Trustmade Scout Max
#13 in Hard shellFull review
For budget buyers who want a quick opening hard shell for two at about half the price of the big brands.
Amazon $1,198$1,198
The Trustmade Scout Max is the better tent overall, rated 3.4 to 2.8. The Trustmade Scout Max leads on value and weight. The CVT Mt. Hood Medium wins on warranty. The Trustmade Scout Max costs $1,601 less ($1,198 vs $2,799).
CVT Mt. Hood Medium
#27 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Trustmade Scout Max for value ($39.49 per sq ft of bed ($1,198, 30.3 sq ft) vs $92.74 per sq ft of bed ($2,799, 30.2 sq ft)) and weight (169 lb for 30.3 sq ft of bed (5.6 lb per sq ft) vs 254.7 lb for 30.2 sq ft of bed (8.4 lb per sq ft)).
- Choose the CVT Mt. Hood Medium 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 | Trustmade Scout Max | CVT Mt. Hood Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $39.49 per sq ft of bed ($1,198, 30.3 sq ft) | 55 $92.74 per sq ft of bed ($2,799, 30.2 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 12 169 lb for 30.3 sq ft of bed (5.6 lb per sq ft) | 0 254.7 lb for 30.2 sq ft of bed (8.4 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 88 3,000 mm waterproof rating | 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% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Trustmade Scout Max | CVT Mt. Hood Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Pops straight up | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 52 x 84 in | 53 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 30.3 sq ft | 30.2 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 300 g flame retardant poly-cotton ripstop canvas | 280 gsm polyester blackout canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Annex | - | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 169 lb | 254.7 lb |
| Closed size | - | 88.19 x 60.63 x 10.24 in |
| Open size | 84 x 52 x 60 in | - |
| Closed height | 7 in | 10.2 in |
| Dynamic load needed | 165 lb | - |
| Ladder | 91.2 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 4 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025 |