Thule · Updated July 2026
Thule Approach M: price & specs
The Thule Approach M costs $2699.95, #4 cheapest of 6 rooftop tents (median $2599). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 55/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 7 in class.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Is the Thule Approach M a good buy?
At $2700, the Thule Approach M is #4 cheapest of the 6 rooftop tents we track, where the median is $2599. On the spec sheet, its peak interior height of 40.2 in is the lowest of the 4, its weight of 128 lb is below the median of the 6, and its sleeping capacity of 3 is at the median of the 7.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2699.95 US MSRP $2,699.95, listed verbatim on the official Thule US product page for the Thule Approach M (model number 901039, Pelican gray). The Rackstarz retailer page for the same model (901039) lists $2,999.95; the manufacturer MSRP was used per methodology (typical US retail / MSRP for the base tent). |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thule |
| Released | — |
| Shell type | soft-shell |
| Sleeping capacity | 3 |
| Closed height (in) | 11 |
| Mounted footprint (in) | 49 x 56 in |
| Sleeping area (in) | 95 x 51 in |
| Peak interior height (in) | 40.2 |
| Mattress thickness (in) | — |
| Weight (lb) | 128 |
| Static load capacity (lb) | 660 |
| Canopy fabric | polyester-ripstop |
| Annex included | No |
Source: thule.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by rackstarz.com. The official Thule US product page confirms the exact model — "Thule Approach M", model number 901039, 2-3 person, Pelican gray — and lists the full technical-specification table plus the $2,699.95 MSRP. Every spec value was taken verbatim from that page: sleeping capacity "3 person", closed dimensions "49 x 56 x 11 in", sleeping footprint "95 x 51 in", peak internal height "40.2 in", weight "128 lb", static weight capacity "660 lb", "600D polyester ripstop" canopy, and "soft-shell" construction (annex is sold separately). The Rackstarz retailer page independently confirms the exact model (901039, Pelican gray, 2-3 person) but shows a higher retailer price of $2,999.95, so the $2,699.95 manufacturer MSRP was used; mattress thickness is not numerically disclosed on either page and is left null.
Is the Thule Approach M worth it vs cheaper rooftop tents?
Thule Approach M against its closest cheaper and pricier rooftop tents on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 6 ranked →
| Product | Price | Shell type | Sleeping capacity | Closed height (in) | Mounted footprint (in) | Sleeping area (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule Approach M this | $2699.95 | soft-shell | 3 | 11 | 49 x 56 in | 95 x 51 in |
| Yakima SkyRise HD Medium | $2499 | soft-shell | 3 | — | 58 x 48 | 96 x 56 |
| Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO | $3795 | hard-shell | 2 | 8 | 83 x 50 | 80 x 47 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Thule Approach M cost?
The Thule Approach M has a US price of $2699.95 (US MSRP $2,699.95, listed verbatim on the official Thule US product page for the Thule Approach M (model number 901039, Pelican gray). The Rackstarz retailer page for the same model (901039) lists $2,999.95; the manufacturer MSRP was used per methodology (typical US retail / MSRP for the base tent).), as of 2026-07-13.
How does the Thule Approach M compare on price?
At $2700, the Thule Approach M is #4 cheapest of the 6 rooftop tents we track, where the median is $2599.
What are the Thule Approach M's key specs?
Thule Approach M (Thule): shellType soft-shell, sleepingCapacity 3, closedHeightIn 11, mountedFootprintIn 49 x 56 in, sleepingAreaIn 95 x 51 in. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
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