The CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor rates 3.2 among soft shell tents; the CVT Mt. Hood Small rates 2.8 among hard shell ones. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor costs $900 less ($1,699 vs $2,599).
A narrow two person soft shell for a solo camper or a couple who wants a full length bed, a thick mattress and good ventilation. Check the roof load first: CVT lists it at 152 lb.
CVT $1,699A quick opening aluminum clamshell for a solo camper or a couple who wants a hard shell that rides low and keeps gear inside. It is very heavy, so check the roof load first.
CVT $2,599Prices 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.
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. Bachelor | CVT Mt. Hood Small |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $55.08 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 30.8 sq ft) | 54 $95.09 per sq ft of bed ($2,599, 27.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 31 152 lb for 30.8 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) | 0 241.4 lb for 27.3 sq ft of bed (8.8 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 |
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor | CVT Mt. Hood Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 47 x 94.5 in | 48 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 30.8 sq ft | 27.3 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 | None offered | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 152 lb | 241.4 lb |
| Closed size | - | 88.19 x 54.72 x 10.24 in |
| Open size | 94 x 48.5 x 49 in | - |
| Closed height | - | 10.2 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 8 min | 4 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2025 |
