Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs AT Overland Atlas
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and AT Overland Atlas are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The AT Overland Atlas comes in 1,440 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. with the AT Overland Atlas starting $19,200 lower. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the AT Overland Atlas needs a midsize.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  AT Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $15,800★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 360 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Full |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | None |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | — |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W★ | 0W |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 83" |
| Overall Length | — | — |
| Overall Width | — | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or AT Overland Atlas?
The AT Overland Atlas is lighter at 360 lbs dry weight, which is 1,440 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or AT Overland Atlas?
The AT Overland Atlas starts at $15,800, which is $19,200 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
AT Overland Atlas
360 lbs dry
More Affordable
AT Overland Atlas
Starting at $15,800