Softshell
Yakima
SkyRise HD
The SkyRise HD is Yakima's heavy-duty softshell rooftop tent, built from 600D ripstop polyester with a 3000mm PU coating and a removable 210D polyester rainfly, plus an expansion pop-out that covers ladder access. Its published open dimensions are 126"/96" long by 56" wide with a 48-inch peak, and it weighs 131.5 lbs. Yakima rates it 4-season, includes a memory-foam mattress, anti-condensation mat and lockable clamps, and backs it with a limited two-year warranty.
What stands out
- Heavier-duty 600D ripstop polyester shell compared with the lighter SkyRise SL
- Rainfly and pop-out extend to cover ladder access
- Includes memory-foam mattress, anti-condensation mat and lockable clamps
What to weigh up
- Heavier than Yakima's SkyRise SL at 131.5 lbs
- Softshell fold-out requires more setup than the hardshell SkyPeak HD
- Manufacturer does not publish capacity, mattress thickness or setup time
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Season rating | 4-season |
| List price | $2,999 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 115 lb |
| Packed length | 4 ft 10 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft |
| Packed height | 16.5 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 8 ft |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 8 in |
| Floor area | 37.4 sq ft |
| Interior height | 4 ft |
| Mattress thickness | — |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | 600D Ripstop Polyester |
| Warranty | 2years |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | Yes |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Yakima's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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