Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bundutec BunduCamp
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Bundutec BunduCamp are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bundutec BunduCamp comes in 110 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Bundutec BunduCamp needs a 3/4-ton.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Bundutec USA Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,690 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 2,026 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove 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 | Cassette Only |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 32 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 18 gal |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 190W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 82" |
| Overall Length | — | 165" |
| Overall Width | — | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bundutec BunduCamp?
The Bundutec BunduCamp is lighter at 1,690 lbs dry weight, which is 110 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bundutec BunduCamp
1,690 lbs dry
More Water
Bundutec BunduCamp
32 gal fresh
More Solar
Bundutec BunduCamp
190W