iKamper
Skycamp 3.0 Mini
fast-deploy hardshell for couples
90RigScore
Hardshell rooftop tent
Weight125 lbs
Sleeps2
Street price$3,499
run it through the load checker ↗
14 pieces of gear · weights you can trust
Will it fit your rig?
A 130 lb tent on a 150 lb rack passes the driving check — then two sleepers climb in. Dynamic and static load are different numbers, and most gear pages mention neither. We rate overlanding gear by whether it actually fits, and we never fabricate a roof-load figure.
PassCautionOver limit· stamped on every check
Load Checker · Dynamic vs Static
From your rack maker’s spec sheet — the on-road (driving) figure.
If unknown, we apply the commonly cited ~3× rule of thumb — verify with your rack maker.
Dynamic · driving
125 lbs tent vs 165 lbs rating
Pass
Static · parked & sleeping
475 lbs (tent + 2 × 175) vs 495 lbs est.
Caution
You’re inside the limit but with under 10% margin. Remember the rack’s own weight and any awning also count against the rating. How this math works →
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Fitment changes, flagged first
When a tent gains weight in a redesign, a rack rating changes, or new gear gets run through the load model, you get one email about it. No filler.