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
3.5/5
A roomy, low profile two person soft shell from a big off road brand, for couples who want a large bed without a tall roof box. Supply in the US is now patchy.
- 2Sleeps
- 55.1 x 94.5 inBed
- 119 lbWeight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,689
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 94 x 55 in bed gives two adults plenty of room for the price
- Packs down to 8 in tall without the ladder, so it adds little drag
- Built in dimmable light with USB charging and a skylight for stargazing
- Covered by a 3 year warranty
Cons
- Takes longer to set up and pack than a hard shell, with poles to place
- ARB publishes no waterproof rating
- Hard to buy in the US now: ARB USA no longer stocks it
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Flinders (803300A) |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Mattress | 55.1 x 94.5 in |
| Bed area | 36.2 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in |
| Skylights | 1 |
| Built-in lights | Yes |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | PU coated poly cotton canvas |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 119 lb |
| Closed size | 55 x 47 x 8 in |
| Open size | 55 x 94 x 55 in |
| Closed height | 8 in |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2022-06 |
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