NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P vs Zpacks Duplex Classic

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

Zpacks Duplex Classic is the lighter option — 756 g lighter than the NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P	Zpacks Duplex Classic
Weight	1,260 g · 1.260 kg · 2.78 lb	504 g · 0.504 kg · 1.11 lb
Brand	NEMO	Zpacks
Category	Shelter	Shelter

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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Zpacks Duplex Classic

504 g

2-person double-wall Dyneema Composite Fabric tent with full mesh interior. Freestanding design ideal for long-distance thru-hiking.

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NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P vs Zpacks Duplex Classic: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Classic wins — at 504 g it is 756 g (60%) 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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