Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air
#18 in Hard shellFull review
For couples who want a low, quiet clamshell that opens in a minute with bedding already inside, and value aerodynamics over bed width.
Amazon $3,795$3,795
The Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air is the better tent overall, rated 2.9 to 2.8. The Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air leads on weather and weight. The Thule Basin wins on value. The Thule Basin costs $640.90 less ($3,154.10 vs $3,795).
Thule Basin
#23 in Hard shellFull review
For 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 $3,154.10$3,154.10
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air for weather (3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season vs 1,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season) and weight (130 lb for 26.1 sq ft of bed (5 lb per sq ft) vs 176 lb for 28.7 sq ft of bed (6.1 lb per sq ft)).
- Choose the Thule Basin for value ($109.95 per sq ft of bed ($3,154.10, 28.7 sq ft) vs $145.34 per sq ft of bed ($3,795, 26.1 sq ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air | Thule Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 23 $145.34 per sq ft of bed ($3,795, 26.1 sq ft) | 43 $109.95 per sq ft of bed ($3,154.10, 28.7 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 29 130 lb for 26.1 sq ft of bed (5 lb per sq ft) | 0 176 lb for 28.7 sq ft of bed (6.1 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 44 1,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air | Thule Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Pops straight up |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 47 x 80 in | 51 x 81 in |
| Bed area | 26.1 sq ft | 28.7 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | - |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating | 260 g cotton and polyester, coated |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | - |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 130 lb | 176 lb |
| Closed size | 83 x 50 x 8 in | 84 x 55 x 12.75 in |
| Open size | - | 84 x 55 x 42.75 in |
| Closed height | 8 in | 12.8 in |
| Static load | - | 660 lb |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 1 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |