Yakima Skyrise SL Rooftop Tent Thule Tepui Foothill
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Yakima
Yakima Skyrise SL Rooftop Tent
Best for: Easy year-round rooftop camping and stargazing.
Thule
Thule Tepui Foothill
Best for: Saving roof space for additional gear.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the Yakima Skyrise SL Rooftop Tent is a rooftop and the Thule Tepui Foothill is a suv, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
The Yakima Skyrise SL Rooftop Tent is noticeably taller inside (4'0" peak height versus 3'2"), giving you more headroom to move around.
On scores, the Thule Tepui Foothill edges ahead — 7.9 overall versus 7.5.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Thule Tepui Foothill holds a clear advantage.
The Thule Tepui Foothill also has a price edge — $1299 less at $1699 versus $2999.
For most buyers, the Thule Tepui Foothill is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Thule Tepui Foothill scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Yakima Skyrise SL Rooftop Tent
- Tool-free vehicle mounting
- Dual sky-view windows
- 600D ripstop polyester fabric
- Internal pole interference
- Heavy mounting weight
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 SL Rooftop Tent | Thule Tepui Foothill |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Rooftop | SUV, Rooftop |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $2,999 | $1,700 |
| Weight | 115 Lbs | 108 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 37.3 ft² | 27.4 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | None | — |
| Peak Height | 48 | 38 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 56 X 96 Inches | 84 X 47 Inches |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Wrapped Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | Unavailable | — |
| Rainfly Fabric | 210 Denier Nylon | — |
| 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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