For one or two people with a smaller vehicle who want a light fold out hard shell that comes ready to sleep in, with a thick mattress and lights.
iKamper $3,670The iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini rates 3.6 among hard shell tents; the Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent rates 3.0 among soft shell ones. The Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent costs $1,870.01 less ($1,799.99 vs $3,670).

A light, low profile two person soft shell for smaller SUVs and racks with modest load ratings. The thin mattress and short floor make it better for one or two shorter sleepers.
Northridge4x4 $1,799.99Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (hard shell and soft shell), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini | Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $124.61 per sq ft of bed ($3,670, 29.5 sq ft) | 47 $62.73 per sq ft of bed ($1,799.99, 28.7 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 65 110 lb for 29.5 sq ft of bed (3.7 lb per sq ft) | 73 99 lb for 28.7 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Comfort 15% | 80 4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 20 1.6 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini | Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 51.2 x 82.8 in | 51.2 x 80.7 in |
| Bed area | 29.5 sq ft | 28.7 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 4 in | 1.6 in |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 300 gsm poly-cotton blackout canvas | 600D ripstop polyoxford, PU coated (CPAI-84) |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 110 lb | 99 lb |
| Closed size | 57.5 x 54.75 x 13.5 in | 49 x 53.5 x 8.3 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Static load | 900 lb | - |
| Dynamic load needed | 165 lb | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |