Thule Outdoor Gear for Life Beyond the Road
Thule — Bring Your Life
At Hit The Trail, we're passionate about outdoor equipment that makes it easier to get outside, travel further and take the things you love with you.
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Thule has been designing products around that same idea for generations. Founded in Sweden in 1942, Thule has grown into one of the world's best-known outdoor and active-lifestyle brands, creating equipment designed to help you carry, protect and enjoy the things that matter wherever your adventures take you.
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From taking your dog on a weekend road trip to packing your gear for a day on the trail or turning your vehicle into a base for a night under the stars, Thule makes equipment designed around real life outdoors.
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At Hit The Trail, we're particularly passionate about three areas of the Thule range: dog equipment, packs and luggage, and rooftop and towbar tents.
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Explore the Thule collection below and find the equipment that's right for your next adventure.
Bring Your Best Friend
For many of us, an adventure isn't complete without the dog.
Thule's dog equipment is designed to make travelling with your four-legged companion safer, easier and more comfortable — whether you're heading across town, travelling further afield or planning a proper outdoor adventure.
Our Thule dog collection includes the Thule Allax dog crate, Thule Bexly dog trailer, Thule Cappy dog car harness and a selection of useful accessories for travelling with your dog.
Bring Your Best Friend
For many of us, an adventure isn't complete without the dog.
Thule's dog equipment is designed to make travelling with your four-legged companion safer, easier and more comfortable — whether you're heading across town, travelling further afield or planning a proper outdoor adventure.
Our Thule dog collection includes the Thule Allax dog crate, Thule Bexly dog trailer, Thule Cappy dog car harness and a selection of useful accessories for travelling with your dog.
Thule Allax Dog Crates
The Thule Allax is designed for dogs who spend time travelling by car, combining a robust construction with features designed around safety, comfort and practical everyday use.
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Choosing the right crate is about more than simply finding the biggest one that will fit. Your dog's size, the available space in your vehicle and the way you use the crate all matter.
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That's why we're developing our Thule dog equipment guides to help you choose the right Allax for your dog and your vehicle.
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Thule Bexly Dog Trailer
For dogs who love to come along on two wheels, the Thule Bexly provides another way to include them in your adventures.
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Whether you're exploring local trails or heading out for a longer ride, a dedicated dog trailer can make cycling with your dog much easier.
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Thule Dog Accessories
Small details can make a big difference when you're travelling with a dog. Our Thule dog range includes accessories such as crate storage solutions, leash hooks, dog mats and bumper protection to help make your vehicle and your dog's travel space work better.
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Carry Your Adventure
Good outdoor equipment doesn't stop at the tent or trailhead. You need a way to carry the kit that comes with you.
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Thule's packs and luggage are designed for active travel, outdoor adventures and everyday journeys, with the range including rugged duffels, gear haulers, backpacks and travel bags.
Thule Chasm
The Thule Chasm collection is one of the standout ranges in our Thule collection.
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Designed for everything from weekend trips to bigger adventures, Chasm bags combine generous capacity with practical organisation and rugged, weather-resistant construction.
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The duffel bags feature wide openings for easy packing and can be carried using their shoulder straps, while the larger sizes provide plenty of room for camping equipment, clothing and outdoor kit.
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Chasm is equally at home in the boot of your car, in a roof box or being carried into camp.
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With sizes ranging from compact everyday options through to very large gear-hauling bags, there's a Chasm for different types of adventure and different amounts of kit.
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Explore Thule Chasm →
Thule AllTrail
For days spent walking, hiking and exploring, the Thule AllTrail collection provides practical packs designed around life on the trail.
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With day packs and hydration-focused options available, AllTrail is a natural choice for everything from local walks to longer outdoor adventures.
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Explore Thule AllTrail →
Thule Travel & Luggage
Thule's wider luggage collection extends from travel packs and carry-on solutions to packing and organisation accessories.
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Packing cubes, wash bags, shoe bags and organisers might not be the most exciting part of getting ready for an adventure, but they can make travelling considerably easier.
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Explore Thule Travel →
Sleep Wherever You Stop
Few things capture the spirit of adventure quite like waking up somewhere beautiful and realising that your campsite is already underneath you.
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Thule's rooftop and towbar tents provide a different way to experience camping, giving you a comfortable place to sleep while allowing you to travel further and explore more freely.
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At Hit The Trail, we specialise in Thule rooftop tents and are particularly interested in helping customers understand the differences between the various options.
Thule Approach
The Thule Approach is a versatile soft-shell rooftop tent designed to make getting away easier.
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Quick setup, a spacious interior and large panoramic windows make the Approach a strong choice for everything from weekend escapes to longer adventures.
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Available in different sizes, the Approach range gives couples, small groups and families options to suit the way they travel.
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Thule Widesky
The Thule Widesky takes a different approach with a premium hard-shell design.
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Designed for two people, it combines a durable aluminium shell with a quick setup and a comfortable interior, making it particularly appealing if speed, convenience and a compact hard-shell design are high on your list.
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Thule Outset
Not every adventure needs to happen on the roof.
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The Thule Outset is a three-person towbar-mounted tent that provides an alternative to a traditional rooftop tent. Mounting to the towbar keeps the roof available for other equipment and can also make loading and unloading simpler.
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For some vehicles and some styles of travel, the Outset could be the better solution.
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Need Help Choosing a Thule Tent?
Choosing a rooftop tent isn't simply about picking the one that looks best.
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Your vehicle, roof load limits, number of people, available roof space, how often you move camp and the type of adventures you have planned can all influence which tent makes sense.
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We're happy to help you work through the options.
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Explore our Thule Rooftop Tent Guide →
Thule Accessories
The right accessories can make a good piece of equipment work even better.
