23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 vs Wild Land Wild Cruiser 160
The 23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 and the Wild Land Wild Cruiser 160 are both softshell tents in the same part of the market, which makes them a genuine head-to-head rather than a comparison across categories. 23Zero and Wild Land take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
By the numbers, the 23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 brings 59 kg, 3.46 m² of floor, 112 cm of headroom and sleeps 2. The Wild Land Wild Cruiser 160 counters with 48 kg, 3.63 m² of floor, 100 cm of headroom and sleeps 3.
The Wild Cruiser 160 is 11 kg lighter at 48 kg against 59 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 3.46 m² and 3.63 m², so neither wins on sleeping room. Headroom separates them further: 112 cm in the Walkabout 56 2.0 against 100 cm, which is the difference between sitting up to dress and doing it lying down. Their list prices are within a few percent of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.
Canvas differs too: ECO13B recycled fabric with Light Suppression Technology (LST) against 210D ripstop poly-oxford 3000mm outer; 190g rip-stop polycotton PU2000mm inner; 210D poly-oxford PU2000mm floor; 600D oxford PU5000mm cover; silver-coated aluminium poles.
23Zero
Walkabout 56 2.0
The 23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 is the compact two-person model in 23Zero's fold-out soft-shell range (sold until recently as the Breezeway 2.0). It uses fully recycled ECO13B fabric with Light Suppression Technology, a 3-inch rebound-foam mattress and a rear duct port that accepts up to 3-inch heater or cooler ducting — uncommon on a soft-shell. A removable rain fly reveals screened roof windows for stargazing.
- Rear port accepts up to 3-inch heater or cooler ducting — rare on a soft-shell
- Fully recycled ECO13B fabric with Light Suppression Technology, plus an integrated LED strip
- Removable fly reveals screened sky windows; annex-compatible for extra ground space
- Narrow 56-inch (142 cm) sleeping width suits one adult plus a child better than two adults
Wild Land
Wild Cruiser 160
The Wild Cruiser 160 is a softshell double-fold tent for three, opening to a 227 x 160 cm sleeping area on a dual-layer 3+5 cm mattress. It uses 210D ripstop poly-oxford over 190g polycotton with a 600D cover, and includes dimmable LED lighting and a diesel heater port. At 48 kg including the ladder it is one of the lighter tents in Wild Land's EU range.
- Dual-layer 3+5 cm mattress
- Dimmable LED lighting and diesel heater port included
- Light 48 kg including the ladder
- Cannot carry cargo on the closed tent
Which one to pick
Take the Wild Cruiser 160 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 | Softshell | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2— worst of the tents compared | 3— best of the tents compared |
| Season rating | 4-season | — |
| List price | $1,699— worst of the tents compared | $1,650— best of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 130 lb— worst of the tents compared | 106 lb— best of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 4 ft 9 in— best of the tents compared | 5 ft 6 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed width | 4 ft— best of the tents compared | 4 ft 1 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed height | 14.2 in— worst of the tents compared | 13 in— best of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 8 ft— best of the tents compared | 7 ft 5 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 8 in— worst of the tents compared | 5 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared |
| Floor area | 37.2 sq ft— worst of the tents compared | 39.1 sq ft— best of the tents compared |
| Interior height | 3 ft 8 in— best of the tents compared | 3 ft 3 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in— worst of the tents compared | 3.1 in— best of the tents compared |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | — | — |
| Fabric | ECO13B recycled fabric with Light Suppression Technology (LST) | 210D ripstop poly-oxford 3000mm outer; 190g rip-stop polycotton PU2000mm inner; 210D poly-oxford PU2000mm floor; 600D oxford PU5000mm cover; silver-coated aluminium poles |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes | Yes |
| Roof skylight | Yes | — |
| Annex available | Yes | — |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | No |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | 23Zero product page | Wild Land product page |
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Or read the full spec sheets for the 23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 and the Wild Land Wild Cruiser 160.