The first Ultimate
Michael and Wendy Hackett establish Ultimate Off-Road Campers and introduce the boat-shaped composite camper.
Our story
Born in a boat builder’s shed.
Ultimate began in 1994 when Michael and Wendy Hackett went looking for a better way to camp, then built it themselves.
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Batemans Bay · 1994
A camper shaped by another industry.
Michael Hackett was a boat builder experienced in luxury-yacht construction. When conventional tents and vehicle-based camping did not suit the way Michael and Wendy wanted to travel, they applied marine composite techniques, aerodynamic thinking and practical camping experience to a new off-road trailer.
The distinctive moulded form looked unlike anything else. It was lightweight, compact and opened into a generous living space. The name followed naturally: they believed they had created the ultimate camper.
A community takes shape
Owners begin gathering, exchanging touring knowledge and influencing ongoing refinements.
A home in Moruya
Production moves into the purpose-built North Moruya facility that remains central to Ultimate today.
Eagle Outdoors stewardship
Eagle Outdoors acquires Ultimate, preserving its Australian manufacturing legacy while investing in new systems, materials and development.
The next generation
More than 30 years of field experience now meets deeper canvas, textile and outdoor-product expertise.
Respect the idea. Improve the execution.
Stewardship, not reinvention for its own sake.
Since taking stewardship in November 2018, Eagle Outdoors has focused on protecting what made Ultimate distinctive while building on it with contemporary power, comfort, manufacturing and material systems.
The current leadership brings more than three decades of experience across canvas, waterproof garments, tents, swags and outdoor fabrics. That knowledge informs how Ultimate approaches premium textiles, reflective protection, insulation, waterproofing, ventilation, construction and long-term repairability.
What continues
The principles have stayed remarkably consistent.
Designed and manufactured in Moruya by people connected directly to the product.
Compact composite construction that reduces towing burden without reducing the experience at camp.
Every layer, fitting, fabric and system should contribute to durability, comfort or usability.
Real journeys, maintenance experience and community knowledge continue to guide refinement.
The Ultimate difference
Distinctive by design. Proven through use.
Ultimate brings marine-inspired construction, compact towing and a genuinely expansive camp experience together in one Australian-made design, backed by people who know the product.
An aerodynamic moulded form travels compactly, then opens into a generous living space at camp.
Composite construction, specialist outdoor fabrics and practical repairability support years of serious touring.
Storage, systems and setup are considered together so the camper remains capable without becoming cumbersome.
Factory knowledge, authorised support and a connected owner community continue well beyond delivery day.
Owners tell the story best
Real journeys. Long-term knowledge.
“So light, easy to tow, and easy to set up and pack up.”
Tim White · owner review
“Well designed and easy to use. Made in Australia using high-quality materials.”
Zhivan Wasinski · owner review
“World-class design and quality, with amazing follow-up and service.”
Natasha Waldron · owner review
The story continues