23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 vs 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0
Both of these are 23Zero tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The Walkabout 56 2.0 and the Walkabout 72 2.0 share 23Zero's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.
By the numbers, the 23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 brings 59 kg, 3.46 m² of floor, 112 cm of headroom and sleeps 2. The 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 counters with 75 kg, 4.47 m² of floor, 112 cm of headroom and sleeps 4.
The Walkabout 56 2.0 is 16 kg lighter at 59 kg against 75 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Inside, the Walkabout 72 2.0 gives 4.47 m² of sleeping floor against 3.46 m², about 29 percent more, and it sleeps 4 to the Walkabout 56 2.0's 2. The Walkabout 56 2.0 lists about 15% lower than the Walkabout 72 2.0.
23Zero
Walkabout 56 2.0
The 23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 is the compact two-person model in 23Zero's fold-out soft-shell range (sold until recently as the Breezeway 2.0). It uses fully recycled ECO13B fabric with Light Suppression Technology, a 3-inch rebound-foam mattress and a rear duct port that accepts up to 3-inch heater or cooler ducting — uncommon on a soft-shell. A removable rain fly reveals screened roof windows for stargazing.
- Rear port accepts up to 3-inch heater or cooler ducting — rare on a soft-shell
- Fully recycled ECO13B fabric with Light Suppression Technology, plus an integrated LED strip
- Removable fly reveals screened sky windows; annex-compatible for extra ground space
- Narrow 56-inch (142 cm) sleeping width suits one adult plus a child better than two adults
23Zero
Walkabout 72 2.0
The 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0 is the widest of 23Zero's three Walkabout 2.0 widths (56, 62 and 72; sold until recently as the Breezeway 2.0), giving a cal-king 72-inch sleeping width for up to four people. It shares the recycled ECO13B fabric with Light Suppression Technology, a 3-inch rebound-foam mattress and a rear port that takes up to 3-inch heater or cooler ducting. Two screened roof windows open for stargazing under a removable fly.
- Very wide 72-inch (183 cm) sleeping area rated for up to four people
- Rear heater/cooler duct port and integrated LED lighting
- Recycled ECO13B fabric with tape-sealed seams for four-season use
- Heavy at 165 lb (75 kg) and needs a wide, strong roof platform
Which one to pick
Take the Walkabout 72 2.0 if you need the sleeping room more than you need the lighter tent. Take the Walkabout 56 2.0 if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Beyond that the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex, cargo rails — are where the remaining difference lies.
Every specification, side by side
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Softshell | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2— worst of the tents compared | 4— best of the tents compared |
| Season rating | 4-season | 4-season |
| List price | $1,699— best of the tents compared | $1,999— worst of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 130 lb— best of the tents compared | 165 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 4 ft 9 in— best of the tents compared | 6 ft 1 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed width | 4 ft | 4 ft |
| Packed height | 14.2 in | 14.2 in |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 8 ft | 8 ft |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 8 in— worst of the tents compared | 6 ft— best of the tents compared |
| Floor area | 37.2 sq ft— worst of the tents compared | 48.1 sq ft— best of the tents compared |
| Interior height | 3 ft 8 in | 3 ft 8 in |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 3 in |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | — | — |
| Fabric | ECO13B recycled fabric with Light Suppression Technology (LST) | ECO13B recycled fabric with Light Suppression Technology (LST) |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes | Yes |
| Roof skylight | Yes | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes | Yes |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | 23Zero product page | 23Zero product page |
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Or read the full spec sheets for the 23Zero Walkabout 56 2.0 and the 23Zero Walkabout 72 2.0.