Review: NEMO TANI 1P - A Japanese-made tent that is always cool and comfortable, yet sturdy and lightweight

NEMO Equipment, Inc. is a brand founded in New Hampshire, USA in 2002 by a founder who was a design student at a university, with the aim of creating outdoor equipment that combines advanced technology with design.

Although the brand has grown to now manufacture a wide range of gear, tents are its origins, and it has continued to produce many innovative models and has frequently won awards at trade shows around the world. It is truly a company that has grown together with tents

The TANI which NEMO has created with the Japanese mountain scene in mind, is the one we are introducing today the TANI 1P which was updated for the 2018 season , and share our impressions after actually using it.

NEMO TANI 1P's main features

NEMO for the mountains of Japan. Made with ultra-fine 15-denier fibers, it weighs just 1,060g, and is designed for Japan's humid and rainy climate with efficient ventilation and a waterproof, compressible storage bag that can be easily stored in bad weather. The TANI 2P available, and with a minimum weight of 1,180kg, it's a great option depending on your style.

Recommended points

• Lightweight, with a minimum weight of just under 1kg (1060g for the main body, fly, and pole)
• Well-ventilated and spacious entrance for comfortable living
• Waterproof compression bags are very useful
• The unit quickly stands up on its own

Points of interest

• Corner anchor durability
• The fly at the entrance is low

Main specifications and evaluation

Detailed Review

Easy-to-store size and bag

It is divided into three parts: the main body, poles, and pegs, but the main body storage bag can store the main body, fly sheet, and pegs.It is compressible, so if you squeeze it down, it will become smaller, so you can store other tools that you only use when using the tent, and make effective use of the space in your backpack

The actual weight was 1104g (tent, fly, and poles), slightly heavier than the manufacturer's stated weight of 1060g, but this is probably within the margin of error. The weight including the storage bag and pegs was 1255g, which is still quite light. The individual measurements were 789g (tent 422g, fly 312g, bag 54g), 379g (pole 370g, bag 9g), and 86g (79g: 5 pegs 16g each, bag 7g)

The ease of setup is satisfactory

Setup is the same as a typical freestanding dome tent. Instead of threading the poles through sleeves, you set them at the four corners and then attach the hooks. Unlike non-freestanding tents, which require some getting used to, this tent can be set up intuitively and quickly, so even first-timers should be able to set it up smoothly without any trouble. The two poles are connected by a part in the middle

Simply extend the poles and insert the tips into the corner anchors on the four corners of the tent body to make it self-standing

All that's left to do is hook the main hook onto the pole and the main body is complete. It only takes a few minutes, and if you're used to it, you'll be able to set it up easily even after sunset

The rain fly is now complete once you hook the hooks on the four corners onto the corner anchors and connect it to the pole with the Velcro on the inside. By applying tension with the drawcord at the end, it can be tensioned quite firmly without using guy lines, and in places where there is no need to worry about wind, this alone is enough. The inner tent and fly will not stick together

Higher livability and outstanding ventilation than the specifications suggest

The inner tent is made of a very thin and lightweight 15 denier fabric, so thin you can see your hand through it. Without the fly, you could see right through it and see everything inside. However, it is made of breathable nylon, which is both breathable and wind-resistant, so no wind can get in despite its see-through nature

The entrance is on the long side and is quite spacious thanks to its kamaboko-style opening and closing design, and when fully opened you can see almost the entire interior. The interior is 202cm x 105cm, so even with a regular-sized mat laid out, there is still plenty of space. When the entrance is wide open like this, it feels more spacious than the specs suggest, and the livability is actually very high

The vestibule is also reasonably spacious, and there is enough space to store shoes, dirty clothes, and cook. However, since it is not very tall, you tend to bump into the fly when entering or exiting the tent. If the fly is wet due to dew or rain, your back will get wet every time, so you have to be careful

Another thing that cannot be overlooked is its high breathability. It ensures breathability in various ways without sacrificing aesthetic beauty. First of all, the fabric at the entrance is double-layered, made of nylon and mesh, and when opened, about 1/4 of the entrance surface is mesh

There is also a large ventilation hole at the top opposite the entrance, and leaving both open allows for plenty of airflow. Even with the fly attached, the padded brace helps maintain breathability. The entrance in particular is breathable even when it's raining, so it seems like you can still get some breathability even when camping in a steady drizzle

As mentioned above, the room is neither large nor small, measuring 202cm x 105cm, so you can still have enough space even with a regular-sized mattress. The ceiling is about 100cm high

There are guidelines on the outside of the short sides that can be connected to the fly, and when tensioned, the interior space will be slightly expanded

There is a hook at the top where you can hang lights or small items. The other end of the hook is directly connected to the pole, so it seems like it will not bend even if it is a little heavy

Actual impressions after using it

Once you get used to it, you can set it up in just a few minutes, as it stands upright just by inserting the pole tips into the corner anchors of the inner tent. You won't have to worry about setting it up even if you work right up until the last moment before dark. However, these corner anchors don't seem particularly strong when you actually use them, so I'm a bit worried about them breaking. Of course, the manufacturer must have made efforts to make them less likely to break, but these parts are the heart of this tent, so they should be handled with care

The entrance is quite spacious once the zipper is fully unzipped, making it easy to get in and out. Speaking of breathability, this tent is designed to be extremely breathable, and if it wasn't closed during this time of year, the wind would blow right through and it would be quite cold at night. As you'd expect from a Japanese model, it's designed with the hot and humid climate in mind

Condensation did occur after a few nights in the tent, but the fly got quite wet, but the inner layer hardly ever got wet. Since it's a double-wall tent, there's no need to worry about condensation

Another thing worth mentioning is the convenient storage bag. It is waterproof and compressible. You can put a wet fly in it without getting your other luggage wet. The bag is also square, which makes efficient use of the space in the bag. Attention to detail is evident

A dedicated footprint is also available as an option. The footprint also has corner anchors, so you can set it up using just the poles and fly as a rain shelter. This is useful when the weather is bad, and when it rains, you can set up the fly first and then slowly pitch the inner tent

Summary: Recommended for these people

When considering lightweight single-person tents, the TANI 1P weighs almost the same as the Mont-Bell Stellaridge Tent 1, a tent that's sure to be a comparison. However, the TANI 1P is about 10,000 yen more expensive, and considering future repair costs and other necessary expenses, it's hard to beat in price. However, when you consider the ease of entry and exit, livability, breathability, and storage, it seems like it offers more advantages than the downsides for those who frequently backpack solo throughout the year. And even with the vents fully open, the functional beauty will provide a greater sense of satisfaction than a tent with just vents. For those who have their own preferences and want a highly functional tent, this is a tent they'll grow to love with each use

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