iKamper
iKamper is a South Korean outdoor gear manufacturer (founded 2012) that designs and sells premium hardshell rooftop tents and a proprietary accessory ecosystem (awnings, racks, kitchen, sleep systems) to North American outdoor enthusiasts and overlanders via DTC, dealers, and a Seattle showroom.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersKent, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
iKamper firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- iKamper
- Website
- https://ikamper.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- iKamper is a South Korean outdoor gear manufacturer (founded 2012) that designs and sells premium hardshell rooftop tents and a proprietary accessory ecosystem (awnings, racks, kitchen, sleep systems) to North American outdoor enthusiasts and overlanders via DTC, dealers, and a Seattle showroom.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
iKamper industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Outdoor recreation and overlanding gear (rooftop tents)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Camping & Overlanding Equipment Retail (CRAMAAAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Outdoor Furniture & Shelter Systems (Tents, Tarps, Hammocks) Retail (CRAMAAAJ)
Keywords
Where iKamper is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kent
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
iKamper business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Roof Top Tent Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling hardshell and hybrid roof-top tents. Products include Skycamp Series, BDV Series, and X-Cover Series with price points ranging from $3,000 to $4,700 for current models.
- Accessories and Add-ons: Sales of tent accessories, mounting hardware, awnings, sleep systems, kitchen equipment, lighting, and camp gear. Also includes spare parts for existing customers.
- Financing Services: iKamper offers buy-now-pay-later options through Affirm, enabling customers to finance purchases over time, potentially increasing average order values.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Skycamp 4.0 Duo - 2-person tent |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Skycamp 4.0 Trio - 3-person tent |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Skycamp 4.0 Quad - 4-person tent |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Skycamp 3.0 - Previous generation flagship |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Skycamp 3.0 Mini - Compact version |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Skycamp 4.0 Launch Pricing (Original MSRP) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
iKamper product offering
Product offeringCore offering
iKamper designs, manufactures, and sells premium hardshell and hybrid rooftop tents (Skycamp, BDV, and X-Cover series) along with supporting overlanding equipment including roof and bed racks, awnings, sleep systems, and camp kitchens. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via ikamper.com, through a North American dealer network, and at the Seattle showroom, with prices typically ranging from $3,000 to $4,700 per tent.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Skycamp Series: Flagship expandable hardshell rooftop tent with design-forward styling
- BDV Series
- X-Cover Series
- ExoShell Series
- Disco Series
- AIOKS
- Raconteur
- DuraCore
- BreathWeave
- ThermaSeal
Products and services
- Skycamp Series Rooftop Tents Flagship expandable hardshell rooftop tent line for outdoor enthusiasts and overlanders, featuring DuraCore hardshell construction and BreathWeave fabric for all-season camping comfort.
- Skycamp 4.0 Duo Rooftop Tent Two-person hardshell rooftop tent with dual-layer reinforced composite shell, weighing 140 lbs; original MSRP $4,415 with current promotional pricing at $3,825.
- Skycamp 4.0 Trio Rooftop Tent Three-person hardshell rooftop tent designed for mid-size SUVs, weighing approximately 160 lbs; original MSRP $4,500 with current promotional pricing at $4,050.
- Skycamp 4.0 Quad Rooftop Tent Four-person hardshell rooftop tent with the largest capacity in the 4.0 lineup, weighing 182 lbs; original MSRP $4,700 with current promotional pricing at $4,230.
- BDV Series Rooftop Tents Rugged and adaptable rooftop tent line offering flexible setup options for various vehicle types and configurations, positioned for overlanding use.
- X-Cover Series Rooftop Tents Hybrid soft-shell rooftop tent combining soft-shell convenience with hardshell-like features, offering quick setup, large views, and competitive pricing.
- ExoShell 270 Awning 270-degree awning system providing extended shelter for vehicle-mounted camping, compatible with iKamper rooftop tents and vehicle setups.
- Raconteur Roof Racks Vehicle-specific roof racks (e.g., Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Tacoma) designed to mount rooftop tents and carry cargo for overlanding.
- Raconteur Bed Racks Truck bed rack systems (e.g., Jeep Gladiator) for overlanding and cargo organization, designed to integrate with iKamper rooftop tents and accessories.
- AIOKS All-In-One Kitchen System Complete outdoor kitchen system combining cooking, prep, and storage capabilities for camp cooking, designed to integrate with iKamper tent and rack setups.
- Disco Series Camp Cooking Portable propane-powered cooking system and accessories for outdoor kitchen setups at camp.
- Self-Inflating Air Mattresses Sleep system mattresses that automatically inflate for convenient setup inside iKamper rooftop tents.
- Foam Mattresses Solid foam sleeping surfaces for rooftop tents providing firm support and insulation.
- Sleeping Bags and Blankets Down and synthetic sleeping bags and blankets in various temperature ratings for all-season camping comfort inside rooftop tents.
