What NEMO Equipment does

NEMO Equipment, Inc. is a privately held, Dover, NH-headquartered designer and manufacturer of outdoor recreation equipment founded in 2002 by Cam Brensinger, who continues to serve as Founder, President, and CEO. The company operates with a small disclosed headcount (11–50 employees) and produces a full-stack catalog spanning tents and shelters, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camping furniture, packs, and accessories, with product platforms organized around proprietary, trademarked technology systems. Core technologies include OSMO™ (recycled high-performance tent fabric with water repellency and minimized wet stretch), the Spoon® sleeping bag shape designed for side sleepers with Thermo Gill™ adjustable ventilation, Tensor™ sleeping pads with Spaceframe™ baffle architecture, and the Endless Promise® recyclable product collection built around a take-back and repair program. The 2026 catalog spans entry-level to premium price points (sleeping pads $54.95–$199.95, sleeping bags $149.95–$549.95, tents $299.95–$899.95), positioning the company firmly in the specialty mid-to-upper tier.

NEMO's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce through regional storefronts for the US, European Union, and United Kingdom with a dealer locator network of independent outdoor specialty retailers and a dedicated Pro Program serving outdoor professionals and guides; the Gear Outlet channel liquidates past-season inventory. The primary customer base is distributed across use-case segments — car campers, backpackers, ultralight enthusiasts, mountaineers, overlanders, and backcountry hunters and anglers — with no enterprise customer concentration. Marketing emphasizes brand storytelling across the NEMO Journal, ambassador programs, affiliate partnerships, and conservation alliances with The Conservation Alliance, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Capital history shows approximately $18.5M in disclosed funding, with a $10.5M round in November 2023 representing the largest to date. Third-party market research identifies NEMO as a featured player in both the mountaineering tents market (alongside The North Face, MSR, Big Agnes, REI Co-op, Marmot, Black Diamond) and the portable outdoor camping chair market (alongside REI Co-op and Coleman). The company is B2C-focused with no disclosed revenue figures, no public ownership, and no disclosed parent or institutional investor structure beyond founder-controlled operation.

Name

NEMO Equipment

Legal name

NEMO Equipment, Inc.

Website

https://nemoequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEMO Equipment is a privately held US outdoor gear manufacturer (founded 2002) that designs and sells tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, furniture, and accessories under proprietary platforms (OSMO fabric, Spoon Shape, Tensor pads, Endless Promise recyclables) via DTC e-commerce, specialty retailers, and a Pro Program serving outdoor enthusiasts globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation Equipment

NAICS

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

akta.pro primary industry

Tents, Shelters & Sleep Systems Retail (CRAMAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail (CRAMAMAA), Backpacks, Bags & Load-Carriage Retail (CRAMAMAI), Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI), Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Outdoor equipment
• Camping gear
• Backpacking tents
• Sleeping bags
• Sleeping pads

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: NEMO Equipment generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of outdoor recreation equipment including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, furniture, packs, and accessories. Products are sold through the company's e-commerce website with pricing ranging from accessories under $50 to premium tents exceeding $800.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NEMO Equipment designs, manufactures, and sells outdoor recreation equipment including ultralight and car-camping tents, mountaineering tents, sleeping bags (down, synthetic, and quilt), sleeping pads, reclining camp chairs and tables, backpacks, duffels, and accessories such as pillows, portable showers, blankets, and tent stakes. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through NEMO's e-commerce sites (US, EU, UK) and through independent outdoor specialty retailers, with a separate Pro Program for guides and industry buyers. The catalog emphasizes proprietary technologies including OSMO™ recycled tent fabric, Spoon® shape sleeping bags for side sleepers, Spaceframe™ sleeping pad baffles, Thermo Gill™ ventilation, and the Endless Promise® recyclable product collection.

