NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
NEMO
NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent
Best for: Spacious family car camping trips.
ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis Tent
Best for: Spacious 3-season camping with easy setup.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'3" peak height versus 5'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Both score 8.0 overall, though the ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis Tent wins more individual scoring categories.
The main tradeoff: the NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent leads on intangibles despite trailing overall.
The ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis Tent also has a price edge — $149 less at $249 versus $399.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent
- Vertical walls create massive volume
- Huge mesh windows maximize airflow
- Intuitive color-coding simplifies the setup
- Rainfly lacks full side coverage
- Weak stakes need immediate replacement
ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis Tent
- Pre-bent poles maximize headroom
- Aluminum 7000-series frame
- Dual-entry doors and vestibules
- Short cross-pole sagging
- Heavy trail weight
Full Specs
| Spec | NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent | ALPS Mountaineering Acropolis Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome |
| Capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $400 | $250 |
| Weight | 15 Lbs 14 Oz | 9 Lbs. 10 Oz. |
| Min Trail Weight | — | 8 Lbs. 11 Oz. |
| Floor Area | 62.5 ft² | 63.8 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 19.5 + 19.5 Sq Ft | 25 Ft² |
| Peak Height | 75 | 60 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 X 100 In | 8'6" L X 7'6" W |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | 7000 Series Aluminum Poles |
| Floor Fabric | 150D PU Polyester (1500 Mm) | 75D 185T Poly Taffeta Floor With 3000 Mm Coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68D PU Polyester (1200 Mm) | 75D 185T Polyester Fly With 1500 Mm Coating |
| Packed Size | — | |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Made In | Imported | USA |
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