I haven’t seen many likes or comments here so I just want to personally thank you for making this video. This is everything I need to know and I’m going to proceed with buying one.
That would be a dream! Or even just the chance to work together. What do you say @ikamper? Anyway I could borrow a BDV or X-Cover for a weekend in the UK? 😂
Top quality appraisal, thorough, very clear and a professional video. I bought an Ikamper 3.0 this summer, considered the new mattress, and will buy one even though they are £500! You highlighted a few issues I had not considered, especially the noise of the standard non RTT mattress. Very helpful.👍 update April 27, 2023. I just received the matress for my 3.0 ikamper. It comes in two sections. Very nice quality. I also got a storage rack snd shoe rack. These were good quality, but not worth the £72 each. Ikamper should have made them from thicker material, as what they've used is a little too thin, but acceptable. I also bought the Flextail electric pump you recommended. They are now £23 from Amazon. Works like a dream👍.
Great video. I just got my mattress and like you said, the picture instructions are vague. It wasn’t clear how to use the pump either, but I expect one needs to get the $15 accessory to attach to it. I hit your affiliate link to order the FlexTail. 🙏🙏🙏
You won’t be disappointed. Honestly, after the comfort upgrade, I think my next favourite thing is not have the hassle of two mattresses sliding apart 😂
Very informative video, thank you. Much better than the video iKamper has. I just recieved my mattress and was struggling to figure out the best way to deflate it enough so my sleeping gear could fit inside the closed tent. Now I have a plan, thanks to you!
Very well done review! Loved your explanation up front that you would use both stock footage/images from the company - and then supplement that with your own video, showing your real world experience/review. Brilliant!
Great video. Loved all the detail and screenshots. I was able to prove to my husband all my research was correct lol. Used your link for the inflator. Many thanks!
Great quality video and very helpful! Do you feel that there is enough space on the shell side of the tent to keep some bags of things like clothes, extra blankets, etc. or does the mattress fill the space so much that it would be a constant fight to keep the bags off of your head during the night?
It certainly fills that end of the tent more than the standard mattress by virtue of it being taller than the standard mattress. But at the same time, by being taller, there’s no a little lip between the mattress and the shell to put jumpers etc. I think ultimately, it would depend how tall the sleepers are. I’m 5ft7, so don’t need anywhere near the full length of the Mini to be comfortable, so I could lie a little further down the mattress, move my pillows down, and still have plenty room for my gear on the shell side
Nice video & good talk! However, shame to buy a hardshell roof top tent that is set in one minute and the hassle to install the matress RTT. Ikamper do put a very high price to a good night of sleep by delivering a bad matress at purchase of the roof top tent...
I do agree. For how much we pay for an IKamper tent, I do feel it should be included, but that’s business I guess! Problem is, I’m a sucker for ikamper’s quality and branding! 😂
Thanks for this, convinced me to order one (along with the pump and lights etc). I will do the same re carpet tiles, can you recall roughly how many you need ? 🙏🤓
The internal space of a Mini is 128cm x 205cm. I used 50x50cm tiles. So roughly 3 across and 5 down, but then definitely need spares for filling in the smaller gaps. So I'd reckon 17-18 tiles all in. The tiles I used from B&M were bought individually so popping to get more / return excess wasn't really an issue. Hope that helps
Thank you for making such a detailed video! I bought the inflater but I didn’t receive an attachment like the one pictured on your inflater. You were able to attach it and not hold it the whole time it was inflating, which I like. What is the attachment you are using?
Hi, unfortunately I don't know the specifics, as it's just an attachment which came with my pump when I ordered it from Amazon. I'd bring this up with the seller, as it might be missing from the item / package. Falling that, it wouldn't be too difficult to have one 3D printed (using a service like SendPrintSend if you don't have your own 3D printer)
Heya, thanks for a great review ! So when you’re not using it do you leave it deflated in the tent ? Ie does it come with the sticky Velcro like the original foam mattresses so when you flip it closed it doesn’t fall ? Thanks
Hi, Yes, I deflate it and leave it in the tent. I simply fold it into the bigger part of the tent (the part that the expansion panel folds on to) and leave it in there. I've got it in there with 2 sleeping bags and 4 regular pillows, as it gives more room than the standard mattress.
