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Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent Thule Tepui Foothill

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent

Smittybilt

Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent

★ 7.9 SUV
Sleeps 3 Seasons 4-season Weight ‎170 lbs Est. Price $1,300

Best for: Budget-friendly overlanding with spacious, durable quarters.

Thule Tepui Foothill

Thule

Thule Tepui Foothill

★ 7.9 SUV
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 108 lbs Est. Price $1,700

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 4 Person Tent sleeps 3 versus 2 for the Thule Tepui Foothill — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (4'3" peak height versus 3'2"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 64 sq ft versus 27 sq ft for the Thule Tepui Foothill.

Both score 7.9 overall, though the Thule Tepui Foothill wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent leads on space and comfort despite trailing overall.

The Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent also has a price edge — $399 less at $1299 versus $1699.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

🏆 Our pick: The Thule Tepui Foothill scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent
Thule Tepui Foothill
Overall Score
7.9
7.9
Space & Comfort
9.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
9.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.0
Value for Money
6.0
6.0
Ease of Use
8.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
9.0

Pros & Cons

Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent

  • Massive King-sized mattress
  • 360-degree rainfly coverage
  • Integrated LED lighting strip
  • Cumbersome ladder overhang
  • Thin stock mattress

Thule Tepui Foothill

  • Leaves half rack open
  • One-sided cover removal
  • Panoramic 5-window views
  • Thin 4cm mattress
  • Separate ladder storage

Full Specs

SpecSmittybilt Overlander 4 Person TentThule Tepui Foothill
Tent Type SUV, Rooftop SUV, Rooftop
Capacity 3 people 2 people
Seasons 4 Season 4 Season
Est. Price $1,300 $1,700
Weight ‎170 Lbs 108 Lbs
Floor Area 64.4 ft² 27.4 ft²
Peak Height 51 38
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions ‎122"L X 76"W X 51"H 84 X 47 Inches
Pole Material Wrapped Aluminum
Rainfly Fabric 420d Oxford Rainfly
Packed Size 83 X 24 X 9.5 Inches
Setup Time 5 10 Mins 15 20 Mins
Warranty 2 Year 2 Years
Made In Imported Imported

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Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent

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Thule Tepui Foothill

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