How does the popular Scout hard side line translate into pop-ups? We got our first opportunity to see a Scout Kenai Pop-Up at Overland Expo PNW. Let’s get into it.
We have been amazed at how many Scout truck campers we see on the road—especially in the Pacific Northwest. For a brand that launched in the spring of 2020, it’s incredible to count so many Scouts rolling down the highways, byways, and through small towns. Clearly, the all-composite, 100-percent modular concept of Scout hit an opportunity clear out of the park.
Which is why everyone in the truck camper space took notice when Scout announced a full line of Scout pop-up truck campers in June of last year. Based on their successful hard side lineup, the Scout Pop-Ups mirror their hard-side counterparts. Can you really make pop-up versions of hard side campers? Yep. Scout did it.
Scout brought their brand new Scout Kenai Pop-Up to the Overland Expo PNW, and it was mobbed. When the crowds momentarily cleared, we went in to finally experience this full-size Scout Pop-Up.
The camper’s interior floor spans 92.25 inches, with an expanded interior height of 85.5 inches. At a full 75 inches (6’3”), I had headroom to spare, giving the camper an open and airy feel. The other first impression was that it didn’t feel like they just made the Kenai a pop-up. This camper has its own vibe with small but important details that fit the needs of the pop-up market.
Looking up, the triple-layer coated 300D Ripstop fabric, clear window, and bug-screen offer 360-degree panoramic views, keeping you connected with the outside world in a way no hard side can offer.
Above that, the vacuum‑infused fiberglass roof offers a seamless and waterproof feature that will last. I bet a lot of fellow truck camper owners out there wish they had a vacuum‑infused fiberglass roof. We sure do.
The pull-out queen bed (77 x 80 inches) means no crawling over a sleeping spouse to use the optional built-in cassette toilet. If you think that’s not important, you haven’t been camping enough.
Standard equipment includes a 4.9‑gallon fresh water tank, a 10‑pound vertical propane tank, and a 132 Ah Expion360 lithium battery positioned forward and low to optimize the center of gravity. The Kenai Pop-Up also includes two 100‑watt solar panels, USB‑A/C ports, shore‑power input, and a 12-volt roof vent. Off-grid is this camper’s middle name.
It’s still early going for the Scout Pop-Up series, and it has some big hard side shoes to follow. That said, the popular Scout design language and modular concept are in full effect with the pop-up versions. Based on the interest we saw at Expo PNW, Adventurer Manufacturing has another winner on their hands.
To learn more about Scout Campers, visit their website at scoutcampers.com. Click here to request information about Scout Campers.
