Roofnest Condor 2 XL Air
#12 in Hard shellFull review
For families who want a big fold out hard shell bed that opens in a minute, at a lower weight than aluminum shells.
Roofnest $4,095$4,095
The Roofnest Condor 2 XL Air rates 3.3 among hard shell tents; the Thule Approach 2 L rates 3.2 among soft shell ones. The Thule Approach 2 L costs $495.05 less ($3,599.95 vs $4,095).
Thule Approach 2 L
#14 in 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$3,599.95
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 | Roofnest Condor 2 XL Air | Thule Approach 2 L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $97.44 per sq ft of bed ($4,095, 42 sq ft) | 28 $81.44 per sq ft of bed ($3,599.95, 44.2 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 56 170 lb for 42 sq ft of bed (4 lb per sq ft) | 74 150 lb for 44.2 sq ft of bed (3.4 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 28 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight | 32 2.4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Roofnest Condor 2 XL Air | Thule Approach 2 L | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Mattress | 68 x 89 in | 67 x 95 in |
| Bed area | 42 sq ft | 44.2 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | 2.4 in |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating | 100% recycled 600D polyester ripstop |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | - | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 170 lb | 150 lb |
| Closed size | 75 x 56 x 14.5 in | 49 x 72 x 11 in |
| Open size | - | 96 x 72 x 40 in |
| Closed height | 14.5 in | 11 in |
| Static load | - | 660 lb |
| Ladder | 90 in | 102.4 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 3 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |