Alpha II

The compact two-person Alpha, side-opening from a small 60-by-50-inch ABS shell, with a skylight and awning-covered windows.

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What stands out

Compact, lighter two-person shell
Side-opening with skylight
Annex-room compatible

What to weigh up

141 lb
US-only availability
No published warranty

Full specifications

Overview
Type	Hardshell
Opening style	Fold-out
Sleeps	2
Season rating	—
List price	$3,245
Weight and size
Weight	141 lb
Packed length	5 ft
Packed width	4 ft 2 in
Packed height	14.2 in
Living space
Sleeping length	5 ft
Sleeping width	6 ft 7 in
Floor area	32.9 sq ft
Interior height	—
Mattress thickness	2.4 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.	2 min
Shell material	ABS
Fabric	280 g poly/cotton ripstop; 210D Oxford PU 5000 mm rainfly; aluminum honeycomb floor
Warranty	—
Features
Integrated LED lighting	Yes
Heater / HVAC port	—
Roof skylight	Yes
Annex available	Yes
Solar ready	—
Carries cargo on top	—

Specifications last verified 2026-08-01 against Tuff Stuff Overland's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.

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