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Depending on the product, the Thule range includes accessories for:
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Rooftop tents
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Dog crates
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Packs and luggage
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Travel organisation
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Camping and vehicle-based adventures
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From rooftop tent organisers and fitted sheets to dog crate accessories and luggage organisation, these smaller additions can make a noticeable difference to how you use your equipment.
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Why Thule?
Swedish Outdoor Heritage
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Thule was founded in Hillerstorp, Sweden, in 1942. What began with a passion for the outdoors has developed into a global brand focused on helping people carry their gear and live an active life outside.
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That Scandinavian heritage is still an important part of Thule's identity today.
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Designed for Active Life
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Thule products are designed around the things people actually want to do — travelling, cycling, camping, hiking, exploring and spending time outdoors.
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The result is a collection that isn't simply about carrying equipment. It's about making it easier to take your life with you.
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Built to Be Used
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Outdoor equipment has to cope with real use.
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Thule puts its products through extensive testing at the Thule Test Center in Sweden, testing products against demanding conditions before they carry the Thule name.
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For rooftop tents, testing includes rain and wind, climate cycles and simulated long-distance vehicle movement.
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Practical Design
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Thule's best products tend to solve practical problems.
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A bag needs to be easy to pack.
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A dog crate needs to work in a vehicle.
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A rooftop tent needs to be straightforward to install and use.
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A good outdoor product shouldn't make an adventure more complicated than it needs to be.
Thule at Hit The Trail
We're proud to offer Thule as part of our wider collection of outdoor and adventure equipment.
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But we're not trying to be everything to everyone.
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Our Thule collection has grown around the products that fit naturally with the way we use and enjoy the outdoors — from taking the dog on a road trip to packing the car for a weekend away or heading into the countryside with everything you need for a night under the stars.
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We also believe that buying specialist outdoor equipment should come with access to specialist advice.
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If you're unsure which Thule product is right for you, get in touch. We're happy to talk through the options, whether you're choosing a dog crate, comparing packs or trying to decide which rooftop tent makes the most sense for your vehicle and your adventures.
Why Buy Thule from Hit The Trail?
Outdoor Specialists
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We're an independent outdoor retailer with a genuine passion for getting outside. Our wider range is built around camping, hiking, travel and adventure.
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Products We Believe In
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We carefully select the equipment we offer rather than trying to stock everything. Thule fits naturally into our collection because its products are designed for people who want to spend more time outside.
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Advice When You Need It
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Not sure which Thule pack you need? Trying to choose between a soft-shell and hard-shell rooftop tent? Need help understanding the different Allax sizes? Get in touch and we'll help where we can.
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Rooftop Tent Expertise
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We have Thule rooftop tent display models available to view by appointment, giving you the opportunity to see the products in person rather than relying entirely on photographs.
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A Growing Thule Collection
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Our Thule range continues to develop, and if there's a particular Thule product, size or colour you're looking for that you can't see on the website, get in touch. We may be able to source it for you.
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UK Outdoor Retailer
We're based in the UK and are here to help before and after your purchase.
Thule Buying Guides
Choosing outdoor equipment isn't always straightforward. Different products suit different people, vehicles and adventures.
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We're building a growing collection of Thule guides to help you make the right choice.
Thule Travel & Luggage
Thule Dog Equipment
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Thule Allax Dog Crate Size Guide
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Which Thule Allax Do I Need?
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How to Measure Your Dog for a Car Crate
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Choosing a Dog Crate for Your Vehicle
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Thule Allax Accessories Guide
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Thule Bexly Dog Trailer Guide
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Explore Thule Dog Guides →
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Thule Packs & Bags
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Which Thule Chasm Size Do I Need?
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Thule Chasm 40L vs 70L
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Thule Chasm vs Other Thule Bags
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Choosing a Thule Pack for Hiking
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Thule Travel & Packing Guide
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Explore Thule Pack Guides →
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Thule Rooftop Tents
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Which Thule Rooftop Tent Is Right for Me?
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Thule Approach vs Foothill
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Thule Widesky vs Approach
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Rooftop Tent vs Towbar Tent
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Will a Rooftop Tent Fit My Car?
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What Roof Racks Do I Need for a Thule Rooftop Tent?
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How Much Weight Can My Car Roof Carry?
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Explore Thule Rooftop Tent Guides →
Thule for Different Adventures
Thule products work particularly well when you think about the complete adventure rather than a single piece of equipment.
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Weekend Camping
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Take the essentials, organise your kit and turn your vehicle into a comfortable base for a weekend away.
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Explore Camping with Thule →
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Adventures with Your Dog
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From safe car travel to cycling and camping, take your four-legged companion along for the journey.
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Explore Thule Dog Equipment →
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Hiking & Trail Days
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Carry water, clothing and essential outdoor kit in a Thule AllTrail pack and keep everything else organised in a Chasm bag.
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Explore Thule Packs →
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Road Trips
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Organise your luggage, make better use of your vehicle and take the equipment you need for longer journeys.
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Explore Thule Travel →
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Rooftop Adventures
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Leave the campsite behind and wake up somewhere different with a Thule rooftop or towbar tent.
Explore Thule Tents →
Can't Find the Thule Product You're Looking For?
We carry a growing selection of Thule products, but we know the range is much larger than what you'll always see listed on our website.
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If there's a particular Thule product, size or colour you're looking for, please get in touch.
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We'll be happy to see if we can source it for you.
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Thule at Hit The Trail
From the dog in the back of the car to the pack on your back and the tent on top of your vehicle, Thule makes equipment designed to help you take more of your life with you.
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At Hit The Trail, that's exactly what we love about the brand.
We're outdoor people too. We know that the best adventures often involve a little planning, a lot of kit and a desire to get away from the everyday.
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Thule helps make that possible.
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