iKamper’s latest Skycamp Mini is a sleek rooftop tent designed just for Rivian

With a 60-second setup, room for two adults, and a seamless design that feels fresh from the factory.

By Mike Richard Published March 22, 2025

Man standing near a desert overlook next to a Rivian pickup truck with an iKamper rooftop tent (RTT). — Rivian x iKamper

Rivian has been quietly proving that today’s best EVs are, in fact, a viable option for overlanders and serious car campers. The next-gen automaker recently teamed up with iKamper on an exclusive rooftop tent designed to take owners, well, just about anywhere they want to go.

The two brands collaborated to build the special edition rooftop tent as a seamless camping solution for Rivian R1T and R1S owners. It features a sleek, premium hardshell that integrates beautifully with Rivian’s modern, bleeding-edge aesthetic. That includes an exclusive colorway with signature yellow accents and blacked-out hardware that not only looks great but also allows the tent to be installed securely and effortlessly. The sub-140-pound weight makes it a straightforward job for you and a friend. Exclusive Rivian badging inside and out rounds out the “fresh from the factory” vibe.

Man standing next to a Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini rooftop tent mounted to an R1T pickup truck. — Rivian x iKamper

The new Skycamp Mini RTT sets up in just 60 seconds. It’s also purpose-built for four-season use with a dual-layer, fiber-reinforced plastic shell with one-inch air insulation and insulated honeycomb aluminum floor panels. Breathable poly-cotton canvas with blackout tent material shields campers from the elements, while a waterproof 75D ripstop polyester rainfly with an eco-friendly DWR coating keeps out the nastiest weather. Inside, the tent offers more than 29 square feet of living space designed to sleep two adults comfortably courtesy of a premium, self-inflating air mattress.

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The Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini rooftop tent is now available for pre-order for $4,595. Early birds also score a Disco Series Stove (iKamper’s versatile, modular outdoor cooking system) as a free bonus while supplies last.

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