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
The OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended is the better tent overall, rated 3.9 to 3.8. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended leads on warranty, weather and comfort. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead wins on value and weight. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead costs $416.99 less ($1,183 vs $1,599.99).
Tuff Stuff Trailhead
#4 in Soft shellFull review
A budget full size soft shell for couples who camp in fair weather and want a light tent. Plan on a thicker sleeping pad.
Amazon $1,235.96 Quadratec $1,183$1,183
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 2 Extended for warranty (4-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), weather (3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season vs 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 3 season) and comfort (3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight vs 1.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight).
- Choose the Tuff Stuff Trailhead for value ($32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) vs $44.56 per sq ft of bed ($1,599.99, 35.9 sq ft)) and weight (110 lb for 36.3 sq ft of bed (3 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 2 Extended | Tuff Stuff Trailhead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $44.56 per sq ft of bed ($1,599.99, 35.9 sq ft) | 94 $32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 52 150 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) | 85 110 lb for 36.3 sq ft of bed (3 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 75 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 3 season |
| Comfort 15% | 45 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 28 1.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended | Tuff Stuff Trailhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 55 x 94 in | 55 x 95 in |
| Bed area | 35.9 sq ft | 36.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 1.8 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | - |
| Skylights | 1 | 1 |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 600D polyester oxford, PU coated; 420D polyester oxford PU coated rainfly |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 3 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 150 lb | 110 lb |
| Closed size | 54 x 47 x 14 in | 56 x 48 x 13 in |
| Open size | - | 56 x 96 x 50 in |
| Closed height | 14 in | 13 in |
| Static load | - | 800 lb |
| Ladder | - | 90 in |
| Warranty | 4 years | 1 year |