NEMO Equipment - Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO

We have one of the original [Nemo 2P bikepacking tents](https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/dragonfly-osmo-bikepack?variant=42051520004269) and really like it. Packs up small and is reasonably light. It's made to be able to strap to your handlebars but we often just put it in our normal handlebar bags instead of using its own. The newer versions look even nicer and they have both 1P and 2P versions. I advocate for the 2P as the weight size difference is minimal but that extra space is huge if you get stuck in bad weather or the ability to have someone with you in reasonable comfort.

Dragonfly 2p bike packing tent by Nemo, also the long wide Nemo inflatable pad with an r5.4 rating, jetboil and a 3s north face down bag with a compression sack that gets down to the size of large cantaloupe. All fits into one side of my Giant loop mototrek panniers.

Got the Nemo Dragonfly Bikepacking 2P second hand, unused for 400€. Amazing tent, 1,5kg including a DIY footprint out of Tyvec. Im using it for solo tours as well as when im going with my girlfriend.

Hi all! I'm based in the UK and go camping all-year round. I need a new tent as my old Vango Banshee 300 now leaks. So, I'm looking for a new lightweight tent. I just went camping in the Brecon Beacons over New Year's Eve and used a friend's Nemo Dragonfly Osmo 2-man Bikepacking tent, and loved it, but I want to consider other options and wanted your advice! A bit more about me: * I usually go on 1-2 night camping trips in the UK in all seasons. So, it needs to withstand heavy rain, wind, and cold temperatures. * I'm thinking that I'll be going bike packing at some point over the next 5 years, so I want a tent to be small enough to take with me. I am also likely to go for longer hiking trips - possibly weeks at a time. * It should be lightweight. Sub 1.5kg ideally * I usually go camping with someone else, so it should be able to fit two-people, comfortably. But, I also foresee going camping / bikepacking solo at some point. It needs to be able to store large rucksacks (Osprey 65L x2) in the vestibules * I don't want to sacrifice quality. My budget is sub £500, but preferably £350 max. * I want a freestanding tent with double lining. So, the options I've been thinking about: **Nemo Dragongly Osmo 2-man Bikepacking** *Pros:* Very spacious, it was the perfect size. Light and compact enough. Neat design with large vestibules and ground vestibule cover. I liked the geodisic design. *Cons:* The major downside is that outside rain cover only half way covers the inner - in heavy rain, I'd be worried it would leak if the wind angIe was slanted enough. I also didn't like having to put up the inner first and didn't like the central spider pole design - but this might be standard ? Not sure about this one. **Alpkit Ordos 2** **Copper Spur HV UL2** **Sea 2 Summit TLR 2** But I'm also happy to look at other options if they're good! Any help would be great!

Neemo dragonfly bikepack 1p or 2p (they packdown the same)

Its the best tent ive ever owned!

This is the tent I'm bringing on a 3-4 months Himalaya trip (plus more). I've used it a handful times now and it's pretty fantastic. The bikepack version just makes the poles much shorter when folded, so it fits in bags easier.

I jave a Nemo bike packing tent. It folds down super small and comes in a waterproof case with a handle. Fits easily at the bottom of my pack. Although, it is a 2-person tent. Sorry, i just read that part of your comment.

I have a Nemo Hornet 2P, and I love it, though I have only used it solo. It would work for two people but would be a tight fit. The Nemo Dragonfly is a similar design but with a little more space. I think it’s a little more expensive than what you’ve mentioned though.

I would recommend you look at the NEMO tents — specifically the Dragonfly and Hornet. Both come in 1P and 2P versions. I have older 2022 and 2024 versions of the tents and really like them. They have newer models now. Honestly for backpacking I prefer the 2P versions, even though they weigh slightly more, and I like my pack inside the tent, not in an outdoor alcove. If you’re into hammock camping, I would suggest Haven Tents..

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.

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.

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.

Used my nemo 45 nights this past summer, still looks new.

Doesn’t help when you’re on top of the mountain in the pouring rain :) Edit this sounds a bit harsh. NEMO makes good tents I’ve owned a couple. These days I just prefer something a bit heavier.

Nemo makes great tents. i have two, one has been with me since 2012 and still works great. i got another one last year with more room cuz i have more dogs. i like that they sell internal floors to keep dogs from making holes with their paws. i also love how easy they are to set up, and how durable the materials seem to be.

There are a few shelters that use trekking poles as supports. I have a Nemo that’s about the size as a Nalgene bottle.

I have a NEMO tent. It's lightweight, easily sets up, and has proven itself durable. Would recommend.

Tent: MSR or Nemo, sleeping bag: Nemo (the lightest warmest I’ve found) knife folding knife I’d use a Swiss army “Ranger” model, if its a folding knife sans that I’d use a fixed blade like a Pathfinder knife shop “scorpion or Kephart” the kephart is my favorite personally. It’s always good to have multiple tools for sure sometimes they fail. Additionally if you’re going to be in any remote areas take 2 ways to make fire whether that’s 2 lighters or a lighter and a ferocerium rod doesn’t matter. Ans water water water, and some way to filter said water. I’ve had situations even near or in towns where I needed water and had some but couldn’t purify it and a metal container of you can canteen or stainless non vacuum single wall water bottle if you have that and fire you’ll have purified water. Enjoy your walk sounds like fun to me

Big Agnes Marmot, Nemo, Naturehike, Durston over Coleman or Kelly every time.

I love my nemo, but after 12 years it has started to dry rot and flake along the seams

Nemo’s warranty is fantastic. They repaired a rainfly for free that I’m pretty sure definitely ripped due to me. They have also helped me out by getting a tent shipped sooner so I could use it on trip.

I got a Nemo and have 0 complaints.

I have a Nemo tent and two big Agnes. Love them both.

Nemo. I bought one and will probably never buy another brand. The whole experience was just more thoughtful than the other brands I had before - and their customer support was better than any company I’ve ever encountered. When my first tent got some delamination on the waterproofing layer they replaced it for free.

I have 2 Nemo tents that are both way better than any of the 5 or 6 Walmart tents that I have owned. Are they enough better to justify the added price? Depends on your use case.

I have it and its just over 4lbs. Its easy to travel with