Shelters » Topeak Bikamper
Bikamper is a personal shelter that utilizes a 26” mountain or 700c road front wheel in place of tent poles.
The main body is constructed of water-resistant urethane coated 45D ripstop nylon and features three mesh panels for ventilation and stargazing on pleasant nights. The fly is constructed of fully waterproofed 70D ripstop nylon for additional protection should the weather turn foul. Both tent and fly pack down to a small, space saving size.
Bikamper™ packs down to a compact size and has it’s own special stuff sack that straps to the handlebars.
Capacity: 1 Person
Weight (Tent only): 1.35 kgs / 2.98 lbs
Total Weight: 1.63 kgs /3.59 lbs
Season: 3 Season
Packed Size: (L X H) 26 x 14 cm / 10.2” x 5.5”
Floor Space: 200 x 90 cm/200 x 70 cm
Floor Area: 1.6 m2
Doors: 1 (Right side)
Windows: 3 (two side, one end)
Product website: http://www.topeak.com/products/Bike-Tent/Bikamper
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(63 votes, average: 3.37 out of 5)
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I have used one of these on a couple of bikepacking trips, but not in any serious weather as of yet.
Positives:
-Easy to set up
-Roomy for a one person tent
-Attaches to handlebars easily
-Works with both 26″ Mountain or 700c Road wheels
-No poles
-Looks really cool
Negatives:
-Relatively heavy for a one person tent
-Won’t work with 29er, cross, or snowbike wheels
-Can’t leave tent set up at camp and go for a ride at the same time
I wouldn’t have bought this tent if I hadn’t gotten a great deal on it. It’s a nifty design, but there are so many better options out there. It is however a great conversation starter. I’ll continue to use it for light duty tours where I want a full tent (buggy, rainy, etc.).
It does look cool but it looks flimsy like it would fall in wind
Methinks the bike is prone to fall over.
what if someone takes you’re the bike, while you are sleeping?