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NEMOÂ Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO 1P Tent
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The NEMO Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO 1P tent is tailored specifically for two-wheeled journeys, canoe trips and other excursions where its ultrasmall pack-down size will make a huge difference.
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- High-performance, proprietary OSMO™ polyester nylon ripstop fabric has 4x better water repellency and 3x less stretch when wet than previous Hornet tents
- OSMO fabric is made from 100% recycled yarns that are PFAS-free and meet flame retardancy standards without the use of added chemicals
- Designed with shortened pole segments, the tent stows easily in a stuff sack that's been optimized for bike travel with tie-down straps to eliminate wobble
- Highly versatile and rugged roll-top dry bag can be mounted in many locations on your bike
- Subdued colors and nonreflective materials allow stealth camping
- Tent features a tapered floor plan to save weight without sacrificing livable space, and a tub floor design to increase privacy and weather protection
- Asymmetrical vestibule keeps gear tucked out of the way, and the removable Landing Zone™ waterproof storage tub offers a protected, mud-free dumping ground
- Gatekeeper™ clips let you tie back the tent door with one hand
- Internal daisy chain, gear loft and gear pockets offer plenty of storage and organization
- Ultralight aluminum DAC Featherlite® NFL poles with shortened segments reduce overall packed size for attaching to bike
- Color-coded anodized poles, matched webbing and Jake's Foot pole clips create an intuitive setup
- White no-see-um mesh panels add privacy while a black mesh top offers clear stargazing at night
- Single-seam tub construction and silicone-impregnated fabric ensure longevity
- Overhead Nightlight Pocket™ turns your headlamp into a tent lantern while removing blue light and casting an even glow
- 3-season use
- Minimum trail weight: 2 lbs. 6 oz.
- bluesign®-approved fly and floor material meets strict ecological and chemical requirements and has been produced with a minimum impact on people and the planet
- Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty
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View the NEMO Dragonfly Product LineView all NEMO Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Weight | 2 lbs. 6 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 14.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 35/32 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 20.3 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 10 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Nylon |
| Floor Fabric | Ripstop |
| Rainfly Fabric | Ripstop |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Seriously Comfortable for a Lightweight!
AlaskaNurseMike2 years ago
This is an awesome, comfortable,attractive tent. It has an intuitive set up! I also own the 2 person which I used constantly last summer (I backpack weekly) and it rained all summer. Then I got this one for a long trip where I had to carry a TON of gear (bear kegs, etc) and did not have much room to bring a tent in my pack. This is really,really waterproof. It rained from May till the end of October last year in Anchorage (I did get a footprint, its rocky here)and I was dry!! It also did not float away and it delt with storm winds beautifully!There's pockets and bells and whistles you do not usually get in a tent that weighs so little. It leaves plenty of headroom for a small tent. I did not feel claustraphobic. I also love its stealth color. It blends in with trees and plants a plus for people (like me) who also stealth camp. The only way this tent could be better is if it was bearproof.
AlaskaNurseMike
AK
5 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
OK 1p tent, but for the fly...
Clyde_Crashcup1 year ago
I liked everything about this tent but for the price, rainfly, and poles.
Workmanship nice, materials nice, tent design nice, colors nice.
Rainfly nice, but wait what's with the head-end.... what were they thinking with the huge cutout? And to save maybe 5g of material? Y'know it rains in the PNW guys, and if one should be so careless to have the footprint skooched too far toward the head-end... guess where all the water will go that's running down the end of the tent? (hint : on top of the footprint)
No need to even try this tent in the real world, it's going back.
Marketing at Nemo likely has heard this before, as they were careful to not show even 1 pic of the head-end with the fly (BikePack model) on REI's website.
And the poles, yes they work and are shorter... but compared to a normal tent take longer wrestling them into so many small pieces it doesn't seem worth it (plus price premium).
I'll just make-do with a normal tent and maybe pack the poles separately.
Clyde_Crashcup
WA
11 people found this review helpful
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Bob
Florida, used in PA and MD
Great tent
1 year ago
Product is made very well. Easy to assemble and break down. Color coded straps and poles make it even easier. Purchased the Footprint and Fly, and was glad I did. Bikepacking-specific length poles allowed the entire assembly to be attached, via the dry-bag, to my handlebars. Included straps also were designed and made well. Add to the entire package a little “porch” to stow gear under cover, but not in the tent. And, lastly, I witnessed on the trail what was said about a competitor’s tent not being as stealthy. If you don’t want to be noticed in the woods, then beware of the reflective straps on the “other brand” tent.
Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
Thetreese
Received free product
Roseville,CA
Innovative connection points and features
2 years ago
I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. This tent was well thought out with features throughout the design. The transport bag is made with thick ripstop fabric with two C hooks along the body that connect to nylon lashing straps and has a large velcro strap at the base of the bag making it easy to be connected directly to your bike frame. The use of the nylon straps create a grippy hold against the frame to prevent sliding. The half size DAC poles are light and easy to set up and take down and the ball connection points to the tent is innovative and secure. I also really like the hook link from the rain fly to that same tent body/ pole connector. The tent is easy to set up and with the color coded poles and corners, you really don't even need to look at the instruction label sewn into the transport bag. Another nice feature is a removable piece of fabric attached to the body of the tent that fits under the vestibule as an added gear cover or even boot mat. While the tent is light with Bluesign approved fabric; for those who include environmental protection in their purchases, I felt the material was a little slick and it seemed to take me longer than I expected to get it securely rolled up to be put away. It does however all fit back into its provided transport bag without a wrestling match. My scale says that the whole tent, rainfly and footprint in the bag weighs about 38 oz (~2.4 lbs). For comparison, that is the same weight at a wide mouth Nalgene bottle willed with 32 oz of water.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
JohnT
Received free product
Western Kentucky. Land Between the Lakes.
My favorite tent so far.
2 years ago
Received this for honest review. The Nemo Bikepack 1P tent has been wonderful to use. Once I figured out all the features: Vestibule pan, shortened poles for fit, ball & socket connections, J hooks, snap hooks, etc...and others I like. Enough room for large sleeping pad, bag, and myself. Interior pockets hold everything I carry on me. Watch the vestibule pan connection to the rainfly, hard to see unless you're looking for them. Great tent for one person biking overnight.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
gl21133
Received free product
Corvallis, OR
Really good and really expensive
2 years ago
I was given the opportunity to review this tent and given some other recent purchases, I knew what I had to do; a comparison review with a $20 Ozark Trail (Walmart) tent. I’ve recently acquired both for the express purpose of bikepacking the PNW with a friend or two and it seems only right given their place at opposite ends of the spectrum. Weight – This is an obvious place to start with a tent for bikepacking as lighter is undoubtedly better for travel. The stated weights are 2.9 lbs for the Nemo and 4.5 lbs for the Ozark Trail. My measured weight for the Nemo is a bit higher, for the Ozark Trail a bit lower, though I forgot the stakes in that measurement so it’s probably spot on. Add a couple ounces to each for the footprint, slight edge to the Nemo, but honestly both are not bad. Material – Big gap here, the Nemo is (expectedly) light years ahead. The Ozark Trail tub feels like tarp material, the upper and the fly are nicer but still feel a bit cheap. The mesh isn’t bad, but is a looser weave and from what I’ve heard doesn’t keep no-see-ums out. Not an issue in the PNW, but worth noting. In contrast the Nemo fabric feels great, light but strong and a lot smoother for lack of a better word. You can read all about the other benefits (recycled, minimal chemical additives, lower stretch, better waterproofing, etc.) in the product description, but in short it’s a much higher tech fabric and has won multiple awards. Time will tell if either is more durable, so far no issues with either. Win for the Nemo. Colors – I appreciate the muted earthtones and lack of any reflective material on the Nemo, it’s obviously intended for more stealth camping in parks, forests, etc. The Ozark Trail is not hi-viz, but it’s noticeable, you’ll be seen. Depending on your route and plans this may not be an issue but in my opinion, win for the greens and browns on the Nemo. Size – Starting with packed, the Nemo is tiny. It should fit most drop or MTB bars as delivered with everything packed in the bag. It’ll also strap to a fork cage, it’s just a bit bigger than a Nalgene. The Ozark Trail has longer pole segments which require a different solution if you have a width constraint. The overall packed size isn’t that different, but for the application it might matter. I found the Nemo a bit easier to pack up, less re-folding and re-rolling to squeeze it into the bag. Internal size is surprisingly different, the Nemo has 20 square feet of space inside while the Ozark Trail has 30. In contrast the Nemo has 10 square feed of vestibule space and the Ozark Trail has essentially none, so their footprint is very similar. I’m not small (6’2”, 180 lbs) and I fit well in both, with admittedly more wiggle room in the Ozark Trail. For the express purpose of bikepacking the Nemo squeaks this one out. Poles & Stakes – Starting with poles, the quality differences are evident. The Nemo has aluminum DAC poles broken into short sections to keep the packed size short, they also include a splint in case one bends. The Ozark Trail has fiberglass poles that are longer and cheaper feeling. When on the bike the poles live along the bottom of the top tube captured by my frame bag. Both pole types bend well and install easily, slight edge to the Nemo as it doesn’t have any of the weird hooks that have to grab both poles at once. In contrast the pole end interface on the Ozark Trail is all metal where the Nemo uses some plastic, which may be more brittle in the long run and harder to repair. Stakes are an obvious difference, the Nemo has lightweight aluminum tri-spokes and the Ozark Trail has big heavy steel pegs that bend easily. I have already replaced the Ozark Trail stakes with better versions to save weight and generally suck less. Unsurprisingly the Nemo takes this one. Features – Both include ample internal pockets, I count 4 in the Nemo and 6 in the Ozark Trail. The Nemo has one specifically to act as a lantern (which apparently also removes blue light) and a very well placed phone pocket, the Ozark Trail has more generic but still very useful pockets. The Ozark Trail has a power port if you’re running an extension cord. The Nemo has a few features that are truly fantastic. The Landing Zone in the vestibule is a great idea, rain protected storage under the vestibule but off the ground great for shoes, helmets, etc. The daisy chain along the ridge is so useful, a great place to dry out socks, jerseys, etc. The bag for the Nemo is a feature itself, it’s meant to strap to handlebars as-is and also has a few loops to hook on other lightweight items. Cool feature that’s minimally intrusive if you’re not using it as designed, though it would benefit from a perpendicular loop to grab the headset/stem. One feature it doesn’t include, but should, is a footprint. For the premium price I wouldn’t expect to spend more for what I consider a required accessory. Broken record; Nemo wins. Fly & Weather – Both tents are freestanding with the fly requiring stakes to tension and allow proper airflow. The Nemo is asymmetrical but the color coded straps make it easy to orient, the Ozark Trail is also asymmetrical but you can orient via the large (dumb) door cutout. Both are just fine in the rain as long as it’s not too windy. With gusts the Ozark Trail can let in some rain because of the stupid cutout in the fly, while the Nemo remains nice and dry. Definitely win to the Nemo here Price – This is where things get crazy. The Nemo is super nice but for the price you can buy 26 of the Ozark Trail tents. TWENTY SIX!!! I’m a casual bikepacker and I’m pretty sure I could use a brand new tent on each trip for a few years before hitting the cost of the Nemo. I can say the Ozark Trail is absolutely worth $20, even with its shortcomings. Is the Nemo worth $520? Not sure yet, I need more time with it. It is absolutely premium, but I have multiple bikes that cost less. It’s a very premium product at an equally premium price. First win to the Ozark Trail! Overall – This is a long review, high five if you made it this far, I’ll focus on the Nemo to wrap this up. I was trying to think of a proper analogy, I was thinking Rolls Royce but that’s not quite right. This is the Aston Martin Valkyrie of tents, built super light and high tech for a specific purpose at a premium price. You could take this tent car camping just like you could drive a Valkyrie to the grocery store, but it’s just not quite as useful outside its use case. As a bikepacking tent it’s really good and you pay accordingly. There are multiple other bikepack-specific options (mostly Big Agnes) that cost a good bit less, and if you’re willing to get something that’s not freestanding you can pay less than half. Ultimately it’s up to you if this is worth the premium, but it’s a very solid first effort at a bikepacking-specific tent by Nemo. Really looking forward to getting more time in mine!
