Trustmade Scout Max
#13 in Hard shellFull review
For budget buyers who want a quick opening hard shell for two at about half the price of the big brands.
Amazon $1,198$1,198
The Trustmade Scout Max rates 3.4 among hard shell tents; the Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent rates 3.0 among soft shell ones. The Trustmade Scout Max costs $601.99 less ($1,198 vs $1,799.99).
Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent
#24 in Soft shellFull review
A light, low profile two person soft shell for smaller SUVs and racks with modest load ratings. The thin mattress and short floor make it better for one or two shorter sleepers.
Northridge4x4 $1,799.99$1,799.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (hard shell and soft shell), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Trustmade Scout Max | Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $39.49 per sq ft of bed ($1,198, 30.3 sq ft) | 47 $62.73 per sq ft of bed ($1,799.99, 28.7 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 12 169 lb for 30.3 sq ft of bed (5.6 lb per sq ft) | 73 99 lb for 28.7 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat | 20 1.6 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Trustmade Scout Max | Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Pops straight up | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 52 x 84 in | 51.2 x 80.7 in |
| Bed area | 30.3 sq ft | 28.7 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | 1.6 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 300 g flame retardant poly-cotton ripstop canvas | 600D ripstop polyoxford, PU coated (CPAI-84) |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 169 lb | 99 lb |
| Closed size | - | 49 x 53.5 x 8.3 in |
| Open size | 84 x 52 x 60 in | - |
| Closed height | 7 in | 8.3 in |
| Dynamic load needed | 165 lb | - |
| Ladder | 91.2 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |