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iKamper unveils new rooftop tent designed specifically for Rivian R1T and R1S EVs

Rooftop tent specialist iKamper has unveiled a new all-season tent designed exclusively for Rivian EV owners. The Skycamp Mini was designed to protect its inhabitants from high winds, UV Rays, and inclement weather and just popped up in the Rivian Gear Shop this afternoon. Check it out.

iKamper is an outdoors gear specialist founded in 2012 and based in the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in vehicle accessories made from premium materials to withstand tough terrain and, as its website states, “adventures around the globe.”

Naturally, an EV automaker like Rivian is a match made in heaven, as the company ethos is based around nature and exploration (it even calls its branded EV chargers the Adventure Network). One of the perks of being a Rivian R1T or R1S owner is the accessories available in Rivian’s gear shop, including options like a travel kitchen, field kit, and surfboard mounts.

When Rivian’s flagship models debuted, so did a three-person tent designed in collaboration with Yakima, which is still available today for $2,800. Now, Rivian has introduced a second rooftop tent option to its customers, which is available through iKamper. It costs quite a bit more, but it also looks pretty stellar.

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iKamper’s new Rivian branded tent available in Gear Shop

Rivian shared a brief release with Electrek following the unveiling of the brand-specific rooftop tent from iKamper it calls the Skycamp Mini. Per the release:

Building off the platform of the famed Skycamp 3.0 Mini, the Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini features PFAS-free construction with a Rivian-inspired aesthetic, including exclusive color options, blacked-out hardware, Rivian-keyed mounting bracket locks and a sleek, aerodynamic hardshell that minimizes drag to maximize range. Outfitted with iKamper’s deluxe RTT Comfort self-inflating air mattress, this new collaboration delivers refined craftsmanship and rugged durability for year-round adventure.

As you can see from the images above, the Skycamp Mini features locking mounting brackets compatible with Rivian’s Adventure Key Set and an aerodynamic hard shell storage case that sits on the truck bed or roof of a R1T or R1S, respectively, atop the EV’s cargo crossbars (sold separately).

The rooftop tent kit includes iKamper’s FTT Comfort 4-inch mattress. According to its creators, the tent can sleep one to two people and withstand wind up to 35 mph, protecting Rivian owners from the sun and rain. Kaila Vandermey, commercial lead for Rivian Adventure Gear spoke:

Rivian vehicles are built to empower exploration. Partnering with iKamper on the Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini, is the perfect accessory to complement and elevate that adventurous lifestyle. No matter where your adventure takes you, this mini rooftop tent delivers the freedom to explore and rest wherever you choose.

You can view more images of the iKamper Skycamp Mini on the Rivian Adventure Shop homepage. Still, it redirects you to the iKamper website to purchase one for a starting price of $4,595. That’s not all, though. To support this product launch, iKamper said it will include its Disco Series Stove outdoor cooking system as a bonus for customers who preorder the Rivian-specific rooftop tent while supplies last.

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