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Thule Outset
towbar-mounted car tent
The Thule Outset towbar-mounted tent will elevate your outdoor experience and offer unparalleled comfort, ease of use, and great accessibility.
Easy to set up
The tent is setup in minutes, simply remove the travel cover, attach the base and unfold the tent
Disconnects from your vehicle
Choose to deploy the tent from your vehicle or detach it if you want to use your vehicle but keep your camp setup
A comfortable hangout space
The spacious interior lets you sit up inside tent, great for comfortably hanging out with friends and family
Premium comfort
Comfortable 7cm mattress provides premium comfort and can be simply left inside the tent when you're ready to break down your camp and leave
One-person installation
Wheels on the tent allow one person to easily roll it to your vehicle and the intuitive installation system makes it easy 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
The 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 economy 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
Organize gear inside your tent with the interior pockets
Full trunk access
Tent tilts so you have access to the trunk
Travel cover keeps tent clean
Removable travel cover keeps the tent dry and free from grime on your travels
Tested to the limit
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.
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Rain and wind tests
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
