OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended
#1 in Soft shellFull review
A family sized soft shell with a long warranty for a full size truck or SUV on a strong rack. Its weight rules out most factory roof racks.
Amazon $1,999.97$1,999.97
The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended is the better tent overall, rated 4.2 to 3.3. The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended leads on weather, warranty and weight. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali wins on comfort. The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended costs $899.03 less ($1,999.97 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 OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended for weather (3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season vs waterproof rating not published, 4 season), warranty (4-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and weight (172 lb for 49.2 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) vs 262 lb for 56.1 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft)).
- Choose the CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali for comfort (3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights vs 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight).
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 | OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended | CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $40.63 per sq ft of bed ($1,999.97, 49.2 sq ft) | 61 $51.64 per sq ft of bed ($2,899, 56.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 72 172 lb for 49.2 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) | 38 262 lb for 56.1 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,500 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 45 3 in mattress, no anti-condensation mat, skylight | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights |
| Warranty 15% | 75 4-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended | CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Mattress | 75 x 94.5 in | 86 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 49.2 sq ft | 56.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in | 3 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | No | - |
| Skylights | 1 | 2 |
| Built-in lights | Yes | No |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 280 g rip stop poly cotton oxford; 420D polyester oxford rainfly | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,500 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 172 lb | 262 lb |
| Open size | 122 x 75 x 51 in | 125 x 87 x 49 in |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 8 min |
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |