NEMO Equipment - Hornet 2P (2019 Model)

Nemo hornet is a semi free standing tent not a free standing tent. I have the 2p version and love it.

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

I have a Nemo Hornet 2P, and I love it, though I have only used it solo. It would work for two people but would be a tight fit. The Nemo Dragonfly is a similar design but with a little more space. I think it’s a little more expensive than what you’ve mentioned though.

I have a hornet 2p and while I liked it (I def wouldn’t go with the hornet 1p) I didn’t like the way it sagged when wet. Note the hornet is semi free standing so still an issue on rocky ground. I’ve since used a Durston Xmid pro 2 as it’s so light and roomy but it’s also pricy and needs a lot of space to pitch. My next tent will be the Durston Xdome 1+. Doesn’t sag, has lots of room but less than the Xmid , proper freestanding and a good price. I’ll use that for a while before decide whether or not to sell the Xmid.

I have a Zpack duplex and a Nemo hornet 2p tent both are great but the Zpack is expensive but I think only 14 ounces

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.

Nemo Hornet 2P.

I was very happy with my Hornet as well. Slightly lighter than Durston even with poles for a 2P. Easier to pitch in tighter spots. Nice to be able to shake it out in the morning. And you don’t have to fiddle with your pole lengths if you aren’t just the right height for the XMid set up. Nemo is more expensive, and the vestibule doors are nowhere near as easy to hold back. I thru’d the AT with a 2P Hornet in ‘21, and it is still in good shape. I bought an XMid Pro 1P for the CDT this year. I’ve used it in the Midwest and one short trip to the Olympic Penisula. Did experience condensation much more than the Hornet, albeit more humid and cooler conditions. I’d be a bit torn as to which one I’d use if I was redoing the AT again. The XMid is half the weight, but smaller and condensates more. I think if I was NOBO I’d take the Nemo, as I would probably not use shelters until the bubble attenuated. If SOBO as I was before, I’d take the XMid, because I’d spend more nights in shelters. You can get a Nemo right now at REI. I notice that at at REI Outlet they have a BigAgnes Fly Creek 2P for $200. Same weight as the Nemo more or less. No experience with them, but that brand has a good rep and is used a lot on the AT.

Having used so many tents over the years (for work), 37" is probably the lowest ceiling of all the tents I've ever tried out. Part of what's great about having access to all these tents is being able to compare between them all. Most any trekking pole tent will have a higher peak ceiling. Since I hike with 120cm poles that's going to be what I'm have for a ceiling, but many trekking pole shelters are spec'd to be at 130cm (time to get some flat rocks!). 120cm comes out to 47", and 10 inches more compared to the Osmo is not small. Having two peaks for tents that use two trekking poles (or even a ridge of approx the same height between), and that most of these tents are made for one person and not two, you can see where I'm feeling the Elite 2P feels constrictive. I just measured myself sitting straight against my door: 35" tall. Next time you set up your Osmo Elite, measure floor to ceiling, it could be a few inches lower than spec'd. The non-Elite Hornet 2P is spec'd at 39", but I've only measured it at 36" tall. I can only guess they're referring to the peak of the apex of the tent pole, and not the ceiling of the inner mesh. And you're right, when I'm moving fast all day and once I've finally stopped, I'm sleeping. But I'm also bringing a shelter that weighs much less than the Elite's 2lbs. I'm OK with the compromise of claustrophobia for that feeling of, "did I even pack this thing up back at camp"?

I swear by my 2p Nemo Hornet. Triple Crown and beyond. Solid in bad weather, fast and simple to set up, doesn't need a ground cloth, and not an overly large footprint for when I'm setting up somewhere limited.

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.

love my hornet 2p. very easy & quick to setup and tear down. very stable, even when I have to use rocks to stake it down. I am 6ft/183cm tall, so I do have to sleep diagonally to avoid morning dew on my head and toes, but aside from that it’s plenty space for me. can’t see myself in the 1p

Owning the nemo hornet 2p 9 can say it's a good and very light tent, holds up well in the rain. easy to set up but not free standing. One thing that's a little annoying is that the opening of the rain fly opens up "above" the inner tent so you cannot leave the rain cover open during rain and you'll get your inner tent wet when opening after rainfall. other than that it's a really cool tent.

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.

Nemo. The Hornet 2P is about as light as the Durston X-Dome 2, but a little snug for two adults. The Dragonfly or Dagger are roomier, but a bit heavier.

