Hardshell (61002)

Rhino-Rack's fold-out hardshell tent sleeps two on a 70mm HD foam mattress and opens with gas-strut assistance. Its published kit weight is 65kg (143lb), covering the tent, ladder and mounting system, and the hard lid is rated to carry up to 20kg (44lb) of gear. The body is 600D and the fly 210D rip-stop PolyOxford, and an LED strip light and boot bags are included.

What stands out

Gas-strut assisted fold-out opening
Hard lid rated to carry up to 20kg of extra gear
LED strip light and boot bags included

What to weigh up

Manufacturer does not publish a peak/interior height
No season rating or warranty term published on the product page
Listed as a dealership-only item with no direct price

Full specifications

Overview
Type	Hardshell
Opening style	Fold-out
Sleeps	2
Season rating	—
List price	$2,440
Weight and size
Weight	143 lb
Packed length	4 ft 7 in
Packed width	4 ft 8 in
Packed height	15 in
Living space
Sleeping length	6 ft 11 in
Sleeping width	4 ft 3 in
Floor area	29.4 sq ft
Interior height	—
Mattress thickness	2.8 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.	5 min
Shell material	—
Fabric	600D rip-stop PolyOxford body, 210D fly, PU coated (CPAI-84)
Warranty	—
Features
Integrated LED lighting	Yes
Heater / HVAC port	—
Roof skylight	—
Annex available	—
Solar ready	—
Carries cargo on top	Yes

Mounts to Reconn Platform crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.

Specifications last verified 2026-07-27 against Rhino-Rack's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.

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