AT Overland Aterra Topper vs RSI SmartCap EVO Defender
Both the AT Overland Aterra Topper and RSI SmartCap EVO Defender are shell / canopy truck campers. The RSI SmartCap EVO Defender comes in 315 lbs lighter than the AT Overland Aterra Topper. with the RSI SmartCap EVO Defender starting $18,705 lower.
![]() AT Overland Shell / Canopy | ![]() RSI SmartCap Shell / Canopy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $22,000 | $3,295★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 550 lbs | 235 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2★ | 0 |
| Bed Type | King | — |
| Orientation | — | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | No | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 0 |
| Fridge | None | None |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | — | — |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 185W★ | 0W |
| Battery Type | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | No |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | R-5 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Composite | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 81" | — |
| Overall Length | 130" | — |
| Overall Width | 76" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the AT Overland Aterra Topper or RSI SmartCap EVO Defender?
The RSI SmartCap EVO Defender is lighter at 235 lbs dry weight, which is 315 lbs less than the AT Overland Aterra Topper.
Which costs less, the AT Overland Aterra Topper or RSI SmartCap EVO Defender?
The RSI SmartCap EVO Defender starts at $3,295, which is $18,705 less than the AT Overland Aterra Topper at $22,000.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
RSI SmartCap EVO Defender
235 lbs dry
More Affordable
RSI SmartCap EVO Defender
Starting at $3,295
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