Submitted 11 months ago

By Douwe123

From undisclosed

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Me and my partner were looking for the perfect tent, we were going to live in it for a long long time and do lots and lots of hiking, but found it extremely hard to find a tent that would fulfill all our needs: lightweight, good ventilation due to the travel in different environments, sturdy (because we didn't want it to break lol and we were travelling in patagonia, which has lots and lots of wind) and roomy vestibules due to our two enormous backpacks. On our journey finding these tents we noticed that so many people had such different experiences with different tents, we also noticed that lots and lots of reviewed were definitely trustworthy because either the review was plainly fake (and thus overly positive) or they were not using the tent we were going to use it like. It was a frustrating search as every single tent seemed amazing until I found some rare harsh review burning it to the ground, or there was something crucial like bad ventilation we just couldn't afford in a journey of 6 months. So why did we choose this tent? We still didnt have actual experiences of people doing what we did but the reputation of this company was outstanding, the ventilation seemed perfect and people were positive about it. The new OSMO technology was very attractive, the weight was just right (even a bit too light but ill get to that later), the fibers and pole materials used seemed like the strength we were looking for, also the the fact we got proper stakes with the tent was also a big plus for us (and they were really good). Last but not least: compared to another tried and tested tent, the MSR hubba hubba, this tent had way more guy line connection points (which was crucial for the wind we were going to experience) and the vestibule was way roomier than the MSR. There were probably more positive points but I must have forgotten. Our only concern really: light weight tents seemed to have a tendency to just simply break or tear because light weight/ ultra light often times mean the companies made sacrifices in quality to make it lighter weight. Light weight has become a hype and its a shame the quality of tents have gone down that way. So the big question, how did we use it and what did we think? We have used the tent in numerous different environments: We camped over a month in patagonian winds and: it held. We encountered many MSR hubba hubbas coming back from the torres del paine hike with broken tent poles but our tent didn't have any such issues (the winds also weren't that bad in the park at that moment for us, so cant say for sure, but we did spend the night in lots of other places in patagonia where we were exposed to its signature winds). The tent poles are extremely flexible, to the point that I have had the outer tent up to my nose whilst sleeping when the winds got really bad, meaning the whole tent was almost flat but went straight back it to its form when the wind gusts went away. So big plus! Two negatives though: - the outer tent fabrics seemed to stretch over time, meaning it wouldn't hold its original posture anymore. Water would hit the inner tent sometimes and it seemed to catch more wind, function as kind of sail if you'd like. That brings me to my next point and also my biggest concern, the places where the guylines connect to the outer tent simply starting tearing. No other way to put it, the tent held the wind, but the fiber simply wasn't strong enough. We were forced to use ducttape, mind you, this started happening in the first month of our trip. Another place the fabric started tearing was the inner mesh, small parts of mesh started tearing at the inner tent zippers, being forced to also put duct tape on these places. So NEMO: fix these issues please, add those extra grams to make your tent more durable, this is not acceptable. Last but not least another negative point was the zippers: We like the two zipper system, it was handy and worked like a charm, BUT they are so light weight, so fragile that closing and opening got worse and worse, having to be forced to always be very cautious about opening and closing them. We had used another tent in Torres Del Paine, which was a little heavier but the zippers were to notch, they flew open and were super sturdy, it was a big quality of life we missed in the nemo. Sadly it didn't stop there, in time (6 months) the zippers started breaking down, some teeth started bending and the zipper head couldn't close the zipper properly anymore (meaning it would simply not close anymore, pretty hectic if you are to protect yourself from mosquitoes). We were told by nemo that this was due to a lack of cleaning, and yes our tent was not that clean, but fixing it was way harder then they advertised. And it was not simply clean and fix. Although cleaning the zipper thoroughly did seem to help close them better, it didn't fix the bent zipper head and in the end, after trying the steps they advertised for fixing the head, we had to replace it. Mind you this was at the end of our trip so we kind of gave up on the tent as it was not in a usable state anymore (more zippers started to malfunction). Could it have been our fault because we didn't keep the zippers clean?, yes definitely. Am I of the opinion that even if you kept them clean, the zippers would still break down over time? Yes, they always had felt fragile and I never liked them. These were the only negatives, so the other positives that seemed true before buying ended up being true after buying it: ventilation, tent pole strength, quality stakes, roomy vestibules etc etc. All in all we loved this tent, really we did, and we completed our journey, we were able to stay the night in all the places we were planning to (with the help of a little bit of ducttape ). Tearing tent fabric nonetheless is unacceptable, it really is. How can a tent protect your from the elements if it starts tearing after one month of use (inner and outer). So can I recommend this tent? I really want to, I really want this tent to be my dream tent because there is just so much good here, but I can't for the conditions we were using it in. Yet there is still no other tent I would trust buying in this bracket, which is a real shame and a good representation of the tent market. My take, save up more and buy a higher grade tent, sorry NEMO. Yet, there is a good chance that if you are using this tent in milder conditions, it will work perfect for you, it just wasn't what we expected. Mind you, I did call NEMO before buying this tent, talking about the trip we were going for, they approved. Nemo is a US company so they don't do any warranty outside of US, but through hard work we were still able to get a new tent through the webshop we bought it from originally. (We could have bought a higher grade lightweight tent but this was not in our budget, simple as that, also I was looking for pictures but couldn't find any, they were made by my partners phone)

Submitted 1 year ago

By Lex

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I love the build of this tent! Plenty of space for me and one other person plus a bag or two at our feet. My favorite feature is the yellow light diffuse pockets for your headlamp light. It makes the lighting much more softer in the tent at night! The tent just fits two regular wide sleeping pads with a little overlap. Better to use one standard width with a regular wide for better fit.

