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Smittybilt Overlander Tent
Last Updated: June 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
99
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Old Reviews
16
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Unverified
12
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Review Analysis - 71 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
28roof, rack, ladder, shavings, mattress
+71%
-29%
" ... Remained very sturdy as well. ... "
" ... Take along a step stool so you can reach all around the front to take off and put on the cover. ... "
" ... It's definitely great quality construction and feels very sturdy (I'm 300, gf 180) with us in it. ... I was worried about the ladder at first because its a lightweight aluminum but i havent had a single issue with it and i have full confidence in its durability. ... "
" ... its a great buy considering you not have to tow anything and the cheapest tear-drop or popup could easily cost double or more than this ... "
" ... A well constructed tent made of heavy duty material. ... "
" ... just look at where the hinges are. ... The materials seem good. ... "
" ... The fabric feels like a waterproof nylon jacket would feel like. ... "
" ... 2019 Subaru Crosstrek using a heavy duty aluminum aftermarket crossbar (locking type) ... Sturdy roof rails are key! ... The tent is very thick, sturdy & well made. ... "
Price
19tent, money, worth, tents, smittybilt
+84%
-16%
" ... I don't think you can beat it for the price. ... "
" ... Especially for the price. ... "
" ... For the price this tent is worth every penny. ... "
" ... High quality for the money. ... "
" ... Overall a great roof top tent for the money. ... "
" ... It was very cost friendly compared to the many other rooftop tents on the market. ... "
" ... Consider the price point versus everything else available out there and you can't go wrong. ... "
" ... This is a wonderful tent and not just for the price! ... I did not have thousands of dollars to spend and I have owned plenty of smittybilt stuff in the past. ... "
Setup
15easy, tent, set, easy to install, setup
+93%
-7%
" ... Tent arrived quickly and was easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup and install was a bit of a pita but it's totally worth it in the end. ... Once mounted the tent is a breeze to pull out and put away. ... "
" ... The set up was easy for me because of my setup on my truck. ... "
" ... Setting it up takes less than 5 minutes. ... "
" ... Install was easy with the exception of having to drill new holes for the ladder brackets, the predrilled holes did not line up. ... "
" ... Love this thing easy install camp any place you like ... "
" ... Install wasn't as straight-forward as I had hoped. ... "
" ... I do recommend at LEAST two people while installing. ... "
Fit
14rack, mounting rails, bolts, roof, rails
+64%
-36%
" ... Not able to mount without help, but that is easily solved. ... "
" ... 2019 Subaru Crosstrek using a heavy duty aluminum aftermarket crossbar (locking type) ... I’m 6’4” and about 230 and I fit fine. ... I actually leave the rails attached to the RTT when I remove it. ... "
" ... Bought this tent last summer and my wife, my son (3 year old), and I fit in it just fine. ... "
" ... Once mounted the tent is a breeze to pull out and put away. ... "
" ... It fit my wife, myself, and two german shepherds! ... "
" ... Was also able to fit two adult humans comfortably. ... "
" ... Fits 2 adults and a kid. ... "
" ... Definitely need two people to get it up there but it came with everything I needed to mount it to my 4runner. ... "
Comfort
12comfortable, foam, pad, slept, comfortably
+83%
-17%
" ... Comfortable foam pad. ... "
" ... Very comfy and warm. ... "
" ... Was also able to fit two adult humans comfortably. ... "
" ... The mattress is very comfortable and the tent sets up quickly. ... "
" ... It makes things a little safer and comfortable and it takes up very little time to set up and take down. ... "
" ... The bed that comes with it is comfortable and I say that as someone with back problems. ... You'll initially feel the drag once you're driving with it on top, but you won't even notice it after a little bit. ... "
" ... I bought a two inch foam mattress pad for extra comfort and I slept in it alone. ... "
" ... I slept in it overnight, The mattress is comfortable at first, but I'm going to start using a mattress pad only because my body is fragile. ... "
Storage
11rack, roof, sleeping bags, two people, stow
+100%
" ... It stores my sleeping bags and pillows easily with no real difference in folded dimension. ... "
" ... Other than that, it is super fast to set-up, gets you off the ground, and is very roomy. ... "
" ... I keep the tent on my truck at all times and it packs nicely with 2 heavy sleeping bags and 2 pillows. ... "
" ... We leave our sleeping bags / blankets inside when we stow it. ... Which was on for about 5 min (with proper ventilation and safety space) ... "
" ... Plenty of room for 2 people and some gear, easy to set up and put away. ... "
" ... 4 inner pockets for storage plus a shoe bag. ... "
" ... Lots of room inside. ... "
" ... You’ll need two people to get the tent up onto the roof rack but once it’s up there it’s not too difficult to bolt to the rack. ... "
Ease of Use
10well, install, easy to set, easy to install, built
+80%
-20%
" ... Very easy to install ... "
" ... But, with my wife’s help for balance, it’s very easy. ... Once installed it’s very easy to put the cover on / off. ... "
" ... The more you use it the easier it gets. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and looks well built. ... "
" ... Love this thing easy install camp any place you like ... "
" ... Easy to mount on the cross bars. ... "
Water Resistance
6rain, waterproof, fly, water resistant, would
+100%
" ... It's comfortable, waterproof, and sturdy. ... "
" ... The fabric feels like a waterproof nylon jacket would feel like. ... "
" ... This roof top tent held up perfectly in a full blown thunderstorm with 30 mph wind and driving rain. ... "
" ... Tent withheld high winds, and constant rain. ... "
" ... It is allows for all the greatness of tent camping without downsides. ... "
" ... That means another question of mine was answered - is the tent body itself water resistant or only the fly? ... It definitely is water resistant all over. ... "
Drying
5stayed, warm, rain, night, mattress
+100%
" ... Stayed warm and dry. ... "
" ... Shoes stayed dry in the shoe bag! ... "
" ... The first night we used it was in a crazy rain storm and we stayed warm and dry. ... "
" ... It was very comfortable and while it absolutely poured all night, everything inside the tent stayed dry. ... "
" ... Quality built, comfortable, dries quickly after rain! ... "
For Travel
4trip, tent, took, several, night
+100%
" ... It’s nice and wide and safe for those late night restroom trips. ... "
" ... It is allows for all the greatness of tent camping without downsides. ... "
" ... I saw by the packaging it was not going to be a Great holiday weekend, was looking forward to a great camping weekend! ... "
" ... My gf and I took it camping the day after I got it. ... "
Returns
4amazon
+50%
-50%
" ... Need to return. ... "
" ... I have written manufacturer several times. ... "
Marketplace
4pictures, better, terrible, shipping, arrived
+75%
-25%
" ... My pictures show this better than I could explain. ... "
" ... Was able to get a steal from an amazon warehouse deal. ... "
Size
4much, trailer, top, tent, stow
+100%
" ... Realistically Setups/Folds in about 15/20 minutes ... "
" ... I keep the tent on my truck at all times and it packs nicely with 2 heavy sleeping bags and 2 pillows. ... "
" ... Now, looking for a small trailer to take my kayak along too. ... "
" ... It's been great on top of my small camper. ... "
Delivery
3shipping, arrived
+100%
" ... The shipping was amazing. ... "
" ... The tent arrived on time and well packaged. ... "
Cooling
3nights, heater
+100%
" ... We’ve camped in overnight temps of 30 and 40 degrees, with our Heater-Buddy propane heater. ... "
" ... I purchased the tent a while ago and have stayed a few very very cold nights, and some nice nights in it. ... "
" ... Tent stays cool in 80 degree weather and keeps the warmth at night. ... "
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