Great video, much appreciated. Can I leave the RTT comfort inside (after deflating it) when I pack up/fold up the RTT or would I have to remove it first.
You can most definitely leave it in, its thinner than the standard mattress so there's more room for leaving bedding up there. I leave 4 pillows and 2 x 3-season sleeping bags in mine at all times. THere's a video on my channel showing what and how I pack in my Mini 3.0
@@MichaelYarde i contacted ikamper. Hey recommend that the bolts/nuts are covered with those plastic covers or some other material to ensure that there is no contact with the mattress.
Great video! My mini x cover 2.0 is not that bad only if i switch sideways. Just order the mattress. Do you recommend using both the air on top of the foam (original mattress).??
I’ll be honest, I’ve never felt the need to do that. I just use the inflatable now and it’s more than comfortable. I sleep better on it than my bed at home 😂 taking both might make closing the tent more difficult too
I've not tried, but I highly doubt it. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it either. Fully inflated, the mattress is quite firm, and I can't imagine folding in that state would be desirable for the longevity of the mattress
@@tiagopinto-coelho1894 Totally agree, but it's only that quick with the pump, I'd do it every time. I'm planning a 3 week, 10 country trip for summer 2024, and we'll not be staying anywhere longer than 2 nights, and the thought of that doesn't bother me at all :)
I did, and to be honest, I didn't find a massive difference time-wise. Great for unattended deflation, but I think for longer trips, I'll stick to just rolling to deflate to save battery life. Although I think the Flextailgear pump would inflate / deflate many times over a week long camping trip (if you were moving site each day)
This might sound silly, but it depends how much you inflate it, it's quite customisable. Fully inflated, it's quite hard - but not uncomfortable. If you prefer a softer mattress, you simply don't inflate it as much. Fully inflated it feels like a dense, supportive foam. Doesn't feel like an air mattress at all imo.
Just cheap carpet tiles from a store here in the UK called B&M Bargains. Was just the cheapest I could find in a colour I liked. It doesn't add any thermal properties. Some people do it to combat moisture, I just did it because I liked the look of it
With this mattress? Absolutely! In my Skycamp Mini 3, I keep 4 full size pillows and 2 x 3 season sleeping bags and can still shut the tent easily. I’m planning to make a video about what / how I pack my sleeping gear very soon! So keep an eye out for that
@@Westcoastrocksduh the standard mattress? I think you could still get sleeping bags in, but the pillows might be difficult (spending in thickness of the pillows)
The cheapest of the cheap carpet tiles from B&M bargains. Some people do it because they experience condensation related dampness, I can’t say I ever did, I just fancied a “nicer” internal finish
I haven’t seen many likes or comments here so I just want to personally thank you for making this video. This is everything I need to know and I’m going to proceed with buying one.
That means a lot. Thank you! 😊
Hands down. The most informative ikamper video I've seen to date. They should hire you
That would be a dream! Or even just the chance to work together. What do you say @ikamper? Anyway I could borrow a BDV or X-Cover for a weekend in the UK? 😂
Top quality appraisal, thorough, very clear and a professional video. I bought an Ikamper 3.0 this summer, considered the new mattress, and will buy one even though they are £500! You highlighted a few issues I had not considered, especially the noise of the standard non RTT mattress. Very helpful.👍 update April 27, 2023. I just received the matress for my 3.0 ikamper. It comes in two sections. Very nice quality. I also got a storage rack snd shoe rack. These were good quality, but not worth the £72 each. Ikamper should have made them from thicker material, as what they've used is a little too thin, but acceptable. I also bought the Flextail electric pump you recommended. They are now £23 from Amazon. Works like a dream👍.
Great video. I just got my mattress and like you said, the picture instructions are vague. It wasn’t clear how to use the pump either, but I expect one needs to get the $15 accessory to attach to it. I hit your affiliate link to order the FlexTail. 🙏🙏🙏
This is a great and very detailed video. I just pulled the trigger on buying the Comfort 5082. Thanks.
