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
The CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier rates 3.4 among soft shell tents; the CVT Mt. Hood Large rates 2.8 among hard shell ones. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier costs $600 less ($2,399 vs $2,999).
CVT Mt. Hood Large
#20 in 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$2,999
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (soft shell and hard shell), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier | CVT Mt. Hood Large |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 61 $51.76 per sq ft of bed ($2,399, 46.3 sq ft) | 56 $92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 49 198 lb for 46.3 sq ft of bed (4.3 lb per sq ft) | 0 267.9 lb for 32.5 sq ft of bed (8.3 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Comfort 15% | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier | CVT Mt. Hood Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 71 x 94 in | 57 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 46.3 sq ft | 32.5 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | - |
| Skylights | 2 | - |
| Built-in lights | No | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 320G ripstop canvas | 280 gsm polyester blackout canvas |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 198 lb | 267.9 lb |
| Closed size | - | 88.19 x 64.57 x 10.24 in |
| Open size | 125 x 71.5 x 49 in | - |
| Closed height | - | 10.2 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 8 min | 4 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2025 |