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REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

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

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 16 lbs 14 oz Est. Price $489

Best for: Best for car camping and weather protection.

NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

NEMO

NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 15 lbs 14 oz Est. Price $400

Best for: Spacious family car camping trips.

Our Take

Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'3" peak height versus 5'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.

The REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent and the NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.0 overall.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent holds a clear advantage.

The NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent also has a price edge — $89 less at $399 versus $489.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

Score Comparison

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent
NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent
Overall Score
8.0
8.0
Space & Comfort
8.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
8.0
Value for Money
7.0
7.0
Ease of Use
8.0
7.0
Intangibles
7.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

  • Eighteen interior storage pockets
  • Full-coverage 360-degree rainfly
  • Versatile chimney-style ventilation
  • Cumbersome pole sleeves
  • Low 60-inch ceiling

NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

  • Vertical walls create massive volume
  • Huge mesh windows maximize airflow
  • Intuitive color-coding simplifies the setup
  • Rainfly lacks full side coverage
  • Weak stakes need immediate replacement

Full Specs

SpecREI Co-op Base Camp 4 TentNEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $489 $400
Weight 16 Lbs 14 Oz 15 Lbs 14 Oz
Floor Area 60.0 ft² 62.5 ft²
Vestibule Area 27 + 17 Sq Ft 19.5 + 19.5 Sq Ft
Peak Height 60 75
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 100 In X 86 In 90 X 100 In
Pole Material Aluminum Aluminum
Floor Fabric Polyester 150D PU Polyester (1500 Mm)
Rainfly Fabric Polyester 68D PU Polyester (1200 Mm)
Setup Time 10 Mins 15 Mins
Warranty None Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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REI Co-op

REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent

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NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P Tent

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