NEMO Equipment - Hornet 2P (2019 Model)
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2025 Scoring
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"I know for Nemo it’s like 4 ounces from the 1P to 2P. So worth it, even (especially) if hiking solo."
"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."
"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."
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"It stood up to a tornado i got hit with on my last backpacking trip in missouri."
"mine ’s on year 5 with ZERO problems or even signs of wear and it gets used A LOT."
"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 ... What I was surprised by by was mine surviving."
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"throwing it up in minutes"
"It is the perfect size and really easy to set up and pack away. ... Its super light and packs small."
"It's nice to not have to mess with poles ... be able to pick up the tent body when it's built and shake it out"
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"I know for Nemo it’s like 4 ounces from the 1P to 2P. So worth it, even (especially) if hiking solo."
"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."
"works really well as a one person with room to flop around or for a wider pad"
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"I absolutely despise condensation ... having a double wall tent helps tremendously as well."
"Never had an issue with condensation."
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"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."
"just don’t unzip it all the way"
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"Unfortunately I could really benefit from a freestanding tent to maximize my campsite options and not having to worry about losing tent stakes in the dark. ... I bought one and don like the fact that it s not free standing ... My needs call for a freestanding tent thus I asked for a freestanding tent! If someone wants to save 6 oz by going with a NEMO Hornet vs NEMO Dragonfly, that s awesome. But I will benefit from full free standing. I also wouldn need to bring as many tent stakes as with a semi free-standing!"
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"I see them in the return bin at rei from people who decide they are too small"
"I have a Nemo Hornet “2P” (really 1.5)"
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"from experience it does not stand up to heavy winds ... We had it out in an exposed site in 30+km/winds and the poles bent inwards and the central connector broke on us. ... we only take it out now when the weather forecast is favourable and predictable (short trips)."
"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."
"The compromises are... flimsy poles."
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"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."
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