OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended
#1 in Soft shellFull review
A family sized soft shell with a long warranty for a full size truck or SUV on a strong rack. Its weight rules out most factory roof racks.
Amazon $1,999.97$1,999.97
The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended is the better tent overall, rated 4.2 to 3.9. The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended leads on weight. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended costs $399.98 less ($1,599.99 vs $1,999.97).
OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended
#2 in Soft shellFull review
A well built, mid priced two person soft shell with a long warranty and a covered entry. Check the roof and rack ratings, as it weighs about 150 lb.
Amazon $1,599.99$1,599.99
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 OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended for weight (172 lb for 49.2 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) vs 150 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft)).
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 | OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended | OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $40.63 per sq ft of bed ($1,999.97, 49.2 sq ft) | 71 $44.56 per sq ft of bed ($1,599.99, 35.9 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 72 172 lb for 49.2 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) | 52 150 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 45 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 45 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 75 4-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended | OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 2 |
| Mattress | 75 x 94.5 in | 55 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 49.2 sq ft | 35.9 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 3 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | No |
| Skylights | 1 | 1 |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | 3,500 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 172 lb | 150 lb |
| Closed size | - | 54 x 47 x 14 in |
| Open size | 122 x 75 x 51 in | - |
| Closed height | - | 14 in |
| Warranty | 4 years | 4 years |