if you do plan to camp for the night you can attach this baby here and have your setup all on one side of the vehicle. Plus if we're to rain you have stay dry and get into your tent.
I've always wanted to put an awning on my truck but it would be on the driver side and I spend all my time on the passenger side and that is the way the tent opens to so I decided to add the tent awning to expand that area. I am still wanting a 270 degree awning but just haven't pulled the trigger on it for some reason. Maybe I never will, but I do like having that extra coverage. These are serious first world problems I recognize :)
ha, ha, ha. Safe to say, that snake was pissed! Keep up the awesome vides. Aloha from Hawaii. Subbed.
It wasn't my proudest moment! hahahhaa Thanks, I appreciate the comment and support. I love Hawaii!
Great content. I'm subscribing
You crack me up!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Dumping my SB Gen 1 soon for a mini 2.0. Can’t wait! I love rooftop tents, but it sucks if you want to go for a drive while leaving camp set up. Or have an emergency….. “let me just take down my tent real quick” 😂
If it's raining your not going to leave camp. You've been driving all day and then make camp. I don't think you'll want to drive any more. His camp is very quick to pack up if you do want to go. I think RTT is very practical. I love his set up. I love his chair. It's heavier but looks very comfortable. I think it's a great choice.
I really liked this. 👍I have just ordered a Skycamp, I'm also excited!
Ayeee. Congrats! Have you received it yet?
@@UrbanArmed yes, it arrived on a pallette last week. Just waiting for my Front Runner roof rack and its all systems go...
@@hunterluxton5976 Looking forward to hearing your first experience once you get it all dialed in!
Nice video !
If it aint raining you aint camping👍🍻😆 Good deal!
I absolutely love it when it rains, I sleep like a baby! Thanks for the support, really appreciate it!
I need to do some glamping in my back yard ;-) You still so purdy :-)
Just trying to maintain my youthful look like you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 and glamping is the way I like to camp over 40 😂😂
Nice review, I'm sold on the iKamper Mini RTT awning! I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Been looking at 270 awning options. But decided to back out, since they don't provide protection against rain/snow due to the tent facing the passenger side, and because they're add too much weight to the top of the Jeep. BTW, I almost bought a Tacoma, might want to look at Goose Gear rear seat delete. :)
Thanks for the feedback. I can say that the iKamper is so much easier to manage because it is lighter, makes it so much easier for me to take off and put on. It’s also a lot lighter on the vehicle which is nice. I have seen those goose gear setups and it’s on my list, they’re just a little pricey but I do plan to do some kind of rear delete. It’s funny because I always wanted a keep too 🤪
@@UrbanArmed Just got back from Main Line Overland in Westchester PA, they put the iKamper Skycamp Mini onto the Rhino-Racks Backbone/Vortex kit. I'm excited, you're right, light, and small, but roomy for 2 + dog. :) Can't wait for warner weather!
Digging the chill vid. Looks like a nice and simple set up (at a cost, I'm debating if ikamper is worth cost over roofnest or tuffstuff)
Appreciate that! It's always hard to speak on the "worth" because everyone has a different thresh-hold and budget. I really considered the roofnest and for me what I was wanting was something very fast to setup and tear down given I often go for quick one nighters or I'm on a multi day trip and moving to a new spot the next day. I will say I do sacrifice a little comfort and space to be small and quick. So just weigh out the pros and cons and think about the future of how you will use it.
@@UrbanArmed budget isn't an issue. I have the Falcon Pro in my cart and that's $4,200 for a smaller tent than this but almost instant set up and since I live in the desert, I feel aluminum is better suited for my applications. Decisions decisions.
@@steelontarget I don't think you will regret that at all. That's an amazing tent, if I keep my landcsruier I was thinking a tent like that would do really well, just need to save some more sheckles though first :)
nice video. Hey the bed rack and mounting brackets you have, I did not see them on the guys website, do you know if he makes them(for RAM 2500 that would be on a Diamondback cover)? i sent an email to him, but he never responded. thanks
I have the same truck. What cover and rack are you using? I’ve wanted to lock up my belongings but my current open RCI low rack doesn’t allow me to hide or lock it all up.
Did you move out to Colorado? Hella sweet views bro.....!
Yeah, moved out here about two years ago… the views never stop man. Now, I just need a sea doo!!! 👍🏻
great test run
So lookout I’ve got some peeps coming up from AZ in two days for a four day trail and camp ride! Hope you’re doing well!
