Hardshell
Trustmade
Nomad
A budget stainless-framed clamshell hardshell for two, opening in about two minutes to an 82-inch floor.
What stands out
- Low price for a hardshell
- ~2 min clamshell setup
- 1-year warranty
What to weigh up
- 600D/280 g fabric rather than heavy canvas
- US-only availability
- 2 in mattress
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,198 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Packed length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 1 in |
| Packed height | 11 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 1 in |
| Floor area | 28 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 2 min |
| Shell material | Stainless steel frame |
| Fabric | 600D Oxford / 280 g canvas, PU 2000 mm, UV50+ |
| Warranty | 1year |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | No |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Trustmade's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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