Turn your everyday bakkie into a fully equipped off-grid escape with the Palomino Backpack SS series, now available through Southern Cross Campers. Designed in the USA and adapted for South African conditions, these slide-on, soft-side campers bring unmatched convenience, comfort, and rugged capability to double, extra, and single cab bakkies alike.
No permits. No extra licenses. No complicated maintenance. Just a ready-to-go camper that fits your lifestyle — and your bakkie. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a long-term explorer, the Palomino range offers adventure-ready convenience. So whether you're cruising down coastal tracks, climbing up into the Drakensberg, or parked lakeside in the bushveld, the Palomino transforms your bakkie into a standalone, livable camper — whether mounted or off the vehicle.

• Pop-up soft sides for standing room and airflow

• Queen-sized bed with thick foam mattress

• Compact kitchen with:

  • 2-burner propane stove

  • Stainless steel sink

  • Electric water pump

• Overhead storage

• LED lighting, 12V & 220V power options

• Fresh water tank (57L) Pre-plumbed for extra water storage

• Optional extras: solar, cassette toilet, diesel heater and more

The SS-1251 model even includes a wet bath (toilet + shower) and a side-entry layout — perfect for overlanders looking for maximum comfort in minimal space.