Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell
#4 in Hard shellFull review
For budget minded families who want a large hard shell with a long warranty, if they can live without published interior dimensions.
Amazon $1,501.85 Smittybilt $1,347.99$1,347.99
The Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell is the better tent overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell leads on warranty and weather. The Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus wins on comfort. The Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell costs $151.01 less ($1,347.99 vs $1,499).
Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus
#10 in Hard shellFull review
For small families on a budget who want a fast opening hard shell with power and a skylight.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
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 Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and weather (3,000 mm waterproof rating vs waterproof rating not published, 4 season).
- Choose the Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus for comfort (2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat, skylight vs 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell | Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 mattress size not published (neutral score used) | 100 $46.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,499, 32.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 mattress size not published (neutral score used) | 37 151.5 lb for 32.3 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 20 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 40 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat, skylight |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell | Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 5 | 3 |
| Mattress | - | 59.1 x 78.7 in |
| Bed area | - | 32.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Skylights | - | 1 |
| Built-in lights | No | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | - | 420D Oxford outer, 310 g polyester inner |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| Annex | - | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 175 lb | 151.5 lb |
| Closed size | - | 63 x 48.8 x 11 in |
| Open size | - | 82.7 x 63 x 47.7 in |
| Closed height | - | 11 in |
| Static load | 771 lb | - |
| Ladder | 92.5 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 0.5 min |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-09 | - |