NEMO Equipment Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

This tent is a design marvel! When I first set it up, I was like "what is this wizardry that allows such a small package to produce such a generous and functional space?" I am a bit biased toward Nemo tents in general, mostly because my 3p Aurora has been fantastic. However, that tent is a bit heavy for a 2-person backpacking trip (over 5 pounds), so I decided to look for a more suitable product. The Dagger is not the lightest weight 2p tent on the market, nor is it the cheapest, but the minimal weight compromise and slightly more substantial price compromise were worth it for my needs. Shopping for tents is like shopping for shoes. Can you get by with just a pair of sturdy sandals for hiking in the desert? Yes. Do you want to forego close-toed shoes among cactuses and snakes? Maybe not. I personally prefer sandal hiking, but I think it's also a totally reasonable position to want close-toed boots. Same thing with tents. Do you need ample vestibule space, two doors, and enough head room to sit comfortably in your tent? No, the basic function of a tent is to protect you from the elements, and there are many lightweight ways to do that. However, if you want to maximize comfort and functionality while minimizing the weight trade-off, the Dagger is the way to go for the following reasons: 1) Premium fabric and construction with seams sealed. No extra work on your part to prep your gear. 2) Bathtub floor will accommodate many different sleeping setups, including two 25 inch air pads (regular length) with extra space for some gear. Bonus landing zone in the vestibule for the stuff that won't fit at your feet but needs some protection from the bare ground. I still had plenty of headroom when sitting atop my 3 inch air pad. 3) Ample strategically placed guy line attachments. This also helps improve ventilation and reduce condensation (and maximizes interior space). However, if you choose to only guy out the vestibules, I would expect that you might have issues with condensation. Note that the tent does not come with sufficient guy line to properly ventilate. Not a deal-breaker for me because I switch out my factory guy lines for MSR line anyway. 4) Plenty of built-in storage in the interior, with the option to add a gear loft (if you can find one). There is a gear loft that fits this tent, but it is only available through third parties. 5) Can be assembled with just the fly and ground cloth only (sold separately), or just the fly. You DO have to understand how to properly use and remove the Jake's foot to do this. I appreciate this feature because it can be literally lifesaving to have shade in the desert if you are stuck somewhere. This happened to me once with my dogs and I was thankfully able to just pitch the Aurora fly to keep us in the shade until the sun moved. 6) Reliable, established gear company with a strong commitment to stewardship and sustainability. Many of the big brands offer this, but for me it makes a difference when choosing within my budget. Also, it's a bummer to have a great piece of gear that you can't get replacement parts for. Reasons that this might not be the right tent for someone: 1) Setup is different from many standard freestanding tents. It's not hard once you get the hang of it, but there are ways you could make a mistake while learning that would damage the tent. I recommend watching a few videos if you're not comfortable with Jake's feet. The fly is really tight from the start, so make sure to properly align before attaching. 2) Fabric is thin and slippery, and all attachment hooks are plastic. If you step on the tent wrong while setting it up, you could tear the fabric or break a key attachment piece. I do wish this tent came with a spare Jake's foot for longer trips. I managed to put the poles all the way through the Jake's foot accidentally several times (because I was setting it up in my living room). It seems to me like the Jake's feet work best when the tent floor is staked out. 3) The tent does stand by itself, but functionally it seems like more of a hybrid freestanding tent. Get comfortable with guy lines and you'll be fine. 4) It's not Ultralightweight in the way a single-walled trekking pole tent is, but this tent is comparable to other lightweight freestanding tents. Again, sandals vs shoes. 5) The stakes it comes with are sturdy, but on the heavy side. My plan is to use mostly MSR mini groundhogs, with a few other stake types on hand just in case. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this tent and am looking forward to many fun adventures!

