The Escapod TOPO2 MTB is a Camper Built for Mountain Bikers

Lightweight, compact, and affordable, it’s easy to understand why teardrop trailers are so popular with outdoor enthusiasts. These easy-to-tow campers are a massive step up from sleeping in a tent, while also serving as the perfect base camp for your favorite outdoor pursuits. No where is this more obvious than the latest model from teardrop manufacturer Escapod, which recently unveiled a new addition to its line-up designed specifically with mountain bikers in mind. The Escapod TOPO2 MTB is the first trailer purpose-built with those riders in mind, delivering thoughtful features to help make life on and off the trail better.

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As its name implies, the TOPO2 MTB is a new variant on Escapod’s existing TOPO2 teardrop. That model comes with a host of great features, including a comfortable and cozy cabin built for four-season excursions, an outdoor kitchen located under a rear hatch, and a surprising amount of onboard storage. But with its all-terrain tires, 23″ of ground clearance, and rugged suspension that supports up to 5″ of independent travel on either side, it is also built to take on rough terrain. And because the entire rig is made from a single piece of composite fiberglass, it is incredibly durable, too. So much so that the trailer is backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty.

So what does the new Escapod TOPO2 MTB bring to the table? For starters, the rig comes with the company’s custom-built Switchback Hitch, which conveniently swings out of the way to provide full access to the galley kitchen even when carrying two bikes. The hitch also features three unique locking positions to provide added stability when traveling on and off-road. The trailer is further outfitted with the brand-new Küat Piston ION e-bike rack, which can securely carry two e-bikes weighing up to 80 lbs each. The TOPO2 MTB even comes with a bike toolkit from Feedback Sports that stows away under the galley hatch.

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But that’s not all. The TOPO2 MTB also ships with a 140W solar panel and a 240 Ah lithium house battery, keeping your lights, mobile devices, and other gadgets running at all times. It also includes a Thule Pro Bar for additional storage and carrying capacity on the roof, and it has an AquaHot Gen 1 heater, along with a 21-gallon freshwater tank. In other words, it comes well-equipped for camping in remote locations.

“Mountain biking — and being able to easily access all kinds of rugged places to ride — is what led my wife Jen and I to create the Escapod brand in the first place,” Escapod Founder Chris Hudak said via a press release. “So building out the TOPO2 MTB is in many ways coming full circle for us. This is more than just a comfortable place to sleep — it’s the ultimate mobile base camp for riding.”

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The Escapod TOPO2 MTB makes its official debut this weekend (April 10-13, 2025) at the Sea Otter Classic cycling event in Monterey, CA. If you’re attending the show, you’ll be able to see the teardrop firsthand. But the company’s website has already been updated with all of the essential information, including the starting price of $53,990. Check it out here.

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