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Softshell

Rhino-Rack

Soft Shell (61026)

The softer, lighter of Rhino-Rack's two two-person fold-out tents, with a published kit weight of 45kg (99lb) including the tent, ladder and mounting system. It uses a 40mm foam mattress, a 600D body and a 210D fly, and includes an LED strip light and boot bags. Awnings sit over the front door and rear window for ventilation.

What stands out

  • Lighter kit than Rhino-Rack's hardshell (45kg vs 65kg)
  • Compatible with a wide range of Rhino-Rack platforms (Reconn-Deck, Reconn, Vortex, Pioneer)
  • LED strip light and boot bags included

What to weigh up

  • Thinner 40mm mattress than the hardshell's 70mm
  • No peak/interior height, warranty term or season rating published
  • Listed as a dealership-only item with no direct price

Full specifications

Overview
TypeSoftshell
Opening styleFold-out
Sleeps2
Season rating—
List price$1,800
Weight and size
Weight99 lb
Packed length4 ft 1 in
Packed width4 ft 6 in
Packed height8.3 in
Living space
Sleeping length6 ft 9 in
Sleeping width4 ft 3 in
Floor area28.7 sq ft
Interior height—
Mattress thickness1.6 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.5 min
Shell material—
Fabric600D rip-stop PolyOxford body, 210D fly, PU coated (CPAI-84)
Warranty—
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes
Heater / HVAC port—
Roof skylight—
Annex available—
Solar ready—
Carries cargo on top—

Mounts to Reconn-Deck, Reconn Platform, Vortex, Pioneer Platform crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.

Specifications last verified against Rhino-Rack's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.

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