Roofnest
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO
$3795
Best Rooftop Tents · head-to-head
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yakima SkyRise HD Medium is cheaper at $2499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Yakima
Yakima SkyRise HD Medium
$2499Cheaper
Released 2020
Which is better: the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO or Yakima SkyRise HD Medium?
The Yakima SkyRise HD Medium wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Yakima SkyRise HD Medium is the cheaper at $2499. The Yakima SkyRise HD Medium both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO | Yakima SkyRise HD Medium |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3795 | $2499 |
| Brand | Roofnest | Yakima |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Shell type | hard-shell | soft-shell |
| Sleeping capacity | 2 | 3 |
| Closed height (in) | 8 | — |
| Mounted footprint (in) | 83 x 50 | 58 x 48 |
| Sleeping area (in) | 80 x 47 | 96 x 56 |
| Peak interior height (in) | 58 | — |
| Mattress thickness (in) | 2 | 2.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 140 | 114.64 |
| Static load capacity (lb) | 650 | — |
| Canopy fabric | poly-cotton | polyester-ripstop |
| Annex included | No | No |
Sources — Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO: offroadalliance.com (verified 2026-07-13). Yakima SkyRise HD Medium: yakima.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO and Yakima SkyRise HD Medium?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shell type: Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO hard-shell vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium soft-shell
- Sleeping capacity: Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 2 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 3
- Mounted footprint (in): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 83 x 50 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 58 x 48
- Sleeping area (in): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 80 x 47 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 96 x 56
- Mattress thickness (in): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 2 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 2.5
- Weight (lb): Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO 140 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 114.64
- Canopy fabric: Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO poly-cotton vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium polyester-ripstop
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO
Two whitelisted testers, both broadly positive; no independent lab measurements exist. GearJunkie hands-on field-tested the exact Falcon 3 EVO over a multi-week road trip, praising its slim aerodynamic shell, spacious interior, fast setup and ventilation. Switchback rates the Falcon 3 Evo Air highly but explicitly discloses it tested the prior Falcon 3, not the updated model. All cited figures are manufacturer specs. (2 sourced reviews.)
Praised: Slim, low-profile aerodynamic hardshell that cuts wind noise and drag; Spacious, tall interior (58-inch peak) despite a small footprint; Fast, near-effortless hydraulic setup in a minute or two.
Flagged: One of the pricier rooftop tents; Rear door flap flops out and can block the ladder when exiting at night; Loose webbing pack-down strap flaps and makes noise in wind.
Yakima SkyRise HD Medium
No sourced tester review yet.