Rooftop tents, converted school buses, tricked out Sprinter Vans—innovation in the #VanLife space is ever-alive, and ever-evolving. But in a world where the most luxe rigs and most demanding DIY projects stand in spotlight's center, there's still a lot to be said of a simpler car camping solution. Truck topper, we're looking at you.
There’s a lot you can do with a good ol’ construction cap, but true comfort—like headroom and some floor space—calls for some serious creativity. What's more, lots of truck campers are heavy, and some are precipitously tall and large. Some transforming toppers have canopies that pop up, while other builds have wallpaper that reminds you of your great aunt’s living room. The pros and cons are endless, which makes choosing one a complex and often frustrating exercise.
Luke Bushek, an engineer who earned his chops while manufacturing LED billboards, decided the truck topper question was one he wanted to solve, so he founded Radica, an off-road adventure company.