Thule Tepui Kukenam 3
#11 in Soft shellFull review
A classic, roomy three person soft shell for couples or small families who camp in all weather. It costs more than budget tents of the same size.
Amazon $2,347.15$2,347.15
The Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 rates 3.3 among soft shell tents; the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air rates 3.1 among hard shell ones. The Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 costs $1,747.85 less ($2,347.15 vs $4,095).
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air
#14 in Hard shellFull review
For couples or a small family with a mid or full size vehicle who want a low clamshell with a roomier bed than the regular Falcon.
Amazon $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 Tepui Kukenam 3 | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 47 $62.87 per sq ft of bed ($2,347.15, 37.3 sq ft) | 36 $121.71 per sq ft of bed ($4,095, 33.6 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 80 119 lb for 37.3 sq ft of bed (3.2 lb per sq ft) | 36 160 lb for 33.6 sq ft of bed (4.8 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 35 2.5 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 3 |
| Mattress | 56 x 96 in | 57 x 85 in |
| Bed area | 37.3 sq ft | 33.6 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.5 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Bedding stays inside | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | - | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 260 g ripstop polyester cotton blend | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating |
| Waterproof rating | - | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | - | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 119 lb | 160 lb |
| Closed size | 48 x 56 x 12 in | 88 x 60 x 8 in |
| Open size | 96 x 56 x 52 in | - |
| Closed height | 12 in | 8 in |
| Static load | 600 lb | - |
| Ladder | - | 90 in |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 1 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |