FYI: REI is having a big labor day sale until 9/4, and both these tents are on sale: fairtradefinder.com/ix45 (full disclosure, this is my affiliate and I make a small commission for any purchase)
Also the exact two tents I am looking at right now. I was almost leaning toward Nemo Aurora Highrise before watching this. The video gives the credits North Face Wawona deserves. Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks for this! It’s so clear (even though yes, of course we can compare specs on our own). I just bought the Wawona today prior to seeing this video, and it would have saved me so much time had I seen it before reading and comparing indecisively. Also the video totally validates my decision! 😁
Have you ever even seen these tents in person or had your hands on them, much yet used them? You are just reading specs to us. We can do that easily ourselves.
something i saw on NEMO Aurora HIghrise 4 says it is waterproof rated. Your video on NEMO being less waterproof seems misleading and perhaps uniformed. "Weather resistance for the Aurora is largely positive, and it shines particularly well in the rain. All the essentials are there, with the full-coverage vestibule, high-quality seam taping, and a 1200mm waterproof rating on the 68D polyester fly. Nemo goes one step further, however, by taking full advantage of their new Highrise frame design, which leaves a significant overhang at the windows. This allows the windows to be left open in anything short of sideways rain, but you can also zip them up tight as needed"
Thanks for the heads up - you're right about the NEMO Aurora Highrise waterproof rating. However, the Aurora Highrise has 68D / 1200mm polyester rainfly vs North Face Wawona 75D / 1200mm polyester rainfly. Also, Nemo Aurora has aluminum poles vs North Face Wawona DAC MX. Both are great tents that will provide good weather resistance, but North Face still has a bit more edge in this regard.
@@fairtradefinder1395 ‘has the edge’ is a good way to put it. I’m a fan of NEMO tents and have slept in this tent in the pouring rain multiple times. I recommend it to a friend and they researched it, saw your video and the way you worded it (give yourself a listen) made them run away from the Nemo. I felt it was unfair.
We are considering both tents in 6 person - we camp primarily in the upper Midwest so concerns are Nemo's water resistance. - Could I spray with water proofing. I have had a Bastion 4 by North Face and seams and waterproofing eventually failed after several trips and NorthFace was not helpful so I did the work myself. Having said that I am concerned about space - wanting to put a queen cot in the tent and wondered what thoughts people had on this? With both tents we will be using a North Face homestead screen room.
Hello! Apologies for the delayed response. You can definitely reinforce your NEMO waterproofing -- they provide specific instructions on doing that www.nemoequipment.com/blogs/journal/how-to-re-waterproof-your-gear 1) Use the recommended Nikwax cleaning and waterproofing products 2) Wash the tent correctly before 3) Apply the waterproofing while the fabric is still wet 4) Check and the seams and re-seal those if necessary The same process should work on North Face tents as well. Nikwax products are water-based, PFC-free, non-flammable, and don't contain harmful aerosols or fluorocarbons.
Have you compared the ventilation in person to see the difference? Visually Nemo looks to provide good airflow in humid and hot conditions. However you give credit to Northface. Nemo's windows vs Northface vents?
The NEMO Aurora doesn't have rainfly vents. So even with the nice big windows, it gets more stuffy and humid in rain when you have to seal everything up. Plus - even though this is an add-on - TNF has an awesome vestibule. You can keep it open during the rain, and even cook underneath. Take a look a this photo i.redd.it/2e2c6m52enc91.jpg
@@fairtradefinder1395the windows in the Nemo don't zip shut so they are sealed. They will always allow a little ventilation. Also the Nemo floor is 1500mm waterproof rated and the fly is 1200mm
The North Face Wawona has a bit thicker fabric, which may retain heat better. "Denier" is the thickness of the fabric, and a single strand of silk is considered 1 denier. The North Face Wawona canopy / rainfly fabric is 75-denier polyester, the NEMO Aurora is 68-denier. That said, this is not a huge difference, and both tents should be comfortable if used during the cooler fall / spring months.
The NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P has more volume - it has a floor area of 62.5 square feet, peak height of 6.25 ft. / Volume = Floor Area × Peak Height / 62.5 sq ft × 6.25 ft = 390.625 cubic ft
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TENT LINKS:
➔ ➔ NEMO Aurora Highrise: fairtradefinder.com/1oix
➔ ➔ North Face Wawona: fairtradefinder.com/dlcd
These are the exact two tents I have been looking at for a few months now. Thanks for the comparison of the two in one video.
Glad it was helpful! Let me know which one you choose :)
FYI: REI is having a big labor day sale until 9/4, and both these tents are on sale: fairtradefinder.com/ix45
(full disclosure, this is my affiliate and I make a small commission for any purchase)
@@fairtradefinder1395 Went with the nemo using the link on this comment.
This vid was very helpful. I was looking at both of these tents. Thanks for making it.
