Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Black Diamond Firstlight 2P is the lighter option — 80 g lighter than the NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Black Diamond Firstlight 2P	NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P
Weight	1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb	1,260 g · 1.260 kg · 2.78 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	NEMO
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Black Diamond Firstlight 2P

1,180 g

Freestanding 2-person geodesic tent for 3-4 season use.

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NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P

1,260 g

Freestanding double-wall 2P tent with pre-bent DIAPOLE poles and recycled PFAS-free OSMO fabric; 34% more head volume.

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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P wins — at 1,180 g it is 80 g (6%) lighter than the NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P (1,260 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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