If your truck camper is your ticket to mountain trailheads, remote lakes, or high-desert campsites, you’ll appreciate what NEMO has planned for 2027.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the New Hampshire-based outdoor gear company has unveiled a collection focused on making camping more comfortable, gear more durable, and adventures last longer. While NEMO has built its reputation among backpackers, many of its latest innovations translate just as well to life around a truck camper, where lightweight, compact, and dependable gear is always at a premium.
From redesigned camp chairs and warmer sleeping pads to a new cold-weather sleeping bag and an American-made classic, here’s a look at what’s new.
Ultralight Tents Get Smarter
NEMO’s popular Hornet OSMO tent returns with updates that improve durability without adding unnecessary weight. For campers looking for a little more elbow room, the company is also introducing the new Wildcat OSMO, which borrows much of the Hornet’s lightweight DNA while adding extra living space and convenience features.
Although these shelters are designed with backpackers in mind, they’re equally useful for truck campers who set up a secondary basecamp for hiking, paddling, or cycling adventures away from the vehicle.
Beginning in 2027, nearly every OSMO backpacking tent will also feature solution-dyed, 100-percent recycled, bluesign-approved fabrics, continuing NEMO’s push toward more environmentally responsible manufacturing.
Better Sleep—No Matter the Forecast
After a long day behind the wheel or on the trail, quality sleep can make or break the next day’s adventure. NEMO is expanding its sleep lineup with several noteworthy updates.
The company’s best-selling Disco down sleeping bag gains a new 0-degree model designed for shoulder-season and winter camping. Like previous versions, it offers plenty of room for side sleepers while maintaining impressive warmth and packability.
NEMO has also updated its popular Tensor All-Season and Tensor Trail sleeping pads with redesigned Spaceframe baffles that shave weight while improving insulation. The result is a warmer, quieter, and more stable sleeping surface—whether you’re sleeping inside a rooftop tent, truck camper, ground tent, or under the stars.
One of the more interesting additions is the Eclipse All-Season Tent Floor. Instead of wasting valuable floor space inside tapered backpacking tents, the inflatable floor fills the footprint while providing four inches of cushioning and an R-value of 6.2, creating a comfortable sleeping platform for year-round camping.
For newcomers, the new Solstice sleeping pad offers an affordable entry point without sacrificing the comfort NEMO has become known for.
An American-Made Favorite Returns
One announcement likely to catch the attention of longtime campers is the Switchback closed-cell foam sleeping pad.
Starting in 2027, North American versions of the popular pad will be manufactured entirely in the United States, including the foam production, molding, and packaging. The updated version also receives a new Fortress Blue colorway and a warmer R-value of 2.2.
Closed-cell foam pads remain a favorite among truck campers for everything from emergency bedding and pet beds to extra insulation beneath inflatable mattresses.
Camp Chairs Built for Long Evenings Around the Fire
Camping chairs may not be the first thing people think about when upgrading their camping setup, but they’re often the piece of gear used the most.
NEMO has completely redesigned its Moonlite chair with improved ergonomics, a smoother reclining system, forged aluminum hubs, and a higher 350-pound weight capacity. A new stabilizing platform also helps prevent the chair from sinking into soft ground, sand, or gravel—welcome news for campers who spend time on beaches or desert terrain.
The company’s unique Stargaze EVO-X also receives an update with lighter construction, a smaller packed size, improved comfort, and the same swinging, reclining design that has made it a favorite around camp.
For truck campers with limited exterior storage, both chairs continue NEMO’s emphasis on compact packed dimensions without sacrificing comfort.
Helping Gear Last Longer
Perhaps the most practical announcement isn’t a new piece of gear at all.
As part of its Adventure Forever initiative, NEMO will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of Storm Care Solutions, a respected British line of cleaning and waterproofing products designed specifically for outdoor equipment.
Properly maintaining tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, and footwear can dramatically extend their lifespan—a welcome benefit for campers who spend weeks or even months on the road each year.
Built for the Next 25 Years
Rather than chasing flashy features, NEMO’s 2027 collection focuses on refining products that campers already rely on. The updates emphasize comfort, durability, sustainability, and thoughtful design—qualities that resonate whether you’re hiking deep into the backcountry or pulling into a favorite dispersed campsite with your truck camper.
For truck campers, where every pound and every inch of storage matters, gear that packs smaller, sleeps warmer, and lasts longer is always a worthwhile investment. Judging by its latest lineup, NEMO is betting that the best adventures come from making the essentials just a little bit better.
To learn more about NEMO’s extensive selection of camping products, visit the company’s website at www.nemoequipment.com.
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