7 min read

Wild Cruiser 160 vs Voyager Pro 160

Here the choice depends more on budget and priorities than in many other comparisons. The Voyager Pro 160 is the better tent overall, but the Wild Cruiser 160 is the more affordable option and gives a lot of sleeping area for the money.

Both are spacious and relatively light. The difference is mainly about hardshell vs softshell, drive feel and comfort in a Nordic climate – and how much you want to spend.

Quick summary

The Voyager Pro 160 is the better tent overall: hardshell, lower profile, better condensation handling, better insulation, smoother driving and a more premium feel.

The Wild Cruiser 160 is the more affordable option: it gives a lot of sleeping area for the money, has low weight and good comfort at a lower price. If you have the budget we'd choose the Voyager Pro 160 – if price matters most, the Wild Cruiser 160 is a really good choice.

Price

This is the Wild Cruiser 160's biggest advantage. It has a lower price and gives a lot of sleeping area and function for the money. The Voyager Pro 160 is better, but also costs more.

You'll find the current prices on each product page. Weigh the price difference against how often and how long you'll use the tent.

Hardshell vs softshell

This is the Voyager Pro 160's biggest practical advantage. It's a hardshell tent, which gives a lower profile, smoother driving, less wind noise, better protection and easier opening and closing.

The Wild Cruiser 160 is a softshell tent. It's more affordable and spacious, but taller and not as sleek on the car while driving. The difference you notice most day to day is exactly that the Voyager Pro is hardshell.

Driving and wind noise

The Voyager Pro 160 is considerably lower when closed, while the Wild Cruiser 160 is taller when folded. That means the Voyager Pro normally feels sleeker on the car, with less wind noise and lower wind resistance.

You notice it above all on longer drives, where the hardshell gives a quieter and more aerodynamic feel.

Condensation and insulation

The Voyager Pro 160 has a clear advantage in a Nordic climate thanks to its double tent canopies. The double layers help with insulation and condensation – moisture ends up between the layers to a greater extent rather than inside the sleeping space.

The Wild Cruiser 160 is built for the Nordic climate and has a tri-layer lining, but the Voyager Pro 160 is noticeably better when you prioritise insulation, condensation and comfort on colder or damper nights.

Loading on top of the tent

The Voyager Pro 160 can be fitted with Wild Land Crossbars V3, letting you load gear on top of the tent. That's a big advantage if you want to be able to expand your setup over time.

Many people don't think of it at first, but after a few trips they often realise they want to bring more gear. The Wild Cruiser 160 shouldn't be sold with loading on top of the tent as a main argument.

Sleeping area and comfort

Both are spacious options with almost identical sleeping width. The Voyager Pro 160 does have a slightly longer sleeping length, which can be an advantage if someone is tall.

For most people, both feel roomy for two adults, or two adults and one child.

Our advice

If budget is the deciding factor, we'd choose the Wild Cruiser 160 – it's a spacious, light and affordable softshell tent that's great for weekends, holidays and shorter trips.

If you want the best and most practical overall solution, we'd choose the Voyager Pro 160, especially if you'll use the tent often or travel longer distances. Always check the car model, roof load and roof bars before deciding.