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Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander vs Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent is cheaper at $1199. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander or Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent is the cheaper at $1199.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent
US price $1499.99 $1199
BrandSmittybiltFront Runner
Released
Shell type soft-shell soft-shell
Sleeping capacity 3 2
Closed height (in) 11.5
Mounted footprint (in) 55 x 47 49 x 53
Sleeping area (in) 92 x 55 87 x 55
Peak interior height (in) 51
Mattress thickness (in) 2.25
Weight (lb) 95
Static load capacity (lb) 660
Canopy fabric polyester-ripstop poly-cotton
Annex included No No

Sources — Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander: smittybilt.com (verified 2026-07-13). Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent: dometic.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander and Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Sleeping capacity: Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 3 vs Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent 2
  • Mounted footprint (in): Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 55 x 47 vs Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent 49 x 53
  • Sleeping area (in): Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 92 x 55 vs Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent 87 x 55
  • Canopy fabric: Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander polyester-ripstop vs Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent poly-cotton

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