Remarkably light. I appreciate the evolution to the Divvy Sack from several years ago. Innovative but also durable. Roomy enough for a 1p for sure. Someday when the kids are older I hope to use this on a longer thru-hike - for now, it gives lots of backpacking options
Matt V
2 days ago
A Masterclass In Iterative Design: Why The Hornet
I’ve had every single generation of the Hornet 2P in my kit rotation since its inception, logging thousands of trail miles across deserts, alpine regions, and coastal zones. I don’t give brand loyalty without cause; I give it when a piece of gear earns its spot in my pack over hundreds of nights of real-world deployment. Watching the evolutionary arc of this tent has been a study in form-fitting function. Even the earliest nylon iterations were stellar, but what I appreciate most is that the designers didn't just rest on their laurels—they consistently looked for ways to add serious value to the setup with each generation. They refined the hardware, optimized the geometry, and the current version is unequivocally the pinnacle of the series. When you pit the Hornet 2P against its direct competitors in the sub-2.5-pound ultralight category, the deliberate engineering choices become stark: Fabric Performance & Sag Resistance: Many standard silnylon or polyurethane-coated tents on the market turn into a soggy, stretching mess when a storm rolls in, requiring midnight adjustments to the guylines. As someone who pays close attention to material specs, this is where the proprietary OSMO composite changes the game entirely. Its hydrophobic property fundamentally eliminates wet-stretch and maintains a drum-tight, aerodynamic pitch even when saturated. It adds massive performance value by staying taut without the typical nylon sag. True Dual-Door Livability: A lot of "ounces-first" shelters—especially front-entry, single-pole models or asymmetrical trekking-pole tents—force you into awkward physical acrobatics just to ingress or egress. The Hornet manages to hit a bonafide ultralight trail weight while still providing two dedicated doors and dual vestibules. The landing zones are perfectly proportioned for managing your kit during a downpour. The Volumizing Magic: In a category where narrow footboxes and aggressive inward-sloping walls frequently give you a cramped experience, the integration of the Flybar mass-stabilizer and strategic corner guy-outs creates phenomenal interior volume. It genuinely optimizes the headroom where you actually sit up, easily outperforming comparable Y-frame semi-freestanding tents that cut corners on shoulder space to save a micro-ounce. Packability Over Bulk: While trendy, ultra-expensive Dyneema (DCF) shelters certainly have a presence on long-distance trails, they are notoriously bulky and roll up like a rigid yoga block. The fabric and short pole segments of the Hornet pack down impossibly small, slipping into low-volume packs effortlessly and leaving plenty of room for multi-day food carries. I recently bought a second current-generation Hornet 2P because nothing else on the market strikes this exact equilibrium of weight, structural reliability, and effortless setup. It is a highly refined, uncompromising outdoor partner.
Havecramponswilltravel
2 days ago
Packs Down So Small!!!
When the tent first arrived my husband looked at me sideways and asked if this was a tent for humans or if I had made a mistake in my purchase. After assuring him that it was indeed a tent for not one but two humans he was even more skeptical… then I unpacked the contents and set it up. I’m quite impressed at this tent’s ability to actually fit 2 people though it would be more difficult if one or both were quite tall, not a concern for me. I especially appreciate that the pole set is significantly shorter and more compact than any other tent I’ve owned. Take some time to watch the videos and learn how to properly stake and tie out the guy lines and space expanders on this tent (you’ll be much happier with tent space if you do this). The ground fabric does not seem any thicker than the rest of this UL tent so a footprint or other additional polycro or tyvek layer between it and the ground is a must on this one. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase and would recommend this to anyone looking for a roomy semi freestanding lightweight option.
Schnellr
2 days ago
Bomber
Bought this a month ago. 2 trips in so far. This replaced an old mt Hardwear tent. Small ultralight tents have come along way. This is beyond ultralight and packs down so small. I got the 3p for two people to go hunting and have a spike camp as well as a base camp. These 2 trips were trials runs and it’s gonna work out great. If I take care of it it should last along time.
