Welcome to Aegis Overland Adventure tops
An idea born from adventure, and a burning desire to explore. Sleek, durable, and unbelievably lightweight truck top campers.
We are one in our passion for the outdoors
We are adventurers, explorers, and lovers of this crazy rock we call home. Like you, we believe in the right of all of us to find freedom in the mountains, trees and oceans.
We aren’t designed to be cramped in office spaces, stuck behind screens, and surrounded by monotonous walls. We are here to enjoy what nature offers us each and every day. We had burning passion to create the ability to pick up and go whenever that desire for freedom called. This adventure truck top camper was designed and crafted by outdoor lovers, for outdoor lovers. Nothing was spared in building a topper that gave you that ultimate freedom.
Your next adventure is right around the corner. Why not do it in the comfort of an Aegis camper?
Our Story
aegis
noun
/ˈē-jəs /
In ancient Greek mythology, an aegis was something that offered physical protection. It has been depicted in various ways; a magical protective cloak, a shield, or a breastplate, specifically of Zeus and Athena
(https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aegis)
The Goal
The Aegis Adventure Top was an idea for something better
Something sleek, lightweight and durable that would have minimal effect on fuel economy. The ability to use the truck for work during the week, hauling tools and materials in the box, but always ready for a last minute weekend adventure or extended road-trip.
The typical fabric pop-up portion of lightweight campers and rooftop tents had to be upgraded to eliminate wind noise, provide protection and insulation from the elements, and allow the sleeping area to be packed up when wet or raining without getting the interior wet.
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The Outlook
To meet all these requirements, a unique hard sided, composite intensive design was created. Prior experience building surfboards, kiteboards, downhill skateboards, and a composites-focused MASc. provided the foundation for developing a composite based product.
Thermoplastic composites specifically seemed ideal. The characteristics of extreme toughness, low weight, and its capacity to be formed, welded and recycled all lent themselves to the Aegis project.
Several years, challenging trials, and design iterations later the current Aegis Adventure Top was born.
The Mission of Aegis
The mission is to create an amazing product using top quality components. Many are manufactured domestically, some just down the road from the Aegis shop. The cradle-to-cradle philosophy, described as the safe and potentially infinite circulation of materials and nutrients in cycles, plays a large influence within design. Aluminum can be recycled many times without any loss in quality, and thermoplastic composites are also recyclable.
While there is a large difference in materials that are theoretically recyclable and ones that are actually recycled, Aegis is excited to announce we are now using a composite product that can be recycled in the existing waste streams! At Aegis all scraps and off-cuts from the manufacturing process are collected and recycled.
Giving Back
our drive for constant innovation
The design is constantly being refined and improved. New options and extras, based on personal experience, as well as customer’s desires and feedback are continuously being added. Aegis strives to keep the cost of a basic camper envelope low for people who want just the minimum, but can also outfit you with a completely overland ready package.
We simply want to be the best adventure truck topper on the market for anyone serious about making long-lasting memories.
your new favourite way to explore
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