Softshell
Roof Lodge
Evolution 2 Extended (165)
This is the wider of Roof Lodge's two Evolution 2 widths, giving a 165 cm sleeping width versus 140 cm on the same 240 cm-long fold-out softshell platform.
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What stands out
- Wider 165 cm sleeping area on the same Evolution 2 platform as the 140
- German honeycomb floor with a robust PU-coated polycotton canopy
- Includes mattress, 3D-mesh underlay, ladder, LED lighting and two skylight windows
- OEKO-TEX 100 certified mattress (two firmness options) plus long-term spare parts and repairs from Roof Lodge's own German workshop
- Optional thermal inner tent available for cold-weather use, extending it toward year-round camping
What to weigh up
- Heavier than the 140 version at 62 kg
- No published warranty period
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | 3-season |
| List price | $3,190 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 137 lb |
| Packed length | 5 ft 6 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 1 in |
| Packed height | 15.7 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 7 ft 10 in |
| Sleeping width | 5 ft 5 in |
| Floor area | 42.6 sq ft |
| Interior height | 3 ft 11 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 5 min |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | 320 g/m2 polycotton (65% polyester / 35% cotton), PU-coated |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Roof Lodge's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.
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