Nemo Dragonfly Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Here is the short pros and cons list, followed by a more lengthy review. This is for the 2P tent, which is fantastic. The 1P is terrible, for one gigantic reason that I mention at the end.Pros:- Only weighs 2lbs 15oz, and can be further reduced with some quick swaps- Amazing quality materials, very roomy, every bit as nice as the closest competitor: BA Copper Spur UL2- Gigantic vestibules- Best doors on any tent. Huge and well-designed, does not drop to ground when openedCons:- Stuff sack is heavy and opening is too small, difficult to pack away the tent. Should be replaced, I like the Z-packs stuff sacks. Saves 0.6oz- Lowest gear pocket inside tent requires sitting up to reach. Some lower pockets would be nice.- Ventilation options are inferior to copper spur. There really should be a vent up top, instead of requiring rainfly doors to be partially open.The pros are what really matters, the cons are minor nitpicks. The stakes includes are good quality y stakes. You only really need 4 of them though, I would replace 4 others with ultralight j-stakes that weigh 5g or 6g each and use these for the vestibule. You don't really need the y-stakes for the vestibule stake-out IMO, but there's a case to be made for bringing 6 y-stakes and only replacing 2 with j-stakes. Either way, there's another ounce or two of weight savings this way.All in all, this is a worthy competitor to the BA Copper Spur, and IMO is better since it is 4oz lighter. If only they actually properly advertised the weight!I also tried the 1P version and it is terrible IMO, they make a sacrifice on the non-entry side to the rainfly where it only goes down halfway and the tent wall makes up the difference for rain protection. The result is that the exposed tent wall caves in significantly at the slightest gust of wind, not good in a tent that is already extremely narrow. You'll have a face-full or nylon every time the wind-blows.

Just got my tent in the mail and set it up in the living room. Had it up in less then 12 minutes. All parts included, setup was pretty much straight forward. So far so good. Once I get it into the field on my up coming camping trip will post and update.Nov 2019: during the month of Aug of 2019 went to Japan for Fuji Rock festival, camped out for 5 days. There were two typhoons and the tent made it through both with no problems. It rain almost every day and night and not one drop of water inside of the tent. This has to be one of the best tents out!!Advice: makeSure to steak the tent down well and tight so you can make it through a typhoon also.

I was wary about the price at first (although for a backpacking tent it’s only moderately pricey). Road tested it on the JMT shortly after it arrived. It was totally worth the price tag.The tent is obviously very light. What I didn’t fully appreciate was:- how spacious it is inside- how easy it is to set upIt excels at both. Additional perks are well placed side and ceiling pockets, large doors, spacious vestibule, and -even though it seems silly/inconsequential - a perfectly sized bag.Very happy with the purchase; 10/10 would recommend.

For a guy my size, it was more like a 1p+. I had room for me and my gear. Another person just wouldn't happen, but for the week I was using the tent, I never had an issue. Easy setup, take down, entry, and ventilation was excellent. Considering the price is no cheaper when buying direct from Nemo and I could have it in 2 days, it was Prime membership to the rescue. It's a really light weight tent that took my week of abuse and looked like new when I packed it up, it's not a Zpacks, but it's a damn good tent.

I've used this tent to backpack through Zion, Banff, South Lake Tahoe, Chattanooga, and the Dolomites. Its exactly what I wanted. Just big enough to fit me and my backpack (I'm 6 foot, and I use a 55L backpack). It packs down easily and small, and it is easy to set up.I've had some pretty intense wind storms and it held up alright. Kept out the rain and even freezing rain on one occasion. The rain cover goes out beyond the zip, leaving a small area for your boots to stay out of the weather - which has been super helpful, because I usually don't like bringing my nasty boots into the tent, but I also don't want them to be out in the rain. Great feature, great tent.

After doing many hours of research, I was very excited to own the Nemo Dragonfly tent. This past weekend I took it out for the first time. The area I live in is fairly temperate, around 70F with mild winds. HOWEVER, on the first night, one of the poles snapped in the middle (not even at the weaker point of the joint). The sharp edge of the broken pole then ripped a hole in the net. The tent was properly set up according to the instructions/diagrams.Not sure if this is faulty construction or I was just unlucky with this tent, but I expected a lot more from Nemo, considering the cost and high praise it has received. I will be asking for a refund as this tent is unable to withstand any use.

Incredibly light and packs small. I set it up in the dark the first time and it was really easy. Everything is color coated and the tie downs for steaks have reflective material in the string to see better with a light at night. I like it

Ordered a Nemo Dragonfly 2P TentReceived a Hornet 1 P tentThe tent bag is labeled Dragonfly 2P but the actual tent is a Hornet 1P.Glad I checked before my trip in 10 days!!!Had to select a rating... but haven’t used it yet

Ho acquistato questo prodotto dopo aver letto ottime recensioni su vari siti specializzati americani . La tenda si presenta bene , con ottimi materiali e di facile montaggio . Lo spazio é veramente ampio per una persona e accettabile per due . Il peso é eccezionale e la fa preferire per chi fa hiking . La costruzione é stata concepita per un utilizzo decisamente estivo con ampie aperture che non fanno creare nessun tipo di condensa . Purtroppo però questa tenda ha un grave problema strutturale col vento : la tenda , nonostante fosse stata montata e fissata perfettamente , collassa ( si abbassa improvvisamente ) in uno dei quattro montanti quando il vento aumenta di intensità . E purtroppo non lo fa una sola volta , ma tutta la notte ( nel mio caso ) finché l’ Intensità non diminuisce. Questo fa sì che sia un prodotto buono ma con gravi pecche strutturali .Ps : provata e confrontata con un altra tenda meno rinomata e meno costosa nelle stesse condizioni climatiche