Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Yakima
Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent
Best for: Four-season vehicle camping and elevated stargazing.
Smittybilt
Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent
Best for: Affordable all-season vehicle roof top camping.
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 3'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.
On scores, the Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent edges ahead — 8.1 overall versus 7.8.
The biggest gap is value for money, where the Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent also has a price edge — $127 less at $1198 versus $1325.
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
Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent
- Tool-free locking mounts
- Transparent rainfly skylights
- Integrated accessory perimeter rail
- Complex pre-assembly
- Low 48-inch ceiling
Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent
- Integrated LED light strip
- Wide sturdy telescopic ladder
- Included external boot bag
- Velcro cover system
- Manual ladder drilling
Full Specs
| Spec | Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent | Smittybilt Overlander 3 Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | SUV, Rooftop | SUV, Rooftop |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 4 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $1,199 | $1,326 |
| Weight | 101 Lbs | 116.5 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 28.0 ft² | 36.9 ft² |
| Peak Height | 42 | 51 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 84 X 48 In | 95 X 56 In |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Anodized Aluminum Tent Frame Poles With Stainless Steel Hinges |
| Floor Fabric | 600 Denier Ripstop Polyester With Polyurethane Coating | 600D Heavy Duty Rip Stop Polyester, Waterproof And Polyurethane Impregnated |
| Rainfly Fabric | 210 Denier Ripstop Polyester With Polyurethane Coating | 600D Heavy Duty Rip Stop Polyester, Waterproof And Polyurethane Impregnated |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 5 Mins |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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