ARB Esperance V2
#8 in Hard shellFull review
A compact, quick opening hard shell for couples who move camp often and want power and lights built in. Tall sleepers will find the bed short.
ARB $2,599.95$2,599.95
The ARB Esperance V2 is the better tent overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The ARB Esperance V2 leads on warranty and weight. The Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS wins on value, weather and comfort. The Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS costs $600.95 less ($1,999 vs $2,599.95).
Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS
#14 in Hard shellFull review
For families of three who want a hard shell that opens in seconds and unfolds to a long bed, at a mid range price.
Naturnest $1,999$1,999
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 ARB Esperance V2 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and weight (130 lb for 30.6 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) vs 165.1 lb for 31.5 sq ft of bed (5.2 lb per sq ft)).
- Choose the Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS for value ($63.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,999, 31.5 sq ft) vs $84.93 per sq ft of bed ($2,599.95, 30.6 sq ft)), weather (3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season vs 3,000 mm waterproof rating) and comfort (2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat vs 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ARB Esperance V2 | Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $84.93 per sq ft of bed ($2,599.95, 30.6 sq ft) | 83 $63.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,999, 31.5 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 130 lb for 30.6 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) | 22 165.1 lb for 31.5 sq ft of bed (5.2 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 20 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| ARB Esperance V2 | Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Mattress | 56.3 x 78.3 in | 57.1 x 79.5 in |
| Bed area | 30.6 sq ft | 31.5 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 200 gsm poly cotton canvas (fire retardant), 210D silver coated oxford rain fly | 310 GSM poly-cotton canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 130 lb | 165.1 lb |
| Closed size | 60 x 49 x 13.5 in | 63 x 49 x 11 in |
| Open size | - | 86.6 x 63 x 47 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in | 11 in |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 0.5 min |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-05 | - |