Tune Outdoor set out to build the most lightweight, configurable camper possible. The result was the M1 — an innovative pop-up canopy built with custom aluminum extrusions and advanced FRP. Now, with the M1L, that vision expands to nearly any pickup, from Rivian to one-ton and beyond, according to a report by Gordon White published by TruckCamperMagazine.com.
What would happen if a seasoned and diverse team challenged themselves to build the most lightweight, modular, configurable, overland-first camper possible? That’s exactly how Tune Outdoor began six years ago in Denver, Colorado.
With expertise in large-scale manufacturing, mechanical engineering, advanced material fabrication, and a heavy dose of entrepreneurial grit, the co-founders triangulated their objectives to create a singular result.
Believing a traditional slide-in was too heavy for their weight and truck compatibility goals, they distilled their concept to a pop-up canopy. The team then focused on modularity and configurability by developing a custom aluminum T-track extrusion system. Meticulously considered proportions, material choices, and a flourish of color achieved the desired modern and purposeful aesthetic.
Click here for the full report by TruckCamperMagazine.com.
