Hardshell
Cascadia Vehicle Tents
La Sal Tent
The La Sal is a side-opening aluminum hardshell sold in 50- and 56-inch widths at $3,399, with a 3-inch mattress and a stated 47-inch maximum headroom. CVT lists a 2-4 minute setup, a stargazing skylight, an LED light strip with USB connector, and integrated climate ports suited to diesel heaters. CVT's guide describes it as a 2-person tent.
What stands out
- Side-opening hardshell with a stated 2-4 minute setup
- Stargazing skylight and a 3-inch mattress
- Integrated climate ports suited to a diesel heater
What to weigh up
- Manufacturer does not publish weight or open/packed dimensions
- Offered in only two sizes (50" and 56")
- Interior headroom of 47 inches is lower than CVT's Mt. Hood 2
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | 4-season |
| List price | $3,399 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | — |
| Packed length | — |
| Packed width | — |
| Packed height | 8.5 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | — |
| Sleeping width | — |
| Floor area | — |
| Interior height | 3 ft 11 in |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 3 min |
| Shell material | Aluminum |
| Fabric | 280GSM polyester |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Cascadia Vehicle Tents's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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