NEMO  Dragonfly OSMO 2P Tent

Nemo Dragonfly 2P Osmo review. I've quite enjoyed this tent so far. It is spacious, light weight, and (relatively) sturdy. This was my first experience with the OSMO fabric, and as it didn't rain at all during my outing, I doused the tent with water using my camp shower. The tent shed water easily and while it didn't dry all night, the water never passed through the fly or the tent body/floor. Design and Versatility: I kept going back and forth between the Dragonfly and the Dagger. Ultimately I chose the Dragonfly because it is lighter and I was looking for a light weight backpacking tent. I already have a Switch 2p (which I love) for more car/moto camping applications. The tapered shape helps minimize weight and streamline wind around the tent. (It's important to note that in high winds you should pitch with the narrow (foot) end into the prevailing wind). It's definitely lightweight. My scale puts it at 3.1 pounds with nine of the 10 included stakes and two of the four included guy lines. The two vestibule/door design allows for easy access from either side, which is nice even if you’re solo camping. On that note, while this is a 2P tent, you need to be very friendly or comfortable with your tent mate. It will fit two people but only with mummy style pads due to the tapered shape. The taper isn’t too severe, so there is room. However, two wide (25”) pads will not fit together. This is not an issue for me as I tent alone. The 1p may have met my needs for space just fine, but I prefer the two-door/two vestibule option of the 2p. I really appreciate the divy cube, so I can separate the poles and and stakes from the tent, and still compress the tent down nicely. This makes fitting everything into my ruck much easier. The overhead gear loft is VERY handy. In particular, it made a great place to put my iPad so I could lay back and watch a movie. There's also a gear storage loft at the foot end which is handy for keeping all the various stuff sacks up and out of the way. There are two small gear pockets at the head end, but they are very small (just large enough to hold a phone or a pair of glasses). Honestly, I found with the gear loft up above I didn't need them for more than my phone anyway. There is a thoughtfully placed snap ring for attaching a lantern to the ceiling, which is handy. I don't use a headlamp so the light diffusing headlamp pockets don't do anything for me, but having the snap ring for my lantern (Goal Zero crush light) was very nice. Set-Up: Set-up was super simple. The first time I set it up on trail it took me ten minutes, and I was going VERY slowly. The structure is extremely intuitive, with color coded poles and tent corners to make sure you set it up correctly the first time. The Jakes foot design also allows for easy setup in the rain without getting water in the tent. (This requires you to have the fly attached to the tent before you unpack it, but then you just spread it out, stake it down, and slide the poles between the two walls…then stand it up. Easy peasy). The Jakesfeet also make it easy to set up in high winds. Attach the clips at one end and slide the fly over the top to the other end. The pre-bent subbed pole design is handy. Though, honestly I think I would prefer if it were in two separate pieces instead of one large one. I don’t know why. Regardless, snap the pole ends into the Jakesfeet and they’re held in place. This is a “free standing” tent (without the rain fly), but stakes will make a world of difference in terms of interior space. Comfort: Getting into and out of the tent wasn’t too challenging. It’s definitely a crawl in/out model, which again, is fine for a backpacking tent. But the way the vestibules are designed you can easily get in and out while it is raining without a bunch of water getting into your tent. The vestibules were plenty large with space for my ruck and a table (Helinox Table 1). I didn’t even use the vestibule on the other side and left it open to increase ventilation. The high vertical wall construction at either end means lots of room inside. I have plenty of room to sit up on my pad (Nemo Tensor) and not brush the top or sides of the tent. (I’m 69”. The length of the tent means there’s no risk of either feet or head rubbing against the end walls and getting wet. That’s good, because there was some pretty significant condensation on the inside of the rainfly, even with the vestibule door open on one side. That said, the ground and my blanket were also SOAKED the next morning so it was VERY humid. Regardless, I stayed bone dry inside. There’s even enough room for my cot (Helinox Camp Cot One High) if I set it up in the low configuration. It doesn’t touch either the side or end walls. I won’t use that backpacking, but it’s nice to know this can be a backup for car/moto-camping if need be. Construction:
The construction feels flimsy, but that is likely due to the OSMO fabric. I was very nervous in handling the fabric, rolling/unrolling it, and worried about tears, but I haven’t seen any. I do use a ground cloth (redcap universal 2p) to protect the floor. The DAC poles are very small and very light, but also seem very strong. All the stitching is high quality, reinforced where it needs to be, and sealed to keep out the water. I really like the gatekeeper door clips which make opening and closing the door and vestibule an easy one-handed operation. The zippers are VERY small/delicate. While they can be operated with one hand, it requires a rather specific technique that took some work to develop. It also requires the tent to be very tightly staked. I would definitely prefer to have had a split panel instead of the round zipper door. I’m still nervous every time I operate a zipper as I’m concerned I’m going to tear/break something, but so far they’re standing up well. They’re just a lot daintier than I’m used to, but they seem well made. Upon receipt I immediately checked everything, as my last tent (Switch 2P) had a manufacturers defect. There were no issues with this tent at all. I’d also like to say that Nemo went out of their way to correct the previous issue, and ultimately wound up just sending me a replacement tent. Their warranty service is unparalleled and I am VERY pleased with how they handled the entire interaction. This was a part of their reputation that drew me to try them in the first place. I’m glad I did. Dimensions: I measured the dimensions against Nemo’s stated dimensions and they all check out. The floor is 51” at the head and 45” at the foot. It’s 88” long. These dimensions assume the tent is staked tight at all four corners. Add ons:
I do not have the Nemo footprint, as I already owned a RedCamp ground cloth which worked perfectly. Other thoughts: Ventilation - The design made me think that there would be plenty of ventilation to prevent condensation, however, I still experienced quite a bit of moisture on the underside of the rain fly. As previously mentioned I’ve been camping in some very humid conditions. The two vents (one on either vestibule) are not very wide at all, but it is nice to be able to open them from inside the tent. Because of their design, as long as you set up with the foot end into the prevailing wind, you can have them open, even in the rain. Overall I’m not impressed by the ventilation so far. Stake out the head end of the rain fly. This is a must as you will otherwise risk splash back up into the tent. If you do stake it properly, you won’t have any issues at all. The stakes are lightweight, and pretty strong. I’ve only used them in soft ground so far, but they go in easy, and come out easy. They also have a hook which works great for removal if they do get stuck (and can double as a bottle opener LoL) This is definitely NOT a four season tent. I don’t see these lightweight poles or fabric standing up to snow at all. Overall, this is a great tent. Works wonderfully for backpacking, or could be a good car/moto-camping backup. It’s high quality, the fabric sheds water amazingly well, it’s super lightweight, and it’s spacious. Overall I would say, absolutely recommend for backpacking.

