Bison Overland Flatbed vs Northstar Wind Bandit
Both the Bison Overland Flatbed and Northstar Wind Bandit are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bison Overland Flatbed comes in 950 lbs lighter than the Northstar Wind Bandit. with the Bison Overland Flatbed starting $12,750 lower.
 Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,500★ | $37,250 |
| Loaded MSRP | $38,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,100 lbs★ | 2,050 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Cassette Only |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 10 gal | 27 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | None | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-10 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 72" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 108" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 78" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 5 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 950 lbs less than the Northstar Wind Bandit.
Which costs less, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $12,750 less than the Northstar Wind Bandit at $37,250.
Which sleeps more people, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Bison Overland Flatbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bison Overland Flatbed
1,100 lbs dry
More Affordable
Bison Overland Flatbed
Starting at $24,500
More Water
Northstar Wind Bandit
27 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Northstar Wind Bandit
3 people