Nemo Dragonfly OSMO 2-Person Tent

2025-04-18T20:00:00

I just purchased a Dragonfly OZMO 2P and am looking forward to seeing how it performs on the trail. It will reduce my 2P tent weight by nearly 2 pounds. To help the tent last longer, I also purchased the footprint. I will update the review after trail.testing.

PCT B.

2025-03-31T20:00:00

I recently purchased the Dragonfly OSMO UL 2P tent to replace an older, heavier 2P tent. I have used it only once and I like what I see. By upgrading, I've shaved almost two pounds from my basic load. I'm 6' and 175 pounds and, although I often sleep alone, I prefer the extra space for my gear - especially in the winter months. This tent offers plenty of room as a solo camper. Set up is very straightforward and simple. I plan to put this tent through its paces this upcoming year. That's when I'll know more about durability. I also bought the footprint to go with it and strongly recommend doing so when purchasing any tent.

Old 2.

2024-05-11T20:00:00

Super light good waterproofing decent space for the size.

AMM

2024-05-11T20:00:00

Bought their dragonfly and was not disappointed. I bought the 2P so i could have ample room and i did. 6'2" and 280. More than enough room for gear for me and the dog.

Trail b.

2024-05-10T20:00:00

This tent is super light and packs down very small. Purchased for backpacking and long canoe trips. Love the asymmetrical design for more headroom and the clip together pole setup was super easy. Can't wait to take it into the backcountry!

JM67

2024-05-10T20:00:00

Bought this to fill my desire for an ultra light weight tent. It has filled this role well. It's certainly light but the tent has other virtues as well. Easy set up, awesome fly, and keeps me dry! My only concern is the durability of such a light weight tent. Obviously it will not be as durable as a heavier tent but it's something I think about. Overall, this tent is everything I was looking for in this category. The two tone mesh took a bit of getting used to but it's a nice but not needed addition. I'll be using it quite a bit this year so an updated review in a few months will be forth coming.

Rayj

2024-05-09T20:00:00

Purchased to replace a backpacking tent and to use for bikepacking. So far has been amazing for backpacking, paddle trips and bikepacking. The small packed size and roomy interior makes it ideal for my pup, partner and I. My only concern is the durability of the very light screen and tent fabric. BUT I have faith, NEMO products have been a trusted companion in the outdoors for many years.

Ryan

2024-05-09T20:00:00

I compared many tents and settled here for it's near perfect balance of weight savings, Compact form when not in use, and durability. I also have the Elite version when I want to really drop weight but worry about it's durability in specific terrain. No issues with this tent. I especially like the small features to tighten the rain fly, access the tent and use the tent with a bike or backpack.

Petey

2024-05-09T20:00:00

I bought this tent just over a month ago and love it! I have used it 20+ days in the field and am quite impressed with it. I worked a course in the Northen San Rafael Swell in UT. and the tent held up through 50+mph winds. I appreciate the water repelancy and lack of stretch that this tent has as well. Lastly, I really appreciate the spacious head room that it has. I love this tent and have even talked a coworker into getting a NEMO tent.

James

2024-05-09T20:00:00

As some others here, I had a Hornet, which was great, but the 2 person tent was really tight for 2 plus gear. The Dragonfly ads just enough space, plus it is fully freestanding. I'm also happy with the OSMO fabric since it adds some durability and doesn't stretch... IMO this is really the perfect UL tent for it's combination of space/weight/freestanding.

tedwa67

2024-05-09T20:00:00

It's lightweight, small, and very packable. I'm a fan so far, though I haven't had a chance to take it on any big trips yet. That comes with the impending summer!

Mickey

2024-05-07T20:00:00

I have backpack hunted the mountains of Alaska, the Sawtooth's of Idaho and the badlands of South Dakota and used many different brands and models of UL tents. I am a 6' 245# guy, so being able to move to get dressed or into my sleeping bag is always a struggle in most shelters. This is not the case with the dragonfly. This tent is so spacious it feels like it should weigh 5 times what it does. Then you add the vestibule space and I could invite a party. This is the first 2 person tent I felt like two average sized people could actually be comfortable in. As for durability I have zero complaints. Well done. I'm buying another one in the case that Nemo would be silly enough to quit offering it. Well done Nemo

Sethro

2024-05-05T20:00:00

The tent is durable and has great water proofing. Also I really like that it's a free standing tent so setup is easy. Has loads of space inside as well.

Kenny

2024-05-05T20:00:00

Loving basically everything about this tent. I'm not a huge fan of the two zipper door design, it feels a little awkward to close. It's not a deal breaker by any means and the only reason I wouldn't give this five stars. I wish it had a one zipper door on both sides, but that's just me. It's still my go to car camping tent, and I'll probably take it on a backpacking trip with my partner this summer instead of separate tents like we usually do.

Barrett

2024-05-03T20:00:00

I got the 3 person and fell in love with it the first time I set it up

A J.

2024-05-02T20:00:00

I love the Dragonfly OSMO tent! I purchased the 2p a few months ago and have gotten to use if a few times on both backpacking and car camping trips and it performed wonderfully for both! The gear lofts are such an awesome feature that and I now can't imagine using a tent without them. I haven't had the tent out on a rainy trip yet but I can see that it has been fully seam sealed and will hold up great I'm sure. All in all I'm very happy with my purchase!

Connor

2024-05-02T20:00:00

I own the Nemo Aurora tent already for my husband and I.. but I wanted to treat myself to a spacious, light weight., free-standing tent for backpacking and camping just for me. And I'm SO HAPPY I did. This tent has everything you need. I'm extremely impressed with the construction from the poles to the new Osmo fabric that holds up very well. I live in a windy area as well and haven't had any problems yet! I love that this tent is super light-weight and I could put it up blindfolded it's so easy. I was worried about the storage pockets but this tent has plenty of pockets and space, especially just for me. I also love that this tent packs down so small it can fit in the outside pocket of the backpack. I'm so happy with it and my choice. If you don't want free standing, grab the hornet. But if you want free standing and light weight, the dragonfly is for you! You won't be disappointed ??

Emily

2024-05-02T20:00:00

Got this tent for backpacking with my kiddos and man am I impressed. Easy to set up, roomy, and well made. Nemo is a wonderful company and I'll gladly use their product for my outdoor adventures!

AsventureBob

2024-05-02T20:00:00

So far I've spent 6 nights in the tent with my party. Really like the larger vestibule space.

Kzim315

2024-05-02T20:00:00

I love how small this tent packs up! There is a surprising amount of headroom in the interior and is tapered at one end. There is lots of space in the vestibule for gear with the double stake out points. My only concern is that I feel like I need to be gentle with the interior zipper as it pulls tight right at the guy line attach point.

Rienna

2023-04-02T20:00:00

Nemo Dragonfly 2P Oslo 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 dive 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.

Kilroy H.