NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
NEMO
NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
Best for: Spacious car camping for tall families.
ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent
Best for: Reliable year-round camping and heavy snow.
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 ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 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 4'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 97 sq ft versus 44 sq ft for the ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent .
On scores, the ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent edges ahead — 8.2 overall versus 7.8.
The main tradeoff: the NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent leads on build quality despite trailing overall.
The ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent also has a price edge — $149 less at $349 versus $499.
For most buyers, the ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
- Massive 80-inch standing height
- Burly 300D polyester floor
- Large 27-square-foot vestibule
- Unstable wind performance
- Difficult pole setup
ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent
- Handles heavy snow loads
- Huge gear storage vestibules
- High waterproof floor rating
- Hefty 10-pound weight
- Clunky fly setup
Full Specs
| Spec | NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent | ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Tunnel | Tunnel, Dome |
| Capacity | 3 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $500 | $350 |
| Weight | 27 Lbs | 9.8 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 97.3 ft² | 43.5 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 26.9 Sq Ft | 21 Ft² |
| Peak Height | 80 | 54 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 140 X 100 In | 70x92 Inches |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester | Poly Taffeta Floor With 5000 Mm Coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester | — |
| Setup Time | 20 Mins | 12 15 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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