NEMO Equipment Inc. Losi 3P Tent: 3-Person 3-Season - 2008 BCS

This thing is HUGE inside! You could fit 4 people inside in an emergency, but it would be close. Weighs so little for the square footage. The roll bag is great for storage too. I do wish it came with an extra stake, just in case I lose one.

The tent feels solid once its all staked down and dialed in. I really like the "light diffusing" headlamp pocket.

NEMO has made a fan for life out of my wife and I. Go NEMO!

I own the Losi 2p, but assume that the 3p is comparable with more square footage. We just had it out last night in an all-night storm (39 degrees with 40mph winds and rain) and it proved beastly. We were bone dry, including everything under the vestibule. The two-person fit my wife and I plus our two dogs comfortably. Extremely easy to put up, easy to take down. The footprint is a must, as the tent bottom is fairly thin - and the pawprint is a nice feature (sold separately) as you can slide your pads in the slots to keep them in place. Design allows for good air flow and minimal condensation. Listed as a 4 season tent, but would get chilly under 35 degrees due to the air flow. All clips and poles assemble quickly and easily and it was roomier than I expected, as well as light for the size. I researched many tents before narrowing down to three finalists, and I couldn't be happier that I chose a Nemo. My new favorite piece of gear

When your buddy brings a 3 ROOM tent along, but forgets the tent poles.. and the make shift shelter using his rain fly, rope, and tree branches can't hold up against a downpour.. and everyone has to pile into your Losi 3P.. Well, it happened. The four of us managed to squeeze in there for a night, sleeping the opposite direction as 3 normally would. There was enough room, and after a long night of rain, we all woke up dry as a bone.

I am in the market for a 4 person tent, and while this is listed as a 3 person tent the advertised 50 sq ft footprint puts it pretty close to the realm of other 4 person tents. I narrowed down my search to the Losi 3P and the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4, and I ordered both for a side-by-side comparison.

Impression: the Losi 3P is a really impressive tent. The pole configuration provides excellent height throughout the tent, and the sidewalls on the lower part of the tent are pretty much vertical - all of the footprint is very usable space. Assembly of the tent is simple - I was able to put it together without looking at the instructions. If you are familiar with how the Jakes feet work, everything about the setup is self-evident. When setting up the fly, NEMO was very clever in using a setup that allows the vestibule-part of the fly to be tensioned against the stake without any additional parts - very nice! In fact, I was really impressed that a very taut setup can be achieved with just 8 stakes. My wife and I both really like the color of the fly (be honest - this really does matter!), and I also really like the gear caddy that is included with the tent. The gear caddy includes two pockets with light dissipators which enable the tent to be lit up with headlamps. Really, the entire time I was setting up this tent, I was impressed with the design and engineering that went into the Losi 3P.

There were a couple things that I personally think could be improved upon. First, the body of the tent is definitely on the dark side. My wife liked this, while I didn't - obviously its a matter of preference. Second, the vestibules seem to be on the small side. This coupled with the fact that the fly sits several inches off the ground (third issue) make it hard to put our two backpacks in a single vestibule without blocking a lot of the door. Finally, I'm not entirely sure why the fly leaves so much of the sides of the tent exposed. I understand that all of the mesh is covered so the tent is technically waterproof, but all it will take is something inside touching a part of the tent that is not covered by the fly and water is going to wick through. I'm assuming that this aspect of the fly design has to do with either keeping weight down or improving breathability (there are no vents on the Losi 3P), but it does concern me a little bit. The final problem, and probably the biggest for me, is that there is no way that the floor dimensions are 79x91 inches as advertised. When I put four sleeping pads in the tent, there is almost no room left. Since the sleeping pads are only 72 inches long, I would have expected approximately 6 inches at the end of the sleeping pads for things like shoes - however, there is absolutely no room to spare. Also, the sleeping pads pretty much have to touch to get all 4 in. And with these being 20" wide each. there should have been nearly a foot of extra room - it just isn't there.

Comparison to Copper Spur UL4:
1) More durable materials; more solid feel
2) IMHO more interesting engineering and design
3) Walls are more vertical
4) Darker inside
5) Definitely a little heavier (I didn't actually weigh this), but the Losi 3P also packs down to a smaller size
6) Noticeably smaller footprint. Based on advertised specs, the difference is 7 sq ft, but it seemed like more than that in reality.

