Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro
#13 in Hard shellFull review
For one person or a couple with a mid size SUV or truck who want a low, insulated clamshell that opens in seconds.
Freespirit Recreation $2,895$2,895
The Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro rates 3.2 among hard shell tents; the Thule Foothill 2 rates 2.7 among soft shell ones. The Thule Foothill 2 costs $795.05 less ($2,099.95 vs $2,895).
Thule Foothill 2
#23 in 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$2,099.95
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 | Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro | Thule Foothill 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 42 $112.42 per sq ft of bed ($2,895, 25.8 sq ft) | 26 $84 per sq ft of bed ($2,099.95, 25 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 23 134 lb for 25.8 sq ft of bed (5.2 lb per sq ft) | 32 122 lb for 25 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 44 1,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) | 32 2.4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro | Thule Foothill 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 45.5 x 81.5 in | 45 x 80 in |
| Bed area | 25.8 sq ft | 25 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | - | 2.4 in |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | Tri-Layer (poly-cotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop) | 100% recycled 600D polyester ripstop |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | None offered | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 134 lb | 122 lb |
| Closed size | 86.5 x 51.25 x 7.375 in | 84 x 25 x 11 in |
| Open size | - | 84 x 49 x 37 in |
| Closed height | 7.4 in | 11 in |
| Static load | 750 lb | 660 lb |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 0.5 min | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |