Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bundutec Odyssey
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Bundutec Odyssey are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bundutec Odyssey comes in 160 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Bundutec Odyssey 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 | 1,640 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 1,976 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 | — | — |
| 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" | 78" |
| Overall Length | — | 165" |
| Overall Width | — | 80" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bundutec Odyssey?
The Bundutec Odyssey is lighter at 1,640 lbs dry weight, which is 160 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bundutec Odyssey
1,640 lbs dry
More Water
Bundutec Odyssey
32 gal fresh
More Solar
Bundutec Odyssey
190W