The Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent rates 3.0 among soft shell tents; the Thule Basin rates 2.8 among hard shell ones. The Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent costs $1,354.11 less ($1,799.99 vs $3,154.10).
A light, low profile two person soft shell for smaller SUVs and racks with modest load ratings. The thin mattress and short floor make it better for one or two shorter sleepers.
Northridge4x4 $1,799.99For 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 $3,154.10Prices 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.
These two sit in different type classes (soft shell and hard 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 | Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent | Thule Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 47 $62.73 per sq ft of bed ($1,799.99, 28.7 sq ft) | 43 $109.95 per sq ft of bed ($3,154.10, 28.7 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 73 99 lb for 28.7 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) | 0 176 lb for 28.7 sq ft of bed (6.1 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) | 44 1,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 20 1.6 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Rhino-Rack Soft Shell Roof Top Tent | Thule Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Pops straight up |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 51.2 x 80.7 in | 51 x 81 in |
| Bed area | 28.7 sq ft | 28.7 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 1.6 in | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 600D ripstop polyoxford, PU coated (CPAI-84) | 260 g cotton and polyester, coated |
| Waterproof rating | - | 1,500 mm |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 99 lb | 176 lb |
| Closed size | 49 x 53.5 x 8.3 in | 84 x 55 x 12.75 in |
| Open size | - | 84 x 55 x 42.75 in |
| Closed height | 8.3 in | 12.8 in |
| Static load | - | 660 lb |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 1 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
