ARB Esperance V2
#8 in Hard shellFull review
A compact, quick opening hard shell for couples who move camp often and want power and lights built in. Tall sleepers will find the bed short.
ARB $2,599.95$2,599.95
The ARB Esperance V2 rates 3.5 among hard shell tents; the Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 rates 3.3 among soft shell ones. The Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 costs $252.80 less ($2,347.15 vs $2,599.95).
Thule Tepui Kukenam 3
#11 in 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$2,347.15
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (hard shell and soft shell), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ARB Esperance V2 | Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $84.93 per sq ft of bed ($2,599.95, 30.6 sq ft) | 47 $62.87 per sq ft of bed ($2,347.15, 37.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 50 130 lb for 30.6 sq ft of bed (4.2 lb per sq ft) | 80 119 lb for 37.3 sq ft of bed (3.2 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 20 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 35 2.5 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| ARB Esperance V2 | Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Mattress | 56.3 x 78.3 in | 56 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 30.6 sq ft | 37.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | 2.5 in |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 200 gsm poly cotton canvas (fire retardant), 210D silver coated oxford rain fly | 260 g ripstop polyester cotton blend |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 130 lb | 119 lb |
| Closed size | 60 x 49 x 13.5 in | 48 x 56 x 12 in |
| Open size | - | 96 x 56 x 52 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in | 12 in |
| Static load | - | 600 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-05 | - |