Product overview

NEMO Equipment is an outdoor recreation equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of camping and backpacking gear. The product lineup centers on five core categories: tents and shelters (including ultralight backpacking tents like the Hornet OSMO and Dragonfly OSMO, car camping tents like Aurora Highrise, and mountaineering tents like Chogori), sleeping bags (featuring the signature Spoon® shape designed for side sleepers, plus mummy and quilt styles in both down and synthetic insulation across the Endless Promise recyclable collection), sleeping pads (the Tensor™ series with varying R-values for different conditions, plus foam and self-inflating options), camping furniture (reclining camp chairs including the Stargaze™ EVO-X with auto-recline technology, and camp tables), and packs & accessories (backpacks, duffels, pillows, portable showers, blankets, and tent accessories). Key technology platforms include proprietary OSMO™ fabric technology used across the tent lineup, the Endless Promise® sustainability initiative featuring fully recyclable products, Spaceframe™ baffle design in sleeping pads, and Thermo Gill™ ventilation in sleeping bags. The company serves multiple adventure types: backpacking, car camping, ultralight, mountaineering, overlanding, and backcountry hunting & angling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hornet Elite OSMO Ultralight Backpacking Tent Ultralight semi-freestanding backpacking tent built with OSMO™ fabric, DAC Featherlite poles, Flybar™ pole clips, and Gatekeeper™ door tie-backs, featuring generous vestibules and made from 100% recycled materials. Designed for backpackers seeking minimum weight with reliable weather protection.
• Hornet OSMO Ultralight Backpacking Tent Ultralight semi-freestanding backpacking tent using OSMO™ fabric to combine water repellency, durability, and minimal weight for backpackers.
• Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent Lightweight backpacking tent using OSMO™ fabric technology for strength and weather resistance on multi-day treks.
• Dragonfly OSMO Ultralight Backpacking Tent Versatile freestanding ultralight backpacking tent with OSMO™ recycled fabric offering water repellency and minimized wet stretch, with a roomy interior, taller doors, and asymmetrical vestibules for backpackers and thru-hikers.
• Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO Ultralight Backpacking Tent Bikepacking-ready version of the Dragonfly with shortened pole segments and a waterproof roll-top stuff sack for easy attachment to bikes, intended for overland and bikepacking trips.
• Aurora Backpacking Tent and Footprint Lightweight tent for backpacking or car camping with mesh upper and waterproof lower section.
• Aurora Highrise Camping Tent Spacious three-season camping tent with steep walls, generous headroom, durable fabrics, and large doors, designed for car and family camping.
• Kunai 3-4 Season Backpacking Tent Versatile tent delivering comfort and reliability across three- and four-season backpacking and trekking conditions.
• Chogori Mountaineering Tent Mountaineering tent engineered for extreme weather and high-altitude expeditions.
• Victory Screenhouse Camp Shelter Spacious freestanding screenhouse with mesh windows and a domed roof providing shade, insect protection, and rain shelter for group gatherings at campgrounds.
• Stargaze EVO-X Folding Reclining Camp Chair Luxury portable outdoor chair with hammock-style swinging motion and hands-free auto-reclining support, featuring a four-leg frame that unfolds in seconds for car camping.
• Satellite Reclining Anywhere Chair Portable reclining chair with a high back, cup holder, and folding frame that provides full-body support at campsites.
• Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair Modern camp chair with mesh seat, metal frame, supportive headrest, and adjustable recline for comfort at campsites.
• Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair Ultralight packable reclining chair with relaxed lean-back design for backcountry comfort.
• Moonlite Reclining Camp Chair Lightweight foldable camping chair with mesh seat, adjustable recline, and easy transport for car camping.
• Moonlander Dual-Height Camp Table Portable folding table with a dual-height design and metal legs for camp meals and gear staging during car camping.
• Disco Endless Promise Down Sleeping Bag (Men's and Women's) Classic NEMO Spoon shape down sleeping bag with Thermo Gill vents and 650-fill down insulation, offering extra room at the elbows and knees for side sleepers; available in men's, women's, and Wide sizes as part of the Endless Promise recyclable collection.
