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 3.5. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended leads on value and warranty. The Yakima SkyRise HD wins on weight and comfort. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended costs $1,398.96 less ($1,599.99 vs $2,998.95).
Yakima SkyRise HD
#9 in Soft shellFull review
For couples who want a weatherproof soft shell from a big rack brand, with a covered ladder entry and a dealer network behind it.
Amazon $2,998.95$2,998.95
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 value ($44.56 per sq ft of bed ($1,599.99, 35.9 sq ft) vs $80.33 per sq ft of bed ($2,998.95, 37.3 sq ft)) and warranty (4-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Yakima SkyRise HD for weight (131.5 lb for 37.3 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)) and comfort (mattress thickness not published, anti-condensation mat vs 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight).
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 | Yakima SkyRise HD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $44.56 per sq ft of bed ($1,599.99, 35.9 sq ft) | 29 $80.33 per sq ft of bed ($2,998.95, 37.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 52 150 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) | 71 131.5 lb for 37.3 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 45 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 62 mattress thickness not published, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended | Yakima SkyRise HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 55 x 94 in | 56 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 35.9 sq ft | 37.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | Yes |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 600D ripstop polyester, 3000 mm PU coating |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 150 lb | 131.5 lb |
| Closed size | 54 x 47 x 14 in | 58 x 48 x 16.5 in |
| Open size | - | 126 x 56 x 48 in |
| Closed height | 14 in | 16.5 in |
| Static load | - | 599.7 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-02 |