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NEMO Mayfly OSMO 2 Lightweight Backpacking Tent
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Equipped with high-performance OSMO™ fabric on the fly, the 2-person NEMO Mayfly OSMO lightweight backpacking tent is a durable shelter for adventurers who are ready to hit the trail.
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- OSMO is made from 100% recycled polyester and nylon yarns and scores 4x better in water repellency than standard tent fabrics—all while stretching 3x less when wet
- bluesign®-approved OSMO fly meets strict ecological and chemical requirements and has been produced with a minimum impact on people and the planet
- OSMO fabrics meet fire retardancy standards without the use of added chemicals and are treated with PFAS-free waterproofing
- Superdurable 68-denier polyurethane ripstop floor withstands rough treatment on the trail and helps your tent last even more seasons
- Massive doors and generous headspace allow for side-by-side seating
- Featuring NEMO-exclusive Elements™ hardware, this semifreestanding tent offers an easy, intuitive setup that's highlighted by the Axial™ corner anchors
- Axial corners allow for connection and adjustment in one streamlined piece
- Divvy Cube™ rectangular stuff sack allows you to split the weight with your partner, but packs more efficiently in your backpack
- Hubbed, pre-bent aluminum poles with a high-arching main pole to significantly increase volume at the head and foot ends
- Tapered floorplan saves weight while giving backpackers space where they need it most
- Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty
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View all NEMO Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 pounds |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 2 lbs. 1.1 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Packed Size | 19.5 x 6.5 x 3 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 85 x 52/43 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 27.9 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 7.1 + 7.1 square feet |
| Peak Height | 42 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 1 hubbed aluminum 9+9.5 mm pole/1 aluminum 9 mm pole |
| Canopy Fabric | Polyester |
| Floor Fabric | Polyurethane polyester |
| Rainfly Fabric | Sil/PU OSMO polyester |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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challen14
Almost perfect
2 months ago
This tent is my first ultra light tent and super excited by the size that packs down. I bought the 2p tent so i could keep my pack in the tent with me. I 6' 1" and 250 lbs so theres no way it would fit another person in there with me. I like how easy it is to setup and feels very durable. the only thing I would of liked was for the rainfly to go lower. I was camping in a very windy area and sand was constantly blowing into the tent.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
BeeUsh
Good, but…
9 months ago
I find the tent very good once it is pitched. But, it is difficult to get the tension correct on the corners that don’t get support from the poles. They always seem to sag in towards the middle. Another big gripe is that the ends of the poles stay in the black plastic inserts when you try to remove them. The poles separate more easily than they come out of the black plastic holders. This really makes taking the tent down difficult. I really like the tent once it’s pitched, no complaints. Materials are great, ventilation is good, very roomy. But set up and take down could see some improvements.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Tesh614
Lower price, but loaded with new features
1 month ago
This tent is a fantastic addition to the Nemo lineup. While it's not the lightest, it's still a lightweight backpacking tent and it has some great features. The floor feels very sturdy and I love that because I prefer to not pack a footprint. I feel confident that this tent floor will still last a long time with proper care and site selection. I'm also a big fan of the upgraded hardware for inserting the bottom of the poles and cinching down the rainfly, it feels super sturdy and robust, without being too heavy. This is the first semi-freestanding tent I've owned and, while I'd prefer a freestanding tent, I wouldn't want this tent to be any heavier, so I'm fine with accepting that the corners need to be staked out, it saves on pole weight and works well.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Sam
Best tent I have ever owned.
1 week ago
This tent is outstanding! It is easy to set up and light. I like that the base is more robust then other lightweight tents. It is easy to put back into the sack and all the components seem exceptionally well thought out. It is very clear that Nemo took their time with this design and made it as practical as possible. It had my backpacking partners impressed as well. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this tent again. Hopefully it will hold together for many trips to come.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Random91789
Los Angeles, CA
Lightweight, easy to set up and comfortable.
8 months ago
Took this backpacking for the first time last weekend and it held up well in the light rain and high winds. I took longer stakes because of a wind advisory and those MSR groundhog stakes did great, but the included Nemo stakes (while nice compared to others) got pulled out of the ground by the wind. Granted, I'm no expert, so it could have been my user error, you know? No leaks and no condensation. And while I was concerned about wind blowing rain under the scalloped rain fly, the tent held well. I love how light the tent is but it still feels solid enough that I don't treat it like it's fragile. The two doors and vestibules are pretty great and the height was comfortable where I could sit up and change and hang out inside while allowing the rain to pass. Two people would be tight in this tent. I got it mainly for one person, but fitting two in a pinch for Scouting activities. Set up is easy because the hooks are color coded to match the poles, and one side is for the head and the other end is for the foot, though in the wind it's a big challenging to get that rainfly on. I like the locking system they use to connect the rainfly to the tent. Seems thoughtful and high quality. While it would have been great for it to be freestanding, I wanted something lightweight and am glad to give up some of that structure to save the ounces. Overall, as a newbie backpacker, I really like this tent!
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product