We tested out the Loki Icarus, an all-season composite truck camper with a modern aesthetic and thoughtful minimalist amenities.
First announced in fall 2021, the Icarus is Loki’s second camper design. It’s smaller and lighter than the Basecamp Falcon. And, like the Falcon, the Loki is designed for year-round, off-grid use.
There were two things that impressed me most about the Loki Icarus. First was the clever solutions to camper living, amenities that solve off-grid problems, and the added convenience to camper living that I never anticipated I could have. And, the camper’s ability to withstand the weather.
I tested this camper over two weekends in the Vermont woods, using it as a base camp for bike adventures on frosty fall days, and to power tools at an off-grid camp that I was helping renovate.
I hope to have the chance to test it again on a ski trip. Not many campers can truly handle the cold, but this one claims it can.
Driving With the Loki Icarus Truck Camper

Until recently, I owned an F-350 with a Hallmark K2 camper, and I’ve also tested Loki’s Basecamp Falcon on an F-350. Driving through corners, or bouncing along Class 4 roads, both campers changed the handling of the vehicle. With the Icarus on an F-350, I sometimes forgot I had the camper on my truck.
At 2,500 pounds for the 8-foot bed model — 2,000 pounds for the 6-foot bed model — the change in truck handling is surprisingly subtle. Of course, that depends on how you accessorize the camper and the truck.
Before Loki actually produced the Icarus, its goal was to build a fully featured but compact camper for smaller trucks. Now that the Icarus is in production, Loki advises that you put the Icarus on an F-250 or larger truck.
It’s TBD whether this camper is compatible with an electric drivetrain truck, which was also one of Loki’s original goals. The camper is heavier than originally anticipated, and the payload on various EV pickups is not clearly defined.
Loki is testing this camper on a Rivian. Ford has advised customers not to put any camper into the bed of the Ford Lightning.
Because storage space inside is limited, Loki now offers its own storage-enhancing flatbed system compatible with F-250- and F-350-size trucks. But you can also run the truck on the Super Duty or comparable truck you already own.
A Modern Eye-Catcher


Like Loki’s Falcon, but a Smaller Footprint


Truck Camper Durability
Loki Icarus Truck Camper: Made for Life Off-Grid



Sleeping Quarters Needed Work, Loki Has Updated


Staying Warm Was Easy

Made for Weekends, but Flexible Enough for Long Trips
