Dragonfly OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Q: Is the Dragonfly OSMO freestanding?

Yes. The Dragonfly OSMO is fully freestanding, with pre-bent DIAPOLE™ recycled aluminum poles and a Precurve™ crossbar that adds 34% more head volume.

A freestanding ultralight 2-person tent with a new crossbar design for taller doors and more headroom.

$549.95

Color: Fog

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Top features

OSMO™ Poly-Nylon Ripstop

DIAPOLE™ Recycled Aluminum Poles

Landing Zone™ Storage Tub

Description

The Dragonfly OSMO™ has long been celebrated for its perfect balance of weight and livability — and now it soars to new heights with a brand-new crossbar design. Taller doors, expanded interior space, and a stronger, more stable frame made from recycled aluminum poles make it the ultimate freestanding tent for adventure.

Perfect for

Backpacking

Ultralight miles.

Backcountry

Rugged use.

Endless Promise

Designed recyclable.

Features

OSMO™ Poly-Nylon Ripstop. Proprietary fabric made from 100% recycled, PFAS-free yarns with 4x longer-lasting water repellency and 3x less stretch when wet — flame retardant without added chemicals.
DIAPOLE™ Recycled Aluminum Poles. Hubbed, pre-bent poles with a Precurve™ crossbar add 34% more volume at the head and improve space at peak and foot.
Landing Zone™ Storage Tub. Waterproof tub in the vestibule keeps stowed gear protected from the elements.
Nightlight Pocket™. Overhead pocket turns your headlamp into a tent lantern, removing blue light and casting an even glow.
Divvy Cube™ Stuff Sack. Rectangular stuff sack stows efficiently in your pack and lets you split the load with a partner.
Gatekeeper™ Door Tiebacks. Integrated clips let you tie back the tent doors with one hand.

Materials

Canopy: Polyester / No-see-um mesh.
Rainfly: OSMO™ Ripstop (1500 mm), bluesign® approved, PFAS-free.
Floor: OSMO™ Ripstop (1500 mm).
Poles: DIAPOLE™ recycled aluminum.

About the brand

NEMO Equipment was born on a turbulent night in 2002 on the side of Mount Washington, where founder Cam Brensinger spent five sleepless hours in a poorly designed bivy and realized how much better outdoor gear could be with thoughtful design. He founded NEMO that spring in Nashua, New Hampshire — naming it after Jules Verne's Captain Nemo, and, fittingly, 'New England Mountain Outfitters.' At Mountain Sports, we love NEMO for that problem-solving, design-first spirit: award-winning tents, sleeping bags, pads, and camp furniture engineered for real comfort and built to last.

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SKU 811666038647

Performance

How it ranks across conditions.

Calibrated against comparable products we stock, so you can compare like for like.

Weight

Heavy

Moderate

Light

Ultralight

2 lb 13 oz minimum weight with full freestanding convenience.

Livability

Cramped

Functional

Roomy

Palatial

Precurve™ crossbar adds 34% head volume and taller doors.

Weather protection

Fair-weather

Light rain

3-season storms

All-season

Solution-dyed OSMO™ fly and floor shed 3-season storms.

Ease of setup

Involved

Moderate

Quick

Effortless

Color-coded poles and Axial™ Lite anchors make setup intuitive.

Best for

Is this right for you?

Big miles for two

An ultralight, fully freestanding home for pairs covering serious distance.

Not for: Counting every gram on a solo mission? The Hornet is lighter still. See Hornet OSMO

Pitching where stakes won't go

Freestanding design pitches on slickrock, platforms, and sandy washes.

Not for: Strapping your shelter to a bike? The Bikepack edition is built for that. See Dragonfly Bikepack

Full spec sheet

Technical Specs

Capacity	2-Person
Season	3-season
Minimum Weight	2 lb 13 oz / 1.26 kg
Packed Weight	3 lb 5 oz / 1.49 kg
Packed Size	19.0 x 5.5 x 3.0 in / 48.5 x 14 x 7 cm
Peak Height	40 in / 100 cm
Floor Area	29.0 sq ft / 2.7 sq m
Doors / Vestibules	2 / 2

Questions, answered

Before you buy.

Pulled from chats, emails and store visits. The things people actually ask us before they buy. Don't see yours?

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Is the Dragonfly OSMO freestanding?

Yes. The Dragonfly OSMO is fully freestanding, with pre-bent DIAPOLE™ recycled aluminum poles and a Precurve™ crossbar that adds 34% more head volume.

Do I need a footprint?

A footprint isn't required, but adding this layer of durable, waterproof fabric reduces wear and tear on your tent floor caused by rough or rocky ground — extending the life of your tent.

What warranty does NEMO gear carry?

NEMO covers manufacturing defects under its warranty program, and many categories carry lifetime coverage. Bring it by the shop or call us — we'll help you sort out any claim with NEMO directly.

What is NEMO's Endless Promise®?

Endless Promise® is NEMO's circular design program: products built to be repaired, resold, and fully recycled at the end of their life instead of landfilled. Mono-material construction means the whole product can go back into the recycling stream.

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How the Dragonfly OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent compares

Head-to-head against the closest alternatives we stock, so you can see where this one sits before you commit.

Feature	NEMO Hornet OSMO™	NEMO Dragonfly OSMO™ You're viewing	NEMO Dagger OSMO™	NEMO Aurora Highrise™
Best for	Ultralight backpacking	Ultralight backpacking	Lightweight backpacking	Family camping
Capacities	1P / 2P / 3P	2P	2P / 3P	4P
Price	From $459.95	$549.95	From $599.95	$399.95
Packed weight	2 lb 4 oz (1P)	3 lb 5 oz (2P)	3 lb 15 oz (2P)	15 lb 14 oz
Peak height	39 in (1P/2P)	40 in	43 in (2P)	75 in
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Dragonfly OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent