Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge
#1 in Hard shellFull review
For budget buyers who want more headroom than a wedge tent and a gear rack on top, at a fraction of name brand prices.
Amazon $1,699$1,699
The Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge is the better tent overall, rated 3.9 to 2.8. The Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge leads on value and weather. The Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge costs $1,455.10 less ($1,699 vs $3,154.10).
Thule Basin
#23 in Hard shellFull review
For couples who want one roof box that is both a cargo carrier and a quick pop up tent. Others get more bed and weather protection for the money.
Amazon $3,154.10$3,154.10
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 Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge for value ($54.31 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 31.3 sq ft) vs $109.95 per sq ft of bed ($3,154.10, 28.7 sq ft)) and weather (3,000 mm waterproof rating vs 1,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge | Thule Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $54.31 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 31.3 sq ft) | 43 $109.95 per sq ft of bed ($3,154.10, 28.7 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 0 176 lb for 28.7 sq ft of bed (6.1 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating | 44 1,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge | Thule Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Pops straight up | Pops straight up |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 53 x 85 in | 51 x 81 in |
| Bed area | 31.3 sq ft | 28.7 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 300 g flame retardant T/C ripstop canvas | 260 g cotton and polyester, coated |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | - | 176 lb |
| Closed size | - | 84 x 55 x 12.75 in |
| Open size | - | 84 x 55 x 42.75 in |
| Closed height | - | 12.8 in |
| Static load | - | 660 lb |
| Dynamic load needed | 165 lb | - |
| Ladder | 91.2 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 1 min |