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Ultralight and durable, this NEMO tent gives you plenty of room for your gear in the spacious vestibule. Designed to withstand harsh winds, it keeps you dry and protected no matter the weather.




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View the NEMO Dragonfly Product LineView all NEMO Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 3 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Packed Size | 19 x 5.5 x 3 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 35/32 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 20.5 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8.6 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 1 hubbed pole |
| Pole Material | DIAPOLE™ aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters; 8 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Polyester |
| Floor Fabric | Solution-dyed OSMO™ ripstop (1,500 mm) |
| Rainfly Fabric | Solution-dyed OSMO™ ripstop (1,500 mm) |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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I have been using this tent for the past Year. From the mountain ridge to the ocean. It’s light, robust and all features are well thought out! I use it when I am guiding or recreating in the mountains or by the ocean with friends and family. The environment /eco story is worth noticing with this product. It’s incredibly spaced out for a 2 person tent.
I got this tent a year ago, since then i have used and quite honestly abused it. It's been from deserts to snow storms in Sequoia and held up pretty well. The warranty team is also excellent and the fly was repaired through an easy process. This is a great tent and can stand quite a lot of abuse.
This tent has it all. It's lightweight, easy to set up, well constructed, and it's got the night light feature that I can't live without. I can't believe how spacious it is inside and I love all the storage pockets!!
I used this trip for a trip in Africa where day temperatures would reach 30+ celcius and remain pretty high throughout the night. The 3P worked wonders to keep strong ventilation across the tent, and perhaps make me believe that I was somehow protected against a lion 🦁! The stake design has also changed slightly here and it makes it even easier than before to setup. Even for a 3P this is a very easy 1 man job, even in more harsh conditions. Also, the amount of storage space available inside is AMAZING!
I just purchased this tent (not used yet) to replace my 2P Hornet. I'm really bummed I didn't make the switch sooner! The material seems nice and sturdy, I love the color coordinated poles, and all the pocket space on the inside! It's large enough to fit my partner and our 80lb Golden Retriever with ease, and probably an extra backpack (with one in the vestibule). I'm really impressed with the quality of this tent compared to the tent I purchased in 2020. I think I'm going to be very happy with this purchase!
I purchased this tent last week and just got back from giving it a proper shakedown. The tent is lightweight and sets up easy. Plenty of room on the inside for me; the included gear loft was more useful than initially thought. We had a rainstorm come through and the tent kept me and my gear in the loft dry. I really like the nightlight pocket in the roof of the tent as well. I feel this tent is sturdy and will last quite a while. Having a lifetime warranty is a plus too. After searching for a few months for the best lightweight tent for one person. This Nemo did the job well! My only two criticisms, I wish the footprint was included with the tent purchase, and the tent is a bit on the pricey side.
The tent is great compacts down small and is very light. The colors and materials are high quality and amazing.
Great tent! Lightweight, good quality! You can tell the attention detail when its set up, and the thought that went into the design is clear, and user friendly. It comes with good quality stakes, which is a rare find. I would like to see a velcro prop on the rain fly at the top of the zipper to help with airflow. I wanted this model, as I like the rainfly comes down farther. I dont think it can be beat, as its a good mix of features, space, quality, and weight.Overall a fantastic piece of gear!
I have been looking to replace my 11 year old backpacking tent as it has been taking in water during rainy evenings! This will be a great addition to my hunting and bikepacking adventures! Rain, rain come my way!!
This tent hit all the check boxes for me, weight, durability, size, color. My disco 15 sleeping bag is working perfect in it - yes, I am all smilies.