Softshell
Front Runner
Feather-Lite II
The updated Feather-Lite, with an overhang that shields the entrance and telescopic ladder from rain and transparent stargazing panels in the roof. It shares the original's 260g poly-cotton body and 6 cm mattress but runs slightly larger and heavier at 49 kg, with a 2000 mm-rated rainfly.
What stands out
- Overhang covers the entrance and ladder
- Transparent stargazing panels in the roof
- 2000 mm water column rainfly
What to weigh up
- 6 kg heavier than the original Front Runner tent
- No published setup time or season rating
- 260g poly-cotton is lighter than a full canvas weave
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,209 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 108 lb |
| Packed length | — |
| Packed width | — |
| Packed height | 12.6 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 8 ft 1 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 34.4 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | 260g poly-cotton ripstop body; 400D polyester oxford rainfly, 2000 mm water column |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | No |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Mounts to Front Runner, Thule crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.
Specifications last verified against Front Runner's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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