5. Nemo Dagger: Best 3-Person Backpacking Tent
Whereas the aforementioned Hornet is lightweight and portable, the Nemo Dagger focuses on durability and spaciousness.
At three pounds, 12 ounces for the three-person version, the Dagger is often compared to the MSR Hubba Hubba in terms of comfort and durability.
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Like the Hubba Hubba, the Nemo Dagger also features a symmetrical design instead of tapered walls. This design choice helps to maximize the usable space for two people.
The Dagger offers lots of storage space thanks to its high-ceilinged fly cover vestibule space. This high ceiling is also evident inside the tent with a 42-inch height for some nice space to sit up.
This tent also features a 30-denier nylon floor, along with 15-denier fly and canopy fabric. This fabric is sufficient for serious backpacking.
Still, you’ll want to be careful when setting this tent up. The denier count isn’t as high as other tents, so it can get damaged from sharp objects. I recommend you purchase a tent footprint if you want to increase the lifespan of your tent.