OVS HD Nomadic 2
#3 in Soft shellFull review
A mid priced full size soft shell with a long warranty for couples who camp in all seasons. It skips the extended entry canopy of the Nomadic 2 Extended.
Amazon $1,499.99$1,499.99
The OVS HD Nomadic 2 rates 3.9 among soft shell tents; the Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro XL rates 3.3 among hard shell ones. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 costs $1,595.01 less ($1,499.99 vs $3,095).
Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro XL
#11 in Hard shellFull review
For couples with a full size SUV or truck who want a low, insulated clamshell with a roomy bed that opens in seconds.
Freespirit Recreation $3,095$3,095
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 (soft shell and hard 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 | OVS HD Nomadic 2 | Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 75 $42.33 per sq ft of bed ($1,499.99, 35.4 sq ft) | 50 $99.43 per sq ft of bed ($3,095, 31.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 30 154 lb for 31.1 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 38 2.8 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 2 | Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Mattress | 54 x 94.5 in | 55 x 81.5 in |
| Bed area | 35.4 sq ft | 31.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | - |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Bedding stays inside | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | Tri-Layer (poly-cotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop) |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | None offered |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | - | 154 lb |
| Closed size | 55 x 47 x 14 in | 86.5 x 59.5 x 7.375 in |
| Open size | 55 x 95 x 51 in | - |
| Closed height | 14 in | 7.4 in |
| Static load | - | 750 lb |
| Ladder | - | 90 in |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 0.5 min |
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |