AT Overland Aterra vs Northstar 650SC
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() AT Overland Pop-Up (Soft-Side) | ![]() Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Soft-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,000★ | $29,995 |
| Loaded MSRP | $32,000 | $24,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 700 lbs★ | 1,650 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 850 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,000 lbs★ | 1,200 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Full | Cabover Full |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 1 | 2★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 5 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 2.5 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | No |
| Furnace BTU | — | 20,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 72" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 66" | 156" |
| Overall Width | 68" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 2 min★ | 3 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the AT Overland Aterra or Northstar 650SC?
The AT Overland Aterra is lighter at 700 lbs dry weight, which is 950 lbs less than the Northstar 650SC.
Which costs less, the AT Overland Aterra or Northstar 650SC?
The AT Overland Aterra starts at $24,000, which is $5,995 less than the Northstar 650SC at $29,995.
Which sleeps more people, the AT Overland Aterra or Northstar 650SC?
The Northstar 650SC sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the AT Overland Aterra.

