OVS HD Nomadic 2
#3 in Soft shellFull review
A mid priced full size soft shell with a long warranty for couples who camp in all seasons. It skips the extended entry canopy of the Nomadic 2 Extended.
Amazon $1,499.99$1,499.99
The OVS HD Nomadic 2 is the better tent overall, rated 3.9 to 2.9. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 leads on value and weather. The OVS HD Nomadic 2 costs $799.96 less ($1,499.99 vs $2,299.95).
Thule Approach S
#21 in Soft shellFull review
A light, quick to mount two person soft shell for couples or solo campers with a smaller vehicle. It is $200 less than the Approach 2 S with the same bed and weight.
Thule $2,299.95$2,299.95
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 for value ($42.33 per sq ft of bed ($1,499.99, 35.4 sq ft) vs $93.93 per sq ft of bed ($2,299.95, 24.5 sq ft)) and weather (3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season vs waterproof rating not published, 4 season).
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 | Thule Approach S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 75 $42.33 per sq ft of bed ($1,499.99, 35.4 sq ft) | 18 $93.93 per sq ft of bed ($2,299.95, 24.5 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 43 110 lb for 24.5 sq ft of bed (4.5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 38 2.8 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 38 mattress thickness not published, no anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 2 | Thule Approach S | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 54 x 94.5 in | 43 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 35.4 sq ft | 24.5 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | No |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 600D polyester ripstop |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | - | 110 lb |
| Closed size | 55 x 47 x 14 in | 43 x 48 x 11 in |
| Open size | 55 x 95 x 51 in | 84 x 48 x 35 in |
| Closed height | 14 in | 11 in |
| Static load | - | 660 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years | - |