Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro
#13 in Hard shellFull review
For one person or a couple with a mid size SUV or truck who want a low, insulated clamshell that opens in seconds.
Freespirit Recreation $2,895$2,895
The Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro rates 3.2 among hard shell tents; the CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor rates 3.2 among soft shell ones. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor costs $1,196 less ($1,699 vs $2,895).
CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor
#15 in Soft shellFull review
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 $1,699$1,699
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 (hard shell and soft 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 | Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro | CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 42 $112.42 per sq ft of bed ($2,895, 25.8 sq ft) | 56 $55.08 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 30.8 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 23 134 lb for 25.8 sq ft of bed (5.2 lb per sq ft) | 31 152 lb for 30.8 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Freespirit Recreation Aspen Pro | CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 45.5 x 81.5 in | 47 x 94.5 in |
| Bed area | 25.8 sq ft | 30.8 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | - | 3 in |
| Skylights | - | 2 |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | - | No |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | Tri-Layer (poly-cotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop) | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | None offered | None offered |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 134 lb | 152 lb |
| Closed size | 86.5 x 51.25 x 7.375 in | - |
| Open size | - | 94 x 48.5 x 49 in |
| Closed height | 7.4 in | - |
| Static load | 750 lb | - |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 0.5 min | 8 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |