Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent Thule Tepui Foothill
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Smittybilt
Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent
Best for: Affordable all-season vehicle roof top camping.
Thule
Thule Tepui Foothill
Best for: Saving roof space for additional gear.
Our Take
Both are suv tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (4'3" peak height versus 3'2"), giving you more headroom to move around.
On scores, the Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent edges ahead — 8.1 overall versus 7.9.
The main tradeoff: the Thule Tepui Foothill leads on build quality despite trailing overall.
The Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent also has a price edge — $373 less at $1325 versus $1699.
For most buyers, the Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent
- Integrated LED light strip
- Wide sturdy telescopic ladder
- Included external boot bag
- Velcro cover system
- Manual ladder drilling
Thule Tepui Foothill
- Leaves half rack open
- One-sided cover removal
- Panoramic 5-window views
- Thin 4cm mattress
- Separate ladder storage
Full Specs
| Spec | Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent | Thule Tepui Foothill |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | SUV, Rooftop | SUV, Rooftop |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 4 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $1,326 | $1,700 |
| Weight | 116.5 Lbs | 108 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 36.9 ft² | 27.4 ft² |
| Peak Height | 51 | 38 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 95 X 56 In | 84 X 47 Inches |
| Pole Material | Anodized Aluminum Tent Frame Poles With Stainless Steel Hinges | Wrapped Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 600D Heavy Duty Rip Stop Polyester, Waterproof And Polyurethane Impregnated | — |
| Rainfly Fabric | 600D Heavy Duty Rip Stop Polyester, Waterproof And Polyurethane Impregnated | — |
| Packed Size | — | 83 X 24 X 9.5 Inches |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 15 20 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 2 Years |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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