NEMO Equipment - Hornet 2P (2019 Model)

Love my Nemo Hornet 2P. Lightweight, easy set up. Two decent side vestibules for storage, and two doors. Nice headspace.

My own preference is for a double walled semi-frestandong tent. Used the NEMO Hornet 2p on all three trails. I hike with one pole, but besides that it was nice to know I could camp pretty much anywhere and it wouldn't be problem. Some people with trekking pole tents can struggle to get a good pitch in certain areas depending on what the soil (and lack thereof) is like. Also... condensation. I absolutely despise condensation and can avoid the worst of it through campsite selection but having a double wall tent helps tremendously as well.

Nemo Hornet 1p. I like the tent. Enough room to keep backpack inside the tent. Weighs 2 lb total. This model is made of silnylon and is discontinued and replaced by the Nemo Hornet Osmo, made from silpoly but the layout is exactly the same, just different material and a few ounces heavier. Silpoly does not sag when it gets wet in the rain. The 2p version is $30 more but the bathtub cut is different from 1p and is shorter in length. I tried both 1p and 2p and went with the 1p. I think Nemo tents will be on sale at REI next week.

Used Nemo horrnet. I see them in the return bin at rei from people who decide they are too small

Yea agree I should have specified the 2p version.

Perhaps decide first which type of tent is for you. (1) trekking pole (usually A-frame) (2) (semi?) freestanding; (3) tunnel (usually when camping in more challenging weather). Within each category, materials, weight and price should point to what's right for you (DCF is lighter, more expensive, may not last as long as silpoly). We've used trekking pole tents (Zpacks Duplex) for several years. More recently felt that semi-freestanding was a better idea. (BA Tiger Wall 3P; when I travel solo, Nemo Hornet 2P). If weight is secondary vs strength -- Hilleberg tents (tunnel) have an excellent reputation.

packed sized is 10"x5". [Large softball...](https://www.gossamergear.com/en-ca/products/the-one) This being said, L x W makes it a 3.3L packed size. Very small indeed. The Unbound is 4 6L, the Nemo Hornet is 4.3L, the BA Tiger Wall 6.6L and the Lofoten packs 2L. A clear winner but is more a bivvy than a tent -- you hardly can sit inside, and it is apparently sold out...

1,. My experience in Japan (Tokyo <> Kyoto) has been that business hotels are a more convenient option. Very densely populated country means relatively few nice places to pitch a tent. 2 weeks and we camped only once. 2. As others have pointed out, several UL tents now exist. Perhaps take a look at the Nemo Hornet. Reasonably priced, (semi) free standing, under 1Kg, under 5L packed size, short pole set. 3. Tarp + bivy isn't likely to bring joy to the camper. Unpleasant in adverse weather, requires significant time to set up if you need the tarp, no significant weight/volume saving. Try before leaving home with such a system

Nemo Hornet 2P.

This right here. 1P is like sleeping in a coffin. I have a Nemo Hornet “2P” (really 1.5) and it’s still around 2 pounds for those of us counting ounces. If you’re car camping, then go all out with whatever works.

My top 5 recos would be that you go for either: - REI Co-op Trail Hut 2 - Big Agnes C Bar 2 - Nemo Hornet 2P - Durston X-Mid 2 - ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2 All lightweight, 3 season and packable but you can also try [11 Best 2-Persons Tent for Camping and Backpacking](https://alaskanarrows.com/11-best-2-person-tent-camping-and-backpacking/) for other options in that $350 price range. Your options are pretty good too and I’d second the Trail Hut anytime too! Hope this helps out a little.

NEMO Hornet 2P. It is the perfect size and really easy to set up and pack away. Its super light and packs small. It stood up to a tornado i got hit with on my last backpacking trip in missouri. Plus if anything happens to it NEMO will warranty it. Get the newer OSMO material because it is much nicer than the older fabric and more durable just make sure u buy the foot print with it to ensure the ground doesnt tear it up.

