How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

With its tiny pack size, this NEMO tent is made specifically for bike journeys, canoe trips and other outings where pack-down size matters. Its OSMO™ fabric repels moisture.
Imported.
View the NEMO Dragonfly Product LineView all NEMO Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| 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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I got this tent for the versatility of the half sized DAC poles. I only used it on my bicycle once but mainly use it on my motorcycle for adventure camping and for backpacking by myself. This tent is lightweight, easy to roll up into the bag and is wide enough for my wide pad and has room at my feet for my clothes. The tent is sturdy and the landing pad cloth is phenomenal for not having my bag in the dirt. The double walled fabric comes high enough where it blocks wind when laying down so I don't get cold. The top mesh nicely obfuscates when changing without the rainfly on. My love for this tent has inspired me to get the 3 person one for when taking my dogs out or a partner.
Nice, light 1-person tent with good headroom. But the old pole crossbar design puts way too much stress on the thin aluminum (they fixed this via a 5-point pole hub in the updated model). And yeah, spending this much on a tent, and it not including a footprint fabric, is an insult.
Did a test setup in my living room before my first hike coming up in a few weeks. Was really suprised how lightweight and compact it's packed, but is very roomy when set up. Im 6'1 and was worried a 1- person would be too small, but not the case. Easy quick setup, all poles are preattached so theres no questioning where each goes. Rainfly attaches easily, i also bought the nemo footprint separately