Yakima Skyrise vs Tepui Ayer vs Front Runner Featherlite

PirateMcGee

Expedition Leader
Any thoughts on these 3 RTTs? Thinking about trailer mounting one, the two person seems plenty larger for my wife and I and I prefer as compact and light as possible. I was able to check out the Yakima in person and it seems pretty well built and breathable.
 

h1psi

New member
I like the size of the Yakima Skyrise "Medium"....seems plenty large for 2...althought they classify it as a 3 person.

The build quality and the mounting setup seem very good. We'll see how it performs after using it this Spring/Summer.
 

surferdude78

Observer
As a Tepui owner I'd recommend checking out Tepui's Baja series which are made of the same 210D nylon & you'll be able to easily switch out your canopy with mesh or canvas with their patented zipper gimp. I saw one of the new Skyrise tents at my local REI this weekend & asked to see some detailed specs on that breathability claim since it looked like standard PU coating to me.
 
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NatersXJ6

Explorer
I have an Ayer. It fits nicely on the jeep and opens to the rear. I use it solo 50% and with my 8 year old the other 50. I would personally buy one of the 56" wide tents if I was doing it over. 48 is okay, but tight, especially in driving rain, snow, anything that makes you not want to touch the tent sides.
 

Box Rocket

Well-known member
You're forgetting about the Tepui Kukenam Baja Series (Ayer size available too). It's a bit larger than these and can be done with a mesh canopy or a lightweight nylon canopy if you're wanting something lightweight. Having seen all of these firsthand it would be my top choice hands down for a lightweight RTT.
http://tepuitents.com/collections/baja-series
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