NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent MSR Remote 3 Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
NEMO
NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
Best for: Spacious car camping for tall families.
MSR
MSR Remote 3 Tent
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 6 Tent sleeps 3 versus 2 for the MSR Remote 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 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 97 sq ft versus 46 sq ft for the MSR Remote 3 Tent .
On scores, the MSR Remote 3 Tent edges ahead — 7.6 overall versus 7.8.
The main tradeoff: the NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent leads on build quality despite trailing overall.
The NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent also has a price edge — $460 less at $499 versus $959.
For most buyers, the MSR Remote 3 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The MSR Remote 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
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
| Spec | NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent | MSR Remote 3 Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Tunnel | Tunnel |
| Capacity | 3 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $500 | $960 |
| Weight | 27 Lbs | 8 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 97.3 ft² | 46.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 26.9 Sq Ft | 22 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 80 | 44 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 140 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 | 20 Mins | 20 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 3 Year |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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