iKamper Skycamp DLX
#2 in Hard shellFull review
For families who want the full size Skycamp with a thick air mattress and lights already fitted, ready to sleep in as soon as it opens.
iKamper $4,195$4,195
The iKamper Skycamp DLX rates 3.8 among hard shell tents; the Tuff Stuff Elite rates 3.1 among soft shell ones. The Tuff Stuff Elite costs $1,170 less ($3,025 vs $4,195).
Tuff Stuff Elite
#17 in Soft shellFull review
One of the biggest soft shells sold, for families of four or five with a full size truck or SUV on a heavy duty rack. The included annex adds a second room.
Amazon $3,025$3,025
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 | Tuff Stuff Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 54 $94.50 per sq ft of bed ($4,195, 44.4 sq ft) | 51 $58.93 per sq ft of bed ($3,025, 51.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 72 155 lb for 44.4 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) | 63 194 lb for 51.3 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 | 42 2.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| iKamper Skycamp DLX | Tuff Stuff Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 5 |
| Mattress | 77.2 x 82.8 in | 77 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 44.4 sq ft | 51.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 4 in | 2.8 in |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 300 gsm poly-cotton blackout canvas | 280 g cotton/poly rip stop; 420D oxford PU coated rainfly |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Included |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 155 lb | 194 lb |
| Closed size | 85.5 x 54.75 x 13.5 in | 79 x 48 x 16 in |
| Open size | - | 79 x 96 x 52 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in | 16 in |
| Static load | 900 lb | 800 lb |
| Dynamic load needed | 165 lb | - |
| Ladder | 88.5 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |