Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent Napier Outdoors – Backroadz SUV Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Kelty
Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent
Best for: Vehicle camping and large gear storage.
Napier
Napier Outdoors – Backroadz SUV Tent
Best for: Best for large group SUV car camping.
Our Take
Both are suv tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Napier Outdoors – Backroadz SUV Tent is noticeably taller inside (7'5" peak height versus 6'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 100 sq ft versus 62 sq ft for the Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent.
It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.
On scores, the Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent edges ahead — 7.8 overall versus 7.1.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Napier Outdoors – Backroadz SUV Tent also has a price edge — $69 less at $279 versus $349.
For most buyers, the Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent
- Versatile vehicle hatch attachment
- Massive 52-square-foot vestibule
- Standing-height 78-inch interior
- Wrestling monster rainfly
- Requires two people
Napier Outdoors – Backroadz SUV Tent
- Universal vehicle sleeve
- High 7-foot ceiling
- One tree planted purchase
- Fragile fiberglass poles
- Leaky door seams
Full Specs
| Spec | Kelty Caboose 4 Person Tent | Napier Outdoors – Backroadz SUV Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | SUV, Dome | SUV, Dome |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $350 | $280 |
| Weight | 21 Lbs | 28 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 62.1 ft² | 100.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 52.6 Ft^3 | — |
| Peak Height | 78 | 89 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 10 X 10 Ft | |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass Poles |
| Floor Fabric | 68D Polyester Taffeta / 1500mm / C0 | Polyethylene Floor |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68D 158T Polyester Taffeta Fabric, 800mm Polyurethane Waterproof Coatings | |
| Setup Time | 10 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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