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NEMO Dagger OSMO 3P Tent
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Lightweight enough for backpacking, yet roomy enough for comfort when waiting out a storm, the 3-season, 3-person NEMO Dagger OSMO tent is one tent to rule them all for your outdoor adventures.
Shop similar products- High-performance, proprietary OSMO™ polyester/nylon ripstop fabric that has 4 times longer water repellency than past versions to keep you drier from start to finish
- OSMO fabric has 3 times less stretch when wet, reducing sag and maintaining wind and rain shedding in any weather
- OSMO fabric is made from 100% Global Recycled Standard (GRS)–certified yarns that are PFC- and PFAS-free and use no fire-retardant chemicals
- DAC Featherlite NSL hubbed pole structure for generous interior volume; color-coded for a fast, intuitive setup
- 2 large doors and 2 expansive trapezoidal vestibules give the tent ample storage area and interior volume
- Gatekeeper™ door clips make holding the doors back a cinch
- Landing Zone™ storage tub in the vestibule protects gear from the elements
- Divvy Cube™ rectangular stuff sack allows you to still split the weight with your partner, and packs more efficiently in your backpack than the previous version
- Nightlight Pockets™ turn your headlamp into a tent lantern while removing blue light and casting an even glow
- Protected strut vents at the top of both main vestibule entries ensure ventilation even when it is raining
- Gear pockets store your personal items
- 100% recycled REPREVE® pole bag replaces disposable packaging as part of the NEMO 100K Polybag Elimination Project
- Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty
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View the NEMO Dagger Product LineView all NEMO Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs. 14 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 4 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Packed Size | 19.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 70 inches |
| Floor Area | 43.9 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 11.4 + 11.4 square feet |
| Peak Height | 42 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | Unavailable |
| Canopy Fabric | Ripstop nylon/no-see-um mesh |
| Floor Fabric | OSMO ripstop polyester/nylon blend |
| Rainfly Fabric | OSMO |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
this is it!!
mdricks3 years ago
Needed a tent that would balance size with weight. Mid 50’s backpacking nut with a wife that’s sick of being left at home. Due to knee/back issues had to find a total solution that my single person XMid tent and Exped mat couldn’t fill.
The need for a cot and a 3 person tent seemed destined to keep us out of the back country.
Not so!!! At 4 lbs this tent is an easy split between two. With careful gear choices (thank you helinox) I still can hit the trailhead with a sub 25lb pack for me and a 20lb pack for her with all medical/comfort needs met.
Additionally, I can still go on some of my more challenging hikes splitting the tent with a friend w/o causing weight issues.
The tent is massive. This is a true 3man not a 2.5. If you’ve got 3 wide (25”) mats they will fit! Lots of bells and whistles. The landing zone is particularly cool although they don’t sell them separate if you want two.
Set up is intuitive and simple. I’ll edit once I have the opportunity to put it through its paces.
I’m very happy with this purchase.
mdricks
saint Louis
47 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Expected more, much prefer the 3P Nemo Dragonfly
JoeII3 years ago
Pros
- hybrid fabric absorbs less moisture than silnylon tents
- large rectangular footprint
Cons
- attachment points for poles and rainfly are finicky, poor ease of use
- entering/exiting the tent is not as easy as the smaller 3P Nemo Dragonfly as the peak of the fly/tent opening is about 4-5 inches lower than the dragonfly
- no built in gear loft as the Dragonfly has standard
- the LandingZone tub is of questionable value and a pain to attach
- the head of the tent does no guy out as well as with the Dragonfly, which pulls out quite a bit further
All in all the new Dagger Osmo was a big dissapointment
JoeII
Sugar Hill, GA
25 people found this review helpful
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Neogeo
Cody, Wyoming
Nemo really thinks about the details
1 year ago
I just took this tent on a Deso river trip. I have used the tent a lot in the two years since I bought it. Every time I use it I remember how great it is. For one person it is big enough to throw all your gear inside and have plenty of room for a regular wide pad. The night light diffuser is a genius idea. My tent has shown no wear on the floor without using a ground cover. Highly recommend the OSMO fabric as it dries quickly. The dark netting on top is great for star gazing. All around the best tent I have ever used on countless adventures g
Age:65–74
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
Bryan B
Great for Backpacking
3 years ago
Very light weight, durable materials, some cool extra features like the headlamp pocket and "landing zone" storage outside the tent. It sleeps two adults comfortably on a backpacking trip. It is especially great without the rainfly because it offers great airflow and a wide open view for stargazing. Personally, I think a 2-door tent is a must. We appreciate the bathtub style bottom and a rain fly that goes all the way to the ground. The color coded setup is brilliant and the poles are soooo easy to manage. Definitely get the matching footprint.