You won’t be disappointed. Honestly, after the comfort upgrade, I think my next favourite thing is not have the hassle of two mattresses sliding apart 😂
Very informative video, thank you. Much better than the video iKamper has. I just recieved my mattress and was struggling to figure out the best way to deflate it enough so my sleeping gear could fit inside the closed tent. Now I have a plan, thanks to you!
Mate great video! I currently don't own a Skykapmer mini 3.0 yet but currently doing my research. This answered almost all my questions. Cheers.
That’s great to hear! Thanks for the feedback! Anything else you want to know, just shoot me a message, and I’ll do what I can to answer it 👍🏻
Can you please make a follow up with your gear and bedding inside vs the stock mattress ?
This is coming, I promise! I’m just struggling with the British weather where I can have a dry day so I can film and get the tent away dry!
Very well done review! Loved your explanation up front that you would use both stock footage/images from the company - and then supplement that with your own video, showing your real world experience/review. Brilliant!
You helped me decide to purchase an ikamper. Thanks for the quality information in your content!
I hope you find it as enjoyable as I do! I love mine ❤️ 18 nights so far this year and counting!
Thank you for this video! Really looking forward to a follow up with your gear stored inside.
Great video. Loved all the detail and screenshots. I was able to prove to my husband all my research was correct lol. Used your link for the inflator. Many thanks!
Thank you so much for your kind comments and link usage. It is very much appreciated
This is great. Thank you for the demo and explanations!!
You are very welcome, I’m so pleased to hear you found it useful
great information and attention to detail, keep up the great videos :)
Great quality video and very helpful! Do you feel that there is enough space on the shell side of the tent to keep some bags of things like clothes, extra blankets, etc. or does the mattress fill the space so much that it would be a constant fight to keep the bags off of your head during the night?
It certainly fills that end of the tent more than the standard mattress by virtue of it being taller than the standard mattress. But at the same time, by being taller, there’s no a little lip between the mattress and the shell to put jumpers etc. I think ultimately, it would depend how tall the sleepers are. I’m 5ft7, so don’t need anywhere near the full length of the Mini to be comfortable, so I could lie a little further down the mattress, move my pillows down, and still have plenty room for my gear on the shell side
Nice video & good talk! However, shame to buy a hardshell roof top tent that is set in one minute and the hassle to install the matress RTT. Ikamper do put a very high price to a good night of sleep by delivering a bad matress at purchase of the roof top tent...
I do agree. For how much we pay for an IKamper tent, I do feel it should be included, but that’s business I guess! Problem is, I’m a sucker for ikamper’s quality and branding! 😂
Thanks for this, convinced me to order one (along with the pump and lights etc). I will do the same re carpet tiles, can you recall roughly how many you need ? 🙏🤓
The internal space of a Mini is 128cm x 205cm. I used 50x50cm tiles. So roughly 3 across and 5 down, but then definitely need spares for filling in the smaller gaps. So I'd reckon 17-18 tiles all in. The tiles I used from B&M were bought individually so popping to get more / return excess wasn't really an issue. Hope that helps
@@MichaelYarde perfect, thank you - a good little weekend project - same reason really as just nicer feel and If it lessens noise too than bonus
@@supercrazysane that’s exactly why I did it. No condensation issues, just feels a bit more luxury
Thank you for making such a detailed video! I bought the inflater but I didn’t receive an attachment like the one pictured on your inflater. You were able to attach it and not hold it the whole time it was inflating, which I like. What is the attachment you are using?
Hi, unfortunately I don't know the specifics, as it's just an attachment which came with my pump when I ordered it from Amazon. I'd bring this up with the seller, as it might be missing from the item / package. Falling that, it wouldn't be too difficult to have one 3D printed (using a service like SendPrintSend if you don't have your own 3D printer)
Heya, thanks for a great review ! So when you’re not using it do you leave it deflated in the tent ? Ie does it come with the sticky Velcro like the original foam mattresses so when you flip it closed it doesn’t fall ?
Thanks
Hi,
Yes, I deflate it and leave it in the tent. I simply fold it into the bigger part of the tent (the part that the expansion panel folds on to) and leave it in there. I've got it in there with 2 sleeping bags and 4 regular pillows, as it gives more room than the standard mattress.
