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
3.5/5
One of the biggest soft shell tents sold, for large families who want everyone sleeping off the ground in one tent. It needs a truck, trailer or full size SUV rack rated for the load.
- 6Sleeps
- 87 x 96 inBed
- 198 lbWeight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at 23Zero$2,995
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- An 87 x 96 in bed is big enough for a family of five or six
- Two doors with two ladders, so nobody climbs over anyone at night
- Light Suppression fabric keeps the tent darker after sunrise
- Rear heater and cooler port takes ducting for cold or hot nights
Cons
- At 198 lb it needs a heavy duty rack, so check the roof and rack dynamic load rating and follow the maker’s mounting instructions
- Back ordered when checked, with shipping expected in December
- No published waterproof rating or mattress thickness
The 23Zero Walkabout 2.0 family
Every 23Zero Walkabout 2.0 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Sleeps | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23Zero Walkabout 62 2.0 | 3 | 3.3/5 | $2,495 |
| 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 | 4 | 3.4/5 | $2,695 |
| 23Zero Walkabout 87 2.0 (this one) | 6 | 3.5/5 | $2,995 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Walkabout 87 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Mattress | 87 x 96 in |
| Bed area | 58 sq ft |
| Built-in lights | No |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | ECO13B recycled fabric with Light Suppression Technology |
| Season rating | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 198 lb |
| Closed size | 88 x 48 x 14 in |
| Open size | 122 x 88 x 52 in |
| Closed height | 14 in |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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ARB Flinders
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23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0
#8 in Soft shellFull review
A four person soft shell with a California king bed, for families who want one tent on the roof for everyone. Expensive next to rivals of the same size.
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