The Thule Outset towbar mounted tent will elevate your outdoor experience and offer unparalleled comfort, ease of use and great accessibility.
Experience the revolution in outdoor living
Elevated from the ground, Thule Outset provides a great camping environment and a social area free from the inconvenience of mud, bugs or uneven terrain. The unique design allows for a swift setup at ground level, taking the effort out of your outdoor adventures.
Provides the comfort of home
With panoramic views and a spacious interior, the tent is a comfortable setting for you and your companions. Accessibility is a key feature of Thule Outset, as its low height ensures easy access for everyone, including children, the elderly and pets.
Convenience is key
Mounting the tent on your car's towbar requires only one person, simplifying the setup process. Once you have set up camp at your destination, simply detach the tent from your vehicle if you want to take a day trip with the car. The tent can be securely locked at the campsite, providing peace of mind.
A rear-of-car solution with minimal impact
With its position at the back of your car, Thule Outset is a great option if you don't want to carry anything on the roof of your vehicle, or if you want to leave the roof free for other gear. Not only that, but the aerodynamic rear location of the tent means little to no impact on fuel consumption or battery range.
Easy to set up
The tent is set up in minutes, simply remove the travel cover, attach the base and unfold the tent
Detaches from your vehicle
Choose to either deploy the tent from your vehicle or detach it, allowing you to use your vehicle whilst keeping your camp set up
A comfortable hangout space
The spacious interior lets you sit up inside tent, great for spending time with friends and family in comfort
Premium comfort
Comfortable 7cm mattress provides premium comfort and can be simply left inside the tent until you're ready to take down your camp and leave
One-person installation
Wheels on the tent allow one person to roll it to your vehicle with ease and the intuitive installation system makes it simple to install on your towbar
Easy access
Its low height ensures easy access for everyone, including children, seniors and pets
Stay off the ground
The elevated platform keeps you off the dirty, muddy, rocky ground
A rear-of-car solution with minimal impact
Its position at the back of your car makes Thule Outset a great option if you don't want to carry anything on the roof of your vehicle. Its aerodynamic position also means little to no impact on fuel consumption or battery range
Panoramic views and great ventilation
Large doors and windows allow lots of ventilation and panoramic views, but the windows can be partly rolled up to maintain privacy
Protection from the elements
Deployable rain cover keeps you protected from the elements
Lockable
Tent locks to car or can be locked when not attached to car in camp
Keep things in order
Organise gear inside your tent with the interior pockets
Full boot access
Tent tilts so you have access to the boot of your car
Travel cover keeps tent clean
Removable travel cover keeps the tent dry and free from grime on your travels
Sleeping capacity
3 person
Dimensions (Open)
264 x 144 x 178 cm
Dimensions (Closed)
144 x 74 x 90 cm
Sleeping footprint
225 x 134 cm
Peak internal height
113 cm
Weight
70 kg
Static weight capacity
300 kg
Canopy fabric
Breathable, water resistant 600D polyester ripstop
At the Thule Test Center™ in Hillerstorp, Sweden, our car tents go through extremely rigorous testing before they are deemed worthy of the Thule logo. Below are just a few examples of the many tests conducted.
Our state-of-the-art rain chamber simulates torrential rain and our industrial-sized fan blows at high speeds to ensure that the tent can withstand the worst weather
Multi-axis shaker table
This test simulates a vehicle driving great distances with a car tent to ensure that the tent, car racks, and car roof all fit securely and stand the test of time
Climate cycle test
We place a tent in a climate cycle chamber and subject it to high and low humidity, as well as extreme winter and summer temperatures to ensure that it can handle any weather
City Crash test
We conduct multiple crash tests at different speeds and weights to ensure the car tent will stay on your car at all costs