Softshell
Thule
Approach 2 L
The largest Approach 2, with a 4.47 m² four-person floor.
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What stands out
- Lightest four-person tent here at 68 kg
- 4.47 m² floor
- Heating port and panoramic skylights
What to weigh up
- 183 cm closed width needs a wide rack
- Three-minute setup
- No integrated lighting
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Season rating | 4-season |
| List price | $3,599.95 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 150 lb |
| Packed length | 4 ft 1 in |
| Packed width | 6 ft |
| Packed height | 11 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 8 ft |
| Sleeping width | 6 ft |
| Floor area | 48.1 sq ft |
| Interior height | 3 ft 4 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 3 min |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | 600D recycled polyester ripstop, water resistant |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Mounts to Thule crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.
Specifications last verified against Thule'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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