UL gear trade subreddit has some great options. I bought a 2p nemo hornet for 180 after shipping last year. If you and your partner are smaller (we're 5'6" and 5'8"), it's a fantastic lightweight tent. We fit our exped duo wide sleeping mat in there and it's super comfy. Never had an issue with condensation. Doors on both sides, easy to set up, semi freestanding and a lifetime warranty if you decide to buy from their site

I use a Nemo Hornet 2p and I really like it. I bought it used and have taken it over 2500 miles with no issues.

Go with the Hornet 2 though, if possible. It's technically a 2p tent but in reality its more like a 1.5p size, so it works really well as a one person with room to flop around or for a wider pad, and it's just as light as many 1-person tents. Probably why there are a lot of the 1p Hornets available used.

They're not cursed or anything, but it's one of those deals where the design needs a lot of fabric, you need poles for structure, and they're a full double wall. The compromises are light fabric and flimsy poles. IMO, I'd rather something that pitches with trekking poles, which has its annoyances but is generally worth the trade.

Hornet 2p is a great tent. It's even light enough for solo trips *ducks*

I couldn't justify spending on both a 1-p UL set-up AND a 2-p UL set up so I just said fuck it and got the 2p Hornet. My Nemo Galaxi 2p is our car camping tent, the hornet is our backpacking tent and if I was ever solo I'd either take my hammock or the hornet.

Yeah I hated the rain fly doors so much I went with the hornet and think the hornet is not only cheaper, btu the superior *designed* tent. The BA is roomy, but the NEMO has the ergonomics down. Speaking strictly to materials, they are about the same but I'll say that my non-UL nemo galaxi lasted me about 10 years with only minor repairs of some self-inflicted fire damage. They make great tents and really deserve more looks than they get.

I mean these are the best of the best freestanding tents. Can't really go wrong. I have had my hornet for a few years now and won't even think about buying something else until it's destroyed - I love it. Make a list of the different features each one has and see what ones you want the most would be my advice.

Love my nemo semi-free standing out west. I have the hornet, it's similar to the dragonfly. They could get that if wanting to trim some weight but don't want a trekking pole tent.

I also have a very similar kelty 2p tent. It has been my backpacking tent for probably 15 years now. In 2007 it was pretty light and I was constantly being teased for my tiny little tent. It’s a good tent, it’s even a good backpacking tent, it’s just not up to par with modern ultralight but that can be ok. I’m willing to bet that tent is like $100. So for the price I think it has its place. I actually bought myself a Nemo hornet to replace it this year. My son will be inheriting this one until he saves up his own $500 to get something more fashionable.

I bought one and don’t like the fact that it’s not free standing

I came to recommend Nemo hornet because the wind abuse mine took on the lost coast and stayed standing makes me believe in the tent

I’m not surprised by that. What I was surprised by was mine surviving. It’s not a robust tent

Same. My hornet is mostly great for rain, just don’t unzip it all the way, but I’ve never had it in any more than a breeze.

In almost any other case I am a HUGE fan of Nemo but if you’re expecting rainy conditions, the Hornet is not worth the money. The side mesh goes down super far to the point that water can splash in and if memory serves the rain fly is cut short in a few places, presumably to save weight but it ends up just exposing the tent to rain and even with proper set up it has been my experience that you will get drenched. I’ve had drier nights in the old metal framed Coleman tents I grew up car camping in. I would look into the Big Agnes Copper Spur if the Nemo Hornet is around your price range. I can’t speak for the wind because I’ve had a pretty mild time in it but I was doing a winter PNW backpacking trip and a fall SHT hike which is very very rainy and again and again this was the one that people steered me towards for said conditions. It’s worth the extra weight over the hornet IMO.

nemo hornet. light. easy. durable. one person/2 in a squeeze. about 400 bucks. mine’s on year 5 with ZERO problems or even signs of wear and it gets used A LOT. Im not a fan of the UL tents that shave weight by depending on you having a trekking pole to hold it up. what if i want to tent but dont want to bring poles??

I'm quite interested. The tunnel tent we carried/hiked with in Hornstrandir & Iceland was a bit at it's limits, I'd say, because it was quite difficult to orient it towards the wind when the wind keeps shifting, and not all grounds were great for pegging. (sorry) I'd have liked a dome tent, but that said, I'd not be willing to compromise on robustness and storm-proofness for weight. For scenarios where that's not a concern, I'm quite happy with my Hornet.

No. The Nemo Hornet is a great tent, but from experience it does not stand up to high winds. We got a Slingfin portal for those conditions and love it.

From experience, the Nemo Hornet does not stand up to heavy winds. We bought a slingfin portal for high wind conditions and love it.

I have a Nemo Hornet and love it, but from experience it does not stand up to heavy winds. We got a Slingfin Portal2 for trips with high exposure to heavy winds and love it. This summer we had it out during a storm with extreme winds and the fly barely riffled while in the meantime we had to take our shelter tarp down for fear the wind would rip it to shreds.

2 pounds heavier than the Nemo Hornet for more than $300 in savings seems like a solid trade.

Yeah. Just look at the light one. Hornet probably best. I use fly creek because I bought it years ago. but yeah no side entry 

I mean I used the hornet on my CT trip last summer. Held fine even when running down a mountain trying to beat the afternoon storms and throwing it up in minutes. I have the hornet elite though so maybe some better quality from the original.

I have 3–when I want to “glamp”, an REI Kingdome. My all purpose tent is a 3 person Marmot tent that I’ve had for almost a decade. My backpacking tent for me and my dog is a Nemo Hornet. I agree with whoever said go cheap when you’re starting out, everyone has different preferences and it’s better to learn yours when you haven’t sunk a bunch of money into your equipment. That being said, you can definitely shop smart and get good deals on the good stuff. The Nemo was VERY expensive and I did pay full price, but very worth it to me as I’m getting older and can’t carry as much weight into the wilderness without a back ache. The REI and Marmot I got on clearance and used my REI members rebate on each time. ETA: it also depends on what kind of camping you’re doing—car camping, you don’t really need anything fancy or lightweight. Backpacking is a different story.

Look at 2p tents from Nemo and big Agnes. I have the hornet and it's awesome. Both these companies have life time warranty. All these guys recommending durston xdome...I wouldn't buy it as it doesn't have life time warranty and this product is brand new to the market. Google issues with it, many folks that purchased one had their frame poles break. I would wait and see how the durston product improves before I would buy one as they are not cheap.

I have the marmot 6p tent and it's a fantastic tent. Here is my experience with it. - solid construction with metal poles and ykk zippers - with the full rain fly down, makes the tent highly wind resistant and let's the tent stay warm. My wife actually loves this as she runs cold. - no issues with condensation. It is a double wall tent with air vents at the top. - easy to set up and take down, remember you have to stake the tent first before hooking up the poles. - it's seam sealed so very good rain protection - marmot offers a life time warranty. - I'm 6'2 and I can stand in the tent and not touch the roof. I did a lot of research before getting this tent and I have no buyers remorse. That being said, I have a nemo backpacking tent and I can say that nemo is also a fantastic brand. They make good tents and also have lifetime warranty. Honestly I'd also buy the Aurora in a heart beat. For me it would be whichever one was cheaper.

A great tent. I have a much pricier Nemo Hornet but used this exact tent on a guided backpacking trip recently. Super easy to put up, convenient and smart pockets.

I had a 2P Nemo tent for myself. Now have a 3P Nemo tent for me, the husband, and our dog.

Nemo makes fantastic products. I have their 2P tent which is perfect for me solo (6'4" 225lbs) and I can squeeze in a gal with me though there is usually some overlap with the sleeping pads. I've sent it in for repairs once and they did a great job and even found some things I hadn't noticed they needed fixed.

If you’re going to spend cash on a backpacking tent, get a Big Agnes or NEMO.  If you’re looking for a cheaper option, the Eureka Suma 2 has two doors, two vestibules, and is a very good option for around $100.