Submitted 1 year ago

By Suri

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I bought this tent a year ago and used it extensively on the way to Compostella in Autumn and now in cold regions of South America. I am happy about the size of the tent for the tall guy that I am (186cm), and it's wide enough to just fit 2 wide pads. The OSMO material seems to hold its promises. The tent is strong and stable, even in a lot of wind. The mosquito nets have a good design. I am happy about my purchase, but: * the jack's foot feature for the outer fly is sometimes a pain to use, and it seems to be that it's fragile * I found the footprint a necessary purchase, but it is really expensive and has this same jack's foot feature that I don't trust in the long term * I love the pockets at the side of the tent, but found the purchase of a Gear Loft necessary too. It is useful, but some pockets let their content slide out, as others pointed out. Also, there should be a little explanation on how to hang this (the long side should be transversal to the tent's length), especially since the hooks are massively hard to use and can damage the little yellow attachment points. * There are not enough stakes for the extra guy-out chords. * The strut vents are a nice feature but do not always provide enough ventilation to prevent condensation. I have already had a fair share of condensation in this tent. * I am still figuring out how to not get ripples in the outer fly, even with all the bells and whistles, it remains very difficult to not have ripples (which are a catalyser for condensation) Nonetheless, I like this product very much, and would recommend it, even though I hope Nemo will fix the issues mentioned above.

Submitted 1 year ago

By David

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Great tent! materials are very lightweight yet feel durable. Only took it out twice so far but definitely is more than adequate for myself as a short trip backpacker. Squeezing two people in it is definitely doable, and the two doors come in handy. Very easy set up - everything is color coded and clips right into place. Love it!

Submitted 2 years ago

By Falgun J

From Stamford, CT

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A very light and roomy tent for 3 slim people (otherwise 2). It came without instructions and I was still able to put it together. It just took a little longer. Tip: assemble the frame which is all connected by cords. Lay the tent out and put the frame on top of it. Pin down the four corners and then snap on the tent to the overhead frame. Haven't tested it in rain and wind; so can't say much. But it came with stakes. It is very portable and easy to assemble after you do it once.

Submitted 2 years ago

By chocolatebob27

From the glades

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Used many times. This past summer a weather warning came in saying 30 knots+ wind gusts. Tent stakes got pulled up but I put them in kinda sloppy. Somehow the tent held up with me shinting in it. Poles didn't snap or any rips. Even with the fly stakes pulled up everything stayed basically dry. Really impressed. Minor complaints the zippers are a pain. The doors a little tight. jacks feet come loose. dont expect miracles from the vents.

Submitted 2 years ago

By Laura88

From Canada

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I bought this tent after a lot of research. I have used other Nemo products and always been impressed so I figured this tent would also be impressive. Unfortunately the tent developed a large hole on the bottom after 10 uses. I used a footprint and before setting the tent up I always looked over the ground and removed any sticks, rocks, ect. Regardless, I still got a large hole on the bottom of the tent! For such a pricey tent, I am very disappointed, and frankly angry, that it damages so easily. I don't feel like I can rely on this tent in the backcountry and ultimately, I feel like it was a big waste of money. I will say that Nemo did offer to fix it when I asked, but because I'm from Canada I would have to ship it and cover the costs - adding more expense to a tent that has already shown to be too fragile to stand up to regular use. Nemo sent me some patches free of charge instead. I am glad they did, but it doesn't address the fact that the tent is not durable enough to be used for what it was designed for.

Submitted 2 years ago

By MidnightMeatMan

From Seattle, Washington

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Well made and easy to setup, this tent has been a welcome upgrade to my backpacking gear. The Jake's Foot corners have a tiny learning curve the first time you set it up but otherwise I'm a fan. especially when setting up the tent with a ground cloth. As someone that spends a lot of time camping in the rain, condensation on the inside of my tent has been an issue for years and I'm pleased to say that will no longer be a problem now that I have this tent.

Submitted 2 years ago

By J an K

From Texas

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Bought this tent for backpacking with my wife. On our very first trip it worked for us in a severe thunderstorm without even flinching or using guy lines. I did use MSR ground hog stakes but that was it everything else was what came with the tent. Definitely actually high enough for two people. Had good ventilation all night long as well and enough room. For reference I am 5'11 200 and my wife is 5'5 150.

Submitted 2 years ago

By J an K

From Texas

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I bought this tent for backpacking with my wife and on our very first trip it was put to the test. The two person version is definitively big enough for you and someone you're close to and you have enough room to sleep without touching but just a few inches between each other and I had a few inches at the end of the tent. For context I'm 5'11 195 pounds and my wife is 5'5 150 pounds. We set up and staked out the tent fully without using any guy lines and the very first night were caught in a severe thunderstorm. There was intense rain, lightning, and 20-30 mile winds for several hours before it died down and the tent didn't even flinch. It handled the weather with ease, no leaking whatsoever, and we had good ventilation as well with no condensation. It dropped from the 80s to the 40s at night. That night is when I realized how important it is to have gear you can depend on and as of now I have complete faith in my Nemo Dagger Osmo. Keep in mind my tent wasn't even using guy lines either. I did use MSR ground hog stakes so I can't speak on the stakes that come with the tent and I had the dagger groundsheet as well. Once you attach it to the bottom of the tent you can just leave it attached when you tear it down so you don't have to worry about it ever again. The vestibules on either side were roomy enough for my gear and my wife's and it kept everything dry. The pockets inside are convenient and the nightlight pocket for your headlamp actually works and isn't a gimmick. The tent is easy to carry between two people but probably a little much by yourself. I would still personally use this for solo backpacking but think others would find it heavy.