Tuff Stuff Trailhead
#4 in Soft shellFull review
A budget full size soft shell for couples who camp in fair weather and want a light tent. Plan on a thicker sleeping pad.
Amazon $1,235.96 Quadratec $1,183$1,183
The Tuff Stuff Trailhead is the better tent overall, rated 3.8 to 3.2. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead leads on value, weight and weather. The CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta wins on comfort and warranty. The Tuff Stuff Trailhead costs $816 less ($1,183 vs $1,999).
CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta
#16 in Soft shellFull review
A slightly wider two person Pioneer for couples who want elbow room and the option of an annex. It is heavy for its size, so check the roof load before buying.
CVT $1,999$1,999
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 Tuff Stuff Trailhead for value ($32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) vs $55.68 per sq ft of bed ($1,999, 35.9 sq ft)), weight (110 lb for 36.3 sq ft of bed (3 lb per sq ft) vs 176 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft)) and weather (3,000 mm waterproof rating, 3 season vs waterproof rating not published, 4 season).
- Choose the CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta for comfort (3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights vs 1.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Tuff Stuff Trailhead | CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $32.60 per sq ft of bed ($1,183, 36.3 sq ft) | 55 $55.68 per sq ft of bed ($1,999, 35.9 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 85 110 lb for 36.3 sq ft of bed (3 lb per sq ft) | 31 176 lb for 35.9 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 75 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 3 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 28 1.8 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, skylight | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tuff Stuff Trailhead | CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Soft shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 55 x 95 in | 55 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 36.3 sq ft | 35.9 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 1.8 in | 3 in |
| Skylights | 1 | 2 |
| Built-in lights | - | No |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 600D polyester oxford, PU coated; 420D polyester oxford PU coated rainfly | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 3 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 110 lb | 176 lb |
| Closed size | 56 x 48 x 13 in | - |
| Open size | 56 x 96 x 50 in | 125 x 56.5 x 49 in |
| Closed height | 13 in | - |
| Static load | 800 lb | - |
| Ladder | 90 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | - | 8 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |