Thule Approach L
#5 in Soft shellFull review
A family sized soft shell with quick mounting and a low folded height, on sale for much less than the Approach 2 L. Check the roof and rack ratings, as it weighs 150 lb.
Thule $2,239.96$2,239.96
9 Thule rooftop tents ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size rooftop tents here, not third among Thule's own.
Thule makes 9 current rooftop tents: 8 soft shell and 1 hard shell. Prices run from $2,099.95 for the Thule Foothill 2 to $3,599.95 for the Thule Approach 2 L. Its best-rated model in each size: the Thule Approach L (#5 of 23 soft shell, rated 3.6) and the Thule Basin (#23 of 24 hard shell, rated 2.8). 7 of 9 have no published waterproof rating.
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Thule rooftop tents 9
- Thule Approach L#5 soft shellFull review
A family sized soft shell with quick mounting and a low folded height, on sale for much less than the Approach 2 L. Check the roof and rack ratings, as it weighs 150 lb.
Thule $2,239.96$2,239.96444.2 sq ft150 lb - Thule Tepui Kukenam 3#11 soft shellFull review
A classic, roomy three person soft shell for couples or small families who camp in all weather. It costs more than budget tents of the same size.
Amazon $2,347.15$2,347.15337.3 sq ft119 lb - Thule Approach 2 L#14 soft shellFull review
A family sized soft shell from a big rack brand, with quick mounting and a low folded height. Check the roof and rack ratings, as it weighs 150 lb.
Amazon $3,599.95$3,599.95444.2 sq ft150 lb - Thule Approach M#18 soft shellFull review
A polished, easy to mount soft shell for two adults who want a big bed and a low folded profile, for $300 less than the Approach 2 M.
Amazon $2,699.95$2,699.95333.6 sq ft128 lb - Thule Approach 2 M#19 soft shellFull review
A polished, easy to mount soft shell for two adults who want a big bed and a low folded profile. It costs far more than budget tents with the same bed.
Amazon $2,999.95$2,999.95333.6 sq ft128 lb - Thule Approach S#21 soft shellFull review
A light, quick to mount two person soft shell for couples or solo campers with a smaller vehicle. It is $200 less than the Approach 2 S with the same bed and weight.
Thule $2,299.95$2,299.95224.5 sq ft110 lb - Thule Approach 2 S#22 soft shellFull review
A light, quick to mount two person soft shell for couples or solo campers with a smaller vehicle. The bed is narrow for the price.
Amazon $2,499.95$2,499.95224.5 sq ft110 lb - Thule Basin#23 hard shellFull review
For couples who want one roof box that is both a cargo carrier and a quick pop up tent. Others get more bed and weather protection for the money.
Amazon $3,154.10$3,154.10228.7 sq ft176 lb - Thule Foothill 2#23 soft shellFull review
A narrow, low profile two person tent for people who need roof space for bikes or boats as well as a bed. The bed is small for the price.
Amazon $2,099.95$2,099.95225 sq ft122 lb
