CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta
#16 in 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$1,999
The CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta rates 3.2 among soft shell tents; the CVT Mt. Hood Medium rates 2.8 among hard shell ones. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta costs $800 less ($1,999 vs $2,799).
CVT Mt. Hood Medium
#21 in 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$2,799
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. Shasta | CVT Mt. Hood Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $55.68 per sq ft of bed ($1,999, 35.9 sq ft) | 55 $92.74 per sq ft of bed ($2,799, 30.2 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 31 176 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) | 0 254.7 lb for 30.2 sq ft of bed (8.4 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. Shasta | CVT Mt. Hood Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 55 x 94 in | 53 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 35.9 sq ft | 30.2 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 | 176 lb | 254.7 lb |
| Closed size | - | 88.19 x 60.63 x 10.24 in |
| Open size | 125 x 56.5 x 49 in | - |
| Closed height | - | 10.2 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 8 min | 4 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2025 |