If you've ever stared at your truck bed and thought "there has to be a better way" — you're not alone. And Wild Land just answered.
For years, pickup truck owners have been forced into an impossible choice: sacrifice your cargo space for a rooftop tent, bolt on a canopy and lose your ground clearance, or drop serious money on a full service body conversion and never look at a trail the same way again.
None of these solutions actually solve the problem. They just move it around.
That's exactly the gap that Wild Land set out to close — and the result is the Pickup Mate Wingman X, a product so different from everything else on the market that the company had to invent a new category to describe it.
What Exactly Is a "Pickup Mate"?
Wild Land is very deliberate about this: the Wingman X is not a rooftop tent (RTT). It's not a canopy. It's not a service body. It's a Pickup Mate — a fully integrated, automated living system built specifically for premium pickup owners who are done compromising.
The philosophy behind it is refreshingly straightforward: your truck should be able to do everything it was designed to do and provide genuine, comfortable living space at the same time. No trade-offs. No "yeah, but…" moments.
With a non-destructive, no-drill installation system, the Wingman X mounts to your truck bed without leaving a single mark. You keep your full cargo utility. You keep your off-road capability. You keep your ground clearance. What you gain is something that feels closer to a mobile apartment than a camping accessory.
The Technology: A Dual-Layer X-Scissor Lift System
The engineering heart of the Wingman X is its independent dual-layer X-scissor lift structure — and it's genuinely impressive once you understand what it does.
Most rooftop tents are a single shell that pops open. The Wingman X is a two-story expandable system. The upper and lower levels operate independently, meaning you can open just the lower level as a sheltered workspace or lounge, deploy both levels for full sleeping capacity, or configure the space however your trip demands.
The entire system is fully automatic. One button on the remote control raises or lowers the whole structure. There's no wrestling with poles, no fumbling with latches after a long day on the trail. You pull up to camp, hit the button, and you're home.
The safety engineering is equally thorough:
- Integrated safety locks on both levels prevent accidental collapse
- Ladder support locks keep the entry secure when in use
- One-touch power-off for emergency situations
- Radar obstruction sensors that automatically reverse the lift if something is in the way
When fully closed, the Wingman X sits flush with your vehicle body — it doesn't exceed your truck's width, and the low-profile design means you won't be hunting for tall clearance lanes at every gas station.
The structure supports a total load capacity of 300 kg (661 lbs). That's not a typo.
Living Space: The Numbers That Matter
Let's talk dimensions, because this is where the Wingman X genuinely surprises people.
| Space | Expanded Interior Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Lower Level | 1500 × 1360 × 980 mm (59.1" × 53.5" × 38.6") |
| Upper Level | 2250 × 1460 × 1060 mm (88.6" × 57.5" × 41.7") |
| Skylight | 690 × 625 mm (27.2" × 24.6") |
The upper level alone gives you over 88 inches of length — that's more than 7 feet of sleeping space. Comfortably fits 2 to 3 people, and it doesn't feel like you're camping. It feels like you're staying somewhere.
The interior quality matches the dimensions. Both levels come equipped with:
- Magnetic high-lumen LED light bars with multiple brightness settings and remote control
- Bluetooth speakers on both floors for ambient sound or a proper playlist
- High-density mattresses with skin-friendly thermal covers
- Suede sunshade curtains and a felt ceiling liner for insulation and aesthetics
- A transparent panoramic skylight for stargazing without leaving your sleeping bag
This isn't "camping gear." This is a room.
The Third Space: Where Wingman X Gets Creative
One of the most underrated aspects of the Wingman X is what Wild Land calls the "third space" — the lower level, which functions as a completely independent zone separate from sleeping.
Open just the lower level and you have a sheltered, standing-height space that's been used as a:
- Hunting prep station
- Fishing base camp
- Mobile office
- Gear staging area
- Relaxation lounge
The lower level's 980 mm interior height isn't quite standing room, but it's a genuinely usable space — and when you factor in the accessories, it becomes remarkably functional.
