Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bison Overland Flatbed
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Bison Overland Flatbed are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bison Overland Flatbed comes in 700 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. with the Bison Overland Flatbed starting $10,500 lower.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $24,500★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | $38,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,100 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 1,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | 1,500 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Gray Water | — | 5 gal |
| Hot Water | — | None |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | 1000W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-10 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 72" |
| Overall Length | — | 108" |
| Overall Width | — | 78" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min★ | 5 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bison Overland Flatbed?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 700 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bison Overland Flatbed?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $10,500 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bison Overland Flatbed
1,100 lbs dry
More Affordable
Bison Overland Flatbed
Starting at $24,500
More Water
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
12 gal fresh
More Solar
Bison Overland Flatbed
200W