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NEMO Bugout Shelter

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The NEMO Bugout™ is a simple shelter consisting of a well-designed tarp and mesh walls. The mesh walls stow securely away or easily drop down for coverage, offering instant no-see-um protection.

NEMO Bugout fits over campsite tables and provides a haven from the elements without cumbersome poles or tricky setup
String the tarp between 2 trees and your trekking poles or individual height-adjustable aluminum poles (poles sold separately) to create an escape from rain, bugs or sun
Adjustable height and multiple configurations make this a versatile shelter
Specially developed mesh with high water repellency protects against side-blown rain and effortlessly sheds moisture when it's time to pack up
Mesh sides can be rolled up and secured away
Corners attach via cords to trekking poles or nearby trees; multiple stake points at each corner allow shelter height adjustment
Includes stuff sacks, stakes and repair kit
Please note: you'll want 4 points of contact to set up the Bugout; any combinations of above-mentioned support will work fine

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NEMO Bugout Shelter Customer Reviews

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NEMO Bugout Shelter

4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Sep

2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Low Head Room, Design Needs Work

By Bearsong72

from Portland, Maine

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Difficult Setup
Heavy

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about NEMO Bugout Shelter:

I picked the Nemo Bugout shelter up before a car camping trip with my wife in Maine. While hesitant to drop the cash on this, I knew it had the potential to keep fellow travelers comfortable for years to come. Potential mind you.

Set up was a chore due to needing to find the right height for the ropes in the trees to lift the tarp the maximum height so that the bug netting would still touch the ground. The design is such that maximum headroom is at either "entrance" and then quickly tapers towards the middle. We positioned this over a picnic table and had to duck as we approached the table. I am 6' and my wife is 5'6".

The netting was effective and we were not bothered by bugs. The tarp itself is heavy duty with durable-looking grommets for rope attachements. The mechanism to hold the netting up when not in use is not perfect. Best done with two people, the netting must be rolled up and then fastened to the tarp using a loop and draw system. These attachments are not well placed and we ended up with significant "drooping," that needed to be ducked under when going under the tarp.

The Bugout Shelter performed its functions of keeping us dry and the bugs out. However, beyond that we were uncomfortable while under the shelter.

After the trip I returned the bugout shelter, not satisfied with my experience for the money. If Nemo improves their design so that there is more headroom and a better design for holding the bugnetting is the up position; I would try a future version.

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Aug

2012

5.0

Two thumbs up

By BWCAW camper

from St. Cloud, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight
Well designed

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about NEMO Bugout Shelter:

We were very impressed with the design and quality of the Nemo Bugout. The way the tarp is angled and the height of the screen varied accordingly gives the ability to actually use the entire footprint without worrying about water being able to drain off. Set up is easy, assuming you have enough well-placed trees to work with. Black screen is great, kept the bugs out and still allows you to see out. Seems to be very well made. This will absolutely be a staple on all our BWCA trips.

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Jul

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great flexibility!

By AGDubbs

from Fort Wayne, IN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Set Up
Good Design
Many options

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about NEMO Bugout Shelter:

I was looking for a convertible shelter/screen room with lots of flexibility and found it with this! As with the minimalist shelters, it can be strung up many different ways to provide wind or sun protection, but the screen sides add that extra protection or even a bit of privacy that's nice to have sometimes. With the different stake loops on the screens, you can secure it tight at many heights. Staking down the screens also helps keep it from flapping too much in heavy winds.
The screens zip at the ends, and tie up in loops in three places on each side. The screens don't have to be all down or all up once.
The only (minor) complaint is that the screens don't secure up as tight and tidy as the advertising photos show, but they're not bad.