ARB Flinders
#7 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
The ARB Flinders and the Yakima SkyRise HD are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.5. The ARB Flinders leads on value and warranty. The Yakima SkyRise HD wins on comfort. The ARB Flinders costs $1,309.95 less ($1,689 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ARB Flinders for value ($46.71 per sq ft of bed ($1,689, 36.2 sq ft) vs $80.33 per sq ft of bed ($2,998.95, 37.3 sq ft)) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Yakima SkyRise HD for comfort (mattress thickness not published, anti-condensation mat vs 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight).
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 | ARB Flinders | Yakima SkyRise HD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $46.71 per sq ft of bed ($1,689, 36.2 sq ft) | 29 $80.33 per sq ft of bed ($2,998.95, 37.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 77 119 lb for 36.2 sq ft of bed (3.3 lb per sq ft) | 71 131.5 lb for 37.3 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 28 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight | 62 mattress thickness not published, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| ARB Flinders | Yakima SkyRise HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 55.1 x 94.5 in | 56 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 36.2 sq ft | 37.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | PU coated poly cotton canvas | 600D ripstop polyester, 3000 mm PU coating |
| Waterproof rating | - | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| Annex | - | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 119 lb | 131.5 lb |
| Closed size | 55 x 47 x 8 in | 58 x 48 x 16.5 in |
| Open size | 55 x 94 x 55 in | 126 x 56 x 48 in |
| Closed height | 8 in | 16.5 in |
| Static load | - | 599.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-06 | 2025-02 |