Final decision: I'll be keeping the Copper Spur UL4 and returning the Losi 3P. The decision is pretty much exclusively because I need to be able to sleep 4 people in the tent whenever we use it. The vestibules don't seem quite big enough for 4 packs, and I fear that we would always have issues with water seeping through the sides of the tent because of how tight the fit is. It's really not fair to criticize a 3 person tent for not being able to be used as a dedicated 4 person tent - I get it. The Losi 3P gets a 5 star review because it is a fantastic 3 person tent. My wife isn't really happy with this decision, and despite the limitations I've listed for my needs, I'm still pretty disappointed that I'm sending this tent back - that's how much I like it.

First outing with the new tent in J Tree, and it was awesome! So much room and a snap to setup! I highly recommend it! Havent tried it in the wind and rain but if build quality is any indication it will not be a problem!

- SC

Hadn't intended to get this tent, but after getting the chance to hop inside one, my wife and I looked at each other, and we were sold. I couldn't believe how spacious it was given the weight. Got 2 adults, 1 kid, 1 dog, and our bags all inside (albeit snug), for a number of trips so far, including a couple with our wonderful Pac NW rain, and stayed bone dry. Am looking forward to many more years with it.

lots of room, simple to pitch and great looking. i was in the ansel adams wilderness in late Nov and the Losi withstood 60mph winds with 100+mph gusts. few times in the night as we lay awake hoping we were clear of "widow makers" the tent ceiling and walls were forced down into us from a strong gust of wind and popped back up. No breaks and it held steadfast. want an amazing stong 3 man tent, losi is it.

I have three different tents that I use for different types of camping--This one is used for motorcycle camping. If I could only keep one of my tents, this would be the one. It's versatile, and it's easy to setup, especially with "Jake's Feet". At first I was skeptical on how durable the feet would be, but I've had no issues at all. The tent was solid in a windstorm in Utah. The 3P version is great for two people, if you want a little extra room without sacrificing weight. Highly recommended.

This is an amazing system. If you are looking for a roomier 3 person tent this is it. First the storage rollup is a great idea. Simple and keeps everything in it's place or makes it easy to divide up tent and hardware. Setup is instinctive and so easy! The Jake's Foot is really cool. I've heard people balking about it being plasic or whatever, but it is very solid. I like how the footprint attaches right to it. Pop the pole ends into the feet and clip it all together! So roomy, the wall organizer is awesome! I also picked up the loft for it as well, and is a great investment for a another spot to throw stuff. Sturdy, spacious, easy, organized what more can you ask for! Takedown is even easier. If you follow the instructions for removing the poles from the Jake's Foot, it's really a snap! The hardest part I have is folding it all back up to the appropriate size for it to slide back inside it's roll-up pocket. I'll figure that out the more I use it any-how. I am so hooked on Nemo Tents now! Get it, you'll really like it!

I've been through a few tents in my backcountry adventures and the Nemo Losi 3P is easily my favorite. Easy to set up and tough as nails (er, well, for a tent), I feel very confident in any kind of weather if I'm sporting my Losi.

I've been in rain, snow, sleet, and high winds in the Losi and never once did it have any problems. Water stays out (save for a wee bit on the non-door edges, which are not totally protected by the rain fly when things get windy) and the dual vestibules are more than large enough for gear -- and even some light cooking if conditions outside are really bad.

And, of course, I've been in fantastic weather in the Losi as well. It ventilates very well and is easy to keep cool (enough). And the mostly mesh sides and roof are great for falling asleep under the stars.

The footprint does add what seems to be quite a bit of bulk, and its attachment method feels flimsy. But I've never had it disconnect from the tent and/or bunch up on me. Some of the clips used to secure the tent to the poles can be hard to get on or off, and I do worry about all the plastic that I'm putting a lot of force on to setup/take down the Losi. So I just try to be on the safe side, slow and careful, when I'm handling the plastic clips and Jake's Feet -- but again, nothing is yet showing any signs of damage.

After living with this tent for two seasons now and taking it through many adventures, I could not be happier. For the weight and space it takes up it gives you an awful lot in return -- a rock-solid, well designed backcountry shelter suitable for any weather. Bring on the storms -- I've got a Nemo Losi!