Tuff Stuff Ranger 65
#15 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
3.2/5
For campers who want Yakima’s fold out soft shell in a lighter, cheaper build and mostly camp in fair weather.
- 55 x 94 inBed
- 121 lbWeight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Yakima$2,499
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 94 x 55 in memory foam mattress gives two people room to stretch out
- Lighter than the SkyRise HD, so it suits more roofs and racks
- The rainfly comes off for stargazing through the mesh on clear nights
- Lockable low profile clamps make it harder to steal
Cons
- Thin 210D fabric is less rugged than the HD’s 600D
- No waterproof rating or sleeping capacity published
- At 121 lb, check the roof and rack dynamic load rating and follow the maker’s mounting instructions
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 | 8007535 |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out |
| Mattress | 55 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 35.9 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.5 in |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | 210D ripstop polyester |
| Season rating | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 121 lb |
| Closed size | 58 x 48 x 16.5 in |
| Closed height | 16.5 in |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-02 |
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