The NEMO Dagger OSMO is an excellent backpacking tent that strikes a great balance between lightweight packability, interior space, weather protection, and overall comfort. A lot of ultralight tents feel cramped or fragile, but this one feels much more livable while still being light enough to justify bringing on longer trips. The setup is straightforward, and the pole structure makes the tent feel stable and well-shaped once pitched. The interior space is one of the biggest strengths. There is enough room to sleep comfortably without feeling like the tent walls are closing in on you, and the vertical sidewall design helps make the space feel larger than the packed weight would suggest. The vestibules are also very useful for keeping packs, boots, and wet gear outside the sleeping area but still protected. The OSMO fabric feels like a major upgrade. It has a nice durable feel without being overly heavy, and it seems to handle moisture well. Ventilation is also solid, which helps reduce condensation compared with some tighter backpacking tents. The materials, zippers, clips, pockets, and overall construction all feel premium and thoughtfully designed. I also appreciate the small details, like the storage pockets, easy entry and exit, and the way the tent is designed to make organization simple. For backpacking, those details matter because they make the tent easier to live in after a long day on the trail. The only downside is that it is not a budget tent, and depending on your needs, you may still want to add a footprint for extra floor protection. But the price makes more sense once you feel the build quality, weight savings, and interior comfort. Overall, the NEMO Dagger OSMO is a high-quality backpacking tent that feels reliable, spacious, and well-engineered. It is a great choice for hikers, campers, and backpackers who want something lightweight without giving up comfort or weather protection.

Took this tent out for a backpacking trip with my daughter and it is light, well-designed and easy to setup without directions. Just match the colors and you'll have no problem, e.g. yellow to yellow, black to black, etc. There are useful pockets and loops to hold phones, lights, etc. The included tent stakes are heavy duty three-blade stakes with pull-out loops, not the flimsy aluminum pins that come with most tents. I am an average size male and my daughter is on the small side and we had lots of room inside. Definitely a worthwhile investment for any backpacker.

Light weight and packable. We packed in about 2 1/2 miles each trip. On our first trip, with our new tent, we were elk hunting at 10,000 feet. We set it up in a howling 30 MPH wind with gusts to 50. The tent stakes would not hold, so we tied it down to our backpacks. We didn’t get much sleep, but it held up through the night. On our second outing, elk hunting at 8,600 feet, it snowed 6 inches overnight. It’s not a 4 season tent, so we had to knock the snow off (from the inside) every hour or so. Two days later it snowed another 3 inches. Once again it held up and kept us dry (but definitely not warm).

I bought this for a 4,000+ mile motorcycle road trip and it held up well strapped to the outside of the bike. It was a bit confusing to set up the first time, but very easy once you get it figured out. I’m 6’4” and felt very comfortable sleeping inside this with my motorcycle gear. I was worried I’d have to sleep corner to corner like I have for other tents, but this allowed me to sleep end to end just fine. I found it to breath pretty well and held up to some fun wind and rain storms in the mountains of Colorado. Recently I brought it on a trip to Sequoia National Park and was able to sleep myself, my girlfriend and our year and a half old Belgian Malinois stuffed between us comfortably, so it has plenty of room. As a larger guy looking for a durable tent that I can fit in and take on trips, this was absolutely worth the money.

Compact, light, easy to set up. I use it backpacking. Have not had it in a heavy rain yet, but the porch area on both side offers lots of covered area.

The tent had potential, set up, size, weight was good. However, the seam at the peak of the tent ripped from normal use during our first trip. We could not get an exchange or refund because it was beyond the 30 day mark. $600 tents shouldn’t rip from normal use, in normal weather.

Used it a few times already. It's very light and easy to setup. No leaks!! Holds heat well for cold months. CON: It's expensive but as always you get what you pay for.

軽量です

War damit eine Woche lang in Schweden unterwegs und bin voll zufrieden damit.

①登山用軽くてコンパクト。ポール入れて1.9kg ②3人用なので2人使用だと凄く広い。 ③出入り口も二つ有り快適です。 ④出入り口の内側に付けられる、三角のシートがすご〜く便利。 ⑤大きいので、テント場で区切られている場所では困る時が有る。

First, it was delivered ahead of time, i like the quality of the product, i am satisfied of the item. It is worth it to buy this item.

2Pですので2名で使う事が出来ますが、1名で使うと相当快適です。(2名だと狭いです) キャンプと登山で使用するために本品を購入。 風通しが相当良いので、冬期に使用する場合は防寒対策をしっかりする必要があると思います。 一方で3シーズンは相当快適に使えるのでは? と思います。 私は最低気温20℃の高原で使用しましたが、大変快適でした。 初めての設営で、専用のグランドシート含めても立てるのに要した時間は10分掛からない程度。 同様の2ウォール、吊り下げ式のテントであるコールマン ツーリングドームLXと比較しても設営も撤収も「えっ、もう終わり?」と感じる位手軽でした。 ポールとテントのジョイントも差し込むだけでOKと、とてもよく考えられています。 ランディングゾーンも小物収納なども細かいギミックが素晴らしいです。 登山向けに軽量化されているため、お値段が少々張りますが、お値段なりの素晴らしい製品だと思います。