The CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor rates 3.2 among soft shell tents; the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air rates 2.9 among hard shell ones. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor costs $2,096 less ($1,699 vs $3,795).
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 $1,699For couples who want a low, quiet clamshell that opens in a minute with bedding already inside, and value aerodynamics over bed width.
Amazon $3,795Prices 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 | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $55.08 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 30.8 sq ft) | 23 $145.34 per sq ft of bed ($3,795, 26.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 31 152 lb for 30.8 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) | 29 130 lb for 26.1 sq ft of bed (5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 47 x 94.5 in | 47 x 80 in |
| Bed area | 30.8 sq ft | 26.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Skylights | 2 | - |
| Bedding stays inside | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | No | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 320G ripstop canvas | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating |
| Waterproof rating | - | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | None offered | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 152 lb | 130 lb |
| Closed size | - | 83 x 50 x 8 in |
| Open size | 94 x 48.5 x 49 in | - |
| Closed height | - | 8 in |
| Ladder | - | 90 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 8 min | 1 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | - |
