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 is the better tent overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini leads on weight, comfort and warranty. The Trustmade Scout Max wins on value. The Trustmade Scout Max costs $2,472 less ($1,198 vs $3,670).
Trustmade Scout Max
#13 in Hard shellFull review
For budget buyers who want a quick opening hard shell for two at about half the price of the big brands.
Amazon $1,198$1,198
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini for weight (110 lb for 29.5 sq ft of bed (3.7 lb per sq ft) vs 169 lb for 30.3 sq ft of bed (5.6 lb per sq ft)), comfort (4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated vs 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Trustmade Scout Max for value ($39.49 per sq ft of bed ($1,198, 30.3 sq ft) vs $124.61 per sq ft of bed ($3,670, 29.5 sq ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini | Trustmade Scout Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $124.61 per sq ft of bed ($3,670, 29.5 sq ft) | 100 $39.49 per sq ft of bed ($1,198, 30.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 65 110 lb for 29.5 sq ft of bed (3.7 lb per sq ft) | 12 169 lb for 30.3 sq ft of bed (5.6 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating |
| Comfort 15% | 80 4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini | Trustmade Scout Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Pops straight up |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Mattress | 51.2 x 82.8 in | 52 x 84 in |
| Bed area | 29.5 sq ft | 30.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 4 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 300 gsm poly-cotton blackout canvas | 300 g flame retardant poly-cotton ripstop canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 110 lb | 169 lb |
| Closed size | 57.5 x 54.75 x 13.5 in | - |
| Open size | - | 84 x 52 x 60 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in | 7 in |
| Static load | 900 lb | - |
| Dynamic load needed | 165 lb | 165 lb |
| Ladder | - | 91.2 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 1 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |