NEMO Victory Screenhouse
- Best for:
- Car-camp group shelter, backyard gatherings, beach days — a 3-season shade and bug-protection shelter for large gatherings
- Skip it if you want:
- Ultralight backpacking, solo hiking, winter or sustained storm use (not a sealed sleeping tent)
Main tradeoff: High price, a hard sell for value buyers
Why we pack it
Sally and Justin Steele, from our own trips
This goes over the picnic table on any stay long enough that the table becomes the living room. It pitches over a standard campground table, and the built-in gutters mean it doubles as rain cover, so one shelter handles both the bugs and the weather.
On a long stay it is the difference between hiding in the tent and actually living at your site. The kids play cards under it, bug-free, while dinner cooks.
Before you buy
Why it works
- Spacious, tall interior (120"×120" floor, 85" peak) fits picnic tables and 6–8 peoplePublished reviews
- High-quality construction with 75D PU-coated polyester canopy, no-see-um mesh, and anodized aluminum polesPublished reviews
- Excellent insect, sun and overhead rain protection thanks to solid canopy, sealed gutters and full mesh wallsPublished reviews
- Two full-height zippered doors with integrated step-pad for one-handed entryPublished reviews
Tradeoffs
- High price, a hard sell for value buyersJoe's Sporting Goods, multiple reviewers
- Heavy and bulky for backpacking (packed weight ~16 lb, packed size 27×10×10 in)CampMor
- Setup can be awkward or difficult solo; some users needed a ladder for upper polesCampSaver
- Open mesh sides do not provide full weatherproofing; wind-driven or low-angle rain can get insideWildernessTimes
Details
About the NEMO Victory Screenhouse
The NEMO Victory Screenhouse is a spacious and protective shelter for camping. It excels at group gatherings, providing ample space and excellent bug protection. Although its large size can make solo setup challenging, the intuitive design and durable construction simplify the process. The screenhouse stands strong against harsh weather conditions, and its high-quality materials, easy access with the step zipper, and versatile uses for cooking and relaxation make it a valuable investment.
Specifications
- Weight
- 18 lb
- Packed size
- 27 x 10 x 10 inches
- Packed volume
- 1.6 cubic ft
- Capacity
- 6-8 people
- Materials
- 75D polyurethane-coated polyester canopy (1500 mm), no-see-um mesh walls, anodized aluminum poles (14.5 mm & 12.8 mm)
- Colors
- Fog/Smokey Olive
- Changes from the last model
- Introduced circa 2020; no major variants reported
Questions (1)
- Is it worth the price over cheaper alternatives?
- For frequent car-campers and those who value durability, headroom and thoughtful features, the premium can be justified; budget buyers or those prioritizing weight may prefer lighter/cheaper alternatives.
Weather and conditions
Care and warranty
Care
- store dry
- re-seal seams as needed over time
- inspect poles and shockcord before trips
- stake and guy out fully
What tends to wear out
- seams may require resealing over years of use
- poles can bend if not properly staked in high wind
- zippers can catch if debris accumulates
Durability
- No widespread reports of tears; backed by NEMO lifetime warranty
- Seams may need resealing over many years of use
Warranty
Lifetime warranty; users report generally positive support and no widespread complaints about claims
Sources
“When you're tall… you can forget about ducking”
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Last updated January 7, 2026
