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NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

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

NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

NEMO

NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 15 lbs 14 oz Est. Price $400

Best for: Spacious family car camping trips.

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 16 lbs 14 oz Est. Price $489

Best for: Best for car camping and weather protection.

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.

The NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent and the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.0 overall.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent holds a clear advantage.

The NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent also has a price edge — $89 less at $399 versus $489.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

Score Comparison

NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent
REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent
Overall Score
8.0
8.0
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
9.0
Value for Money
7.0
7.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
7.0

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

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

  • Eighteen interior storage pockets
  • Full-coverage 360-degree rainfly
  • Versatile chimney-style ventilation
  • Cumbersome pole sleeves
  • Low 60-inch ceiling

Full Specs

SpecNEMO Aurora Highrise 4P TentREI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $400 $489
Weight 15 Lbs 14 Oz 16 Lbs 14 Oz
Floor Area 62.5 ft² 60.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 19.5 + 19.5 Sq Ft 27 + 17 Sq Ft
Peak Height 75 60
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 90 X 100 In 100 In X 86 In
Pole Material Aluminum Aluminum
Floor Fabric 150D PU Polyester (1500 Mm) Polyester
Rainfly Fabric 68D PU Polyester (1200 Mm) Polyester
Setup Time 15 Mins 10 Mins
Warranty Lifetime None
Made In Imported Imported

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NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

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REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

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