softshellYakima
Yakima SkyRise HD 3
~$2,500
Capacity
3 person
Weight
~120 lbs
Sleep Area
96" × 56"
Type
softshell
Feels like a high-end backpacking tent on your roof. Tool-free installation, familiar clip-in pole design, and a generous 96" × 56" floor. Great for experienced campers who want simplicity.
Tool-free install, familiar backpacking-tent feel, quality mid-range
Pros
- + Tool-free install on most racks
- + Familiar backpacking-tent pole design
- + Generous 3-person floor area
- + Quality 210D ripstop fabric
- + Yakima brand reliability
Cons
- - ~120 lbs limits some vehicle compatibility
- - Higher price point for a softshell
- - Pole-based setup takes 5+ minutes