Also the exact two tents I am looking at right now. I was almost leaning toward Nemo Aurora Highrise before watching this. The video gives the credits North Face Wawona deserves. Thanks for the comparison.
Awesome! Would love to know your experience after using the tent - have fun!
Thanks for this! It’s so clear (even though yes, of course we can compare specs on our own). I just bought the Wawona today prior to seeing this video, and it would have saved me so much time had I seen it before reading and comparing indecisively. Also the video totally validates my decision! 😁
Glad it was helpful - Have fun!
Have you ever even seen these tents in person or had your hands on them, much yet used them? You are just reading specs to us. We can do that easily ourselves.
thanks for the feedback
@@fairtradefinder1395 well, have you? You didn't even address what I asked.
Thanks for the review. North Face for me, mainly because of the waterproof floor and ventilation.
Thanks for sharing!
something i saw on NEMO Aurora HIghrise 4 says it is waterproof rated. Your video on NEMO being less waterproof seems misleading and perhaps uniformed.
"Weather resistance for the Aurora is largely positive, and it shines particularly well in the rain. All the essentials are there, with the full-coverage vestibule, high-quality seam taping, and a 1200mm waterproof rating on the 68D polyester fly. Nemo goes one step further, however, by taking full advantage of their new Highrise frame design, which leaves a significant overhang at the windows. This allows the windows to be left open in anything short of sideways rain, but you can also zip them up tight as needed"
Thanks for the heads up - you're right about the NEMO Aurora Highrise waterproof rating. However, the Aurora Highrise has 68D / 1200mm polyester rainfly vs North Face Wawona 75D / 1200mm polyester rainfly. Also, Nemo Aurora has aluminum poles vs North Face Wawona DAC MX. Both are great tents that will provide good weather resistance, but North Face still has a bit more edge in this regard.
@@fairtradefinder1395 ‘has the edge’ is a good way to put it. I’m a fan of NEMO tents and have slept in this tent in the pouring rain multiple times. I recommend it to a friend and they researched it, saw your video and the way you worded it (give yourself a listen) made them run away from the Nemo. I felt it was unfair.
We are considering both tents in 6 person - we camp primarily in the upper Midwest so concerns are Nemo's water resistance. - Could I spray with water proofing. I have had a Bastion 4 by North Face and seams and waterproofing eventually failed after several trips and NorthFace was not helpful so I did the work myself. Having said that I am concerned about space - wanting to put a queen cot in the tent and wondered what thoughts people had on this? With both tents we will be using a North Face homestead screen room.
Hello! Apologies for the delayed response. You can definitely reinforce your NEMO waterproofing -- they provide specific instructions on doing that www.nemoequipment.com/blogs/journal/how-to-re-waterproof-your-gear
1) Use the recommended Nikwax cleaning and waterproofing products
2) Wash the tent correctly before
3) Apply the waterproofing while the fabric is still wet
4) Check and the seams and re-seal those if necessary
The same process should work on North Face tents as well. Nikwax products are water-based, PFC-free, non-flammable, and don't contain harmful aerosols or fluorocarbons.
Have you compared the ventilation in person to see the difference? Visually Nemo looks to provide good airflow in humid and hot conditions. However you give credit to Northface. Nemo's windows vs Northface vents?
The NEMO Aurora doesn't have rainfly vents. So even with the nice big windows, it gets more stuffy and humid in rain when you have to seal everything up. Plus - even though this is an add-on - TNF has an awesome vestibule. You can keep it open during the rain, and even cook underneath. Take a look a this photo i.redd.it/2e2c6m52enc91.jpg
@@fairtradefinder1395the windows in the Nemo don't zip shut so they are sealed. They will always allow a little ventilation. Also the Nemo floor is 1500mm waterproof rated and the fly is 1200mm
I love my Nemo 4p Aurora so far.
NEMO is an awesome brand!
I am wondering which tent will keep you a little warmer in the cooler months like the fall
The North Face Wawona has a bit thicker fabric, which may retain heat better. "Denier" is the thickness of the fabric, and a single strand of silk is considered 1 denier. The North Face Wawona canopy / rainfly fabric is 75-denier polyester, the NEMO Aurora is 68-denier. That said, this is not a huge difference, and both tents should be comfortable if used during the cooler fall / spring months.
Warmer is less volume of internal air space.. cubic feet of air to warm. Less is more warmth as general rule or thumb.
The Nemo Aurora has a 1200 mm hydrostatic head on the fly and a 1500mm hydro static head on the floor. Your claim that it is not waterproof is wrong.
Which tent has more cubic ft volume of air?
The NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P has more volume - it has a floor area of 62.5 square feet, peak height of 6.25 ft. / Volume = Floor Area × Peak Height / 62.5 sq ft × 6.25 ft = 390.625 cubic ft