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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
TypeSoftshell
Opening styleFold-out
Sleeps4
Season rating4-season
List price$3,599.95
Weight and size
Weight150 lb
Packed length4 ft 1 in
Packed width6 ft
Packed height11 in
Living space
Sleeping length8 ft
Sleeping width6 ft
Floor area48.1 sq ft
Interior height3 ft 4 in
Mattress thickness2.4 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.3 min
Shell material
Fabric600D recycled polyester ripstop, water resistant
Warranty
Features
Integrated LED lightingNo
Heater / HVAC portYes
Roof skylightYes
Annex availableYes
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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