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NEMO Mayfly OSMO 3 Lightweight Backpacking Tent
$374.73Compared to $499.95*Save 25%
Hit the trail with this lightweight, durable 3-person NEMO tent. Its fly is made of OSMO™ fabric for better water repellency. Use the Divvy Cube™ stuff sack to split the weight with a friend.
Key Details
Sleeping Capacity
3-person
Seasons
3-season
Minimum Trail Weight
3 lbs. 10 oz.
Floor Area
39.7 square feet
- 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
Imported.
View all NEMO Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 2 lbs. 8.1 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 4 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Packed Size | 18 x 6.5 x 4 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 68/62 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 39.7 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 8.6 + 8.6 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/polyurethane OSMO polyester |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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Location:Seattle
Age:25–34
2 weeks ago
Perfect for 2P Dog, tight squeeze for 3P
Yes , I recommend this product
Picked up this item on sale, and I see that it currently still is as of April 2026. For the price and weight, the mayfly 3p serves 2 people and a medium sized dog quite well. Setup/takedown was easy, and packed easily into a Durston 40L with a BV450. Inside the tent you get more than enough storage pockets, and the light diffusers worked as needed. No real complaints on trail, performed well in wet conditions and was easy to rinse/dry afterward. However, the previous comment is accurate — sleeping 3 would require climbing over each other at some point. The tent is definitely a tight fit with no floor space if sleeping 3. Granted, my expectations were tempered since my goal was a comfy 2p with room for a dog, but I’m very happy with the product. Fit an ExPed duo 6.5R with ample floor space for gear.
Age:25–34
Height:5'9"
Age:25–34
1 year ago
Yes , I recommend this product
Height:5'9"
Age:25–34
Location:Huntington Beach
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'4"
1 year ago
not good for 3 people
No, I do not recommend this product
Tent is nice and light for 3 people but the doors are on the sides so the person sleeping in the middle always has to wake someone up to go to the bathroom…poor design for 3 people…doors should be at the feet. We will be returning this tent.
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'4"
