Thule
Thule Approach M
$2699.95
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Thule Approach M 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 Thule Approach M 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 | Thule Approach M | Yakima SkyRise HD Medium |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2699.95 | $2499 |
| Brand | Thule | Yakima |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Shell type | soft-shell | soft-shell |
| Sleeping capacity | 3 | 3 |
| Closed height (in) | 11 | — |
| Mounted footprint (in) | 49 x 56 in | 58 x 48 |
| Sleeping area (in) | 95 x 51 in | 96 x 56 |
| Peak interior height (in) | 40.2 | — |
| Mattress thickness (in) | — | 2.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 128 | 114.64 |
| Static load capacity (lb) | 660 | — |
| Canopy fabric | polyester-ripstop | polyester-ripstop |
| Annex included | No | No |
Sources — Thule Approach M: thule.com (verified 2026-07-13). Yakima SkyRise HD Medium: yakima.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Thule Approach M and Yakima SkyRise HD Medium?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Mounted footprint (in): Thule Approach M 49 x 56 in vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 58 x 48
- Sleeping area (in): Thule Approach M 95 x 51 in vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 96 x 56
- Weight (lb): Thule Approach M 128 vs Yakima SkyRise HD Medium 114.64