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 iKamper BDV Duo rates 2.9 among hard shell ones. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 costs $1,495.01 less ($1,499.99 vs $2,995).
iKamper BDV Duo
#19 in Hard shellFull review
For one or two people who want a very low wedge that carries gear on top and opens in seconds, and have a rack rated for its weight.
iKamper $2,995$2,995
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 | iKamper BDV Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 75 $42.33 per sq ft of bed ($1,499.99, 35.4 sq ft) | 53 $95.81 per sq ft of bed ($2,995, 31.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 11 175 lb for 31.3 sq ft of bed (5.6 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 38 2.8 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 42 2.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 2 | iKamper BDV Duo | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 54 x 94.5 in | 53.8 x 83.8 in |
| Bed area | 35.4 sq ft | 31.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | - |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 300 gsm poly-cotton blackout canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | - | 175 lb |
| Closed size | 55 x 47 x 14 in | 90 x 56 x 6.75 in |
| Open size | 55 x 95 x 51 in | - |
| Closed height | 14 in | 6.8 in |
| Static load | - | 600 lb |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 0.5 min |
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |