Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar Wind Bandit
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Northstar Wind Bandit are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed comes in 250 lbs lighter than the Northstar Wind Bandit. with the Alaskan 8' Shortbed starting $2,250 lower.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $37,250 |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 2,050 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| 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 | Indoor |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 27 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 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 | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 77" |
| Overall Length | — | 194" |
| 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 Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 250 lbs less than the Northstar Wind Bandit.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $2,250 less than the Northstar Wind Bandit at $37,250.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
1,800 lbs dry
More Affordable
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Starting at $35,000
More Water
Northstar Wind Bandit
27 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar Wind Bandit
200W
Sleeps More
Northstar Wind Bandit
3 people