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 rates 3.8 among soft shell tents; the Yakima SkyPeak HD rates 2.8 among hard shell ones. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead costs $2,815.95 less ($1,183 vs $3,998.95).
Yakima SkyPeak HD
#31 in Hard shellFull review
For buyers who want a slim, quick opening hard shell from a major rack brand with room to carry gear on top.
Yakima $3,999 Rack Warehouse $3,998.95$3,998.95
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 (soft shell and hard 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 | Tuff Stuff Trailhead | Yakima SkyPeak HD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) | 32 $128.47 per sq ft of bed ($3,998.95, 31.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 85 110 lb for 36.3 sq ft of bed (3 lb per sq ft) | 6 180 lb for 31.1 sq ft of bed (5.8 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 | 62 mattress thickness not published, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tuff Stuff Trailhead | Yakima SkyPeak HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | - |
| Mattress | 55 x 95 in | 55 x 81.5 in |
| Bed area | 36.3 sq ft | 31.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 1.8 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | - | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 600D polyester oxford, PU coated; 420D polyester oxford PU coated rainfly | - |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 3 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 110 lb | 180 lb |
| Closed size | 56 x 48 x 13 in | 85 x 58 x 6.5 in |
| Open size | 56 x 96 x 50 in | 81.5 x 55 x 67.5 in |
| Closed height | 13 in | 6.5 in |
| Static load | 800 lb | 599.7 lb |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |