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MSR Remote 3 Tent NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

MSR Remote 3 Tent

MSR

MSR Remote 3 Tent

★ 7.6 Tunnel
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 8 lbs Est. Price $960

Best for: Extreme alpine conditions and mountaineering expeditions.

NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent

NEMO

NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent

★ 7.8 Tunnel
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 27 lbs Est. Price $500

Best for: Spacious car camping for tall families.

Our Take

Both are tunnel tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent sleeps 3 versus 2 for the MSR Remote 3 Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'8" peak height versus 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 97 sq ft versus 46 sq ft for the MSR Remote 3 Tent .

On scores, the MSR Remote 3 Tent edges ahead — 7.6 overall versus 7.8.

The main tradeoff: the NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent leads on build quality despite trailing overall.

The NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent also has a price edge — $460 less at $499 versus $959.

For most buyers, the MSR Remote 3 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The MSR Remote 3 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

MSR Remote 3 Tent
NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
Overall Score
7.6
7.8
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
7.0
10.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
9.0
Value for Money
6.0
5.0
Ease of Use
7.5
7.0
Intangibles
7.0
6.0

Pros & Cons

MSR Remote 3 Tent

  • Indestructible Easton Syclone poles
  • Massive 41sq ft vestibule
  • Snow-shedding central support frame
  • Under-supplied tent stakes
  • Confusing ventilation setup

NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent

  • Massive 80-inch standing height
  • Burly 300D polyester floor
  • Large 27-square-foot vestibule
  • Unstable wind performance
  • Difficult pole setup

Full Specs

SpecMSR Remote 3 TentNEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
Tent Type Tunnel Tunnel
Capacity 2 people 3 people
Seasons 4 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $960 $500
Weight 8 Lbs 27 Lbs
Floor Area 46.0 ft² 97.3 ft²
Vestibule Area 22 Sq Ft 26.9 Sq Ft
Peak Height 44 80
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 88 X 75in 140 X 100 In
Pole Material Easton Syclone Aluminum
Floor Fabric 40D Ripstop Nylon 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester
Rainfly Fabric 68D Ripstop Polyester 1500mm Polyurethane & DWR 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester
Setup Time 20 Mins 20 Mins
Warranty 3 Year Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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