Tuff Stuff Overland Alpha II vs Tuff Stuff Overland Stealth
Both of these are Tuff Stuff Overland tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The Alpha II and the Stealth share Tuff Stuff Overland's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.
The Alpha II is 36.2 kg lighter at 64 kg against 100.2 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 Stealth gives 4.22 m² of sleeping floor against 3.06 m², about 38 percent more, and it sleeps 3 to the Alpha II's 2. The Alpha II lists $1,320 lower, at $3,245 against $4,565.
The Alpha II uses ABS; the Stealth uses aluminum.
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Alpha II
The compact two-person Alpha, side-opening from a small 60-by-50-inch ABS shell, with a skylight and awning-covered windows.
- Compact, lighter two-person shell
- Side-opening with skylight
- Annex-room compatible
- 141 lb
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Stealth
A side-opening aluminum hardshell that folds out over the ladder into a 4-season tent, with a skylight and interior and exterior LED lighting.
- Side-opening hardshell with skylight
- 4-season canopy
- Annex available
- 221 lb
Which one to pick
Take the Alpha II if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Take the Alpha II 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 | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| 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 | $3,245— best of the tents compared | $4,565— worst of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 141 lb— best of the tents compared | 221 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 5 ft— best of the tents compared | 6 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 | 14.2 in— worst of the tents compared | 13 in— best of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 5 ft— worst of the tents compared | 6 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared |
| Sleeping width | 6 ft 7 in— worst of the tents compared | 7 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared |
| Floor area | 32.9 sq ft— worst of the tents compared | 45.4 sq ft— best of the tents compared |
| Interior height | — | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in— best of the tents compared | 1.6 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 2 min | 2 min |
| Shell material | ABS | Aluminum |
| Fabric | 280 g poly/cotton ripstop; 210D Oxford PU 5000 mm rainfly; aluminum honeycomb floor | 280 g poly/cotton ripstop; 210D Oxford PU 5000 mm rainfly; aluminum honeycomb floor |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | — |
| Roof skylight | Yes | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes | Yes |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Tuff Stuff Overland product page | Tuff Stuff Overland product page |
Related comparisons
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