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 3.1. The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended leads on warranty, value and weather. The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended costs $1,025.03 less ($1,999.97 vs $3,025).
Tuff Stuff Elite
#17 in Soft shellFull review
One of the biggest soft shells sold, for families of four or five with a full size truck or SUV on a heavy duty rack. The included annex adds a second room.
Amazon $3,025$3,025
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 warranty (4-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), value ($40.63 per sq ft of bed ($1,999.97, 49.2 sq ft) vs $58.93 per sq ft of bed ($3,025, 51.3 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 4 Extended | Tuff Stuff Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $40.63 per sq ft of bed ($1,999.97, 49.2 sq ft) | 51 $58.93 per sq ft of bed ($3,025, 51.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 72 172 lb for 49.2 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) | 63 194 lb for 51.3 sq ft of bed (3.8 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 | 42 2.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended | Tuff Stuff Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 5 |
| Mattress | 75 x 94.5 in | 77 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 49.2 sq ft | 51.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 2.8 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | - |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 280 g cotton/poly rip stop; 420D oxford PU coated rainfly |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Included |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 172 lb | 194 lb |
| Closed size | - | 79 x 48 x 16 in |
| Open size | 122 x 75 x 51 in | 79 x 96 x 52 in |
| Closed height | - | 16 in |
| Static load | - | 800 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years | 1 year |