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.
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Every CVT Pioneer model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Sleeps | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor | 2 | 3.2/5 | $1,699 |
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Shasta | 2 | 3.2/5 | $1,999 |
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Rainier (this one) | 3 | 3.4/5 | $2,399 |
| CVT Pioneer Mt. Denali | 4 | 3.3/5 | $2,899 |
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
| Model number | Pioneer 72 in Mt. Rainier (52PNOR72EV) |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Mattress | 71 x 94 in |
| Bed area | 46.3 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in |
| Skylights | 2 |
| Built-in lights | No |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Season rating | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 198 lb |
| Open size | 125 x 71.5 x 49 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 8 min |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 |
One of the biggest soft shell tents sold, for large families who want everyone sleeping off the ground in one tent. It needs a truck, trailer or full size SUV rack rated for the load.
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