NEMO Equipment Inc.

Kunai 2P Tent: 2-Person 4-Season

Great tent but way too short for taller people

Unfortunately this tent is way to short for taller people like me (6′ 1″/186cm). I dont understand why this tent is not long enough for most men or taller women.

Great tent, not for tall folks

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Great tent, seems to be very well made with all the bells and whistles. Unfortunately, it is not a tent for tall folks. I am 6'3.5" and with my 78" pad, both my head and feet touch the tent walls. Wish I could hold on to this one, but returning for something longer.

Best "Alaska" Backpacking Tent Out There

Purchased this tent in 2022 and I think I can honestly say I have put it to the test over the last two years. This tent has gone packrafting in the Brooks Range 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sheep hunting in the Chugach mountains in October 2023 (whiteout conditions), backpacking in the Gila National Wilderness of New Mexico (unexpected heavy snowfall in March of 2024), climbed Mount Rainier in June of 2024 where it survived severe blizzard conditions at 10k ft (50+mph gusts, sustained 30+mph winds, heavy snow), and done probably over a dozen nights of less extreme camping. Hard to imagine another sub 5lb tent that could handle all of this so comfortably. The only issue I have ever had was trying to set it up in the blizzard on Rainier. However, once staked out, it was completely solid. A word of warning, this tent is quite warm. Even with the vents opened, it will probably not be very comfortable in 80+ degree weather. That said, if you want a true "all season" backpacking tent that can handle severe weather but still be carried comfortably, this is your tent. As a side note, I have the two-man version and have almost always slept with two people in it, including a friend who is 6'10" once. It's snug, but very manageable.

BRAVO 👏

Dear NEMO. This is my love letter to you. I just set up Kumai. I’m in love. Many, many years ago I took off on my old crappy BMW to explore my world. I bought a few tents initially, and finally settled on your Esprit. That tent has seen way more miles than it was ever made for. It was amazing and, I was attached to it. Over the years, I purchased other tents hoping for the right fit. I never was able to find a tent that met all my needs. I have seen the Kunai, but I kind of have an aversion to orange even though I know it’s high visibility. I held out hoping for green. Well, here we are……. I finally caved and got the Kunai. The inside space is phenomenal. The venting is amazing even while utilizing the rainfly. Set up was a breeze. As simple as my Wagontop tents. Freestanding, weight, interior stash bags, etc. I am delighted. Thank you 🙏 I understand everyone travels differently. I am a 60 yr old female, solo, Adventure/Touring, motorcyclist. This tent will finish out my adventure days just as perfectly as my original Esprit did. Again…… BRAVO

Mountain camping Ecuador

excellente tents. Perfect in rain and very high winds

Enjoying the Kunai 2P Tent

I bought my Nemo Kunai 2P tent last year early 2021. I've only had the opportunity to use it about 6 times but have really enjoyed it. i haven't used it in snow or heavy rain yet but I have used it in 25 mph winds on a mountain ridge in 15 degree weather. The winds were gusting and trying to depress the tent. It didn't care. I was comfortable and snug as a bug in a rug! I used the standard stakes with the tent and did put out two extra guy lines up wind and had no issues. Iv'e camped in 15-40 degree weather in it and found it very comfortable. So far i've not had any issues with condensation on inside of tent. Above 35 degree temperature I opened the tent vent and side as well as the vents in my sleeping bag as I started to get a little warm. The only condensation I found so far was on the outside of the tent in the form of tiny ice crystals or fine dew when above freezing. No condensation on inside of tent, seemed dry as a bone. It is easy to stuff in my pack and setup, nice to look at and solid and comfortable to use. Everything works as it should. Vestibule is a little small but i have the 2P tent so i bring stuff inside anyway. Zippers work great! They are smooth, easy to use, and seem to be good quality. I have used other tents before where the zippers get stuck or leak and that's no fun 3-4 days in. I am looking forward to my next adventure. The only concern i have is living in the south with with warmer humid weather. Not sure if it will be suitable for that yet...TBD

A must have winter item

This is the best winter tent I have owned. Robust tent poles means she's trusty in the wind, and absolutely bomber when guy lines are set. Small enough to carry anywhere, and that extra sailcloth layer in the tent is so key for staying warm. Set up is a breeze, which is really important for me in extreme environments. Venting options are also very well thought out. Lastly, as a photographer...the colors are oh so wonderful.

When the winds roar, this is your tent.

Before Covid, I took an early fall trip to Mongolia. At one point two guides took me to a remote mountain pass where we set up just as a front was moving in. They set up a kitchen tent, I set up my Kunai in banshee winds. It took me mere minutes, it took them an hour. By the next morning their tent was down. While I watched the inside of my tent bellow in and out like a pair of orange lungs, the Kunai didn't move an inch. By the time I woke up to a perfect sunrise, they had had to sleep in their van. Best tent I've ever bought, and now it's the only tent I use on my adventure trips. I won't use what's provided. This one, I trust.

Versatility at its best!

The Kunai is a 3/4 season tent, which means it has features from both conditions. The inner fabric has some sort of windows that can be opened to allow air flow, or closed during colder temperatures. The main door also has this feature. The main flaw of a mountaineering tent is that it easily becomes an oven inside down in the valley. The Kunai has solved this issue by focusing on multiple air flow possibilities. In mountaineering conditions, the zippers are closed and you become truly protected against the elements. The single yet roomy vestibule allows for gear storage as well as easy in/out when the storm hits. Guy-out cords are fixed at the inner fabric, but it's possible to take them out via the fly and use them for added protection. The Kunai has the ideal versatility for adventurers exploring different types of environments, from the high alpine zone to the dense forest. The Kunai has it all!!