Thule Tepui Kukenam 3
#11 in Soft shellFull review
A classic, roomy three person soft shell for couples or small families who camp in all weather. It costs more than budget tents of the same size.
Amazon $2,347.15$2,347.15
The Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 rates 3.3 among soft shell tents; the CVT Mt. Hood Large rates 2.8 among hard shell ones. The Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 costs $651.85 less ($2,347.15 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 | Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 | CVT Mt. Hood Large |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 47 $62.87 per sq ft of bed ($2,347.15, 37.3 sq ft) | 56 $92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 80 119 lb for 37.3 sq ft of bed (3.2 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% | 35 2.5 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Thule Tepui Kukenam 3 | CVT Mt. Hood Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 56 x 96 in | 57 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 37.3 sq ft | 32.5 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.5 in | - |
| Built-in lights | - | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 260 g ripstop polyester cotton blend | 280 gsm polyester blackout canvas |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | - | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 119 lb | 267.9 lb |
| Closed size | 48 x 56 x 12 in | 88.19 x 64.57 x 10.24 in |
| Open size | 96 x 56 x 52 in | - |
| Closed height | 12 in | 10.2 in |
| Static load | 600 lb | - |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 4 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025 |