Kunai 3P Tent

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A rugged yet breathable all-rounder, ideal when your trip could mean anything from sea spray to summit snow.

Nemo says: 

Year-Round, Location-Spanning Versatility

The NEMO Kunai tent is the most versatile tent on the market for backpacking year-round. The first all-mountain tent in the category, Kunai stands apart by offering security and comfort from the glacier to the summit.

The Kunai tent is the most versatile option on the market for backpacking year-round. It’s truly in a category of its own, able to handle everything from hot and humid days in the trees to frigid temps and exposure high in the mountains. If you’re outfitting for an adventure that will take you across many landscapes and through a wide range of conditions, there’s no better choice.
The thoughtfully engineered frame design, made with top-shelf DAC poles and featuring an aggressively tapered tent profile, is built to shed wind, rain, and snow. Few tents are as adept in every season with a design this compact and lightweight. The current generation of our Kunai tent is updated with a reshaped entry area, higher volume vestibule, and larger convertible mesh panels on the sides of the inner tent.

Our Verdict

Nemo has done a commendable job refining an already capable tent. The reshaped entry is subtle but genuinely easier to use when clambering in after a long, wet day. The expanded vestibule now fits a full-size pack without blocking the door. Just be aware: with only one vestibule and one door, it can feel cramped for two large adults trying to get in and out, let alone three. As with most tents, the 3P feels much more like a home for two, especially if you’re using a double-wide sleeping pad.

The standout update for me is the reworked mesh panels. They extend further across the inner tent and can be fully zipped for protection when the temperature drops or the wind picks up. On warmer trips, you can open them up and really feel the airflow. Ventilation is vastly improved over earlier models and makes the Kunai much more adaptable to changing conditions.

At 2,325g, it’s not ultralight, but the weight feels reasonable for something this capable in rough weather. It’s stable, confidence-inspiring, and has held up well through rain, wind, and the occasional dump of wet snow.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Both a backpacking and a mountaineering tent with a uniquely versatile 3-4 season design.
• Tapered profile, aggressive brow pole, and wind-blocking inner tent keep you protected in extreme weather.
• Dimension Polyant 375D X-Ply™ composite sailcloth reinforces protection against high winds and blowing snow.
• Tub floor construction guarantees a dry tent no matter how wet the ground is.
• Large door vent and zippered mesh windows allow for plenty of airflow.
• Strut vent located on zipper flap allows multidirectional air circulation.
• Divvy™ Sack dual-stage stuff sack allows you to split the load with a hiking partner.
• Overhead Light Pockets™ use special light-diffusing fabric to cast an even glow throughout the tent.
• Gear pockets at each corner offer both partners ample storage for personal items.
• Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty.

Specifications

Weight

• Flysheet weighs: 628g
• Inner tent weighs: 893g
• Poles weigh: 804g
• Total weight: 2325g (excludes pegs & bags)
• Pegs x weigh: 129g

Size

• Packed Size (In-cm): 19.5 x 6.5 in dia / 50 x 16 cm dia
• Peak Height (in-cm): 45 in / 114 cm
• Floor Dimensions (in-cm): 84 x 70 / 60 in / 213.36 x 177.8 / 152.4 cm
• Floor Area (sq ft – sq m): 37.9 sq ft / 3.5 sq m
• Capacity: 3
• Doors: 1

Material & Construction

• Frame: 1 Hubbed Aluminum DAC Featherlite® NSL 9.6+9mm pole / 1 Aluminum DAC Featherlite® NSL 9mm pole
• Fly: Sil/PeU Nylon Ripstop (1200 mm)
• Canopy: 20D Nylon Ripstop/ No-see-um mesh
• Floor: 30D PeU Nylon Ripstop (3000 mm)

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• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• When pegs go bad – Everything you need to know about tent pegs
• Are Tent Footprints Worth It?
• NEMO Equipment – Meet the Team
• About Nemo
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