NEMO is continually developing new pole technology to optimize our tents’ strength, wind resistance, interior volume, weight, and ease of setup. Innovation of pole supported tents goes beyond the poles themselves. We carefully develop every design feature and piece of hardware with the customer experience in mind.

Tents with Pole Supported Technology

DAC FEATHERLITE^® NSL POLES

DAC Featherlite^® NSL poles use a sophisticated system to further reduce weight and increase strength at pole connection points. It is designed to connect different diameters of tent poles without additional parts or weak joints. The poles use a revolutionary jointing system where an expanded end of an insert tube is pressed into the inside of a main tube. Given the elasticity of high strength aluminum, the main tube grips the insert tube tightly and consistently. Featherlite^® NSL poles use DAC’s GREEN™ anodization, which avoids the use of toxic heavy metals in the finishing process.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Nano Elite™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™, Moki™

DAC FEATHERLITE^® POLES

DAC Featherlite poles are up to 15% lighter than aluminum poles of comparable strength. Additionally, Featherlite poles are less susceptible to failure because pole linkages are based on extrusion instead of glued-in inserts. Without the extra insert piece, there is less chance of breakage. Featherlite^® poles use DAC’s GREEN™ anodization, which avoids the use of toxic heavy metals in the finishing process.

Featured in: Tenshi™

TONKINIUM™ HHX™ BAMBOO POLES

Built upon over 150 years of bamboo fly rod development, NEMO offers bamboo tent poles. The bamboo poles are made from Tonkin cane, often referred to as "steel bamboo" for its density of power fibers and flat nodes. Besides its strength, flexibility, and light weight, bamboo is a highly renewable resource compared to aluminum, which requires energy intensive processing to be transformed into a high grade alloy. The bamboo poles are left unstained to minimize chemical use and manufacturing processes, and further reflect the precision craftsmanship and quality of material. When it comes to beauty, nothing can beat the beauty of nature.

Available for: Andi™, Andi OZ™

SWIVEL HUB

The Swivel Hub locks the poles together at each location where they cross. This makes the tent much more stable and resistant to wind forces.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™

INTERSECTION HUB

The Intersection Hubs locks the poles together at each location where they cross. This makes the tent much stronger and resistant to wind forces.

Featured in: Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Espri 3P™

BALL CAP™

To secure the ends of ridge poles, Ball Caps™ are used in place of locking pole tips and grommets. The Ball Cap™ snaps onto an aluminum ball tip at the end of the ridge pole. To release the ridge pole from the Ball Cap™ simply twist the Ball Cap™ until the aluminum ball at the end of the ridge pole is released.

Featured in: Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Espri 3P™

ERGONOMIC TWIST CLIP™

The unique shape of the DAC pole clips makes them easy to use and more durable than standard pole clips. Simply twist the clip to release the tent from the poles.

Featured in: Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Moki™

VARIABLE DIAMETER POLES

Variable diameter poles have different flexibility along their length. This allows us to steepen the walls of our tents and create more usable space.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Nano Elite™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Moki™

PRE-BENT POLES

A maximum volume to weight ratio was achieved using strategic controlled bends in the aluminum poles. Utilizing bends in just the right places, this pole set creates about one and a half times the volume of standard unbent pole sets of similar weight. Pre-bends are a very good way to increase your living space without increasing your burden on the trail.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Tenshi™, Moki™ , Losi 2P™ , Losi 3P™™ , Losi Storm 2P™ , Losi Storm 3P™

MULTIPLE GROMMET ADJUSTMENT

Grommets are an easy way to secure pole end tips during tent setup. Since fabric tension can vary with the amount of moisture in the air, multiple grommets are mounted on a single anchor to allow for ease of setup. This ensures that a tent can be optimally tensioned at all humidity levels.

Featured in: Andi™, Andi OZ™, Asashi™

LOCKING POLE TIPS

Special attachments on the end of tent poles called Locking Pole Tips help keep poles seated and locked in place when used with grommets. This feature is especially useful when setup of a tent requires multiple grommet anchors.

Featured in Andi™, Andi OZ™, Tenshi™, Moki™

JAKE’S FOOT CORNER ANCHOR SYSTEM

The DAC Jake’s Foot corner anchor system makes tent setup faster and easier. The main poles attach to the anchors by ball and socket. With the poles locked in place, setup is easy for a single person. Simply twist the Jake’s Foot to remove the pole.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™

JAKE’S FOOT FLY ATTACHMENT

The Jake’s Foot fly attachment creates a cantilever to pull the corners of the inner tent closer to the ground. The Jake’s Feet also allow you to set up your fly and poles without the inner tent to create a convenient tarp/shade shelter. Simply twist the fly attachment clip to remove the fly.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™

SNAP CORNERS FOR POLE ENDS

NEMO’s internal pole tents eliminate the need for any pole sleeves, clips, or extra hardware that can add ounces to your packed weight. Button snaps in the tent corners help seat the pole ends and keep them from shifting.

