Naturnest Polaris Aero
#18 in Hard shellFull review
For couples with smaller vehicles who want the slimmest, lightest hard shell they can get for under $1,700.
Amazon $1,699$1,699
The Naturnest Polaris Aero is the better tent overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Naturnest Polaris Aero leads on value and weight. The Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air wins on weather and warranty. The Naturnest Polaris Aero costs $2,096 less ($1,699 vs $3,795).
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air
#24 in Hard shellFull review
For couples who want a low, quiet clamshell that opens in a minute with bedding already inside, and value aerodynamics over bed width.
Amazon $3,795$3,795
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 Naturnest Polaris Aero for value ($65.86 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 25.8 sq ft) vs $145.34 per sq ft of bed ($3,795, 26.1 sq ft)) and weight (120.6 lb for 25.8 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) vs 130 lb for 26.1 sq ft of bed (5 lb per sq ft)).
- Choose the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air for weather (3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season vs waterproof rating not published, 4 season) 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 hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Naturnest Polaris Aero | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $65.86 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 25.8 sq ft) | 23 $145.34 per sq ft of bed ($3,795, 26.1 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 38 120.6 lb for 25.8 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) | 29 130 lb for 26.1 sq ft of bed (5 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2.4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Naturnest Polaris Aero | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 47.2 x 78.7 in | 47 x 80 in |
| Bed area | 25.8 sq ft | 26.1 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | - | Yes |
| Bedding stays inside | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 900D Oxford with PU coating | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating |
| Waterproof rating | - | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | - | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 120.6 lb | 130 lb |
| Closed size | 82.7 x 51.2 x 4.3 in | 83 x 50 x 8 in |
| Open size | 82.7 x 51.2 x 63.4 in | - |
| Closed height | 4.3 in | 8 in |
| Ladder | - | 90 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 1 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |