The iKamper Skycamp 4.0 Quad rates 3.7 among hard shell tents; the CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali rates 3.3 among soft shell ones. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali costs $1,801 less ($2,899 vs $4,700).
For families with a full size SUV, van or truck who want a king size bed in a hard shell that still opens in about a minute. Budget extra for the mattress and check the rack load rating.
iKamper $4,700CVT’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 $2,899Prices 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 (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 | iKamper Skycamp 4.0 Quad | CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $96.21 per sq ft of bed ($4,700, 48.9 sq ft) | 61 $51.64 per sq ft of bed ($2,899, 56.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 80 157 lb for 48.9 sq ft of bed (3.2 lb per sq ft) | 38 262 lb for 56.1 sq ft of bed (4.7 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 |
| iKamper Skycamp 4.0 Quad | CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Mattress | 84.6 x 83.1 in | 86 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 48.9 sq ft | 56.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | - | 3 in |
| Skylights | - | 2 |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | Yes | No |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | BreathWeave 320 gsm poly-cotton blackout canvas (35% recycled poly, 65% cotton) | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 157 lb | 262 lb |
| Closed size | 85.375 x 55.125 x 13.75 in | - |
| Open size | - | 125 x 87 x 49 in |
| Closed height | 13.8 in | - |
| Static load | 900 lb | - |
| Ladder | 88.5 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 8 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-04 | 2025-04 |
