Tuff Stuff Trailhead
#4 in Soft shellFull review
A budget full size soft shell for couples who camp in fair weather and want a light tent. Plan on a thicker sleeping pad.
Amazon $1,235.96 Quadratec $1,183$1,183
The Tuff Stuff Trailhead is the better tent overall, rated 3.8 to 3.3. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead leads on value and weather. The Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 wins on warranty. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead costs $1,164.15 less ($1,183 vs $2,347.15).
Thule Tepui Kukenam 3
#11 in Soft shellFull review
A classic, roomy three person soft shell for couples or small families who camp in all weather. It costs more than budget tents of the same size.
Amazon $2,347.15$2,347.15
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 Tuff Stuff Trailhead for value ($32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) vs $62.87 per sq ft of bed ($2,347.15, 37.3 sq ft)) and weather (3,000 mm waterproof rating, 3 season vs waterproof rating not published, 4 season).
- Choose the Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Tuff Stuff Trailhead | Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) | 47 $62.87 per sq ft of bed ($2,347.15, 37.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 85 110 lb for 36.3 sq ft of bed (3 lb per sq ft) | 80 119 lb for 37.3 sq ft of bed (3.2 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 75 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 3 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 28 1.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight | 35 2.5 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tuff Stuff Trailhead | Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Mattress | 55 x 95 in | 56 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 36.3 sq ft | 37.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 1.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 600D polyester oxford, PU coated; 420D polyester oxford PU coated rainfly | 260 g ripstop polyester cotton blend |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 3 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 110 lb | 119 lb |
| Closed size | 56 x 48 x 13 in | 48 x 56 x 12 in |
| Open size | 56 x 96 x 50 in | 96 x 56 x 52 in |
| Closed height | 13 in | 12 in |
| Static load | 800 lb | 600 lb |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |