Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus
#10 in Hard shellFull review
For small families on a budget who want a fast opening hard shell with power and a skylight.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
The Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus is the better tent overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus leads on value. The Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air wins on weather and warranty. The Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus costs $2,596 less ($1,499 vs $4,095).
Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air
#20 in Hard shellFull review
For couples or a small family with a mid or full size vehicle who want a low clamshell with a roomier bed than the regular Falcon.
Amazon $4,095$4,095
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 Sirius 1 Plus for value ($46.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,499, 32.3 sq ft) vs $121.71 per sq ft of bed ($4,095, 33.6 sq ft)).
- Choose the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL 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 Sirius 1 Plus | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $46.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,499, 32.3 sq ft) | 36 $121.71 per sq ft of bed ($4,095, 33.6 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 37 151.5 lb for 32.3 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) | 36 160 lb for 33.6 sq ft of bed (4.8 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 40 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat, skylight | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Naturnest Sirius 1 Plus | Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO XL Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 3 |
| Mattress | 59.1 x 78.7 in | 57 x 85 in |
| Bed area | 32.3 sq ft | 33.6 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | 2 in |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | Yes |
| Skylights | 1 | - |
| Bedding stays inside | - | Yes |
| Built-in lights | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 420D Oxford outer, 310 g polyester inner | 280 gsm poly-cotton canvas with blackout coating |
| Waterproof rating | - | 3,000 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 151.5 lb | 160 lb |
| Closed size | 63 x 48.8 x 11 in | 88 x 60 x 8 in |
| Open size | 82.7 x 63 x 47.7 in | - |
| Closed height | 11 in | 8 in |
| Ladder | - | 90 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 0.5 min | 1 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |