Tuff Stuff Trailhead
#4 in Soft shellFull review
A budget full size soft shell for couples who camp in fair weather and want a light tent. Plan on a thicker sleeping pad.
Amazon $1,235.96 Quadratec $1,183$1,183
The Tuff Stuff Trailhead is the better tent overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead leads on value. The ARB Flinders wins on warranty. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead costs $506 less ($1,183 vs $1,689).
ARB Flinders
#6 in Soft shellFull review
A roomy, low profile two person soft shell from a big off road brand, for couples who want a large bed without a tall roof box. Supply in the US is now patchy.
Amazon $1,689$1,689
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 Tuff Stuff Trailhead for value ($32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) vs $46.71 per sq ft of bed ($1,689, 36.2 sq ft)).
- Choose the ARB Flinders for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Tuff Stuff Trailhead | ARB Flinders |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) | 68 $46.71 per sq ft of bed ($1,689, 36.2 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 85 110 lb for 36.3 sq ft of bed (3 lb per sq ft) | 77 119 lb for 36.2 sq ft of bed (3.3 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 75 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 3 season | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Comfort 15% | 28 1.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight | 28 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tuff Stuff Trailhead | ARB Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 55 x 95 in | 55.1 x 94.5 in |
| Bed area | 36.3 sq ft | 36.2 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 1.8 in | 2 in |
| Skylights | 1 | 1 |
| Built-in lights | - | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 600D polyester oxford, PU coated; 420D polyester oxford PU coated rainfly | PU coated poly cotton canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 3 season | - |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 110 lb | 119 lb |
| Closed size | 56 x 48 x 13 in | 55 x 47 x 8 in |
| Open size | 56 x 96 x 50 in | 55 x 94 x 55 in |
| Closed height | 13 in | 8 in |
| Static load | 800 lb | - |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |