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NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent MSR Remote 3 Tent

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

NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent

NEMO

NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent

★ 8.3 Tunnel
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 20 lbs 1 oz Est. Price $400

Best for: Spacious four-person family car camping.

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.

Our Take

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

The NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'8" peak height versus 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 69 sq ft versus 46 sq ft for the MSR Remote 3 Tent .

On scores, the NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent edges ahead — 8.3 overall versus 7.6.

The biggest gap is build quality, where the NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent holds a clear advantage.

The NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent also has a price edge — $560 less at $399 versus $959.

For most buyers, the NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent
MSR Remote 3 Tent
Overall Score
8.3
7.6
Space & Comfort
10.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
10.0
7.0
Weather Resistance
10.0
9.0
Value for Money
6.0
6.0
Ease of Use
7.0
7.5
Intangibles
6.0
7.0

Pros & Cons

NEMO Wagontop 4 Tent

  • 80-inch standing height
  • Durable 300D floor
  • Massive removable vestibule
  • Catches heavy winds
  • Single-wall condensation

MSR Remote 3 Tent

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

Full Specs

SpecNEMO Wagontop 4 TentMSR Remote 3 Tent
Tent Type Tunnel Tunnel
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 4 Season
Est. Price $400 $960
Weight 20 Lbs 1 Oz 8 Lbs
Floor Area 69.4 ft² 46.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 26.9 Sq Ft 22 Sq Ft
Peak Height 80 44
Doors 1 2
Floor Dimensions 100 X 100 In 88 X 75in
Pole Material Aluminum Easton Syclone
Floor Fabric 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester 40D Ripstop Nylon
Rainfly Fabric 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester 68D Ripstop Polyester 1500mm Polyurethane & DWR
Setup Time 10 Mins 20 Mins
Warranty Lifetime 3 Year
Made In Imported Imported

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