@@UrbanArmed Cool, looking forward to the report! Btw, meant to mention before - extra long pouch spoon from GSI Outdoors rocks my world.
@@hempseedaddict Yes… I don’t know why I haven’t got that longer spoon yet! Spares no expense on sleep system, uses disposable spoon like a savage. 🤣😂
Just a quick question, do you or are you able to leave your bedding inside this tent once packed up
Hi Jeffrey, good question. I'm not able to keep the bedding in there, it's a fairly tight tolerance with just the mattress in there. A sheet or a thin blanket might be ok, I actually tried to keep my wool blanket in flattened out and it definitely made it hard to close. I wouldn't plan on keeping much in there at all with this particular tent.
RIP John McAfee! Love BTC hat bro!
For real man. The guy was weird no doubt but he will be missed. RIP
I found it pretty tough to stow the Mini after a night of rain. The tolerances of the shell don’t really accommodate folding up wet tent. Did you have any challenge after all that rain?
It wasn't bad for me really at all, the fun part was airing it all out after I got home, but the awning dried out in like 10 minutes and the tent didn't take that long in the sun. I didn't have any issues stowing it wet though...
I always have a spare towel with me and wipe the tent dry with the towel before putting it away.
@@UrbanArmed I was thinking about getting the large IKamper 3.0 xl . I think it will hold your bedding.
I noticed a small tear in my rain guard and brown tent door. I think its from the ladder closing. have you had any issues with this?
I haven’t had an issues with that yet but I’ve been vigilant about using the ladder cover that it came with because that was one of my concerns. Did you contact iKamper about it?
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Wholly 11K subs wow made my own go anywhere camps before you could bye em this wanna be crap aint for me I'm 70
has to be Rocky Mountain proof cause that's where I live and camp not for the faint of heart.
you definitely know your stuff new to YT fun watching this stuff
hahah right on, thanks for the comment, appreciate it! Let the whiskey flow!
So do you think it is wise to have level blocks for the truck.
It definitely makes it a lot easier to level it out but you can also use rocks or logs if you're camping in an area that has them. I sometimes will use a big rock but the blocks just make it super easy.
Just wondering how much water got inside at breakdown?
Really not much, just dried out the awning which took about 15 minutes. The Material is a rubbery texture as opposed to canvas-like material. It dried out pretty quick, Super impressed. It should be good for the prices they charge.
At first I was like?? Then I was, oh.
hahhahhah thanks for the " ..." !
@@UrbanArmed You covered just about everything.... Amazingly well.
21:29 River, black snake...hmm. I'm no expert on snakes either and realize there is a lot of different black snakes like the King Snake for example can be black and is harmless. But when I hear black snakes near water, I always think Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin. Camping alone you certainly don't want to take a chance unless you're proficient in identifying snakes.
Yeah, you’re right for sure. It’s funny because I just kind of stood there obviously more in curiosity as opposed to jumping back for safety. Whiskey probably didn’t help my survival reflexes 😂😂
@@UrbanArmed Honestly, thinking about this some more, Water Mococins can have an attitude and been know to chase people. I've even seen a video of it. Maybe it was something else.
@@myroadtours6147 Well I sure appreciate the info, I wont mess with those again, I feel pretty stupid now after seeing this again, I just thought it was funny, that's how I die :)
What trail is that with the tunnel?
These were tunnels on the main FS road which is Phantom Canyon Road (route 67) which is near Penrose, CO. The total length I believe is about 30 miles and it has some really cool camps along the way. No major crawling or anything like that, just a really scenic trail.
Bend the rain fly rods by the cab
Oh now you tell me! 😂😂
Whered you get the load bars?
These racks are made by PakRax specifically for the DiamondBack bedcovers. I believe around 500 bucks
I meant to ask. Are those KONGS on that chair?
Only the best baby! KONG
Diamondback load bars?
They’re a design by PakRax they make incredible products!
@@UrbanArmed Hmmm . . . Ordered mine from Front Runner. I don't have the Diamondback tonneau (have a flat roller). So I'm going to be doing some "creative engineering" next week when the hardware arrives.
@@MrSalmonDaze Ping me if you upload a video on it, I'd love to see it, or even photos. "creative engineering" describes just about all my tests :)
John mcafee didn’t kill himself!
Negative.. neither did Epstein.. there are larger controls at play here....
Im not going to get that 30 minutes back.
Camera wipeout, lol
Ttiiiiimmmbbbeeerrrrrrr!
The SEC went after who on a crypto currency pump n' dump scheme? Doge? 😂