I’ve used the Nemo Hornet 2P before, and it’s a great balance between weight and comfort. If you’re used to trekking poles, a non-freestanding tent could save weight, but make sure you’re camping where you can stake it well. Big Agnes and Zpacks also have some excellent ultralight options worth checking out!

I was going to recommend this tent as well. I have had it since it came out and I use it without a footprint without issues . I use it motocamping because the poles fold down small enough to fit in a saddlebag. I have setup on gravel, pinecones, and some generally terrible sites and the floor has held up fine. It’s tight for two adults but my son fits in it just fine with me.

I have a Nemo Hornet OSMO 2p and it is by far my favorite motocamping tent. The poles fold down small and it takes up very little space.

I had a hubba Hubba nx2 but wanted lighter so I got a hornet osmo 2P. Returned it because I couldn’t get in the tent during rain without the poorly designed fly dropping water on tent body mesh. Now I have a Durston xmid2 pro for most trips and a BA copper spur 1 if its platform tenting. I love the hubba. Old style was just too heavy. All the Durston products are fantastic!

That will be so easy to drop a ton of base weight when you get a good tent. I was at 6 lb 2 person eureka. Got a 3.75 lb MSR Hubba Hubba in 2020. Last 2-3 years I have had the extreme pleasure of carrying the just over 1 lb Durston xmid pro 2. It’s pricy but the regular xmid is much more affordable. And double wall vs single wall of the pro. Nemo Hornet and any of the BA tents are great too.

Nemo Hornet Osmo 2p. Easy setup, small pack down size, including the poles and lifetime warranty.

You have to ask yourself if you can deal with getting in and out of that style tent, seems pretty restrictive to me. I use a Nemo Hornet Osmo 2P for 1 person and it’s a good amount of room and I also prefer that method of entry.

My freestanding go-to is my Nemo Osmo hornet 2p. It is only 3oz more than the 1p version and is roomy. Weighs 38.3oz (that weight includes an OEM footprint I bought separately, stuff sack, poles bag, and stakes). Could get it a bit lighter with Tyvek footprint, no bags, no stakes. Perfect for what you are looking to do.

I used this tent on the GR11 2023. It was great, exept that it is not stable if it is windy. (E.g. if you camp somewhere high in the mountains). So, now I switched to the Lanshan1. but so far I did not use Lanshan yet.

That type of tent is not what you are looking for at all. The key selling point is that it's extremely lightweight and that's important to those who are carrying this as their shelter for weeks or months at a time. The reason you see so many influencers recommending them is that the "influencers" are compensated in one way or another to do so. Tons of downside though: * Dyneema is a very strong material, but its abrasion resistance sucks. If you aren't extremely careful you will wear a hole in it either from setting it up on the ground or packing it incorrectly. * Their tents are all single-wall, which is fine if you are prepared for potential condensation issues but it's very common to be packing up a wet tent even if it didn't rain. If it does rain then there's a high likelihood of the condensation causing some rain inside the tent too. Again, this is a compromise made to save weight. * The price tag is simply insulting and there are a number of other manufacturers making similar tents for less money. Look for a tent made of out of a more traditional material (sil-nylon or sil-poly) and understand that many lightweight and ultralight tents also cut weight by making the tents ridiculously small. I have a 2P Nemo ultralight tent which is perfect for me alone, but would be nearly impossible for two people unless one was a small child. Nemo and Big Agnes both make good lightweight tents that offer good durability and local store convenience. Tarptent also makes an excellent product in a wide variety of shapes and intended applications. I have a couple of their ultralight tents and am very pleased with them. If they're still making it then the Double Rainbow DW (double wall) is an excellent option and a great compromise between weight, durability and moisture control.

Meh we have survived plenty of torrential rains in our cheap old eureka tent as well as our giant Walmart pop up tent. Sure they weigh much much more than our Nemo tent but for most camping they’re just fine.

I have a eureka apex 2 that I got 14 years ago. It has been all over the country. They were like $120 new, are pretty well made, and decent pack down size and weight, especially for the price. We replaced it a couple years ago with a Nemo backpacking tent that weighs probably half as much, but cost about 4x as much. Our kid still uses the eureka. Don’t get a big tarp for underneath it. They make footprints specifically made for that. You can get fancy expensive ones but Walmart sells cheap plastic ones that work great and pack down much smaller than a normal tarp. We have used ours the entire time we’ve had the tent and still no holes even after lots of gravel camp pads.