Yes , I recommend this product
Ryan
Florida
Roomy lightweight tent, could be more durable
2 years ago
Have used this tent for over 30 days of camping in different environments. Set up and breakdown are fast and easy. Never had the condensation issues others have reviewed. We prefer more room to cutting weight, so we chose this tent. There was a tear in the seam on my first trip, Nemo fixed it for free but the fix time was 6 weeks, so don’t plan on going on a trip anytime soon if it’s being repaired. Overall we enjoy this tent and it stands up well to rain and wind. We were beach camping and a torrential storm with high gusts came in and literally blew over everyone’s tents, the osmo stayed strong and dry through it.
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
B Davis
Tennessee
Lots of Space, great weight, and thoughtful design
2 years ago
First tent purchase in 8 years so I put in a lot of research. The Dagger Osmo is the best 3 person option out there for my needs. Great weight and tons of livability. I was pretty surprised by the ventilation and no condensation on the first use. The poles and stakes are both high quality and I plan to take this shelter on a lot of trips!
Yes , I recommend this product
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lehmad
Columbus, OH
Nice Setup, Excited about the New OSMO Material
3 years ago
I was looking for a new lightweight tent with room. After much research I settled on the Nemo Dagger 2P. The new fly material of the OSMO was of interest. As always, I just dove in and started setting up. The basic tent setup was very quick and intuitive. The fly took me a few minutes, but once I caught on that the hook ups are color codes it was a snap. The new material is interesting. Very light and almost feels like some type of paper. Even though it is thin, I did put some stress on it trying to put the fly on wrong the first time with poles poking it, but not a mark. I also did some tugging and it appears to be tough. I haven't been out in the rain yet so I ran a garden hose on it for about 15 minutes. While I didn't stake it out very well I didn't not any sagging and the water for the most part ran off. Not a great test, but something. It also dried very quickly compared to my old rain fly. Very impressed so far and cant wait to see how if hold ups over the season.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
Griego
Nice tool
11 months ago
I have had it since May with the first hike in June. Excellent. No problem even with strong wind.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Suri
Good tent with a few caveats
1 year ago
I bought this tent a year ago and used it extensively on the way to Compostella in Autumn and now in cold regions of South America. I am happy about the size of the tent for the tall guy that I am (186cm), and it's wide enough to just fit 2 wide pads. The OSMO material seems to hold its promises. The tent is strong and stable, even in a lot of wind. The mosquito nets have a good design. I am happy about my purchase, but: * the jack's foot feature for the outer fly is sometimes a pain to use, and it seems to be that it's fragile * I found the footprint a necessary purchase, but it is really expensive and has this same jack's foot feature that I don't trust in the long term * I love the pockets at the side of the tent, but found the purchase of a Gear Loft necessary too. It is useful, but some pockets let their content slide out, as others pointed out. Also, there should be a little explanation on how to hang this (the long side should be transversal to the tent's length), especially since the hooks are massively hard to use and can damage the little yellow attachment points. * There are not enough stakes for the extra guy-out chords. * The strut vents are a nice feature but do not always provide enough ventilation to prevent condensation. I have already had a fair share of condensation in this tent. * I am still figuring out how to not get ripples in the outer fly, even with all the bells and whistles, it remains very difficult to not have ripples (which are a catalyser for condensation) Nonetheless, I like this product very much, and would recommend it, even though I hope Nemo will fix the issues mentioned above.
Yes , I recommend this product
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JoeII
Sugar Hill, GA
Expected more, much prefer the 3P Nemo Dragonfly
3 years ago
Pros - hybrid fabric absorbs less moisture than silnylon tents - large rectangular footprint Cons - attachment points for poles and rainfly are finicky, poor ease of use - entering/exiting the tent is not as easy as the smaller 3P Nemo Dragonfly as the peak of the fly/tent opening is about 4-5 inches lower than the dragonfly - no built in gear loft as the Dragonfly has standard - the LandingZone tub is of questionable value and a pain to attach - the head of the tent does no guy out as well as with the Dragonfly, which pulls out quite a bit further All in all the new Dagger Osmo was a big dissapointment
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
No, I do not recommend this product
data2dave
Seneca Falls, New York
best tent I've owned
1 year ago
Have this for a year. My partner and I love it's symmetry and beautiful detail. Three person tent is best for two adults and the slight extra weight is worth it. Can be a backpacking tent even though it's bigger than many backpacking tents though we use primarily a car camping tent. Easy put up and take down. Especially since each end of tent is the same and each side is similar in doors. She and I get out at different times of night and we love using a double sleeping pad and sleeping bag in this tent as there are nice pockets nearby for phones, headlamps etc. The Nemo green is always refreshing and I like their products in general.
Height:5'9"
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product
Andrew12
Kenya
Wanted to love it
2 years ago
I loved most things about the tent, but the third time I took it out ( probably the 6th night sleeping in it) one of the double zippers on the rainfly pulled off the end. The fly still works, but I have to leave that one vestibule permanently zipped closed. It looks like the plastic teeth on the zipper pulled loose, which allowed one side of the zipper to pop off. The seams near the bottom or the zipper also have started to pull loose, not something I would have expected from a tent with this price tag - in such a short period of time.
No, I do not recommend this product
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