Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Dragonfly OSMO 3P takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Telos Evo TR3 has its own case.
| NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 3P | Sea to Summit Telos Evo TR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 77✓ | 74 |
| Capacity | 3 | 3 |
| Packed weight | 54.0 oz✓ | 68.3 oz |
| Floor area | 41.2 sq ft✓ | 39.8 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 12.2 /lb✓ | 9.3 /lb |
| Peak height | 42 in | 48.5 in✓ |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $620 | $600✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Backpacking |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Dragonfly OSMO 3P in blue, Telos Evo TR3 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 3P and Sea to Summit Telos Evo TR3 take different routes to the same job. The Dragonfly OSMO 3P wins on low weight and floor space, and the Telos Evo TR3 pushes back on headroom and price.
The Dragonfly OSMO 3P is 14 oz lighter, more floor area (41.2 vs 39.8 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The Telos Evo TR3 is taller (48.5 vs 42 in peak) and $20 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Dragonfly OSMO 3P leads 77 to 74.
Pick the Dragonfly OSMO 3P if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Telos Evo TR3 if headroom and price matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 3P. It is 14 oz lighter than the Telos Evo TR3.
The NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 3P. It is more floor area (41.2 vs 39.8 sq ft) than the Telos Evo TR3.
The NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 3P, 77 to 74 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Dragonfly OSMO 3P for low weight, or the Telos Evo TR3 for headroom. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.