James Baroud Evasion vs James Baroud Grand Raid
Both of these are James Baroud tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The Evasion and the Grand Raid share James Baroud's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.
On weight they are effectively level — 63 kg against 66 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Floor area is close to identical at 2.8 m² and 2.8 m², so neither wins on sleeping room. James Baroud does not publish a list price for the Evasion, so a direct cost comparison means getting a quote from a dealer.
The Grand Raid adds the ability to carry cargo on the shell, which the Evasion does not offer.
James Baroud
Evasion
A pop-up hardshell that rises to a uniform 100 cm rather than wedging, so headroom is the same at the foot of the bed as at the head. Three doors give 360-degree panoramic windows, which no clamshell here can match.
- 360-degree panoramic windows across three doors
- Uniform 100 cm headroom, no wedge taper
- 5-year full replacement warranty
- No published US price
James Baroud
Grand Raid
The Evasion with a cargo holder moulded into the shell, rated for 25 kg. It is the only pop-up in this database that will carry gear on its roof, which matters when the tent already occupies the whole rack.
- 25 kg cargo holder on the shell
- 360-degree panoramic windows
- 5-year full replacement warranty
- 3 kg heavier than the Evasion it is based on
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 | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Pop-up | Pop-up |
| Sleeps | 3 | 3 |
| Season rating | 4-season | 4-season |
| List price | — | — |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 139 lb— best of the tents compared | 146 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 6 ft 7 in | 6 ft 7 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 7 in | 4 ft 7 in |
| Packed height | 13.4 in | 13.4 in |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 7 in | 6 ft 7 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 7 in | 4 ft 7 in |
| Floor area | 30.1 sq ft | 30.1 sq ft |
| Interior height | 3 ft 3 in | 3 ft 3 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Shell material | 4-layer fiberglass with UV coating | 4-layer fiberglass with UV coating |
| Fabric | Waterproof all-season breathable canvas | Waterproof all-season breathable canvas |
| Warranty | 5years | 5years |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | No | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes | — |
| Roof skylight | No | No |
| Annex available | — | — |
| Solar ready | Yes | Yes |
| Carries cargo on top | No | Yes |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | James Baroud product page | James Baroud product page |
Related comparisons
Or read the full spec sheets for the James Baroud Evasion and the James Baroud Grand Raid.