Nemo makes some good ultralight tents but they’re like $400ish. If you’re on a budget check eureka or even ozark trail. Not gonna be on the same level, but my 2 person eureka apex xt2 is only like a pound heavier than my 2 person Nemo, and if you don’t use the stuff sack you can get it down fairly small.

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.

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...

My favorite car camp tent is the REI half dome. It’s actually comfortable. If you want a cheaper option, the Ozark Trail tent from Walmart is pretty decent, but doesn’t have aluminum poles. The half dome can do backpacking, but it is on the heavy side. When I care about weight, I bring my Fly Creek from Big Agnes. Copper Spur and Nemo Hornet are also great options. The fly creek is crazy light, but you really have to like the second person if you’re going to fit two.

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

I would recommend you look at the NEMO tents — specifically the Dragonfly and Hornet. Both come in 1P and 2P versions. I have older 2022 and 2024 versions of the tents and really like them. They have newer models now. Honestly for backpacking I prefer the 2P versions, even though they weigh slightly more, and I like my pack inside the tent, not in an outdoor alcove. If you’re into hammock camping, I would suggest Haven Tents..

I have a NEMO Hornet tent, 4 years of good use, no issues so far

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.

Not sure why the guy is getting down voted for being right Listen my guy, I have a marmot limestone and I love it. I'm a huge fan of their brand. But if you are looking to spend over 400 bucks for a backpacking ultralight tent, you have a ton more options. My backpacking tent is the Nemo hornet I got on sale for 327 at REI and it's freaking awesome and very very light. I got it down to like 2 and a half pounds. I have a 3p as well. My buddy got the big Agnes tiger wall and that's a solid tent as well. If you want to go lighter, you can go with a trekking pole tent... Quite a few out there as well. Tldr I wouldn't get the limelight tent as if too heavy for the price.

Used my nemo 45 nights this past summer, still looks new.

Doesn’t help when you’re on top of the mountain in the pouring rain :) Edit this sounds a bit harsh. NEMO makes good tents I’ve owned a couple. These days I just prefer something a bit heavier.

Nemo makes great tents. i have two, one has been with me since 2012 and still works great. i got another one last year with more room cuz i have more dogs. i like that they sell internal floors to keep dogs from making holes with their paws. i also love how easy they are to set up, and how durable the materials seem to be.

There are a few shelters that use trekking poles as supports. I have a Nemo that’s about the size as a Nalgene bottle.

I have a NEMO tent. It's lightweight, easily sets up, and has proven itself durable. Would recommend.

Tent: MSR or Nemo, sleeping bag: Nemo (the lightest warmest I’ve found) knife folding knife I’d use a Swiss army “Ranger” model, if its a folding knife sans that I’d use a fixed blade like a Pathfinder knife shop “scorpion or Kephart” the kephart is my favorite personally. It’s always good to have multiple tools for sure sometimes they fail. Additionally if you’re going to be in any remote areas take 2 ways to make fire whether that’s 2 lighters or a lighter and a ferocerium rod doesn’t matter. Ans water water water, and some way to filter said water. I’ve had situations even near or in towns where I needed water and had some but couldn’t purify it and a metal container of you can canteen or stainless non vacuum single wall water bottle if you have that and fire you’ll have purified water. Enjoy your walk sounds like fun to me

Big Agnes Marmot, Nemo, Naturehike, Durston over Coleman or Kelly every time.

I love my nemo, but after 12 years it has started to dry rot and flake along the seams

Nemo’s warranty is fantastic. They repaired a rainfly for free that I’m pretty sure definitely ripped due to me. They have also helped me out by getting a tent shipped sooner so I could use it on trip.

I got a Nemo and have 0 complaints.

I have a Nemo tent and two big Agnes. Love them both.

Nemo. I bought one and will probably never buy another brand. The whole experience was just more thoughtful than the other brands I had before - and their customer support was better than any company I’ve ever encountered. When my first tent got some delamination on the waterproofing layer they replaced it for free.

I have 2 Nemo tents that are both way better than any of the 5 or 6 Walmart tents that I have owned. Are they enough better to justify the added price? Depends on your use case.

I have it and its just over 4lbs. Its easy to travel with