NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
NEMO
NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent
Best for: Luxury car camping for families and groups.
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 8 Tent sleeps 4 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 8 Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'8" peak height versus 4'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 125 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 8.0.
The main tradeoff: the NEMO Wagontop 8 Tent leads on build quality despite trailing overall.
The ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent also has a price edge — $189 less at $349 versus $539.
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 8 Tent
- Massive 80-inch standing height
- Simple single-wall setup
- Durable 300D polyester floor
- Immense footprint size
- Single-wall condensation issues
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 8 Tent | ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Tunnel | Tunnel, Dome |
| Capacity | 4 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $540 | $350 |
| Weight | 30 Lbs. 3 Oz. | 9.8 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 124.9 ft² | 43.5 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 26.9 | 21 Ft² |
| Peak Height | 80 | 54 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 180 X 100 Inches | 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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