Outfitter Manufacturing
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What is Outfitter Manufacturing?
Outfitter Manufacturing, built in Longmont, Colorado, makes a complete lineup of soft-wall pop-up slide-in truck campers from the ultralight Caribou Lite at 1,050 lbs to the fully loaded Apex, covering half-ton through one-ton platforms.
About Outfitter Manufacturing
Outfitter Manufacturing has been building pop-up slide-in truck campers in Longmont, Colorado at 4002 N Valley Dr since the company was founded, and the lineup today reflects decades of refinement in a single form factor: the soft-wall pop-up slide-in. While other manufacturers chase hard-side or overland-shell categories, Outfitter has stayed focused on making the pop-up slide-in progressively better rather than branching into unrelated products. The result is a five-model range where each tier adds meaningful capability without ballooning weight or footprint.
The architecture Outfitter calls True Composite Foam Core runs through the upper models: vacuum-bonded composite walls and a molded composite foam core roof replace the wood-framed, water-absorbing panels that have plagued pop-ups from other brands. The Caribou Lite starts with a fully welded aluminum roof and frame with vacuum bonded composite walls, getting the entry-level camper down to a dry weight of 1,050 lbs for the 6.5-foot model. Step up to the Caribou and you add the True Composite Foam Core Roof and an electric roof lift. The Apex, the model most associated with Outfitter's reputation in the overland community, brings a full composite foam core body and roof, a heated basement for tank protection, a full wet bath, and a 3.8 cu ft compressor fridge, all packaged to a 70.5-inch travel height.
Owner feedback across forums and review outlets tracks a consistent theme: buyers who have used multiple truck camper brands tend to cite the composite construction and the lack of wood framing as the main reason they stayed with Outfitter after their first purchase. The Longmont facility sells factory direct, which removes the dealer markup layer that affects comparable builds from larger manufacturers. For a buyer choosing between a pop-top and a hard-side, Outfitter's lineup makes the case that a well-engineered soft wall can match an aluminum hard side in durability while coming in lighter and at a lower price per pound of capability.
Key Features
- True Composite Foam Core body and roof across the Caribou, Spire, Apex, and Juno models replaces wood framing entirely, removing the main source of delamination and water damage in pop-ups
- Widest weight range in the slide-in pop-top category: the Caribou Lite 6.5 comes in at 1,050 lbs dry, opening the class to properly equipped half-ton short-bed trucks
- Factory direct sales from Longmont, Colorado, with no dealer markup and direct access to the build team for customizations
- Five-model lineup with a clear upgrade path from the bare-bones Caribou Lite to the fully equipped Juno, covering every major overland truck platform
- Heated basement on the Apex and Juno models keeps tanks above freezing in cold-weather use without external insulation wraps
Models & Specs
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Caribou Lite 6.5
Outfitter's entry model and the lightest in the lineup at 1,050 lbs dry: a torsion-assisted pop-up with aluminum frame, composite walls, compressor fridge, and 200W solar suitcase included, starting at $28,995.
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Caribou 8
The mid-range Outfitter with a True Composite Foam Core Roof, electric roof lift, and a 1,500 lb dry weight, bringing the composite construction the brand is known for to full-size 8-foot bed platforms at $41,995.
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Apex 8
Outfitter's overland flagship for short-bed rigs: a full composite foam core body and roof, heated basement, full wet bath with shower, and a 3.8 cu ft compressor fridge, packaged to a 70.5-inch travel height, starting at $64,995.
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price
- 28,995 USD
Weight
- Dry weight
- 1,050 lb
Dimensions
- Overall length
- 134 in
- Overall width (with jacks)
- 91.5 in
- Travel height
- 65 in
- Interior height
- 77.5 in
- Floor length
- 81 in
Capacity
- Sleeping capacity
- 4
- Refrigerator
- 2.0 cu ft compressor
- Cooktop
- 2-burner
- Furnace
- 16,000 BTU
- Solar
- 200 W portable suitcase
Build
- Roof lift
- Torsion-assisted
- Frame
- Fully welded aluminum
- Walls
- Vacuum bonded composite
- Softwall
- Insulated Weblon
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Longmont, CO)
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price
- 41,995 USD
Weight
- Dry weight
- 1,500 lb
Dimensions
- Overall length
- 161 in
- Overall width (with jacks)
- 87.5 in
- Travel height
- 69 in
- Interior height
- 81 in
- Floor length
- 97 in
Capacity
- Sleeping capacity
- 4
- Refrigerator
- 2.0 cu ft compressor
- Cooktop
- 2-burner
- Furnace
- 16,000 BTU
- Solar
- 200 W portable suitcase
Build
- Roof lift
- Electric
- Roof
- True Composite Foam Core
- Frame
- Fully welded aluminum
- Walls
- Vacuum bonded composite
- Softwall
- Insulated Weblon
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Longmont, CO)
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price
- 64,995 USD
Weight
- Dry weight
- 2,130 lb
Dimensions
- Overall length
- 185 in
- Overall width (with jacks)
- 87.5 in
- Travel height
- 70.5 in
- Interior height
- 81 in
- Floor length
- 97 in
Capacity
- Sleeping capacity
- 4
- Refrigerator
- 3.8 cu ft compressor
- Cooktop
- 2-burner
- Furnace
- 20,000 BTU
- Solar
- 200 W portable suitcase
- Wet bath
- Shower enclosure and marine toilet
Build
- Heated basement
- Yes
- Roof lift
- Electric
- Body and roof
- True Composite Foam Core
- Frame
- Fully welded aluminum
- Softwall
- Insulated Weblon
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Longmont, CO)
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Composite foam core construction across the upper models eliminates the wood framing that causes delamination and moisture damage in competing pop-ups
- At 1,050 lbs dry, the Caribou Lite 6.5 is one of the lightest full-featured pop-up slide-ins available, making it viable on half-ton short-bed platforms
- Factory direct from Longmont, CO with no dealer network, so pricing is transparent and build access is direct
- Electric roof lift standard on the Caribou and above; the Caribou Lite uses a torsion-assisted system that is lighter and simpler
- Heated basement on the Apex and Juno keeps fresh, grey, and black tanks protected in sub-freezing conditions without add-on insulation
- Owner community consistently highlights the composite walls as durable over multi-year, high-mileage use
Cons
- All models are soft-wall pop-tops: the Weblon sidewalls are well-insulated but do not match the thermal or weather seal performance of a hard-sided fixed roof in sustained cold or heavy rain
- The Apex and Juno are on the heavier end of the pop-top category at 2,130 and 2,380 lbs dry, requiring 3/4-ton or 1-ton platforms and limiting compatibility with half-ton buyers
- Small production operation means lead times and communication can be inconsistent at peak season; some owners report slower responses before an order is placed
- Limited dealer presence makes in-person walkthroughs or service visits difficult outside of the Longmont, CO area
- The Caribou Lite uses a torsion-assisted manual-style roof lift rather than a full electric system, which may be a drawback for buyers prioritizing convenience at camp
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