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Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander is cheaper at $1499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander or Yakima SkyRise HD Medium?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander is the cheaper at $1499.99.

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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 Yakima SkyRise HD Medium
US price $1499.99 $2499
BrandSmittybiltYakima
Released2020
Shell type soft-shell soft-shell
Sleeping capacity 3 3
Closed height (in) 11.5
Mounted footprint (in) 55 x 47 58 x 48
Sleeping area (in) 92 x 55 96 x 56
Peak interior height (in) 51
Mattress thickness (in) 2.5
Weight (lb) 114.64
Static load capacity (lb) 660
Canopy fabric polyester-ripstop polyester-ripstop
Annex included No No

Sources — Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander: smittybilt.com (verified 2026-07-13). Yakima SkyRise HD Medium: yakima.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander and Yakima SkyRise HD Medium?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Mounted footprint (in): Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 55 x 47 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 58 x 48
  • Sleeping area (in): Smittybilt GEN2 Overlander 92 x 55 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 96 x 56

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