NEMO Equipment - Hornet Elite

I will say even though the ultralight tents are super thin, I have a Nemo Hornet Elite 2P that i bought used and I've put well over 2500 miles on it with no issues. I still think it's hard to beat the price of the Ozark Trail if you aren't going to use it a ton.

Considering a Nemo hornet elite 1p is 687 grams all in, while a xmid 1 is 720 grams *without poles*, it’s hard to legitimately consider the xmid as UL.

That 37in ceiling height on the Nemo is kind of a bummer. This new BA tent is just a roomier tent (and heavier for the area), but it's 40in peak height is also kind of a deal breaker for me to want to bring for long trips. I'm not even all that tall.

So basically the Nemo Hornet Elite is still way better and cheaper, got it

Can’t speak for the 1p, but I am 5’11” and have used the 2p elite for over 7000 miles of solo thru hikes. Can sit up in it just fine and the thing has been bomber if oriented well during storms (including a blizzard). If you are moving fast you are usually just horizontal anyways at the end of the day. For slower hikes or with my partner I will use a trekking pole tent as they are the more weight economic option for more space.

UL tents don't add much weight going from 1P to 2P. 2P versions of UL tents are usually only 4-5 oz heavier than the 1Ps. The additional space is usually worth it. Your tent isn't the best piece of gear to sacrifice comfort on. Being able to bring all of your gear inside of a tent during a rain or snow storm is a huge plus. Digging your gear out of frozen snow sucks. Mud sucks. Bugs, ticks, spiders, scorpions, centipedes, and sneks suck. I don't leave my boots outside. If you go with a semi-free standing like the Nemo Hornet Elite, use separate stakes for the foot area of the inner and the rainfly. Staking them separately allows for more control in bad weather.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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