23Zero Onyx Triple X 1450 vs ARB Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm)
The 23Zero Onyx Triple X 1450 and the ARB Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm) are both hardshell tents in the same part of the market, which makes them a genuine head-to-head rather than a comparison across categories. 23Zero and ARB take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
By the numbers, the 23Zero Onyx Triple X 1450 brings 98 kg, 2.78 m² of floor and sleeps 2. The ARB Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm) counters with 70 kg, 2.89 m² of floor, 138 cm of headroom and sleeps 2.
The Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm) is 28 kg lighter at 70 kg against 98 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Floor area is close to identical at 2.78 m² and 2.89 m², so neither wins on sleeping room. Their list prices are within a few percent of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.
The Onyx Triple X 1450 uses oxide-coated aluminium extrusions with a honeycomb base; the Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm) uses honeycomb aluminium. Canvas differs too: 320 gsm canvas with Light Suppression Technology (LST) against 300D double rip-stop polycotton, PU coated.
23Zero
Onyx Triple X 1450
The 23Zero Onyx Triple X 1450 is an aerodynamic aluminium clamshell hardshell built on oxide-coated aluminium extrusions with a reinforced honeycomb base. It sleeps two on a 2-inch mattress under a 320 gsm canopy with Light Suppression Technology, with 360-degree ventilation, a skylight, dual diesel-heater ports, dual-colour LED lighting and integrated power ports.
- Aerodynamic oxide-coated aluminium shell with a honeycomb base
- 320 gsm canvas with Light Suppression Technology and a skylight
- Dual diesel-heater ports, dual-colour LED lighting and integrated power
- Heavy at 217 lb (98 kg)
ARB
Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm)
The Intrepid 2.0 is the narrowest (1285mm) of ARB's three honeycomb-aluminium hardshell Intrepid sizes, sleeping two adults with 138cm of internal headroom. It packs down to 180mm high and deploys in about 60 seconds via quad gas struts. The mattress is a 50mm foam layer over a 15mm condensation mat.
- Slim 180mm pack-down height
- Manufacturer-stated 60-second setup
- Full 138cm internal headroom
- Narrowest sleeping width of the Intrepid range
Which one to pick
Take the Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm) if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Beyond that the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex, cargo rails — are where the remaining difference lies.
Every specification, side by side
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Season rating | 4-season | — |
| List price | $3,295— best of the tents compared | $3,300— worst of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 217 lb— worst of the tents compared | 154 lb— best of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 7 ft 1 in— best of the tents compared | 7 ft 5 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed width | 4 ft 9 in— worst of the tents compared | 4 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared |
| Packed height | 8.7 in— worst of the tents compared | 7.1 in— best of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 9 in— worst of the tents compared | 7 ft 5 in— best of the tents compared |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 5 in— best of the tents compared | 4 ft 3 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Floor area | 29.9 sq ft— worst of the tents compared | 31.1 sq ft— best of the tents compared |
| Interior height | — | 4 ft 6 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in— best of the tents compared | 2 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~60 secest. | 60 sec |
| Shell material | Oxide-coated aluminium extrusions with a honeycomb base | Honeycomb aluminium |
| Fabric | 320 gsm canvas with Light Suppression Technology (LST) | 300D double rip-stop polycotton, PU coated |
| Warranty | — | 3years |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes | — |
| Roof skylight | Yes | Yes |
| Annex available | — | — |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | 23Zero product page | ARB product page |
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Or read the full spec sheets for the 23Zero Onyx Triple X 1450 and the ARB Intrepid 2.0 (1285mm).