Great video, much appreciated. Can I leave the RTT comfort inside (after deflating it) when I pack up/fold up the RTT or would I have to remove it first.
You can most definitely leave it in, its thinner than the standard mattress so there's more room for leaving bedding up there. I leave 4 pillows and 2 x 3-season sleeping bags in mine at all times. THere's a video on my channel showing what and how I pack in my Mini 3.0
Just got the 5082. I'm worried that the bolts and nuts on the tent floor are going to rub against the mattress. Anyone else worried about this?
I’d never really thought about it, as I’ve covered my flooring in carpet tiles. Could be worth looking in to?
@@MichaelYarde i contacted ikamper. Hey recommend that the bolts/nuts are covered with those plastic covers or some other material to ensure that there is no contact with the mattress.
Great video! My mini x cover 2.0 is not that bad only if i switch sideways. Just order the mattress.
Do you recommend using both the air on top of the foam (original mattress).??
I’ll be honest, I’ve never felt the need to do that. I just use the inflatable now and it’s more than comfortable. I sleep better on it than my bed at home 😂 taking both might make closing the tent more difficult too
@@MichaelYarde thanks you.
Great video, thanks for all the info. Just a question tho, does the RTT close with the mattress fully inflated?
I've not tried, but I highly doubt it. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it either. Fully inflated, the mattress is quite firm, and I can't imagine folding in that state would be desirable for the longevity of the mattress
@@MichaelYarde thanks Michael, was just thinking of the times we do 1 nighters here and there. Trying to reduce the setup and tear down. 👍🏻
@@tiagopinto-coelho1894 Totally agree, but it's only that quick with the pump, I'd do it every time. I'm planning a 3 week, 10 country trip for summer 2024, and we'll not be staying anywhere longer than 2 nights, and the thought of that doesn't bother me at all :)
Good review! It’s a shame that such an expensive tent needs a mattress upgrade. Don’t be gentle. The standard mattress is shit!
Did you try using the pump to deflate it so you dont need to roll it up?
I did, and to be honest, I didn't find a massive difference time-wise. Great for unattended deflation, but I think for longer trips, I'll stick to just rolling to deflate to save battery life. Although I think the Flextailgear pump would inflate / deflate many times over a week long camping trip (if you were moving site each day)
What does the mattress feel like? More like a foamy or an air mattress?
This might sound silly, but it depends how much you inflate it, it's quite customisable. Fully inflated, it's quite hard - but not uncomfortable. If you prefer a softer mattress, you simply don't inflate it as much. Fully inflated it feels like a dense, supportive foam. Doesn't feel like an air mattress at all imo.
Thanks for your video
With what kind of carpet did you use ?
Just cheap carpet tiles from a store here in the UK called B&M Bargains. Was just the cheapest I could find in a colour I liked. It doesn't add any thermal properties. Some people do it to combat moisture, I just did it because I liked the look of it
as far as storage, do you think you could fit a sleeping bag on top when the ikamper is closed?
With this mattress? Absolutely! In my Skycamp Mini 3, I keep 4 full size pillows and 2 x 3 season sleeping bags and can still shut the tent easily. I’m planning to make a video about what / how I pack my sleeping gear very soon! So keep an eye out for that
@@MichaelYardeI think he may be asking if sleeping gear can fit with the thicker 4” mattress.
@@Westcoastrocksduh the standard mattress? I think you could still get sleeping bags in, but the pillows might be difficult (spending in thickness of the pillows)
@@MichaelYarde it is difficult, I can’t do it on mine. But thanks for your videos I’ll probably upgrade.
Thanks mate.
Why? Why do you need an upgrade for such a expensive tent? Im really disappointed on the mattrasse which comes with the tent
I do agree. For the price of the iKamper, the standard mattress needs to be much better. It’s my only “complaint” about the tent
what did you use to carpet the tent?
The cheapest of the cheap carpet tiles from B&M bargains. Some people do it because they experience condensation related dampness, I can’t say I ever did, I just fancied a “nicer” internal finish