Tuff Stuff Ranger 65
#12 in Soft shellFull review
A wide, sturdy soft shell for three adults or a couple with a child, at a fair price. The short warranty and 164 lb weight are the trade offs.
Amazon $1,705$1,705
The Tuff Stuff Ranger 65 is the better tent overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Tuff Stuff Ranger 65 leads on value. The Tuff Stuff Ranger 65 costs $1,320 less ($1,705 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 Tuff Stuff Ranger 65 for value ($40.83 per sq ft of bed ($1,705, 41.8 sq ft) vs $58.93 per sq ft of bed ($3,025, 51.3 sq ft)).
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 Ranger 65 | Tuff Stuff Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $40.83 per sq ft of bed ($1,705, 41.8 sq ft) | 51 $58.93 per sq ft of bed ($3,025, 51.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 59 164 lb for 41.8 sq ft of bed (3.9 lb per sq ft) | 63 194 lb for 51.3 sq ft of bed (3.8 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 42 2.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 42 2.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tuff Stuff Ranger 65 | Tuff Stuff Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 3 | 5 |
| Mattress | 65 x 92.5 in | 77 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 41.8 sq ft | 51.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g poly cotton rip stop; 420D polyester oxford PU coated rainfly | 280 g cotton/poly rip stop; 420D oxford PU coated rainfly |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Included |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 164 lb | 194 lb |
| Closed size | 65 x 48 x 15 in | 79 x 48 x 16 in |
| Open size | 65 x 96 x 52 in | 79 x 96 x 52 in |
| Closed height | 15 in | 16 in |
| Static load | 800 lb | 800 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |