AERIE Adventure Topper vs Vagabond Drifter
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() Soaring Eagle Campers Wedge | ![]() Vagabond Outdoors Wedge | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $8,500★ | $12,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $14,000★ | $18,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 350 lbs | 350 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 450 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 500 lbs | 500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Full | Full |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | No | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 0 |
| Fridge | None | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 0 gal | — |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | None | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 50Ah | 100Ah★ |
| Inverter | 300W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | No |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-6 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 36" | 54" |
| Overall Length | 72" | — |
| Overall Width | 66" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 2 min | 2 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the AERIE Adventure Topper or Vagabond Drifter?
The Vagabond Drifter is lighter at 350 lbs dry weight, which is 0 lbs less than the AERIE Adventure Topper.
Which costs less, the AERIE Adventure Topper or Vagabond Drifter?
The AERIE Adventure Topper starts at $8,500, which is $3,500 less than the Vagabond Drifter at $12,000.