Speaking of accessories, the Wingman X ships with a full ecosystem:
- Tailgate cover that flips into a rear-facing awning, extending the lower level's footprint
- MOLLE pegboard for organized gear storage
- Bamboo folding side table for cooking, eating, or just having somewhere to set your coffee
- Integrated side rails for mounting additional off-road accessories — 360° awnings, awning walls, and more
Every piece of this system was designed to work together. That integration is what separates the Wingman X from a truck with a bunch of aftermarket parts bolted to it.
Weather Performance: Built for Real Conditions
Outdoor gear lives or dies by how it handles the elements, so let's be direct about what the Wingman X can and can't do.
Wind resistance:
- Fully closed: equivalent to the vehicle's original wind resistance
- Fully deployed (no side awning): withstands up to Level 6 winds (11–14 m/s)
- Fully deployed with side awning and guy ropes: withstands up to Level 4 winds (6–8 m/s)
Water resistance:
- Outer layer: 100% waterproof with seam tape on all stitched seams
- Inner layer: standard water resistance — the connection to the truck bed is not fully sealed
Wild Land is transparent about this: light water seepage into the truck bed can occur in heavy rain or snow. They recommend avoiding storing items that require complete waterproofing in the bed, and suggest a rain cover for users with strict waterproofing requirements. It's an honest caveat, and one worth knowing before you buy.
For extreme weather — think sustained heavy rain, high winds, or blizzard conditions — the Wingman X isn't the right tool. For the vast majority of overlanding and camping scenarios, it handles conditions confidently.
Compatible Trucks
The Wingman X is designed for universal pickup compatibility, with dedicated mounting brackets currently available for:
- Ford F-150 (5.5 ft bed)
- Ford Ranger (5 ft bed)
- Toyota Tacoma
- Toyota Tundra (5.5 ft)
- RAM 1500 (5.7 ft)
- GMC Sierra 1500 (5.8 ft)
- Jeep Gladiator
- Hilux, D-MAX, and select GWM Cannon double-cab models
If your truck isn't on this list, Wild Land offers custom bracket solutions — reach out to their support team at support@iwildlandus.com for compatibility confirmation before purchasing.
Price & Where to Buy
The Wingman X carries a retail price of $8,499 (regularly $9,999 — a $1,500 savings at current pricing). For what is essentially a fully automated, dual-level living system with integrated lighting, audio, power lift, and a complete accessory ecosystem, the value proposition is stronger than it might initially appear.
For context: a quality RTT from a premium brand runs $3,000–$5,000. Add a canopy, a power awning, interior lighting, speakers, and a mattress upgrade, and you're approaching Wingman X territory anyway — without the integration, the automation, or the dual-level space.
Where to buy:
- Wild Land Official — iwildlandus.com
Who Is the Wingman X Actually For?
Be honest with yourself before pulling the trigger on this one. The Wingman X is a serious piece of kit, and it's best suited for:
✅ Dedicated overlanders who spend multiple nights out and want genuine comfort without a trailer
✅ Pickup owners who refuse to choose between utility and livability
✅ Hunters and anglers who need a functional base camp that packs up and drives away
✅ Couples or small families who want a two-person-plus sleeping setup with real headroom
✅ Anyone who has looked at their truck and thought it should be doing more
It's probably not the right fit for casual weekend campers who only get out twice a year, or for truck owners who primarily need their bed for work hauling.
Final Verdict
The outdoor gear market is full of products that claim to be revolutionary and turn out to be incremental. The Wild Land Pickup Mate Wingman X is a genuine exception.
It doesn't improve on the rooftop tent. It doesn't improve on the canopy. It replaces both of them with something that thinks differently about what a pickup truck can be.
If your truck is your platform — for adventure, for work, for life — the Wingman X is the most complete answer to the question "how do I actually live out of this thing?" that the market has produced.
Your truck was already capable. The Wingman X just lets it prove it.
Interested in learning more? Visit iwildlandus.com or contact an authorized dealer near you.
