NEMO Equipment - Aurora Highrise 6P
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Last updated: Dec 30, 2025 Scoring
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"We have traveled to 3 countries with it, set it up on taxis etc."
"Super easy. ... Took about 20-30 minutes"
"sets up in under 3 min including stake out time. ... Take down is just as fast and it fits in its storage bag with out much fuss. ... set up in under 90 seconds 120 if you putting in stakes."
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"I had mine staked down in packed sand during a rainstorm that dropped 1.5”-2” per hour for 3 hours according to a ranger station nearby and it took it like a champ."
"has withstood the last week of winds over 70 freezing kph."
"It endured pretty intense weather and rain in alpine landscape without any problem"
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"It's really tall so I can stand up in it (5'10") and my partner can stand up in the middle (6'4")."
"(Inside height is 6' 5".)"
"It's roomy and tall"
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"Nemo is overall a highly reputable company and will stand behind their products."
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"My wawona leaked all over the second time I used it."
"the Sundome only comes down halfway."
"My personal experience is with one of my older tent coleman sundome, where the fly kind of goes just below where the screen material is. In windy conditions, the, due to the gap, the wind finds its way in and make the fly very flap around a lot and hence its very loud."
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"it can be a pain setting up something with such a large footprint in some sites so make sure you book one where it will fit."
"I have a North Face tent that I thought was a great find, just to find out it's so tiny inside it annoys me (I think it is only around 80")."
"We had the Wawona 6 and it was tight with 2 humans and 2 large dogs."
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"Only if it was black out too! ... they really work reflecting the heat and keeping it cooler inside."
"I have the coleman version of the first tent, not blackout."
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"The Nemo is already a tight fit in campgrounds with the tent pads delineated with timbers that you'll find in a lot of campgrounds."
"One of the main critics about the StratoSpire series was the required pack space caused by its fixed struts."
"I personally hated the pitch lock system that prevents it from really folding/rolling as small as its competitor."
Tried the Gazelle, liked it until I put it away on the first trip and 2 out of 4 metal sheath ends for the rain fly poles went loose into the dirt. Terrible quality for the price, went back to REI and got the Nemo Aurora.
r/CampingGear • I analyzed Reddit data for the 25 most recommended camping tents (in the past year) ->Nemo is doing great. Obviously not as thick of a material as the Gazelle but it’s a similar size that has “standing room.” Allows me to use other vehicles for camping too since the Gazelle only fit in my truck.
r/CampingGear • I analyzed Reddit data for the 25 most recommended camping tents (in the past year) ->Haha I meant like do you want more fabric or bug screens for the walls - I would never have a tent with just open walls. If it’s a hot place you want as much bug screening as possible for ventilation. The Nemo Highrise is a nice tent you can stand up in. Nemo is overall a highly reputable company and will stand behind their products. I have their backpacking tents. I have a friend that has the North Face wawaona 6P that he has had no complaints with. Someone else mentioned a Cabelas guide tent which I have (the cheaper green model) it’s a way more structurally bomb-proof tent, but has less ventilation and you cannot stand up in the 4P model. It will be warmer though if you camp in cooler weather and handle weather a ton better than taller tents. Big Agnes is another brand to consider too.
r/CampingGear • Best 4p Tent for regular camping? ->My hubs and I love my Nemo aurora. We can sit up facing each other to play cards or chat. It’s wide enough for us to fit a double wide inflatable pad and suuuuuper light. I love that thing.
r/camping • Good 2 person tent? ->Wait, it was more than $100 sorry I didn’t read closely enough. Well if you want to spend more, the Nemo is where it’s at.
r/camping • Good 2 person tent? ->Yeah this is what I've got too. Used it for the first time last year (what a year to test it out) and it worked phenomenally. Really couldn't recommend it enough
r/ElectricForest • Can anyone recommend a good quality waterproof tent for 4/6 people? ->We have the Nemo Aurora High Rise 6 person tent and absolutely love it. It's really tall so I can stand up in it (5'10") and my partner can stand up in the middle (6'4"). The rain fly is great and we've camped in some serious rain with no issues. It's a little above your price point but it was worth it! Very simple to put up - it might take some practice to do with one person though.
r/camping • Looking for a solid 6-person tent — any recommendations? ->REI outlet has them on sale to within the $400 budget right now too https://www.rei.com/product/200654/nemo-aurora-highrise-6p-tent
r/ElectricForest • Can anyone recommend a good quality waterproof tent for 4/6 people? ->My Nemo Aurora I've only gotten wet in it once in heavy rain and that was due to me not tightening down the fly at my feet. I haven't used an MSR but I can't imagine they intentionally designed it to not keep you dry
r/CampingGear • MSR Hubba Hubba and similar lightweight tents: do you stay dry? ->Nemo had some issues with their tents, specifically tub and seams, that was about 4-5 years ago. They’ve fixed those problems and they’ve been fantastic for me. Specifically their aurora and dagger tents. They have the best customer service in the industry. On 2 sleeping pads I’ve had of theirs they sent one on 2 day shipping and one on overnight to the middle of no where dakotas.
r/CampingGear • Nemo tents ->I have the Nemo Aurora Highrise. I'm very happy with the features and roominess. It's too often overlooked, especially in larger than 2 man tents but I love a vestibule. I want a place to put my shoes and hiking gear outside the tent but not wake up to them filled with rainwater.
r/camping • Tent Purchase - Overwhelmed ->We have a NEMO Aurora Highrise for a family of 4 and really like it. Not the lightest by any means but well made and has withstood high winds and rain plus hail with no problems.
r/BWCA • Tent Suggestions. Been a long while since I've had to purchase big gear items. ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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