Lightweight without sacrificing durability
Gear designed to hold up on the trail while keeping pack weight low.
Thoughtful, problem-solving design
Features like Spoon-shaped sleeping bags and dual-valve air pads are built around how people actually sleep and camp, not just industry norms.
Lifetime warranty backing
Products are supported by a warranty, so buyers know it’s built to be used season after season.
Choose your camping equipment
NEMO Equipment makes tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and outdoor gear designed for comfort and durability on every kind of trip, from backcountry treks to weekend campouts.
Equipment Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad
A closed-cell foam sleeping pad built for backpacking and mountaineering, offering durable, puncture-proof insulation with a heat-reflective layer and a hexagonal design for extra warmth and comfort in a compact, lightweight package.
Equipment Astro Sleeping Pad
A plush, inflatable sleeping pad in a long-wide fit, with 3.5 inches of thickness, lateral baffles that resist curling, and an easy-inflate valve system for lightweight comfort on any camping or backpacking trip.
Equipment Tensor Extreme Sleeping Pad-Black
An ultralight, insulated sleeping pad with an 8.5 R-value and four layers of reflective film insulation, delivering exceptional warmth-to-weight performance for mountaineering and trekking in extreme cold.
Equipment Dagger OSMO Backpacking Tent
A lightweight, freestanding backpacking tent with a durable OSMO ripstop fabric, two large doors, spacious trapezoidal vestibules, and a fast hubbed pole setup, built for comfort on the trail and versatility on any trip.
Equipment Chogori Mountaineering Tent
A four-season mountaineering tent with an integrated fly and external pole structure for fast setup in extreme weather, built with strong silicone-treated fabrics to stand up to high wind, heavy snow, and harsh cold.
Equipment Aurora Highrise Car Camping Tent
A spacious car camping tent with near-vertical walls and standing height, dual doors and vestibules, and easy setup, giving the whole family room to move and hang out comfortably through the 3-season camping trip.
Equipment Satellite Reclining ‘Anywhere’ Camp Chair – Arctic/Aquifer
A lightweight, packable reclining camp chair with a padded headrest for neck support and a versatile sling case that doubles as a stabilizing platform, built to go anywhere from the campsite to the beach.
Equipment Stargaze EVO-X Reclining Camp Chair – Goodnight Black
A folding, packable reclining camp chair with a smooth swinging motion, padded headrest, and sturdy steel frame, delivering laid-back comfort for camping, sports, backyard hangs, or RV trips.
Equipment Moonlander Dual-Height Camp Table – Fog
A packable, dual-height camp table that opens flat for picnic-blanket setups or locks into legs for a full side table, with a durable, easy-to-clean surface built for camping and backyard use.
Equipment Persist All-Adventure Backpack
A technical, fully recyclable backpack built with durable CERO fabric and sweat-wicking CCubed cushioning, designed for men and women tackling mountain days from climbing to hiking.
Equipment Persist All-Adventure Backpack
A technical, fully recyclable mountain backpack for men and women, built with durable, water-resistant CERO fabric and sweat-wicking CCubed cushioning for comfortable all-day carries on the trail.
Equipment Vantage Everyday Adventure Daypack
A fully recyclable daypack with an abrasion- and water-resistant exterior, sweat-wicking cushioning, and organized tech storage, built to move easily between commuting, travel, and gym days.
About brand
NEMO Equipment is an American outdoor gear company founded in 2002 by Cam Brensinger, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design who applied an industrial design background to solving problems in traditional camping gear. The company is headquartered in Dover, New Hampshire.
Since introducing its first line of backpacking and mountaineering tents in 2004, NEMO has grown into a full outdoor equipment brand, making tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp furniture, packs, and accessories for everything from ultralight backpacking to family car camping. The company has earned recognition over the years, including being named among the best inventions of the year by several major publications, along with design awards from organizations in the U.S. and Europe.
NEMO is known for rethinking familiar gear categories rather than just following industry standards. Examples include the Spoon-shaped sleeping bag (designed around how people actually sleep, not a straight mummy taper), the Stargaze reclining chair (which introduced a swinging, auto-reclining seat to camp furniture), and OSMO fabric (a recycled poly-nylon blend developed for tents with improved water repellency and reduced stretch when wet).
Sustainability plays a role in the brand’s product development, with a number of items built from recycled or bluesign-approved materials and packaging designed to be recyclable. All NEMO products come with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Today, NEMO gear is sold through outdoor retailers, its own website, and international distributors, serving backpackers, mountaineers, families, and casual campers alike.
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FAQ
Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp furniture, packs, and outdoor accessories for backpacking, mountaineering, and car camping.
Yes, all NEMO gear is covered by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Most backpacking and car camping tents are freestanding, meaning they hold their shape without needing to be staked out. Some mountaineering models use external pole structures for added strength in extreme conditions.
A proprietary blend of recycled nylon and polyester used in many NEMO tents, chosen for its water resistance, reduced stretch when wet, and lower environmental footprint compared to standard tent fabrics.
Yes. Many products, like the Aurora car camping tents and Switchback foam pads, are simple and easy for first-time campers, while other lines suit more seasoned backpackers and mountaineers.
Inflatable pads, like the Tensor or Astro, pack smaller and offer more cushioning and higher R-values for warmth. Foam pads, like the Switchback, are heavier and bulkier but more puncture-resistant and require no inflation.
Set it up fully, wipe down the fabric and poles with a damp cloth (no harsh detergents), and let it air dry completely before storing loosely in a large bag rather than tightly packed in its stuff sack, which can damage the waterproof coating over time.
3-season tents are designed for spring through fall in moderate weather, while 4-season (mountaineering) tents use stronger fabrics and pole structures to handle winter conditions, high wind, and heavy snow load.
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Testimonials
Real trips, real feedback — hear what campers and backpackers have to say about their gear.
I took the Dagger OSMO on a five-day trip through the Sierras and it held up through wind, rain, and one very cold night above 10,000 feet. Setup takes about three minutes even when I’m exhausted, and the extra space in the vestibule meant my pack stayed dry the whole trip. This is the first tent I’ve owned that I’d genuinely recommend to friends without any caveats.
Mark Ellison
My family’s been car camping for years, and the Aurora Highrise is the first tent that’s actually made mornings enjoyable. I can stand up fully to get dressed, both doors mean the kids aren’t climbing over each other to get out, and it stayed bone dry through a surprise thunderstorm. Setup is quick enough that I don’t dread it after a long drive.
Sarah Whitman
I’ve gone through three sleeping pads over the years trying to find one that actually keeps me warm without feeling like a pool float. The Tensor Extreme finally solved it — I slept through a 15°F night in the Rockies and didn’t wake up once from the cold. It packs down small enough that I barely notice it in my bag either.
