Evolution V3 XL

The Evolution V3 XL is Freespirit Recreation's larger aluminum-hardshell clamshell, sleeping 2-3 with a 55 in wide interior floor and 38 in peak height.

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What stands out

Wide 2-3 person interior with taller 38 in peak than the Evo V2
Gas-strut assisted hardshell deployment
Nine interior storage pockets and integrated LED lighting

What to weigh up

Heaviest of Freespirit Recreation's clamshell tents at 184 lbs
No published mattress thickness, warranty or season rating
No specific recommended rack models published

Full specifications

Overview
Type	Hardshell
Opening style	Clamshell
Sleeps	3
Season rating	—
List price	$3,995
Weight and size
Weight	184 lb
Packed length	7 ft 2 in
Packed width	4 ft 11 in
Packed height	9.5 in
Living space
Sleeping length	6 ft 9 in
Sleeping width	4 ft 7 in
Floor area	31.1 sq ft
Interior height	3 ft 2 in
Mattress thickness	—
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.	~60 secest.
Shell material	Extruded aluminum with polymer corners
Fabric	Tri-Layer: polycotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop
Warranty	—
Features
Integrated LED lighting	Yes
Heater / HVAC port	Yes
Roof skylight	—
Annex available	—
Solar ready	—
Carries cargo on top	—

Specifications last verified 2026-08-11 against Freespirit Recreation's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.

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