- Camp Cookset Complete cookware set for outdoor meal preparation including pots, pans, and utensils, used with the camp kitchen line.
- Camp Gear Accessories Miscellaneous camp accessories including HC Steps, Trash Caddy, Utility Bag, Packing Cubes, Firewood Carrier, and Daily Tote Bag.
- Lighting Products (including iKamper x Claymore co-branded lights) Camping lighting products including co-branded iKamper x Claymore 3FACE NEO and iKamper x Claymore Ultra2 3.0 portable lighting units.
- Merch and Apparel Branded apparel and merchandise including shirts, hoodies, hats, and the ReCovery Collection of camp accessories.
Companies that use iKamper
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
iKamper technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature3 records
iKamper partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- ClaymoreminoriKamper has partnered with Claymore for lighting products, resulting in co-branded items including the iKamper x Claymore 3FACE NEO and iKamper x Claymore Ultra2 3.0. These products are sold through iKamper's website and represent a product collaboration for the camping lighting category.
- AffirmminoriKamper partners with Affirm to offer buy-now-pay-later financing options to customers, enabling them to spread purchase costs over time.
Scale indicators2 records
iKamper competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ARB 4x4 Accessories: Established overlanding and 4x4 accessories brand with rooftop tents, awnings, drawers, and vehicle gear. Comparable as a broad overlanding incumbent, particularly relevant as iKamper expands beyond North America.
- Thule (Tepui / Thule Approach): Global outdoor and transport solutions incumbent whose Tepui/Thule Approach rooftop tent lines directly overlap iKamper's product. Thule's broader rack and accessory portfolio and dealer relationships make it a key competitor across the customer journey.
- Yakima: Established vehicle rack and outdoor gear brand selling roof-top tents alongside broader cargo, rack, and accessory lines. Comparable as both a competitor (RTTs) and a complementary accessory ecosystem (Raconteur racks compete/align with Yakima racks).
- Rhino-Rack: Global roof rack and outdoor accessory company with rooftop tent offerings (including the Sunseeker awning ecosystem). Competes with iKamper on racks (Raconteur line) and on adjacent shelter/awning products.
Others
- Claymore: Korean portable lighting brand with which iKamper has co-branded products (iKamper x Claymore 3FACE NEO and Ultra2 3.0). Included as an adjacent ecosystem partner/peer in the camping gear space rather than a direct RTT competitor.
Direct peers
- James Baroud: Premium hardshell rooftop tent manufacturer with strong European and overlanding presence. Comparable on hardshell RTT category and premium positioning; serves as a useful international benchmark for iKamper's category.
- Roofnest: Direct-to-consumer hardshell rooftop tent specialist offering multiple hardshell RTT models for overlanders and vehicle-based campers. Closely comparable on product category, customer segment, and premium pricing model.
- Front Runner Outfitters: Overlanding-focused brand offering roof-top tents plus extensive vehicle-specific racks, awnings, and accessories. Directly comparable on product breadth (tents + racks + kitchen + sleep) and on the overlanding target customer.
- Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT): Specialist in soft-shell and hybrid rooftop tents plus truck and SUV camping accessories. Directly competes in the RTT category with comparable vehicle-fitment-driven merchandising and dealer-supported distribution.
Emerging players
- Go Fast Campers: Boutique lightweight rooftop tent and overlanding accessory brand appealing to the premium end of the overlander community. Comparable customer segment and premium-price positioning, with a smaller, design-led catalog.
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iKamper social profiles
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iKamper leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
iKamper funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
iKamper M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about iKamper
What does iKamper do?
iKamper designs, manufactures, and sells premium hardshell and hybrid rooftop tents (Skycamp, BDV, and X-Cover series) along with supporting overlanding equipment including roof and bed racks, awnings, sleep systems, and camp kitchens. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via ikamper.com, through a North American dealer network, and at the Seattle showroom, with prices typically ranging from $3,000 to $4,700 per tent.
Is iKamper a public or private company?
iKamper is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was iKamper founded?
iKamper was founded in 2012. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is iKamper based?
iKamper is headquartered in Kent, United States, in the North America region.
How does iKamper make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Roof Top Tent Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Add-ons and financing Services.
Who are iKamper's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ARB 4x4 Accessories, Thule (Tepui / Thule Approach), Yakima and Rhino-Rack. Claymore is listed as an others. Direct peers are James Baroud, Roofnest, Front Runner Outfitters and Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT). Go Fast Campers is listed as an emerging player.
Does iKamper have an API?
No public API is recorded for iKamper.
What industry is iKamper in?
iKamper's product category is Outdoor recreation and overlanding gear (rooftop tents). Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAAAC, Camping & Overlanding Equipment Retail, with a secondary code of CRAMAAAJ, Outdoor Furniture & Shelter Systems (Tents, Tarps, Hammocks) Retail.