CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier
#9 in Soft shellFull review
A three person soft shell with a 71 x 94 in floor and an optional annex, for small families on longer trips. At 198 lb it needs a strong roof rack.
CVT $2,399$2,399
7 CVT rooftop tents ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size rooftop tents here, not third among CVT's own.
CVT makes 7 current rooftop tents: 4 soft shell and 3 hard shell. Prices run from $1,699 for the CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor to $2,999 for the CVT Mt. Hood Large. Its best-rated model in each size: the CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier (#9 of 23 soft shell, rated 3.4) and the CVT Mt. Hood Large (#20 of 24 hard shell, rated 2.8). 7 of 7 have no published waterproof rating.
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
CVT rooftop tents 7
- CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier#9 soft shellFull review
A three person soft shell with a 71 x 94 in floor and an optional annex, for small families on longer trips. At 198 lb it needs a strong roof rack.
CVT $2,399$2,399346.3 sq ft198 lb - CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali#13 soft shellFull review
CVT’s biggest soft shell, sleeping four on an 86 x 94 in floor, for families who camp off a truck or trailer rack. At 262 lb it needs a heavy duty rack and a vehicle rated for the load.
CVT $2,899$2,899456.1 sq ft262 lb - CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor#15 soft shellFull review
A narrow two person soft shell for a solo camper or a couple who wants a full length bed, a thick mattress and good ventilation. Check the roof load first: CVT lists it at 152 lb.
CVT $1,699$1,699230.8 sq ft152 lb - CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta#16 soft shellFull review
A slightly wider two person Pioneer for couples who want elbow room and the option of an annex. It is heavy for its size, so check the roof load before buying.
CVT $1,999$1,999235.9 sq ft176 lb - CVT Mt. Hood Large#20 hard shellFull review
The widest Mt. Hood, for two adults and a child or a dog who want a quick hard shell setup. At over 260 lb listed it needs a heavy duty rack.
CVT $2,999$2,999232.5 sq ft267.9 lb - CVT Mt. Hood Medium#21 hard shellFull review
The middle size of CVT’s aluminum clamshell, for couples who want more width than the Small. Its weight limits it to stout racks and trucks.
CVT $2,799$2,799230.2 sq ft254.7 lb - CVT Mt. Hood Small#22 hard shellFull review
A quick opening aluminum clamshell for a solo camper or a couple who wants a hard shell that rides low and keeps gear inside. It is very heavy, so check the roof load first.
CVT $2,599$2,599227.3 sq ft241.4 lb
