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NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent

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

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.

ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent

ALPS Mountaineering

ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent

★ 8.2 Tunnel
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 9.8 lbs Est. Price $350

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

NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent
Overall Score
7.8
8.2
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.5
Quality & Durability
10.0
7.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
8.0
Value for Money
5.0
8.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.5
Intangibles
6.0
8.0

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

SpecNEMO Wagontop 6 TentALPS 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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NEMO

NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent

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ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent

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