Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air
#14 in Hard shellFull review
For couples or a small family with a mid or full size vehicle who want a low clamshell with a roomier bed than the regular Falcon.
Amazon $4,095$4,095
The Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air is the better tent overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air leads on weight. The CVT Mt. Hood Large wins on value. The CVT Mt. Hood Large costs $1,096 less ($2,999 vs $4,095).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air for weight (160 lb for 33.6 sq ft of bed (4.8 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 value ($92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft) vs $121.71 per sq ft of bed ($4,095, 33.6 sq ft)).
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 | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air | CVT Mt. Hood Large |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $121.71 per sq ft of bed ($4,095, 33.6 sq ft) | 56 $92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 36 160 lb for 33.6 sq ft of bed (4.8 lb per sq ft) | 0 267.9 lb for 32.5 sq ft of bed (8.3 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air | CVT Mt. Hood Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 57 x 85 in | 57 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 33.6 sq ft | 32.5 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating | 280 gsm polyester blackout canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 160 lb | 267.9 lb |
| Closed size | 88 x 60 x 8 in | 88.19 x 64.57 x 10.24 in |
| Closed height | 8 in | 10.2 in |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 4 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025 |