The NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent (shop now) goes to show that you needn’t choose between sustainability and performance.

• Price: $530
• Weight: 3 lbs, 6 oz
• Material: 100% Recycled Sil-Nylon/Poly Blend
• Area: 31.3 ft² | Vestibule: 22.8 ft² | Area/Pound: 15.9 ft²
• Pros: Eco-Friendly design. Spacious interior. Good headroom. High performance fabric. Lots of features. Free standing.
• Cons: Average weight.

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Features

The innovative OSMO fabric is made from certified 100% recycled materials, and utilizes a proprietary blend of nylon and polyester to increase strength and water repellency, while decreasing sag and stretchiness when wet. We love that brands are pushing the envelope when it comes to sustainability, and NEMO is leading the pack.

The OSMO fly is draped around a headroom enhancing pole structure designed to create near vertical walls, and we appreciate how the top spreader adds lateral ceiling height. The vestibules have nice vents and are impressively large and protective, offering lots of exterior space to store equipment.

For a small 2 person tent, the NEMO Dagger 2P has features and add-ons galore. Most importantly of all, the NEMO Lifetime Warranty. But we also love the internal storage pockets with light diffuser. The Landing Zone vestibule storage tubs are an interesting idea. From a backpacking perspective, they’re probably unnecessary.

But from a camping perspective, they’re useful and excellent for keeping gear dry on wet ground. The Divvy Cube storage is also a nice system.

Verdict

The NEMO Dagger OSMO is an innovative, all-purpose small 2 person tent that’s just as home in the front country as it is in the backcountry. It’s a bit on the splurgy side, but if you want one high quality home-away-from-home that can handle everything nature asks of it exceptionally well, this is it.

Read about more great tents in our complete guides to the best tents for backpacking, and the best small 2 person crossover tents.