Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent Thule Tepui Foothill
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Yakima
Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent
★ 7.8 SUV
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 101 lbs Est. Price $1,199
Best for: Four-season vehicle camping and elevated stargazing.
Thule
Thule Tepui Foothill
★ 7.9 SUV
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 108 lbs Est. Price $1,700
Best for: Saving roof space for additional gear.
Our Take
Both are suv tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
Both score 7.8 overall, though the Thule Tepui Foothill wins more individual scoring categories.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Thule Tepui Foothill holds a clear advantage.
The Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent also has a price edge — $501 less at $1198 versus $1699.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Thule Tepui Foothill scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent
Thule Tepui Foothill
Overall Score
Space & Comfort
Quality & Durability
Weather Resistance
Value for Money
Ease of Use
Intangibles
Pros & Cons
Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent
- Tool-free locking mounts
- Transparent rainfly skylights
- Integrated accessory perimeter rail
- Complex pre-assembly
- Low 48-inch ceiling
Thule Tepui Foothill
- Leaves half rack open
- One-sided cover removal
- Panoramic 5-window views
- Thin 4cm mattress
- Separate ladder storage
Full Specs
| Spec | Yakima SkyRise HD Small Tent | Thule Tepui Foothill |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | SUV, Rooftop | SUV, Rooftop |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 4 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $1,199 | $1,700 |
| Weight | 101 Lbs | 108 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 28.0 ft² | 27.4 ft² |
| Peak Height | 42 | 38 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 84 X 48 In | 84 X 47 Inches |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Wrapped Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 600 Denier Ripstop Polyester With Polyurethane Coating | — |
| Rainfly Fabric | 210 Denier Ripstop Polyester With Polyurethane Coating | — |
| Packed Size | — | 83 X 24 X 9.5 Inches |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 15 20 Mins |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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