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REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint vs NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent is cheaper at $599.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint or NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent?

The NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent
US price $599.95 MSRP per nemoequipment.com
BrandREI Co-opNEMO
Released2025
Capacity persons 2 2
Type backpacking backpacking
Packaged weight (lb) 4.69 3.94
Floor area (sq ft) 33.8 30.6
Peak height (in) 42 43
Doors 2 2
Seasons 3-season 3-season
Rainfly included Yes Yes
Release 2025

Sources — REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint: rei.com (verified 2026-06-20). NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent: nemoequipment.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint and NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Packaged weight (lb): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 4.69 vs NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent 3.94
  • Floor area (sq ft): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 33.8 vs NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent 30.6
  • Peak height (in): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 42 vs NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent 43

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint

No sourced tester review yet.

NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent

Three hands-on reviewers (Switchback Travel, CleverHiker, GearJunkie) rate the NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P a top livability pick: roomy near-vertical walls with generous headroom, large trapezoidal vestibules plus the waterproof Landing Zone gear tub, easy freestanding setup, and no-sag OSMO fabric that stays dry. All three flag it as heavier than rivals and not a lightweight or long-distance choice; two also cite a premium price and only-mediocre ventilation. No lab-measured numbers were reported, and each outlet tested a different model year, so quoted weights and prices differ. (3 sourced reviews.)

Praised: Roomy, livable interior with near-vertical walls and generous headroom; Large trapezoidal vestibules plus the waterproof Landing Zone gear tub; OSMO fabric resists sagging when wet and keeps the interior dry.

Flagged: Heavier than comparable backpacking tents; not a lightweight or long-distance choice; Premium price; Ventilation is only mediocre and can get clammy or hold condensation in humid conditions.

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