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

NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent

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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.

NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent

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NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent

★ 8.0 Tunnel
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 30 lbs. 3 oz. Est. Price $540

Best for: Luxury car camping for families and groups.

Our Take

These are two versions of the same base tent from NEMO, so the differences come down to specific features rather than overall design.

The NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent sleeps 4 versus 3 for the NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

Floor space is also wider — 125 sq ft versus 97 sq ft for the NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent.

On scores, the NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent edges ahead — 8.0 overall versus 7.8.

The biggest gap is value for money, where the NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent holds a clear advantage.

The NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent also has a price edge — $40 less at $499 versus $539.

Check the full specs below to see exactly what sets these two apart and decide whether the difference is worth it to you.

🏆 Our pick: The NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent
Overall Score
7.8
8.0
Space & Comfort
8.0
7.5
Quality & Durability
10.0
9.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
9.0
Value for Money
5.0
7.0
Ease of Use
7.0
7.0
Intangibles
6.0
7.5

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

NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent

  • Massive 80-inch standing height
  • Simple single-wall setup
  • Durable 300D polyester floor
  • Immense footprint size
  • Single-wall condensation issues

Full Specs

SpecNEMO Wagontop 6 TentNEMO Wagontop 8 Tent
Tent Type Tunnel Tunnel
Capacity 3 people 4 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $500 $540
Weight 27 Lbs 30 Lbs. 3 Oz.
Floor Area 97.3 ft² 124.9 ft²
Vestibule Area 26.9 Sq Ft 26.9
Peak Height 80 80
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 140 X 100 In 180 X 100 Inches
Pole Material Aluminum Aluminum
Floor Fabric 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester
Rainfly Fabric 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester 300 Denier Polyether Urethane Coated Polyester
Setup Time 20 Mins 20 Mins
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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