CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier
#9 in Soft shellFull review
A three person soft shell with a 71 x 94 in floor and an optional annex, for small families on longer trips. At 198 lb it needs a strong roof rack.
CVT $2,399$2,399
The CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier is the better tent overall, rated 3.4 to 3.3. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier leads on weight. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier costs $500 less ($2,399 vs $2,899).
CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali
#13 in Soft shellFull review
CVT’s biggest soft shell, sleeping four on an 86 x 94 in floor, for families who camp off a truck or trailer rack. At 262 lb it needs a heavy duty rack and a vehicle rated for the load.
CVT $2,899$2,899
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 CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier for weight (198 lb for 46.3 sq ft of bed (4.3 lb per sq ft) vs 262 lb for 56.1 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every soft shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier | CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 61 $51.76 per sq ft of bed ($2,399, 46.3 sq ft) | 61 $51.64 per sq ft of bed ($2,899, 56.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 49 198 lb for 46.3 sq ft of bed (4.3 lb per sq ft) | 38 262 lb for 56.1 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier | CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 3 | 4 |
| Mattress | 71 x 94 in | 86 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 46.3 sq ft | 56.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 3 in |
| Skylights | 2 | 2 |
| Built-in lights | No | No |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 320G ripstop canvas | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 198 lb | 262 lb |
| Open size | 125 x 71.5 x 49 in | 125 x 87 x 49 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 8 min | 8 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2025-04 |