This is my new go-to backpacking tent. In short, this is the lightest tent I've ever used, it was comfortable, and set-up was easy. Despite being so light, I felt that this tent was not too tight for two people with sleeping pads that narrow at the feet. There's also enough height to comfortably sit up. I'm so glad this tent has phone pockets on both sides! There are also extra pockets in the top corners for head lamps (again, one on each side), a large pocket up top, and a canopy style pocket above the feet. We have regular length sleeping pads/bags, but it looked like we had enough extra length that you could probably fit an extra long sleeping pad/bag. Setting up this tent is pretty intuitive. Most of the poles snap right into place and are color-coded for easy assemble. Everything hooked together with no fuss. The rain cover also has color coding on the straps to help you out, and velcro on the inside will attach the cover to poles. We had the matching footprint, and it was also color-coded and easy to attach. We camped in the dry Arizona mountains, so I can't attest to the waterproofness but I did appreciate the temperature insulation the cover provided, especially since the tent itself is mostly mesh. I also really liked the design of the clips for keeping the doors open. It's easy to shove the door open, clip, and cinch, and just as easy to undo. I really have no complaints about this tent. I will note that you'll want to make sure you have tension when you put in the stakes or else the sides of your tent will collapse in a little, but this didn't bother me. Zippers worked smoothly, mesh kept bugs out, cover kept warmth in. We had enough room to sleep and sit up and had good pockets. I'll be using this tent again!

NEMO enters the ring with a spacious and light 2p tent! The Dragonfly OSMO is a great option for lightweight backpackers who want a good amount of space. As a bigger, taller person I like the 2 person size for holding assorted gear in the tent itself with me (good for bad weather days stuck inside your tent) and it's also the perfect size for one person and a larger dog. At around 3 pounds, it's not exactly an ultralight tent but is a good compromise of weight, durability, quality, and spaciousness.

Excellent tent for multiple-day backpacking trips. Spacious, plenty of real estate for one-person and large bags, or two adult men. Vestibule is roomy, great for shoe storage (or backpacks if traveling as a duo). Felt secure in high winds (though have yet to try it in rains). Fly/vestibule set up can be adjusted to keep things ventilated and dry. Easy to set up, with color coding and snap-on fittings making night time/rainy overcast set ups quite straightforward, even if you're tired from the day's distance. Additionally, tent is light and packs down easily. Came with nice pouches for the poles and stakes and the whole thing rolls up into a tight cylinder you can pack away, though I prefer to just line the bottom of my pack with it to save space and weight. Currently my favorite tent, and is the go-to that I reach for short and long trips alike. Well recommended and competes with any other 2P tent on the market right now.

The NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P Tent served me well in Patagonia. It is absurdely light, and very easy to set up. There was no initial instruction, but it is esential to place the cross connect pole ABOVE the main pole body. If not the tent and rain fly will be held upright, but won't be taught and will billow loudly throughout a windy night. Just a lesson learned I thought I would share. Can't comment on the waterproofness of the material at this time, but overall very satisfied with the construction, stirching, zippers, light pockets and overall layout of the tent. Absolutely would recommend, just try to buy it on sale as the price is quite high.

I've had some bad luck with wind and rain camping in Hawaii. Lots of broken shredded tents under my belt. So I wanted something that would stay dry and be durable for a backpacking tent. Last time out we had nothing but wind and rain. We had a tent collapse. 3 others had pretty bad leakage. Not the the Dragonfly it stayed nice and dry. I really like this tent. Super waterproof really good wind resistance lightweight fair price

This is my 2nd Nemo tent, the first one is still working but I need a lighter one for backpacking. So this week I just used it for a 5-day solo backpacking hiking in Yosemite. It's not the lightest UL tent on the market, and maybe not the most comfortable one too, but it achieves best balancing between the weight and comfort. What I like the most: easy setup, sturdy structure, well-designed storage pocket, What I don't like: maybe too narrow for 2 people, but for solo trip it's pretty spacious. What I still not sure: waterproofing, it's not the rain season in Cal so I cannot test it.

This tent is the lightest tent I have EVER used. The fabric is lightweight and thin which has several good qualities and a couple not-so-good. I found that the zipper for the doors was not super smooth/easy to whip open and got caught occasionally because the fabric fits easily under the zipper. This has not ended up being a major issue, but something to keep in mind if you regularly need speedy exits from your tent. Because the tent is so thin, I was also stressed about the potential for rips, but so far so good! The material seems to be durable (even holding up nicely to a surprise hail storm). I love that Nemo did not use forever chemicals (traditionally used for waterproofing) on this tent and it stayed perfectly dry through several hours of storms. The size is plenty for two average sized adults. My 100-pound shepherd pup fit nicely as my partner on one occasion, but it would be a tight fit with two people and a large pup (unless your pup is a snuggler). As a disclaimer, my partner, dog, and myself traditionally use a 3P tent for our trips together. The rainfly, footprint, and tent all connected easily and the overall set up of the tent is incredibly easy. The tent also easily goes back into its stuff sack, which is unusual in my experience. I love that the stuff sack has a rolltop feature to make the bag small and compact for space saving as well. The pockets and 'shelves' on the interior are convenient and I especially enjoy the phone pocket next to each head area. Overall, I am still stoked to be using this tent and I look forward to many more successful sleeps in it.

The tent is great on floor space and headroom. The poles and stakes don’t quite hold the width out tight, so it can seem like it has less width than it does until you get two pads in there and spread it out. It’s light and packs small compared to tents in lower price points I had before, and comparing it to its peer from another brand in the store, it had more headroom and appeared more durable, especially at the pole attachment points. The stakes are Y style, lighter than the old generation of ground hogs, heavier than the new generation, and they are slightly shorter from point to hook than either version. The rain fly is quite close to the tent at your head and foot, but there are extra guy out loops there to pull it away if desired. It comes with 2 extra stakes, so I think doing this is implied. The vestibules have enough room for my medium sized dog. When setting up, everything attaches to the tent. It is quick and easy to set up in dry weather, but there’s no way to get the poles and rain fly tensioned without the tent, so I have not yet figured out a good way to set it up in the rain without getting water in the tent. You can stake out 4 of 8 points on the rain fly, the points that hold the vestibules out, but I was on very hard ground, in wind and rain, when I first tried this out in the wild. I ended up just tying off to rocks and going as fast as I could. I may put grommets in the webbing on the footprint (not included) myself so I can at least temporarily put the poles in there. I did have some of my ground hog stakes with me. I bent one of all three varieties, driving them with a heavy rock, before giving up. Perhaps the included stakes were a bit weaker than the competition (the hook does penetrate nearer to the axis), but I’ve never bent an alloy, Y style stake before, so these were exceptional circumstances. The photo shows the stakes from lightest to heaviest, left to right. The zippers behaved. The rain fly didn’t leak. It handled modest wind in open desert just fine. And being able to sit up straight with room to spare (I’m 6 foot) for this weight is great. Overall I like it.

I tried this tent out the night I bought it. That night it wasnt too cold, and I had a good sleeping bag and pad. The outside temp through most of the night was about 27F, with a bit of rain here and there.When I woke up the next morning I was so pleased with the tent, because there was absolutely no moisture inside of it. I felt every seam, wall, and surface... no moisture. That is, until I got to the outside of the tent. The whole tent was covered in a thick layer of frost. I was very impressed that the outside was completely frozen in frost, but the inside was perfectly dry. Very happy with this purchase and look forward to taking it on many adventures! Definitely worth the money, although I only paid $400 for it because I used my 20% member discount. Still worth it!!