iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini
#5 in Hard shellFull review
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 $3,670$3,670
The iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini rates 3.6 among hard shell tents; the Thule Approach 2 M rates 3.0 among soft shell ones. The Thule Approach 2 M costs $670.05 less ($2,999.95 vs $3,670).
Thule Approach 2 M
#19 in Soft shellFull review
A polished, easy to mount soft shell for two adults who want a big bed and a low folded profile. It costs far more than budget tents with the same bed.
Amazon $2,999.95$2,999.95
Prices 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 | Thule Approach 2 M |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $124.61 per sq ft of bed ($3,670, 29.5 sq ft) | 21 $89.16 per sq ft of bed ($2,999.95, 33.6 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 65 110 lb for 29.5 sq ft of bed (3.7 lb per sq ft) | 63 128 lb for 33.6 sq ft of bed (3.8 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 80 4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 32 2.4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini | Thule Approach 2 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Mattress | 51.2 x 82.8 in | 51 x 95 in |
| Bed area | 29.5 sq ft | 33.6 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 4 in | 2.4 in |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 300 gsm poly-cotton blackout canvas | 100% recycled 600D polyester ripstop |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 110 lb | 128 lb |
| Closed size | 57.5 x 54.75 x 13.5 in | 49 x 56 x 11 in |
| Open size | - | 95 x 56 x 40 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in | 11 in |
| Static load | 900 lb | 660 lb |
| Dynamic load needed | 165 lb | - |
| Ladder | - | 102.4 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 3 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |