Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Hogback takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Dagger OSMO 3P has its own case.
| Tarptent Hogback | NEMO Dagger OSMO 3P | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 80✓ | 76 |
| Capacity | 4 | 3 |
| Packed weight | 51.7 oz✓ | 61.0 oz |
| Floor area | 51.4 sq ft✓ | 42.8 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 15.9 /lb✓ | 11.2 /lb |
| Peak height | 48 in✓ | 44 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $549✓ | $650 |
| Type | Ultralight | Backpacking |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Hogback in blue, Dagger OSMO 3P 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 Tarptent Hogback and NEMO Dagger OSMO 3P take different routes to the same job. The Hogback wins on low weight and floor space, and the Dagger OSMO 3P pushes back on value.
The Hogback is 9 oz lighter, more floor area (51.4 vs 42.8 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Hogback leads 80 to 76.
Pick the Hogback if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Dagger OSMO 3P if you would rather save the difference.
The Tarptent Hogback. It is 9 oz lighter than the Dagger OSMO 3P.
The Tarptent Hogback. It is more floor area (51.4 vs 42.8 sq ft) than the Dagger OSMO 3P.
The Tarptent Hogback, 80 to 76 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Hogback for low weight, or the Dagger OSMO 3P for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.