Overland Vehicle Systems HD Sidewinder vs Overland Vehicle Systems XD Everest

Both of these are Overland Vehicle Systems tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The HD Sidewinder and the XD Everest share Overland Vehicle Systems's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.

The HD Sidewinder is 13.600000000000009 kg lighter at 99.8 kg against 113.4 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Inside, the XD Everest gives 3.6 m² of sleeping floor against 3.21 m², about 12 percent more, though both are rated for 2. Headroom separates them further: 137.2 cm in the XD Everest against 121.9 cm, which is the difference between sitting up to dress and doing it lying down. The HD Sidewinder lists $500 lower, at $2,499.99 against $2,999.99. Overland Vehicle Systems also backs the XD Everest for 6 years against 4.

The HD Sidewinder uses honeycomb aluminum; the XD Everest uses honeycomb insulated aluminum. Canvas differs too: 280g rip stop poly cotton Oxford against 320g rip stop polycotton Oxford. The XD Everest adds a heater or HVAC port, a roof skylight and integrated LED lighting, which the HD Sidewinder does not offer. Closed, the HD Sidewinder sits 16.51 cm lower on the roof — 16.51 cm against 33.02 cm — which is drag you carry on every mile you are not camping.