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 3.4. The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended leads on weather, warranty and value. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier wins on comfort. The OVS HD Nomadic 4 Extended costs $399.03 less ($1,999.97 vs $2,399).
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
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 value ($40.63 per sq ft of bed ($1,999.97, 49.2 sq ft) vs $51.76 per sq ft of bed ($2,399, 46.3 sq ft)).
- Choose the CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier 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. Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $40.63 per sq ft of bed ($1,999.97, 49.2 sq ft) | 61 $51.76 per sq ft of bed ($2,399, 46.3 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 72 172 lb for 49.2 sq ft of bed (3.5 lb per sq ft) | 49 198 lb for 46.3 sq ft of bed (4.3 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. Rainier | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 | 3 |
| Mattress | 75 x 94.5 in | 71 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 49.2 sq ft | 46.3 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 | 198 lb |
| Open size | 122 x 75 x 51 in | 125 x 71.5 x 49 in |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 8 min |
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |