The most livable backpacking tent in the Nemo line just got a little roomier. Dagger™ Ridge OSMO™ now features an updated pole structure that adds 4 inches to the door height, 2 inches to the peak height, and 22% more usable space to the vestibule. This maximized interior offers downright luxurious downtime in camp and comes at no extra weight cost.
Rounding out the improved experience is NEMO’s custom Elements™ hardware suite, featuring the Axial™ corner anchor for one-handed setup and tensioning. The updated hardware and poles are paired with solution-dyed OSMO™ fabrics on the fly and floor that promise 4x longer-lasting water repellency, 3x less stretch when wet, and a 20% higher strength rating than similar fabrics. Made from 100% recycled yarns for reduced waste, this OSMO fabric also requires less water for the dyeing process.
Features like the Divvy Cube™ stuff sack, Landing Zone™ waterproof storage tub, Nightlight Pockets™, and one-handed Gatekeeper™ door clips remain staples of this backpacking favourite, equipping it well for both relaxed car camping and backcountry treks. Between the feature set, ample interior, and lightweight, Dagger Ridge OSMO is a true one-tent wonder for adventures of all kinds.
Features:- Increased door, peak, and shoulder heights to remain the category leader in usable interior space.
- Volumizing Stash™ strut increases the vestibule space by 22% for a best-in-class storage experience.
- High-performance, high-strength OSMO™ poly-nylon ripstop fabric has 4x longer-lasting water repellency and 3x less stretch when wet. OSMO fabric is made from 100% recycled yarns that are PFAS-free and meet flame retardancy standards without the use of added chemicals.
- The OSMO™ material used on this tent is solution dyed to save both energy usage and water.
- Convertible door panels offer privacy and extra protection in cooler seasons but can be unzipped to expose mesh for ventilation
- PremiumDIAPOLE™ anodized aluminium poles are pre-bent and designed for an intuitive, quick setup.
- Nightlight Pockets™turn your headlamp into a tent lantern while removing blue light and casting an even glow.
- ImprovedDivvy Cube™ rectangular stuff sack is easier to pack up, allows you to split the weight with your partner, and stows more efficiently in your pack.
- Landing Zone™ waterproof storage tub in the vestibule protects gear from the elements.
- Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications:- Sleeps: 2
- Packed Weight: 1900gms
- Minimum Weight: 1620gms
- Doors: 2
- Porches: 2
- Packed Size: 51x16x9cm
- Season: 3 Season
- Flysheet: OSMO™ Ripstop (3000 mm)
- Inner: 40D Nylon/ No-see-um mesh
- Groundsheet: OSMO™ Ripstop (3000 mm)
- Poles: DiaPole anodized aluminium poles
- Pegs:Alloy pegs
Buyers Guide To Choosing a Tent
We think that any time spent in a tent is time well spent. A quiet camp away from the hassle of modern life can be medicine for the soul, but with so many different designs available, making sure you buy the right one can quickly give you a tent's nervous headache!
Shelter is important. If you are a solo camper who loves going out in dry, calm weather, maybe a tarp (a single piece of waterproof fabric) is all you need. Perhaps you are travelling through a hot region, where a mosquito net is the only protection you need from the elements. Or maybe a Bivvy Bag is the best option for the lightest weight weather protection.
The odds are, though, a tent will give you the space and weather protection you need. Ultra-light models, in particular, can be really compact. Check the dimensions, as being unable to sit up properly while waiting out a storm is no fun at all. If weight and size are important considerations for backpacking/bike-packing etc, then be sure to check packed dimensions too.
Tents fall into four key shapes: Ridge tents are traditional, classic-shaped, easy to pitch and sturdy. Dome tents are spacious and easy to pitch, usually with two poles crossing at the apex. They often have two doors and sometimes two vestibules, so you don’t have to climb over your tent buddy in the night. Tunnel tents provide a high space-to-weight ratio and are very easy to pitch. Geodesic tents have two or more poles with five or more crossings, making them the strongest kind of tent design, ideal for wild weather or expeditions.
3-season tents are ideal for most typical outdoor adventures. Most can handle heavy rain and a light dusting of snow, but they are not designed to withstand extended periods of bad weather. A 4-season tent is designed to keep you safe from severe weather, including snow and high winds. 5-season tents are designed for expedition use, made to the highest specifications for extreme weather.
The hydrostatic head measurement of the groundsheet and fly sheet will give you an idea of how much water the fabrics will keep out under laboratory conditions, but the overall construction and how the seams are sealed are also critical factors in how your tent will perform outdoors in bad weather.
Poles provide the structural support for your tent, and there is a huge amount of science involved in creating them. Fibre Glass poles are the cheapest but nowhere near as strong as aluminium or carbon poles.
We stock over 30 different types of tent pegs. Yes really. These range from 2g titanium ultra light beauties to steel nails that can literally be hammered (we sell one especially for the job) into those special kinds of groundsheet wrecking gravel/concrete pitches beloved on continental campsites. There are triangular ones, swizzly ones, V/Y/T shaped ones, stakes for camping in snow, shovels for camping on sand – no matter what sort of terrain you will be pitching on, we will absolutely have the peg for that!
Airing your tent each morning of use, wiping excess mud off the groundsheet, allowing it to dry before packing up and storing sharp pegs as the last item in the top of the bag when you are putting it away are all simple ways to make your tent last longer.
Outdoor Gear Chat Podcast
Take a listen to our Outdoor Gear Chat podcast Episode 19, all about tents, where Cathy and Wayne talk tents, poles, flysheets and pegs, pegs, pegs...
