Roofnest
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO
$3795
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Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander is cheaper at $1499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Smittybilt
Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander
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Which is better: the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO or Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander?
The Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander is the cheaper at $1499.99. Get the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO for the stronger spec sheet, the Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO | Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3795 | $1499.99 |
| Brand | Roofnest | Smittybilt |
| Released | — | — |
| Shell type | hard-shell | soft-shell |
| Sleeping capacity | 2 | 3 |
| Closed height (in) | 8 | 11.5 |
| Mounted footprint (in) | 83 x 50 | 55 x 47 |
| Sleeping area (in) | 80 x 47 | 92 x 55 |
| Peak interior height (in) | 58 | 51 |
| Mattress thickness (in) | 2 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 140 | — |
| Static load capacity (lb) | 650 | 660 |
| Canopy fabric | poly-cotton | polyester-ripstop |
| Annex included | No | No |
Sources — Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO: offroadalliance.com (verified 2026-07-13). Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander: smittybilt.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO and Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shell type: Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO hard-shell vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander soft-shell
- Sleeping capacity: Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 2 vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 3
- Closed height (in): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 8 vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 11.5
- Mounted footprint (in): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 83 x 50 vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 55 x 47
- Sleeping area (in): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 80 x 47 vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 92 x 55
- Peak interior height (in): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 58 vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 51
- Static load capacity (lb): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 650 vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 660
- Canopy fabric: Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO poly-cotton vs Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander polyester-ripstop
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO
Two whitelisted testers, both broadly positive; no independent lab measurements exist. GearJunkie hands-on field-tested the exact Falcon 3 EVO over a multi-week road trip, praising its slim aerodynamic shell, spacious interior, fast setup and ventilation. Switchback rates the Falcon 3 Evo Air highly but explicitly discloses it tested the prior Falcon 3, not the updated model. All cited figures are manufacturer specs. (2 sourced reviews.)
Praised: Slim, low-profile aerodynamic hardshell that cuts wind noise and drag; Spacious, tall interior (58-inch peak) despite a small footprint; Fast, near-effortless hydraulic setup in a minute or two.
Flagged: One of the pricier rooftop tents; Rear door flap flops out and can block the ladder when exiting at night; Loose webbing pack-down strap flaps and makes noise in wind.
Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander
No sourced tester review yet.