Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus
#10 in Hard shellFull review
For small families on a budget who want a fast opening hard shell with power and a skylight.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
The Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus is the better tent overall, rated 3.5 to 2.8. The Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus leads on value and weight. The CVT Mt. Hood Large wins on warranty. The Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus costs $1,500 less ($1,499 vs $2,999).
CVT Mt. Hood Large
#26 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus for value ($46.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,499, 32.3 sq ft) vs $92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft)) and weight (151.5 lb for 32.3 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) vs 267.9 lb for 32.5 sq ft of bed (8.3 lb per sq ft)).
- Choose the CVT Mt. Hood Large for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus | CVT Mt. Hood Large |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $46.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,499, 32.3 sq ft) | 56 $92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 37 151.5 lb for 32.3 sq ft of bed (4.7 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% | 40 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat, skylight | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus | CVT Mt. Hood Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 59.1 x 78.7 in | 57 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 32.3 sq ft | 32.5 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 420D Oxford outer, 310 g polyester inner | 280 gsm polyester blackout canvas |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 151.5 lb | 267.9 lb |
| Closed size | 63 x 48.8 x 11 in | 88.19 x 64.57 x 10.24 in |
| Open size | 82.7 x 63 x 47.7 in | - |
| Closed height | 11 in | 10.2 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 0.5 min | 4 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025 |