Naturnest Polaris Plus
#15 in Hard shellFull review
For couples who want an aluminum wedge hard shell that opens in seconds, at a budget price.
Amazon $1,399$1,399
The Naturnest Polaris Plus rates 3.4 among hard shell tents; the CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor rates 3.2 among soft shell ones. The Naturnest Polaris Plus costs $300 less ($1,399 vs $1,699).
CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor
#19 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 | Naturnest Polaris Plus | CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $54.23 per sq ft of bed ($1,399, 25.8 sq ft) | 56 $55.08 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 30.8 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 0 165.7 lb for 25.8 sq ft of bed (6.4 lb per sq ft) | 31 152 lb for 30.8 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 5,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Naturnest Polaris Plus | CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 47.2 x 78.7 in | 47 x 94.5 in |
| Bed area | 25.8 sq ft | 30.8 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | 3 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Skylights | - | 2 |
| Built-in lights | Yes | No |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 420D Oxford outer, 310 g polyester inner | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 5,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | - | None offered |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 165.7 lb | 152 lb |
| Closed size | 82.7 x 51.2 x 7.1 in | - |
| Open size | 82.7 x 51.2 x 59.1 in | 94 x 48.5 x 49 in |
| Closed height | 7.1 in | - |
| Ladder | 90.6 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 8 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |