Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 vs Smittybilt Overlander Gen2
Our call: Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 (RigScore 84 vs 76) — but the weight line below can flip it for your rack.
★ Our pick
Thule · Softshell rooftop tent
Tepui Kukenam 3
the softshell standard, 3-sleeper
Smittybilt · Softshell rooftop tent
Overlander Gen2
budget entry that started many builds
| Spec line | Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 | Smittybilt Overlander Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Softshell rooftop tent | Softshell rooftop tent |
| Weight | 131 lbs | 132 lbs |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Street price | $1,999 | $1,199 |
| Roof-load relevance | Counts against rack rating — run the check | Counts against rack rating — run the check |
| RigScore | 84/100 | 76/100 |
| Best for | the softshell standard, 3-sleeper | budget entry that started many builds |
The verdict
Buy the Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 if you want the better overall package — it leads the RigScore 84 to 76 and is the stronger fit for the softshell standard, 3-sleeper.
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 (131 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.