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Elevate your next camping trip with one of these durable, rain-resistant, and compact two-person tents.

Nemo Dagger Osmo Lightweight Tent

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Now, two-person tents have reliable, thoughtful features foroutdoor campingand backpacking.

It doesnt come with setup instructions.

The color-coded poles, clips, and loops made setup a fast, easy, and intuitive process.

Nemo Dagger Osmo 2P Tent

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We were also pleasantly surprised at how large the inside of the tent is.

Even without the instructions, this tent is easy to use and intuitive.

We love that the fly comes attached to the tent for even easier and faster setup than other tents.

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

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At less than 4 pounds, the tent is lightweight yet durable and well-built.

We really liked the system for tightening the guide cords to anchor the tent.

The tent was wet on the outside, but we were completely dry on the inside.

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

After five months of use, we found that it’s most comfortable for just one adult.

For a low-budget pick perfect fornew or infrequent campers, this reliable tent is a great starter option.

While the tent is comfortable for two adults, it doesnt leave any extra room for gear or pets.

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

It’s a bit smaller than other two-person tents we’ve tested.

The quality of the fabric overall is top notch from the tent material to the bag it comes in.

It can be difficult to determine what side is the front and what is the back of the rainfly.

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

The tent’s bag can be compressed down even smaller if you remove the poles and pack them separately.

The inside of the tent doesnt have many pockets or compartments for storing loose gear.

Considering how thin the material appears, we were shocked at how durable it was throughout our tests.

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

The assembly instructions are easy to follow with standard components and a basic diagram depicting what steps to take.

Disassembly was also very simple and required no instructions.

After five months of use, the materials all still look good as new.

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

We recorded how far we carried the tents to determine how portable each item was.

Small tents can be warmer than large tents as they can trap in heat.

It has a 3.1 R-value that’s warm enough for three-season camping and moderate winters.

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

NEMO Dagger OSMO Lightweight Backpacking Tent

Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

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A person sleeps in a sleeping bag inside the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

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A dog sits inside the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent under a handing light

The Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent after assembly

The pieces of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent with directions

A person assembles the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

The Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent with cover on grass

A person assembles the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

The inside of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

A person sleeps in a sleeping bag inside the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

A dog sits inside the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent under a handing light

The Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent after assembly

The pieces of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent with directions

A person assembles the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

The Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent with cover on grass

A person assembles the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

The inside of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent With Footprint

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A fully assembled REI Co-Op Trailmade

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REI Co-Op Trailmade

A REI Co-Op Trailmade lying unassembled on the ground

A view of the inside of an assembled REI Co-Op Trailmade

A fully assembled REI Co-Op Trailmade

REI Co-Op Trailmade

A REI Co-Op Trailmade lying unassembled on the ground

A view of the inside of an assembled REI Co-Op Trailmade

REI Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent

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The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent with cover

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The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent in sand

The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent before setup

The base of the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent during assembly

A person holds up the ties on the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent

A person attaches the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent to the base

A person zips the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent closed

The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent inside a storage case

The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent with cover

The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent in sand

The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent before setup

The base of the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent during assembly

A person holds up the ties on the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent

A person attaches the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent to the base

A person zips the Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent closed

The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent inside a storage case

REI Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

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A person lays inside the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

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The Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent with the cover on

The Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent after assembly

The stakes and cord for the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

The stakes for the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

The Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent during assembly

The inside of the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

A person lays inside the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

The Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent with the cover on

The Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent after assembly

The stakes and cord for the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

The stakes for the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

The Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent during assembly

The inside of the Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight Backpacking Tent

MSR FreeLite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

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A person sits inside a MSR FreeLite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

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A person stands outside a MSR FreeLite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

A fully-assembled MSR FreeLite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

A person sits inside a MSR FreeLite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

A person stands outside a MSR FreeLite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

A fully-assembled MSR FreeLite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Big Agnes Copper Spur tent and vestibule

The outer “skin” of your tent is the rainfly. It also creates open space, outside the tent body but still under cover, that serves as a gear vestibule.Photo (c) Lisa Maloney

A person assembles the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

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A person sleeps in a sleeping bag inside the Kuiu Mountain Star 2 Person Tent

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