Dagger 2P

I have normal Dagger 2 and mate you will be alright.. I camped in it throughout winter and summer. If you are planning to camp in bad conditions MSR is probably better choice as Dagger is more warmer tent with massive vents so wind goes through it like no tomorrow. However it is very sturdy, solid, spacious and completely waterproof. Another pro - it does not sag when wet. I’m lucky enough to have quite a few tents so I can pick whichever suits conditions, but if you want to have 1 tent do it all - go for MSR.

Nemo Dagger is best I have ever owned

Dagger is square floor as to where the dragonfly tapers at the foot. So if you use 2 25in wide pads in the 2p dagger it should fit as the dragonfly won't. Last years model of dragonfly is on sale at REI and you can use there 20% member discount right now until 23rd. If all you need is a 2p the Durston xdome 2p is the King 👑 then zpacks duplex is next for weight

Coleman would be my recommendation for anyone starting out and not sure if they will really get into it. If you’re looking for a solid tent that fits the mid price range, I’ve found REI to be fantastic. I’m a big fan of their half-dome and have owned two of them. My other tents are Nemo, and they have great mid to higher range tents, but there are many other great brands. I have the 2p and 3p Aurora for car camping, and the 2p Dagger for backpacking. They make a snap on thin rug for the floor in the Aurora called a Pawprint, and it’s great for protecting the tent from dogs and kids. I own a lot of Nemo gear and have had a couple of warranty issues, and they really took care of me. They stand behind their lifetime warranty, which is what’s kept me coming back to them. Best all around tent without breaking the bank……REI all the way. Look for sales, which they have all the time.

Coleman actually makes a decent budget friendly tent that’s perfect for car camping. It’s my recommendation for those that are getting started with camping. For mid range, REI makes great tents. I’m a big fan of their half dome. When I decided to spend money on a good tent, I ran into similar paralysis. I narrowed it down to Big Agnes or Nemo and ended up going with the Nemo due to a thicker floor, since I’d be camping with kids and dogs. I’ve omen very happy with Nemo and have since purchased two more tents.

Nemo Dagger 2 person backpacking tent. I'm in the "pack less shit" camp.

I have a nemo dagger 2p I absolutely love, I would recommend that to anyone, super easy and fast setup https://preview.redd.it/a8g5w3i98bqg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c718aaf08dd851955bb17925bbc04fbd611515f