NEMO  Dagger OSMO 3P Tent

My trusty old backpacking tent is approaching a decade in age, so when the opportunity to try the NEMO Dagger OSMO arose, I was happy to take it out and see what technology has changed! I opted for the three person model to accommodate my 5’5” self, 6’4” partner, and 50 pound dog on a mellow camping trip to the Eastern Sierras in California. First impression is this tent packs incredibly small, close in width but shorter than my old two person. Always excellent to have more space in my short person XS size backpack. It is also extremely light, again comparable to my old two person backpacking tent. When I pulled out the frame, I was impressed to see all the pieces connected and ready to snap together, including some poles bent to specific angles. No more worrying about your heavy handed camping buddy snapping poles in half while forcing a curve! Tent setup was a breeze and highly intuitive. I love the Y stakes that won’t bend like the old aluminum hooks did so easily. Though it wasn’t included, we did pick up the matching footprint which snapped easily into place with the ball frame ends at the corners. The rain fly likewise has great modern features, though here I do see a couple weak points. It is identical on both ends, so very easy to position. Really unique elastic loop tab connectors attach it to the top of the tent, then the corners clip in at the stakes. There are thoughtful little Velcro tabs at the openings to hold them open if you wish, and plenty of loops and line should you choose to stake it out further. We opted not to this time to avoid creating tripping hazards for the pup. What I didn’t love was the pressure the center frame piece puts on the fabric at the top, and the zippers catching fairly frequently if we weren’t careful on the angle we were approaching it. Inside, we found the space to be quite roomy, with sooo many pockets! Having less slope on the sides really helped the tall one sit up without slapping his face on the wall. We were able to stash our lights and glasses out of harm’s way without needing the clips I brought. I even wove a set of string lights through the loops. We brought a blanket to protect the floor from puppy nails which we may not have needed, but it saved her from tracking pine sap all over inside. We were more than cozy inside down to 40F. In the morning the whole setup dried incredibly quickly. We had virtually no cleanup on it since it seemed to have repelled any stray bugs and everything dropping from the trees. It packed up pretty easily back into the stuff sack, though I do have trouble getting it far down enough to roll closed before clipping it. Overall, we are very impressed at the thoughtful design and fantastic build. It has definitely elevated my expectations for backpacking gear. After our trip the tent is good as new, and you can be sure it will be coming on our next one!

I’ve had a Bungalow 4P for car camping and festivals for a decade. I recently purchased the Osmo Dagger 2P to replace an older backpacking tent in the same weight category and took it out on it’s first trip two nights ago. First impressions: Fabric is very lightweight, soft and seems very durable. I have no doubt that it will be. Setup is a breeze for one person. Since there is added vestibule space that requires two additional stakes ( that come with the tent ) it’s just something extra to bring and setup, so minor things to get used to. You do need an additional 2 stakes ( that do not come with the tent ), for the two lower points for better airflow especially if it’s humid and/or rainy weather. So, 10 stakes total if anyone is wondering, 4 for the corners, 4 for the vestibules and 2 for the head and feet where the logo is. I honestly thought the “nightlight pocket” was going to be a bit of a gimmick, but after throwing my headlamp in there, I was very well surprised at how well the orange fabric disperses the light inside the tent. I will now be using this feature every time instead of just wearing my headlamp inside which I’ve always done previously. The landing zone, I brought with me, but did not end up using it. I think this will be more beneficial in rainy/muddy/snowy weather and the other night it was bone dry. I very much like the more muted fabric color when I’m in the tent as the sunlight is hitting it when I’m waking up in the morning. It’s not too harsh/intense as the eyes adjust to daylight. One nit picky thing I was unsure about was the pole bag. The way I pack is, I stuff the tent body and fly into my pack and fill gaps instead of using the storage sack they come with ( Just make sure you fold in the netting to the center with the floor on the outside to protect it and obviously don’t pack it around any sharp objects ). I attached the poles to the outside of my pack on the side via the compression straps. The pole bag did not have a little piece of fold over fabric with a button to secure to one of the compression straps ( To clarify: not the fold over piece on the top to keep the poles in the bag, that is solid. Just something to prevent the bag with the poles in it from sliding out of the side compression straps ). They ended up sliding out about 3/4 of a mile in where the button closure would have prevented them from sliding off the pack and onto the ground. I ended up attaching them to the bottom horizontally which I don’t find ideal, but once again, a very small annoyance that I’m sure I’ll figure out a different way to attached them so this doesn’t happen again. It didn’t rain on this last trip, but I have 100% no doubt in my mind, I’ll be completely dry when the time comes. The Bungalow 4P I’ve had in multiple crazy storms and it was solid! All that said, Nemo kills it again with their product and I’ve had a wide variety of their gear for over a decade! Can’t wait to get back out on the trails, hopefully next week!