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
oldRenegade
The best tent for a cycling trip
1 year ago
I offer to your attention an ultralight tent for traveling by bicycle or motorcycle. Subjectively, it turned out to be the best option for me on the market of tourist equipment. Pros: 1) Compactness due to the reduced bend of the arcs, the use of ultralight materials, and constructive solutions. 2) New updated OSMO fabric from Nemo. Which is a mixture of polyester and nylon, as a result, I took the best from the two of them. 3) Internal organization and space. Spacious vestibule. 4) Small things that facilitate operation and installation (For example, color coding, hinges for doors, Lending Zone for the vestibule) 5) The bedroom is protected around the perimeter by a draft-proof fabric. Cons: 1) Bag for mounting on the steering wheel and transportation. 2) The price is due to the bag, and in general the price is not democratic) 3) Pegs that are far from Ultralite. 4) The price footprint, which also cannot be attributed to the Ultralite series In general, the pluses more than cover the minuses, which in fact the majority will be able to solve or simply ignore because they are not significant. You can live.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
Zcbike
Seattle, WA
Provided 'dry bag' is not, in fact, a dry bag
9 months ago
Got this tent (on sale) specifically for bikepacking when getting my first setup. The tent itself is great, and feels super spacious for a 1p. That being said, I've got mixed feelings. They market the stuff sack as a dry bag which you can just strap to your bars as is. This was the biggest draw for me, as it removed the need to buy a handlebar bag as well. Spoiler, the bag is not waterproof at all, just moderately water resistant. It'll hold up to a light mist or drizzle, but the three hours of moderate rain I was in this weekend went right through it, and I was forced to sleep in a soaking wet tent. Not sure if I'd purchase it again knowing this; id rather buy a cheaper tent and an actual dry bag.
Age:18–24
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
No, I do not recommend this product
Clyde_Crashcup
WA
OK 1p tent, but for the fly...
1 year ago
I liked everything about this tent but for the price, rainfly, and poles. Workmanship nice, materials nice, tent design nice, colors nice. Rainfly nice, but wait what's with the head-end.... what were they thinking with the huge cutout? And to save maybe 5g of material? Y'know it rains in the PNW guys, and if one should be so careless to have the footprint skooched too far toward the head-end... guess where all the water will go that's running down the end of the tent? (hint : on top of the footprint) No need to even try this tent in the real world, it's going back. Marketing at Nemo likely has heard this before, as they were careful to not show even 1 pic of the head-end with the fly (BikePack model) on REI's website. And the poles, yes they work and are shorter... but compared to a normal tent take longer wrestling them into so many small pieces it doesn't seem worth it (plus price premium). I'll just make-do with a normal tent and maybe pack the poles separately.
No, I do not recommend this product
Diablo
Charlotte North Carolina
Love it...
1 year ago
Great tent I purchased for backpacking because of it's small pack size. Love the stealth color it has performed very well sturdy and good ventilation.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
Mtnchick
Received free product
Easter Sierras
Perfect little tent!
2 years ago
Love this tent!!!!! Its design is so well thought out. Every detail from pockets to bag straps are perfect. The pocket/rain cover for outdoor gear is what every other tent is missing. Set up is a breeze and it’s so roomy we fit two people inside (one adult and one kid). It’s light and fast. My only complaint is there isn’t room in the tent bag to put the footprint— if it had this it would be the greatest tent of all time! This is now our go to tent for light and fast adventures and as an extra for kids who don’t want to share a tent with their parents!
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
HillmansJourney
Helena, Montana
Downgrade in quality
1 year ago
The new dragonfly bikepacking tent is a complete downgrade. This bag is made of cheaper material compared to the previous year. This recent model is comparable to a cheap polyster sleeping bag. Additionally, the fabric of the tent itself is almost paper thin. The footprint mat went from being optional to an absolute requirement with today's quality of the tent
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
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CS
1 year ago
Thank you for leaving a review! One of the changes with the new Dragonfly™ Bikepack OSMO™ Backpacking Tent is that it is made of our OSMO™ fabric. The OSMO™ fabric does have a different feel but does offer 4x better water repellency and 3x less stretch when wet. OSMO™ fabric is made from 100% recycled yarns that are PFAS-free and meet flame retardancy standards without the use of added chemicals. We're always looking for ways to improve our tents and OSMO™ fabric is just one of our innovations!
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