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 3.2. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended leads on value, weather and warranty. The Yakima SkyRise SL wins on weight. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended costs $899.01 less ($1,599.99 vs $2,499).
Yakima SkyRise SL
#17 in Soft shellFull review
For campers who want Yakima’s fold out soft shell in a lighter, cheaper build and mostly camp in fair weather.
Yakima $2,499$2,499
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 OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended for value ($44.56 per sq ft of bed ($1,599.99, 35.9 sq ft) vs $69.60 per sq ft of bed ($2,499, 35.9 sq ft)), weather (3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season vs waterproof rating not published, 4 season) and warranty (4-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Yakima SkyRise SL for weight (121 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (3.4 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 | Yakima SkyRise SL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $44.56 per sq ft of bed ($1,599.99, 35.9 sq ft) | 39 $69.60 per sq ft of bed ($2,499, 35.9 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 52 150 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) | 75 121 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (3.4 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 45 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 35 2.5 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 2 Extended | Yakima SkyRise SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | - |
| Mattress | 55 x 94 in | 55 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 35.9 sq ft | 35.9 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 2.5 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | - |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 210D ripstop polyester |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 150 lb | 121 lb |
| Closed size | 54 x 47 x 14 in | 58 x 48 x 16.5 in |
| Closed height | 14 in | 16.5 in |
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-02 |