Overland Vehicle Systems HD Nomadic Extended vs Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMBK 3
Both of these are Overland Vehicle Systems tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The HD Nomadic Extended and the LD TMBK 3 share Overland Vehicle Systems's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.
The LD TMBK 3 is 17.900000000000006 kg lighter at 49 kg against 66.9 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. The LD TMBK 3 lists $400 lower, at $1,099.99 against $1,499.99. Overland Vehicle Systems also backs the HD Nomadic Extended for 4 years against 2.
Canvas differs too: 280g rip stop poly cotton Oxford against 600D rip stop poly cotton Oxford. On features they trade blows: only the HD Nomadic Extended has integrated LED lighting, while only the LD TMBK 3 has the ability to carry cargo on the shell.
Overland Vehicle Systems
HD Nomadic Extended
The HD Nomadic Extended is a fold-out soft-shell tent available in 2-, 3- and 4-person sizes, adding an extended floor over the ladder side versus the Nomadic Standard. It has an integrated skylight, a 40 in LED strip, a 3 in mattress and an optional annex. OVS does not publish open or closed dimensions on this listing and lists a 200 lb shipping weight.
- Extended floor; offered in 2/3/4-person sizes
- Skylight, LED strip and annex option
- Thicker 3 in mattress
- Manufacturer does not publish open/closed 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
Take the LD TMBK 3 if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Take the LD TMBK 3 if the budget is fixed. 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 | $1,499.99— worst of the tents compared | $1,099.99— best of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 147 lb— worst of the tents compared | 108 lb— best of the tents compared |
| Packed length | — | 4 ft 9 in |
| Packed width | — | 4 ft 1 in |
| Packed height | — | 11.5 in |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | — | 4 ft 8 in |
| Sleeping width | — | 7 ft 10 in |
| Floor area | — | 37 sq ft |
| Interior height | — | 4 ft 3 in |
| Mattress thickness | 3 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. | 3 min | 3 min |
| Shell material | — | — |
| Fabric | 280g rip stop poly cotton Oxford | 600D rip stop poly cotton Oxford |
| Warranty | 4years— best of the tents compared | 2years— worst of the tents compared |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | No | No |
| Roof skylight | Yes | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes | Yes |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | No | Yes |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Overland Vehicle Systems product page | Overland Vehicle Systems product page |
Related comparisons
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