Scout Kenai vs Scout Kenai Pop-Up
The Scout Kenai is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Scout Kenai Pop-Up is a pop-up (soft-side), both made by Scout Campers. The Scout Kenai comes in 104 lbs lighter than the Scout Kenai Pop-Up. with the Scout Kenai starting $5,000 lower.
 Scout Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Scout Campers Pop-Up (Soft-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $29,990★ | $34,990 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,232 lbs★ | 1,336 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 6★ | 4 |
| Bed Type | Full | Full |
| Orientation | — | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 0 |
| Fridge | None | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 4.9 gal | 4.9 gal |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 132Ah | 132Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | No |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 80" | 85.5" |
| Overall Length | 145.5" | 145.5" |
| Overall Width | 83" | 83" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Scout Kenai or Scout Kenai Pop-Up?
The Scout Kenai is lighter at 1,232 lbs dry weight, which is 104 lbs less than the Scout Kenai Pop-Up.
Which costs less, the Scout Kenai or Scout Kenai Pop-Up?
The Scout Kenai starts at $29,990, which is $5,000 less than the Scout Kenai Pop-Up at $34,990.
What type of campers are the Scout Kenai and Scout Kenai Pop-Up?
The Scout Kenai is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Scout Kenai Pop-Up is a pop-up (soft-side) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Which sleeps more people, the Scout Kenai or Scout Kenai Pop-Up?
The Scout Kenai sleeps 6 people compared to 4 for the Scout Kenai Pop-Up.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Scout Kenai
1,232 lbs dry
More Affordable
Scout Kenai
Starting at $29,990
More Solar
Scout Kenai Pop-Up
200W
Sleeps More
Scout Kenai
6 people