NEMO Equipment - Dagger OSMO 2P

I'm a single male backpacker and I chose the Nemo OSMO Dagger 2p over the Dragonfly, for more space, more pockets, and an even-square-shaped footprint capable of squeezing TWO WIDE sleeping pads, if needed. Great size for one person, doable with two. Good interior height for a 6'1" man, two vestibules/doors, and the "bathtub" vestibule attachment is nice. Also: the netting is good for stargazing (black on top). Edit: I paid full price. I had to save for several months to make it happen, at $499.

i very much like my Nemo OSMO Dagger 2p

A lot of good 2 person tents have reasonable size vestibules that allow you to store packs just outside, but covered under the rainfly. Some are good for 2, some are better for 1. I like a 2, It's great if it's *just me*, and if it's my partner, I tend to open sleeping bags so we're usually close by anyhow. My partner likes a 3 person, but it's because they'd rather have a little more space for putting stuff inside. With normal width camping mattress + average size, a Nemo Osmo Dagger 2 is pretty reasonable, Copper Spur 2 by Big Agnes, Most of the REI ones are alright, same with North Face & MSR. There's a few that have wonky vestibules, but it's easy to sus out.

For backpacking, we have a 2 person Nemo Dagger. It has doors and vestibules on either side, and is surprisingly roomy. One of us carries the tent/fly the other carries poles and stakes. We have our own sleeping bags and pads. Our 40 lb dog sleeps on a crazy creek chair at the bottom of my feet. It’s cozy.

I actually purchased this tent and returned it last year. It’s big and sets up easy, but it’s not going to last. Bought it as a cheap tent just to use with my German Shepherd and we never went out and actually used it. I’ve been around a lot of tents, and this wasn’t a great one. Poor quality on the stitching all over, and the rain-fly is not good at keeping out rain. It will blow right in from the space above the door and get your stuff wet. Doesn’t come down far enough on the front for protection against the elements. I got it for $60 for the REI outlet and I returned it after setting it up 5 times just in the back yard. Stitching came out from the clip that attaches the tent to the pole on one side and that was that. The year before that, I had purchased a totally different brand’s green 4 person dome tent that was the same exact design. Exactly the same. Bad stitching, short rain fly, just different colors. So the design for this tent is a general cheap pattern that different cheap companies slap their name on and sell at cheap prices. I returned it and got one I absolutely LOVE for about $80 at the outlet again. ALPS Mountaineering- Acropolis 4. It’s a 4 person tent but I can still stand 98% all the way up (5’9”). Stitching is good, fabric quality is nice and hefty, and it’s got a nice vestibule on both sides. This year I was looking at the outlet again, and saw that the outlet had an ALPS Mountaineering 3 person backpacking tent. Seemed to be the same materials used in the bigger 4 person dome tent that I was already very happy with, so once again for a great price I ordered the Chaos 3 for the dog and I on a trail. Again, very happy with my purchase, and I’m extremely picky. I usually buy top quality stuff and love the phrase “buy once, cry once”, but I didn’t shed a single tear over these two. My NEMO Dagger 2 was very expensive but pretty worth it. So, I’d say pick a different tent, even though the price is enticing. All it takes is one bad camping experience for people to not want to go again.

Meh we have survived plenty of torrential rains in our cheap old eureka tent as well as our giant Walmart pop up tent. Sure they weigh much much more than our Nemo tent but for most camping they’re just fine.

I have a eureka apex 2 that I got 14 years ago. It has been all over the country. They were like $120 new, are pretty well made, and decent pack down size and weight, especially for the price. We replaced it a couple years ago with a Nemo backpacking tent that weighs probably half as much, but cost about 4x as much. Our kid still uses the eureka. Don’t get a big tarp for underneath it. They make footprints specifically made for that. You can get fancy expensive ones but Walmart sells cheap plastic ones that work great and pack down much smaller than a normal tarp. We have used ours the entire time we’ve had the tent and still no holes even after lots of gravel camp pads.