This tent provides ample space for two individuals to sleep comfortably. Attempting to accommodate a third person would likely result in a cramped experience. The tent's lightweight design contributes to its portability, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. Furthermore, the assembly process is straightforward and can be completed with ease. Waking up to a sky full of stars is seriously the best way to start the day, or end the night for that matter. The peace and quiet of the outdoors is just unmatched. Drifting back to sleep under that cosmic display is like a dream come true. Seriously, this tent is my new favorite backpacking essential; I can't recommend it enough for all my fellow outdoor enthusiasts!

We bought the new version after using the older version for approx 4 yesrs and we loved it but accidenrally put a hole in the tent (our fault). The first time we tried this tent was 2 weekwnds ago. We did a trial setup before our trip and one of the poles wouldn't stay connected to the footprint. We returned it for a replacement. The replacement seemed to be fine until day 2 of camping and the zipper on the rain fly got stuck and upon trying to unkink it, it completely unthreaded and wouldn't re-attach. We never ever had issues with our old tent in this regard. I think to also remove weight, NEMO removed 2 of the storage pockets in the corners inside the tent so only opposite corners have pockets now which is frustrating when you want to keep items off the floor to maximize on sleep space. Overall with the faulty pole-to-footprint conmection, poor zipper quality and reduced storage space in the tent, my husband and I do not recommend this tent. We are actually going to trial the Big Agnes UL 3P and see what happens! I will say 2 positives I liked about the tent was 1 side has a "landing zone" vestibule storage to keep items such as your pack off the ground. It also has better, easier to manage clips when propping open the doors- however, the rainfly clip should be moved because it hangs down into the tent and if its wet, drips right into the tent - see photo

We have been using this for 3 years now, and there's is yet to be a sign of wear. Very sturdy and easy to set up tent. We are very pleased and recommend this to everyone!

Tested the NEMO Dagger OSMO 3P in my living room and backyard. Poor breathability made it unbearable, overshadowing other features. Pros: +Easy, quick setup with top-notch connectors. +Lightweight compared to competitors. +High-quality tent poles. Cons: -Overheats at 73°F in sunlight, intolerable. -Poor ventilation, stuffy with two people. -Too short for 6’1” / 73-inch user despite 88-inch length. Neutral: =Large vestibule requires a big campsite. =Multi-fabric design and color theme isn't my style. Overall this tent is hot, poorly ventilated tent, only suitable for cooler seasons when snow isn't expected. Overrated for the price.

I love how easy it is to assemble this tent, the color coded option makes it super easy to know which way it goes. I love how tall the tent is, makes it really comfortable to hang out inside the tent and also has lots of storage to dry off and store our stuff while we sleep. I love how light and small the tent packs down to and is perfect for all kind of weather.

I bought the Dagger OSMO 2P after borrowing a friend's and loving how lightweight the tent is, how well it separates into different pieces/bags for packing, and how roomy it is inside - particularly length-wise for gear. I do not find that the poles pack down into a flush position due to the angle of the poles' set up, which I find awkward for packing.

I bought this tent two years ago. I use it for hunting season and it works great. I haven’t had any issues at all. The only issue I had was the tent poles twisted around in 80 km hour winds haha and kind of fold it in on itself. The polls did not brea. That might’ve been my fault not tying ALL the guide down.

I've had my older Nemo dagger for three years now, just got the new one. The old one was no slouch. Just a couple weeks ago it scoffed at a thunderstorm. I also like that the floor can fit two 25 inch pads, it was actually comfortable putting two people in it even with slightly uneven terrain and a mild slope. It may be a little on the heavy side, but it packs down incredibly well. My only gripes with the old one were that getting in & out were annoying and the landing zone was annoying to attach. The new version fixes both issues, and now I find myself with a near perfect tent.