Eezi-Awn Jazz vs Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMBK 3
The Eezi-Awn Jazz and the Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMBK 3 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. Eezi-Awn and Overland Vehicle Systems take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
By the numbers, the Eezi-Awn Jazz brings 50 kg, 130 cm of headroom and sleeps 2. The Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMBK 3 counters with 49 kg, 3.44 m² of floor, 129.5 cm of headroom and sleeps 3.
On weight they are effectively level — 50 kg against 49 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Their list prices are within a few percent of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.
Canvas differs too: 260GSM ripstop canvas with reinforced PVC flysheet against 600D rip stop poly cotton Oxford.
Eezi-Awn
Jazz
The Jazz is a soft-shell fold-out tent offered in 1.2m, 1.4m, 1.6m and 1.8m widths, all 2440mm long and 1300mm high when erected. It uses 260GSM ripstop canvas with a reinforced PVC flysheet over a 9mm marine-plywood floor and a 65mm foam mattress. A 208cm retractable ladder, storage pockets, mosquito nets and privacy panels are included.
- Four erected widths offered (1.2m to 1.8m)
- Reinforced PVC flysheet over the canvas
- 9mm marine-plywood floor and included ladder
- Manufacturer does not publish full packed dimensions
Overland Vehicle Systems
LD TMBK 3
The LD TMBK 3 is Overland Vehicle Systems' entry-level fold-out soft-shell, sleeping three with a 600D poly-cotton body and a 108 lb dry weight. It includes a skylight, aluminum crossbars and an optional annex, and OVS rates it as 4-season ready. Warranty is 2 years fabric and structural, and an LED kit is optional.
- Entry-level price within the OVS range
- Low 108 lb dry weight
- Skylight and 4-season rating
- Short 2-year warranty
Which one to pick
These two are closely matched on the numbers that usually decide it. Read the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex — and let whichever of those you will actually use break the tie.
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 | $1,010— best of the tents compared | $1,099.99— worst of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 110 lb est.— worst of the tents compared | 108 lb— best of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 4 ft— best of the tents compared | 4 ft 9 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed width | — | 4 ft 1 in |
| Packed height | — | 11.5 in |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 8 ft— best of the tents compared | 4 ft 8 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Sleeping width | — | 7 ft 10 in |
| Floor area | — | 37 sq ft |
| Interior height | 4 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared | 4 ft 3 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Mattress thickness | 2.6 in— best of the tents compared | 2.3 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. | 3 min |
| Shell material | — | — |
| Fabric | 260GSM ripstop canvas with reinforced PVC flysheet | 600D rip stop poly cotton Oxford |
| Warranty | — | 2years |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | — | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | No |
| Roof skylight | — | Yes |
| Annex available | — | Yes |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | Yes |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Eezi-Awn product page | Overland Vehicle Systems product page |
Related comparisons
Or read the full spec sheets for the Eezi-Awn Jazz and the Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMBK 3.