Tufport Shell vs Vagabond Drifter
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() Tufport Wedge | ![]() Vagabond Outdoors Wedge | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $8,000★ | $12,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $14,000★ | $18,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 280 lbs★ | 350 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 310 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 500 lbs | 500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Full | Full |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 1★ | 0 |
| Fridge | — | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 5 gal | — |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | No |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 2-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 20" | 54" |
| Overall Length | 66" | — |
| Overall Width | 66" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 20 min | 2 min★ |
| People Needed | 2★ | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Tufport Shell or Vagabond Drifter?
The Tufport Shell is lighter at 280 lbs dry weight, which is 70 lbs less than the Vagabond Drifter.
Which costs less, the Tufport Shell or Vagabond Drifter?
The Tufport Shell starts at $8,000, which is $4,000 less than the Vagabond Drifter at $12,000.

