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 rates 3.5 among hard shell tents; the Yakima SkyRise HD rates 3.5 among soft shell ones. The ARB Esperance V2 costs $399 less ($2,599.95 vs $2,998.95).
Yakima SkyRise HD
#9 in Soft shellFull review
For couples who want a weatherproof soft shell from a big rack brand, with a covered ladder entry and a dealer network behind it.
Amazon $2,998.95$2,998.95
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (hard shell and soft shell), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ARB Esperance V2 | Yakima SkyRise HD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $84.93 per sq ft of bed ($2,599.95, 30.6 sq ft) | 29 $80.33 per sq ft of bed ($2,998.95, 37.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 130 lb for 30.6 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) | 71 131.5 lb for 37.3 sq ft of bed (3.5 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 | 62 mattress thickness not published, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| ARB Esperance V2 | Yakima SkyRise HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 56.3 x 78.3 in | 56 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 30.6 sq ft | 37.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 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 | 600D ripstop polyester, 3000 mm PU coating |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 130 lb | 131.5 lb |
| Closed size | 60 x 49 x 13.5 in | 58 x 48 x 16.5 in |
| Open size | - | 126 x 56 x 48 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Static load | - | 599.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2025-02 |