Front Runner Roof Top Tent vs Smittybilt Overlander Gen2
Our call: Front Runner Roof Top Tent (RigScore 81 vs 76) — but the weight line below can flip it for your rack.
★ Our pick
Front Runner · Softshell rooftop tent
Roof Top Tent
lightest mainstream softshell
Smittybilt · Softshell rooftop tent
Overlander Gen2
budget entry that started many builds
| Spec line | Front Runner Roof Top Tent | Smittybilt Overlander Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Softshell rooftop tent | Softshell rooftop tent |
| Weight | 93 lbs (notably light for a rooftop tent) | 132 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Street price | $1,399 | $1,199 |
| Roof-load relevance | Counts against rack rating — run the check | Counts against rack rating — run the check |
| RigScore | 81/100 | 76/100 |
| Best for | lightest mainstream softshell | budget entry that started many builds |
The verdict
Buy the Front Runner Roof Top Tent if you want the better overall package — it leads the RigScore 81 to 76 and is the stronger fit for lightest mainstream softshell.
Buy the Smittybilt Overlander Gen2 if its strengths match your build — it’s made for budget entry that started many builds. Note that our pick is also the lighter one (93 lbs vs 132 lbs), which makes this less of a dilemma than the prices suggest — but run your rack rating through the load checker either way. Both spec plates live on their gear database pages.