23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0
#8 in Soft shellFull review
A four person soft shell with a California king bed, for families who want one tent on the roof for everyone. Expensive next to rivals of the same size.
23Zero $2,695$2,695
The 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 is the better tent overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 leads on warranty and weight. The 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 costs $330 less ($2,695 vs $3,025).
Tuff Stuff Elite
#17 in Soft shellFull review
One of the biggest soft shells sold, for families of four or five with a full size truck or SUV on a heavy duty rack. The included annex adds a second room.
Amazon $3,025$3,025
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and weight (165 lb for 48 sq ft of bed (3.4 lb per sq ft) vs 194 lb for 51.3 sq ft of bed (3.8 lb per sq ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every soft shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 | Tuff Stuff Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $56.15 per sq ft of bed ($2,695, 48 sq ft) | 51 $58.93 per sq ft of bed ($3,025, 51.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 73 165 lb for 48 sq ft of bed (3.4 lb per sq ft) | 63 194 lb for 51.3 sq ft of bed (3.8 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 50 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 42 2.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 | Tuff Stuff Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 5 |
| Mattress | 72 x 96 in | 77 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 48 sq ft | 51.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 2.8 in |
| Built-in lights | No | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | ECO13B recycled fabric with Light Suppression Technology | 280 g cotton/poly rip stop; 420D oxford PU coated rainfly |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Included |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 165 lb | 194 lb |
| Closed size | 73 x 48 x 14 in | 79 x 48 x 16 in |
| Open size | 122 x 73 x 52 in | 79 x 96 x 52 in |
| Closed height | 14 in | 16 in |
| Static load | - | 800 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |