Femkes Miles on Top vs Naturnest Orion 1 Plus
The Femkes Miles on Top and the Naturnest Orion 1 Plus 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. Femkes and Naturnest take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
By the numbers, the Femkes Miles on Top brings 70 kg, 2.47 m² of floor, 92 cm of headroom and sleeps 2. The Naturnest Orion 1 Plus counters with 91 kg, 3.08 m² of floor, 97 cm of headroom and sleeps 2.
The Miles on Top is 21 kg lighter at 70 kg against 91 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Inside, the Orion 1 Plus gives 3.08 m² of sleeping floor against 2.47 m², about 25 percent more, though both are rated for 2. Their list prices are within a few percent of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.
The Miles on Top uses aerodynamic ABS, waterproof, with upholstery on bottom; the Orion 1 Plus uses ABS hard shell. Canvas differs too: polyester mix with cotton 280 gr fabric, waterproof and fire-retardant against 305 g plain Oxford, waterproof (rating grade 3.5).
Femkes
Miles on Top
Miles on Top is Femkes's ABS pop-up hardshell that rises vertically on four gas springs to sleep two on a 7 cm mattress. It is offered at a lower price point than the brand's Khosi tents and can be fitted with an optional Kajto awning, extended ladder, and anti-theft kit. Femkes lists a closed size of 214 x 127 x 31 cm and an approximate 70 kg weight including ladder and mattress.
- 7 cm mattress, the thickest standard mattress in Femkes's range
- Three doors plus a front window, all with mosquito netting
- Lower entry price than Femkes's Khosi tents
- 92 cm interior height is the lowest among Femkes's tents
Naturnest
Orion 1 Plus
The Orion 1 Plus is Naturnest's boxy ABS pop-up hard-shell tent, rated for two people. It measures about 220.5 x 139.5 cm open with a 97 cm interior peak height, packs to a 33.5 cm closed profile, and has a net weight of 200.6 lbs (91 kg). It uses a three-layer 6.5 cm mattress on a solid oak base, blackout 305 g Oxford fabric, built-in lighting and a climate-control port. Naturnest states setup and pack-down in under a minute.
- Pop-up design deploys in under a minute per the maker
- Three-layer mattress on a solid oak base
- Built-in lighting and a climate-control port
- One-year warranty is short for the price
Which one to pick
Take the Miles on Top if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Take the Orion 1 Plus if you need the sleeping room more than you need the lighter tent. 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 | Pop-up | Pop-up |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Season rating | — | — |
| List price | $2,160— worst of the tents compared | $1,999— best of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 154 lb— best of the tents compared | 201 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 7 ft— best of the tents compared | 7 ft 3 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed width | 4 ft 2 in— best of the tents compared | 4 ft 7 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed height | 12.2 in— best of the tents compared | 13.2 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 9 in— worst of the tents compared | 7 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared |
| Sleeping width | 3 ft 11 in— worst of the tents compared | 4 ft 7 in— best of the tents compared |
| Floor area | 26.6 sq ft— worst of the tents compared | 33.2 sq ft— best of the tents compared |
| Interior height | 3 ft— worst of the tents compared | 3 ft 2 in— best of the tents compared |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in— best of the tents compared | 2.6 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 secest. |
| Shell material | Aerodynamic ABS, waterproof, with upholstery on bottom | ABS hard shell |
| Fabric | Polyester mix with cotton 280 gr fabric, waterproof and fire-retardant | 305 g plain Oxford, waterproof (rating grade 3.5) |
| Warranty | — | 1year |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | — | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | Yes |
| Roof skylight | — | — |
| Annex available | Yes | — |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Femkes product page | Naturnest product page |
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Or read the full spec sheets for the Femkes Miles on Top and the Naturnest Orion 1 Plus.