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
The Thule Approach L rates 3.6 among soft shell tents; the Roofnest Condor 2 XL Air rates 3.3 among hard shell ones. The Thule Approach L costs $1,855.04 less ($2,239.96 vs $4,095).
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
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 (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 | Thule Approach L | Roofnest Condor 2 XL Air |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $50.68 per sq ft of bed ($2,239.96, 44.2 sq ft) | 52 $97.44 per sq ft of bed ($4,095, 42 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 74 150 lb for 44.2 sq ft of bed (3.4 lb per sq ft) | 56 170 lb for 42 sq ft of bed (4 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating |
| Comfort 15% | 38 mattress thickness not published, no anti-condensation mat | 28 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Thule Approach L | Roofnest Condor 2 XL Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Mattress | 67 x 95 in | 68 x 89 in |
| Bed area | 44.2 sq ft | 42 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | - | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | - |
| Skylights | - | 1 |
| Bedding stays inside | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | - | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 600D polyester ripstop | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating |
| Waterproof rating | - | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 150 lb | 170 lb |
| Closed size | 49 x 72 x 11 in | 75 x 56 x 14.5 in |
| Open size | 96 x 72 x 40 in | - |
| Closed height | 11 in | 14.5 in |
| Static load | 660 lb | - |
| Ladder | - | 90 in |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 1 min |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |