Anyone have any experience with the newer Nemo OSMO fabric tents? I have a Nemo Losi 3p thats about 6-7 years old, but I see they have switched to new fabrics, pole structures, and such - presumably to cut weight.

I am considering downsizing a bit to a save a bit of space and weight, but don't want to give up too much on durability. Nemo, and the Losi in particular, used to be a really popular tent here on this forum. I'm wondering what people think of the newer ones?

I have the Nemo Osmo Hornet 2p and I'm not super impressed with it. Pack size and weight is awesome but there are a few things I just don't like.

The rain fly is weird and if it's raining out you will constantly get dripped on getting in and out. I find the zippers tend to snag a lot.

I was up on Duncan and we had a lot of rain and even in full sun it seemed to take forever to dry out once the rain stopped. I stayed dry inside and it held up through some pretty hefty winds.

I sleep solo and bought the 2 person just for the extra room. If you're sleeping 2 I hope you know them very well. If not, you will after the first night. :) This is a small 2 person tent.

Even though the fabric seems really delicate I haven't had issues with durability. I use the footprint and think that would almost be mandatory. I do like the single y pole design.

I know a lot of people love this tent but for what it cost I guess I expected more and am just luke warm to it.

By contrast I have a North Face Stormbreak 2p. I paid about $150 bucks for it and love it. Dry as a bone, super quick set up, roomy, huge vestibule and durable.

I believe my Hornet weighs about 4#'s vs the Stormbreaks 6#.

I hope this helps.

Thanks Rieggs, that is all very helpful. I have looked at the Stormbreaks specs and it looks like a fantastic value. But my current Losi comes in about the same weight and has more space so I don’t see it as a step up.

I totally get what you say about getting wet going in or out of the tent. My Losi keeps me very dry inside, but I seem to always wipe off all the condensation getting out in the morning - definitely a design improvement opportunity.

I’m still hoping there are some members here who have experience with the new OSMO line of Nemo tents. Several years back the Losi seemed like it was THE TENT to have for paddlers, but I wonder if people have moved away as NEMO seemingly is chasing the UL crowd??