• Riff Endless Promise Down Sleeping Bag (Men's and Women's) Premium three-season down sleeping bag with hydrophobic RDS-certified 800-fill insulation and Thermo Gill vents for precise temperature control in a roomy Spoon profile.
• Forte Endless Promise Synthetic Sleeping Bag (Men's and Women's) Versatile three-season synthetic sleeping bag in the NEMO Classic Spoon shape with recycled Zerofiber insulation and fully recyclable construction.
• Tempo Endless Promise Synthetic Sleeping Bag (Men's and Women's) Roomy Classic Spoon-shaped synthetic bag with Zerofiber insulation, Blanket Fold draft collar, and Pillow Pocket for side sleepers.
• Pulse Endless Promise Ultralight Backpacking Quilt Ultralight quilt for thru-hikers using 1,000-fill gold-infused down with an enclosed footbox and adjustable pad-attachment straps.
• Soul Endless Promise Synthetic Mummy Sleeping Bag Synthetic mummy sleeping bag with aerospace-grade insulation for ultralight backpacking, part of the Endless Promise recyclable collection.
• Coda Endless Promise Down Mummy Sleeping Bag Sleek ultralight mummy-style down sleeping bag with 800-fill hydrophobic down and Thermo Gill vent technology, part of the Endless Promise recyclable collection.
• Sonic Down Mummy Sleeping Bag Ultralight mummy sleeping bag with hydrophobic down for extreme warmth in mountaineering conditions.
• Jazz Double Synthetic Sleeping Bag Roomy double synthetic sleeping bag with an integrated pad sleeve and tapered geometry for two people, designed to pair with NEMO sleeping pads.
• Tracer Endless Promise Sleeping Bag Liner Sleeping bag liner made from odor-resistant THERMOLITE EcoMade fabric for warmth extension and easy washing, available in standard and Blaze warm-weather variants as part of the Endless Promise collection.
• Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Insulated sleeping pad with 5.4 R-value for cooler shoulder seasons and four-season camping, using Spaceframe baffle design for stable support and comfort.
• Tensor Trail Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Lightweight insulated backpacking pad with 2.8 R-value, quiet crinkle-free design, and included Vortex pump sack.
• Tensor Elite Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Lightest Tensor sleeping pad with 10D CORDURA fabric and a single layer of Thermal Mirror insulation in a streamlined mummy shape for ultralight backpackers.
• Tensor Extreme Conditions Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad High R-value (8.5) insulated sleeping pad engineered for cold-weather expeditions and sub-freezing conditions while remaining packable.
• Eclipse All-Season Lightweight Insulated Sleeping Pad Plush all-season backpacking sleeping pad with a 4-inch air cushion, 6.2 R-value, and vertical air chambers for comfort across shoulder seasons.
• Roamer Self-Inflating Mattress Plush self-inflating mattress using Flow Core design for car camping comfort with 7.0 R-value.
• Flyer Cloud Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Self-inflating sleeping pad with honeycomb baffle design and 5.1 R-value for backcountry car camping.
• Flyer Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Self-inflating sleeping pad with 4.2 R-value for outdoor adventures, bluesign-certified for responsible manufacturing.
• Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Burly closed-cell foam sleeping pad with Hypnoelastic zones and 2.0 R-value for rugged adventures and emergency use.
• Astro Insulated Lightweight Sleeping Pad Lightweight insulated sleeping pad with PrimaLoft insulation, horizontal baffles, and Laylow valve for backpacking.
• Astro Non-Insulated Lightweight Sleeping Pad Lightweight non-insulated sleeping pad for summer backpacking with a compact pack size.
• Persist Endless Promise All-Adventure Backpack Technical all-adventure backpack available in 30L and 45L sizes with padded shoulder straps and hip belt, part of the Endless Promise recyclable collection.
• Resolve Endless Promise Technical Daypack Lightweight breathable technical daypack available in 15L, 25L, and 35L sizes, part of the Endless Promise recyclable collection.
• Vantage Endless Promise Everyday Adventure Daypack Water-resistant everyday adventure daypack available in 20L, 26L, 30L, and 40L sizes, fully recyclable as part of the Endless Promise collection.
• Double Haul Dual-Purpose Duffel and Tote Versatile duffel bag converting into a tote, available in 30L, 55L, 70L, and 100L sizes, made from recycled nylon.
• Fillo Backpacking and Camping Pillow Award-winning ergonomic backpacking and camping pillow combining a baffled air cell with luxury foam for plush support, with a machine-washable cover, available in Fillo, Fillo Wide, Fillo Elite, Fillo Elite Wide, and Fillo King variants.
• Helio Portable Pressure Shower Rugged portable pressure shower delivering steady water pressure via hose, spray nozzle, and foot pump, with the Helio LX variant adding a 5.8-gallon reservoir and improved stability.
• Heliopolis Privacy Shelter and Shower Tent Versatile privacy and shower shelter designed to work with NEMO Helio showers, featuring towel racks and drainage.
• Victory Patio Waterproof Blanket Waterproof outdoor blanket with a snag-free recycled polyester top, colorful pattern, waterproof bottom, aluminum closure that doubles as a bottle opener, and integrated carrying handle.
• Chipper Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat Eco-minded closed-cell foam seat made from reclaimed materials with a camouflage pattern and packable folding design.
• Airpin Ultralight Tent Stakes Ultralight tent stakes made from 7075 aluminum with a unique top design featuring a hole for easy placement.
• Tent Footprints Collection Tent floor protectors covering Dragonfly OSMO, Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO, Dagger OSMO, Hornet OSMO, Aurora Highrise, Kunai, Mayfly OSMO, and Tracker OSMO footprints to extend tent floor lifespan.
• NEMO Trucker Hat Cotton twill snapback trucker hat with mesh back and classic adjustable closure, available in Blue/Orange and Navy.
• Vortex Pump Sack Ultralight PU polyester dry bag that doubles as a pump sack for inflating NEMO sleeping pads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Endless Promise products are fully recyclable at end of life
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Conservation AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEMO Equipment partners with The Conservation Alliance, an organization of businesses committed to protecting North America's wild places and watersheds for their native wildlife and public enjoyment. The partnership demonstrates NEMO's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable business practices in the outdoor industry.
• Backcountry HuntersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEMO partners with Backcountry Hunters as a conservation partner supporting the organization's mission to protect and restore wildlife habitat and public access for hunting and angling in backcountry areas.
• Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEMO partners with TRCP as a conservation ally, supporting efforts to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish by working to conserve wildlife habitat and public access.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sea to Summit: Sea to Summit produces ultralight backpacking gear including sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and dry sacks, competing directly with NEMO across sleeping systems and accessories.
• Big Agnes: Big Agnes designs and manufactures tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads targeted at backpackers and campers — overlapping NEMO's core categories with similar ultralight and car-camping positioning and price points.
• Hilleberg: Hilleberg is a premium tent specialist focused on backpacking and mountaineering shelters, competing in NEMO's higher-end tent SKUs (e.g., Chogori, Dagger OSMO) on quality and durability rather than mass-market price.
• Kelty: Kelty designs and sells backpacking tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and backpacks at mid-tier prices, overlapping NEMO's car-camping and entry-level backpacking categories.
• MSR (Mountain Safety Research): MSR produces high-performance tents, sleeping pads, stoves, and snow tools aimed at backcountry and mountaineering users, competing head-to-head with NEMO in the technical ultralight tent and pad market.
• Black Diamond Equipment: Black Diamond makes technical outdoor gear including tents, headlamps, and trekking poles, with a comparable focus on the mountaineering and backcountry user audience alongside NEMO.
• Marmot: Marmot is a long-standing outdoor brand offering technical tents, sleeping bags, and insulated apparel with similar end-use cases (mountaineering, backpacking) and overlapping dealer distribution.

Broad incumbents

• REI Co-op: REI is both a major outdoor retailer selling competing brands and a manufacturer of its own tents and sleeping pads, making it both a channel partner and a competitor across NEMO's portfolio.
• The North Face: The North Face is a global incumbent producing tents, sleeping bags, and a much broader apparel and equipment portfolio, competing in the same mountaineering and backpacking segments but at vastly greater scale.
• Coleman: Coleman is a mass-market outdoor brand with broad tent, sleeping bag, and chair lines that overlap NEMO's car-camping and furniture categories at lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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