We got down poured on last trip to the BWCAW in our Nemo dagger osmo. Stayed completely dry. Just make sure to use a footprint that’s tucked completely under the tent

Hello friends: I am planning some trips for this winter here in the Pacific northwest. Last year I relied on a Durston X-Mid Solid which was fine, but after that experience I'd prefer to get a freestanding tent to give me more pitching location options. As I am based in the pacific northwest, and we get all four seasons plus serious rain and strong winds, I have narrowed my tent search down to two tents that seem like they will do the best in continuous rain: the Durston X-Dome (Solid) and the NEMO Dragonfly OSMO. My thinking on these two is the fabrics used for their respective rainflys do not stretch when wet. Owning a Durston X-Mid, which also uses a polyester fabric on the rainfly, is kept pretty taut during rainstorms and doesn't require me to cinch down the corners. I've also used a NEMO Dagger OSMO, which has a rainfly that uses a mixed nylon-polyester fabric, that works pretty similar in my experience, and doesn't sag when wet. I've experienced tent failures and pole snaps in years past during overnight rainstorms with wind due to flapping saggy rainflys. Has anyone here yet used both a Durston X-Dome and a NEMO Dragonfly OSMO that can compare or recommend one over the other? (I've also previously used both the Sea to Summit Alto and Telos, which are fantastic tents which I highly recommend! They're just not great for serious rainstorms here, in my experience.)

The Durston tents are awesome. I have the 1 person with the separate poles (very lightweight). It's so light and easy to pitch. I use this one backpacking. I have the Nemo Osmo 2p tent for when I want a little more room and don't care so much about the weight (it's still very lightweight considering).I use this one car or canoe camping, like I said, when weight isn't so much an issue. It's very roomy inside and the "landing zone" in the vestibule is great for keeping gear dry and off the ground without having to bring them inside the tent.

I've been to the mountain 4 times and summited 3 times. 1st time, Hotlum Bolam ridge: Guide supplied a BD first light to me, some other clients got REI half domes 2nd time, Hotlum Bolam ridge: Guide supplied BD first light again  3rd time, Avalanche Gulch: I brought my MLD Supermid  4th time, Clear Creek: I brought my Nemo Dagger  My opinions on these tents: BD first light: Light, small, affordable, strong. But it doesn't have a vestibule, and feels really small for someone over 6 feet when your pack is inside because there's rain on the forecast. My head and feet were both touching the tent, which was covered in condensation (it's single wall...) MLD supermid: Spacious but a pain to set up. Not great as a basecamp tent because it needs your treking poles, although you can always remove them temporarily. Nemo Dagger: Very comfy and easy to set up, but not for harsh conditions. My partner attempted Avalanche Gulch (guided) earlier this year (June, but the weather was bad), the guides supplied a Mount Hardwear Trango. Indestructible but heavy. One of the guides had a Hilleberg Jannu get shredded, a Slingfin (unknown model) and the client Trangos survived. If I were looking for a four season tent right now, Id probably go Samaya if I wanted the lightest option and Slingfin if I wanted the comfortable of double-wall.

I have a Dagger for my girlfriend and me, and we love it. I also got one for my girlfriends father and mother. They also seem happy with it.

We just returned our Hubba Hubba (broken pole after a few uses) and got a Nemo Dagger. The Nemo seems more durable so far, very impressed with the design.

I’ve got the Dagger, but it’s an older version. It’s great. Easy and fast to set up. I’ve only had it a year, but it seems well made and I hope to have it for a while!

When shopping years ago I was stuck comparing the Copper Spur and the Nemo Dagger, I’m extremely happy I went with the Nemo, everything feels significantly more durable when compared with the ‘tissue paper’ feeling lighter options had.

I have one myself and love it but it’s likely too pricey against other options for most people. (In fairness, I got mine while I was an REI employee)

Nemo. The Hornet 2P is about as light as the Durston X-Dome 2, but a little snug for two adults. The Dragonfly or Dagger are roomier, but a bit heavier.

I really like my Nemo osmo (idk which one it is rn) it’s super light, super tiny and held up fine in a light 20 minutes hailstorm. The rain fly is so thin you can see your hand through it but it definitely works.

I have the marmot 6p tent and it's a fantastic tent. Here is my experience with it. - solid construction with metal poles and ykk zippers - with the full rain fly down, makes the tent highly wind resistant and let's the tent stay warm. My wife actually loves this as she runs cold. - no issues with condensation. It is a double wall tent with air vents at the top. - easy to set up and take down, remember you have to stake the tent first before hooking up the poles. - it's seam sealed so very good rain protection - marmot offers a life time warranty. - I'm 6'2 and I can stand in the tent and not touch the roof. I did a lot of research before getting this tent and I have no buyers remorse. That being said, I have a nemo backpacking tent and I can say that nemo is also a fantastic brand. They make good tents and also have lifetime warranty. Honestly I'd also buy the Aurora in a heart beat. For me it would be whichever one was cheaper.