The iKamper X-Cover 3.0 merges the durability, easy set-up, and quick breakdown of a hard shell tent with the ventilation, space, and value of a soft shell.
If you think rooftop tents are an exercise in compromise, iKamper would like a word. The X-Cover 3.0 rooftop tent is a clever hybrid between a hard and soft shell that offers the best of both worlds.
The hard protective surface case and fold-open design gives you the quick setup and breakdown of a hardshell tent. But the clamshell design means it folds open to double its footprint, making room for up to four people without overtaking your entire roof.
That also means you get the lighter weight and improved ventilation of a soft shell, with tent fabric making up most of the exterior surfaces once open.
It weighs just 128 pounds, making it perfect for smaller SUVs and daily drivers. But it’s also built tough enough to handle the rigors of the roughest overland trips.
And anyone who off-roads seriously knows that weight on the roof is an issue. With a weight capacity of 900 pounds, you can bring the whole family to the farthest backcountry sites without the dynamic load of a heavy RTT looming above you.
Livability is a key component when sleeping on the roof of a vehicle in the middle of the woods. The X-Cover 3.0 features three huge windows and a large main door, giving you 360-degree views and a ton of air flow. Dual skylights overhead offer extra light, ventilation, and star gazing.
The 4-season tent is crafted from breathable, black-out poly/cotton canvas. The fly is made from 150D waterproof ripstop polyester with an eco-friendly DWR coating. Integrated window awnings add extra protection from serious rain and driving wind.
And when they say 4-season, they mean it. The X-Cover has an inventive port system to easily connect a diesel heater or AC unit right into the tent.
The X-Cover 3.0 sets up in minutes thanks to its hybrid design, and when closed, it has room for your bedding. Just leave it all inside for quick takedown and be on your way. Speaking of bedding, a 2.5-inch-thick insulating memory foam mattress keeps everyone inside warm and comfy.
Perhaps best of all, you can say goodbye to cumbersome PVC covers that are nearly impossible to pack away. The aluminum hard top and integrated side panels make those bulky, hard-to-pack covers a thing of the past.
iKamper X-Cover 3.0 Setup Video
With a little practice, we could see setup and break down taking no more than 10 minutes each.
iKamper X-Cover 3.0 Specs:
- Honeycomb aluminum panels w/ durable canvas side covers
- 2.75″ insulated poly foam mattress
- 128lbs (59kg)
- 74″ x 90.5″ footprint
- 11″ tall closed / 48.75″ tall open
- Fits on 30″ to 60″ cross bars
If you’re looking for a full-size, lightweight solution for your entire family, this one’s worth a look. And at $2,599, it’s competitively priced against tents half its size.
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