Featured in: Nano Elite™, Tenshi™, Moki™

DIRECT GUYOUT ACCESS

Direct guyout access is a waterproof hooded opening on a rainfly that enables tent users to attach guyout lines directly to tent poles, resulting in much stronger anchors. Tents that have direct guyout access can withstand much higher wind loading.

Featured in: Asashi™

ON THE FLY SETUP

Ditch your inner tent for a lightweight tarp structure created by your fly, poles, and footprint. This is ideal for a sunny day at the beach or on those backpacking trips where every ounce counts. Setup is simple with Jake’s Feet corner anchors and Velcro^® wraps located on underside of the fly.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™

REMOVABLE MESH DOOR

The mesh front door panel on Nano Elite™ can be unzipped and removed from the tent. The panel weighs 3.1 oz, so if you’re headed somewhere where you don’t need the mesh, you can save the extra weight.

Featured in: Nano Elite™

WATER BOTTLE HOLDERS

Don’t clutter your sleeping space with odds and ends. Four individual gear pockets with integrated water bottle holders are just an arm’s reach away.

Featured in: Asashi™

ADJUSTABLE GEAR LOFT

Use the cord-lock to adjust the height of your gear loft for maximum versatility in your living space. The lowest position is ideal for storing gear on top of the loft. The highest position is ideal for getting the loft out of the way and for using the gear pockets on the underside of the loft.

Featured in: Asashi™, Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™

VOLUMIZING VENTS

The sides of certain NEMO tents can be guyed-out for extra lateral ventilation. Anchoring the vents enables the side walls to be lifted away from essential living space to increase the usable volume inside the tent. For Espri™ series tents, you can also use the convenient clips on the fly to attach directly to the side of the tent at these guy-out points. When you pull the fly, you will then also pull the side walls and expand the interior volume of the tent.

Featured in: Meta 1P™, Meta 2P™, Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Nano Elite™

CATENARY CURVES

Using computer-aided modeling, we built catenary curves into the edges of tent panels. This method of patterning saves extra material and improves the tensioning of the tent.

Featured in: Meta 1P™, Meta 2P™, Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Nano Elite™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™, Tenshi™, Moki™

WATERTIGHT DRYBAG-STYLE STUFF SACK

Many of the NEMO AST ™ tents include watertight dry bags. Having your tent in a watertight stuff sack means it won’t take on water weight if it’s in your backpack while you’re hiking in the rain, or if it’s in your kayak when you roll your boat. Alternatively, if you have to pack your tent wet,it will help keep the rest of the gear in your pack dry.

Featured in: Meta 1P™, Meta 2P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Nano Elite™

ROLL-UP STYLE STUFF SACK

This Rolls-Royce of stuff sacks makes packing up your tent a breeze. Separate compartments for the tent, poles, and stakes keep components separated--a handy feature when parts are dirty or wet. The mesh compartment allows fabrics to dry out even when packed. Simply roll up the stuff sack starting from the end, and use the quick release buckles and compression straps to fasten the compact bundle together. Strategic webbing loops allow the sack to be hung from a tree or to be used as a camp organizer.

Featured in: Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™, Tenshi™

UVX WINDOW

UVX windows can be used to check conditions outside without exposing your gear to the elements. The window is optically clear, non-yellowing, non-clouding, UV resistant, and remains flexible in cold temperatures.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Tenshi™, Moki™, Asashi™

LIGHT POCKET™

NEMO tents includes a special pocket for your headlamp with a light diffusing fabric. Place your lamp in the pocket above the door with the light facing towards the inside of the tent, and the Light Pocket™ will help cast an even glow throughout the tent interior.

Featured in: Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™, Tenshi™, Moki™

COMPUTER-OPTIMIZED SHAPES

Plugging our measurements into computer modeling programs allows us to optimize various aspects of the tent without building completely new prototypes. Once our design is in the computer, we can alter the length, the height, or any other dimension to discover how it will effect the overall shape of the tent.

Featured in: Meta 1P™, Meta 2P™, Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Nano Elite™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™, Tenshi™, Moki™

J-STAKES

DAC’s J-stakes have many innovative features. The unique cross section of the J-stake has a widened center and tapered ends. This allows the stake to bear a considerable amount of force for its size and be anchored securely while minimizing its weight. Usability is increased with smooth edges on the top of the stake that protect users' feet and a deadman groove that makes the J-stake usable even when buried in sand or snow. J-stakes use DAC’s GREEN™ anodization, which avoids the use of toxic heavy metals in the finishing process.

Featured in: Meta 1P™, Meta 2P™, Espri 2P™, Espri 3P™, Andi™, Andi OZ™, Nano Elite™, Losi 2P™, Losi 3P™, Losi Storm 2P™, Losi Storm 3P™, Asashi™, Tenshi™, Moki™