{"id":238356,"date":"2026-04-14T01:13:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T01:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/thule-widesky-reinvents-rooftop-tents-with-lightweight-pop-up-design\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T01:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T01:13:03","slug":"thule-widesky-reinvents-rooftop-tents-with-lightweight-pop-up-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/thule-widesky-reinvents-rooftop-tents-with-lightweight-pop-up-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Thule Widesky Reinvents Rooftop Tents with Lightweight, Pop-Up Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The all-new Thule Widesky rooftop tent is a lightweight hardshell that delivers the room of a vertical-opening model but the convenience of a clamshell. Meaning, you can open it completely from the back, but there&#8217;s no tight corner at the front preventing you from really sitting up inside.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-3.jpg\" alt=\"thule widesky rooftop tent closed on a vehicle.\" class=\"wp-image-414320 first-image\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Tyler saw this in person at SEMA 2025 (video here, skip to 22:30, or just watch the whole thing for lots of killer new overland gear), and it&#8217;s impressive in its simplicity. Or, at least when it comes to opening and closing it. Just release a few latches, and it opens on its own. Then just pull the long corded handle to close it back up. The fabric self-tucks as it closes, and everything just compresses into the hardshell &#8211; easy peasy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1025\" data-id=\"414322\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-6-1536x1025.jpg\" alt=\"sofa mattress inside the thule widesky rooftop tent.\" class=\"wp-image-414322\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1025\" data-id=\"414319\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-2-1536x1025.jpg\" alt=\"couple inside the thule widesky rooftop tent.\" class=\"wp-image-414319\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This is a premium tent in every sense, with a couple of clever features that further set it apart. For example, the bed converts to a couch simply by pulling two cords. It turns the tent into a lounge, with huge openings on the back and sides, so you can sit back and enjoy nature from the elevated vantage point.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-7.jpg\" alt=\"interior lights in the thule widesky rooftop tent.\" class=\"wp-image-414323\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Integrated dimmable lights make it easy to read at night (just bring your favorite USB power bank, or run a cord to your vehicle&#8217;s power system). Internal pockets give you storage for your phone, books, snacks, etc.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1025\" data-id=\"414321\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-4-1536x1025.jpg\" alt=\"interior view of the thule widesky rooftop tent.\" class=\"wp-image-414321\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1025\" data-id=\"414324\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-8-1536x1025.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of tent fabric on the thule widesky rooftop tent.\" class=\"wp-image-414324\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Most full-featured tents are heavy, but the Thule Widesky comes in at just 147lbs (claimed). That&#8217;s on par with many &#8220;ultralight&#8221;, barebones RTTs, yet the Widesky is generously sized for two adults with a 79&#8243; x 51&#8243; sleeping area, and roughly 49&#8243; of interior height.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full specs &amp; dimensions are:<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping capacity: 2 people<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions (Open): 83 x 55 x 52 in<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions (Closed): 83 x 55 x 7.9 in<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping footprint: 79 x 51 in<\/li>\n<li>Peak internal height: 46 in (43.6&#8243; with mattress)<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 147 lb<\/li>\n<li>Static weight capacity: 660 lb<\/li>\n<li>Minimum bar spread: 28 in<\/li>\n<li>Base construction: Aluminum honeycomb structure with alu frame, base, and lid; fiber-reinforced polyamide corners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-9.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1252\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent-9.jpg\" alt=\"side view of the thule widesky rooftop tent mounted on a car.\" class=\"wp-image-414325\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Available now, MSRP is $3,999. Optional accessories include an anti-condensation mat, USB power bank, shoe bags, a fitted sheet, and a rainfly.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thule.com\/en-us\/rooftop-tents-and-accessories\/rooftop-tents\/thule-widesky-2-person-rooftop-tent-dark-slate-_-901052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thule.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thule Widesky Reinvents Rooftop Tents with Lightweight, Pop-Up Design<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bikerumor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/thule-widesky-rooftop-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The all-new Thule Widesky rooftop tent is a lightweight hardshell that delivers the room of a vertical-opening model but the convenience of a clamshell. Meaning, you can open it completely from the back, but there&#8217;s no tight corner at the front preventing you from really sitting up inside. Tyler saw this in person at SEMA [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":238357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-238356","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=238356"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238356\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/238357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=238356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=238356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=238356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}