Canoe and Kayak Magazine Rate 3 of Nemo's Tents As Best Kayak Shelters
We've summarised their findings below as well as included the direct links to their article.
Why do we care? Jenda is a new dealer of Nemo equipment and we think they are tops for great quality light weight gear that compact up nicely for all your paddling adventures! Our gear has just arrived in the store and we are excited to test it out for ourselves... perks of the job of course.
Nemo Moki
Nemo Moki
(retail value: $750)
12 lbs., 43 sq ft, 3P/4S, Vestibule 42 sq ft
The Moki is another quality product by the aforementioned Nemo Tent Company. A 3P single wall with an extraordinary linking option—a tunnel, essentially, that connects two Mokis together. We endured 70mph winds with two linked together on a lengthy trip to the Brook’s Peninsula a couple of seasons ago. Beyond the obvious gain of space and the neutral boot room concept, the fact that you had your own space but your buddy right next door, was ideal. Steve stayed tidy on his end while I kept a mess in mine. Nit on the Moki is condensation build up on the inside, although in all fairness, it was nominal. Two zip down side mesh panels are clever and functional. Zip down to mesh for massive air flow, or unzip the mesh and you can climb in and out of the tent by stepping through. Tent is taut as a balloon and impervious to monster blows. High-end mountaineering is the target application, but it’s a good choice on the coast as well.
By: dcostello | Thursday, March 22, 2012
Nemo GoGo Ex
(retail value: $330)
3 lbs., 1P/3S, 20 sq ft, Vestibule 15 sq ft
This is my go-to high desert river float shelter and features a two wall system (rare in this class) and I for one, can dig it. I have yet to find a snug single wall that doesn’t have me feeling like I’m sleeping in a condom. With the GoGo Ex, you have the option of a pure mesh top or a full coverage fly with mini-vestibule, or with the fly rolled back, something in between. The door zips are well situated and there is ample headroom, enough room to even keep your clothes inside and your boots in the vestibule. The height at the feet is a little low and with my 2.5 inch pad and bag it’s a little snug. What’s over-the-top-cool about this thing is the structural component. In a word, AIR. That’s right. As with several other Nemo tents, a vinyl tube inflates effortlessly with a nifty blow/squeeze pump. Quick as a wink, the flaccid tube becomes rock hard and safely lasts WAY longer than four hours. Get it as hard as you can to prevent creasing or buckling though. It works well and is a marvel of design. As with the Wedge Bivy, the caveat here is livability.
By: dcostello | Friday, March 23, 2012
Nemo Pentalite
Nemo Pentalite
(retail value: $370)
5 lbs., 77sf, 3P/4P, Vestibule 20 sq ft
A slightly different take on the
nouveau teepee-style tent, the Pentalite has 5 sides and room for four and gear. Space to weight ratio is very high, weighing in just under 5 lbs. (with included pole). Center-pole can be subbed with paddles or driftwood to cut weight further. The Pentalite has a sophisticated, optional floor design, called the ‘Wedge.’ Adding a couple of pounds to the package, it effectively provides a floor and mosquito mesh to the shelter. Utilizing a combination of snaps, zippers and Velcro, I found it a bit confusing to attach and left wondering why they chose no less than three different attaching methods for the operation. Fair venting overall, very good with front flap open; it is a single wall in the end and will have a sheen of condensation on the inner walls come morning. Perhaps the most advantageous configuration of this unit is the fly and pole, alone.
By: dcostello | Thursday, March 22, 2012
