Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent Thule Tepui Foothill
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Smittybilt
Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent
Best for: Budget-friendly overlanding with spacious, durable quarters.
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 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
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
| Spec | Smittybilt Overlander 4 Person Tent | Thule 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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