JRidz
2 days ago
Thoroughly Thought Out And Executed
I’ll preface that this is a first impressions. That said, I have 15 years experience with all kinds of tarps, tents and shelters in between. The Hornet 2P strikes a really fine balance in trying to be simple operation and as light as possible. Overall construction is fantastic. It is Nemo after all. Setting it up in the yard was straightforward. All of the features are well thought out and operate as expected. Pros: - Single pole with spreader is simple to quickly deploy - Rain fly looks to have sufficient coverage and goes on quickly - The side inner pull outs add some nice shoulder room and the vestibule is adequate for a couple of items on each side. - Hardware is light, but feels adequately strong for standard use. - Nice little touches like the door tie backs. Internal pocketing and one hand operations. - really good shoulder and sitting headroom for one person in the 2P Cons: - Floor length is not sufficient for a 6’ tall person on a 3” pad and 30F bag. Head and toebox will touch the wall fabrics. You can get a little more space if you try angling, but that isn’t really possible in a rectangular pad. - I think condensation may be an issue in high humidity environments, given there are no peak vents. Definitely want to stake/tie out the head end of the rain fly so there’s a little more air flow. - 8 stakes are probably the minimum. I would always want the ridge pole at the foot end and Rain fly at the head staked out. They do provide 4 tie lines and 8 stakes, so that’s good. - You’ll want to be careful opening the rain fly in the rain, since it zips open to the point that rain can come down onto the mesh inner. Just don’t zip it all the way up and it looks like that will work around it. - A nice improvement would be to have a tie back point on the right side of the vestibule. I worked around this by hooking the vestibule guy line to the stake at the foot end of the pole. But a more elegant solution would be nice. Overall, I still really think this is a good tent! The only deal breaker might be the length.
PCT2028
5 days ago
Small Interior Space.
Excellent tent. the weight and pack size are hard to beat for a semi freestanding tent. the size for the 2p is small, I'm 6'4 and touch both ends and would be very tight if you had two people in it.
Hikingtime50
6 days ago
Good Quality And Weight
I had a version of this tent that I used for backpacking trips. The tent has been durable, and the tent weight was great for backpacking. My son and were preparing for Philmont and after using the the tent during a shakedown hike, he loved the tent so much, he asked for his own tent. The ease of assembly and quality are vauled by us. We love this tent.
JennyB
2 months ago
Surprisingly Spacious
We haven't used it yet, but during our test set up, we loved how easy it was to set up. The material feels surprisingly sturdy, especially considering how lightweight it is. Our family of 4 could actually all lay down in the space (6'4", 5'7", 11yr and 9 yr old) - two grownups and one kid will be very comfortable!
HappyCamper30
2 months ago
Worth The $
I've own the Nemo Hornet 2P tent since 2020 and it has easily become my favorite camping gear I own. It has traveled with me while I guided in Glacier National Park, joined my husband for hunting trips in Wyoming, and visited the Superior Hiking Trail on multiple occasions. This tent is extremely lightweight (my aunt laughed when I told her how much it weighed and asked if I was renting in a garbage bag) reliable, rain resistant, and packable. I talk up this tent to quite literally everyone I know, and I am certain I will never own another brand of tent again (because why would I need to???)!
Njgb
2 months ago
Requires Careful Handling
Had the 1p tent for about 5 years. Just took it out to examine. All good. Had excellent results from tent. Am VERY careful with zippers and all fabrics. Always use foot print. When going UL, there are trade offs. Usually ya have to accept fragile fabrics. So i really pamper this. When done camping air out then carefully repack in nifty bag. Not had any problems either. Place phone n light in pocket. Been all over with.
Tamara
3 months ago
Extremely Durable
I've used the 2P tent for a few years in nice weather conditions. Last week I was in Joshua Tree National Park in truly inclement weather, with rain and wind gusts that were 40-50MPH. I watched my tent bend in its tent pole joints without breaking. I stayed perfectly dry the entire time. I am amazed at how well this lightweight tent stood up in such terrible conditions and cannot recommend it enough. It also packs down very well, taking up minimal space in the pack.
The Rizzler
7 months ago
Great Tent
I took this tent on a 12-day trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. Due to the duration of the back country trip, I opted for the two person tent and didn’t regret the small mount of added weight (I also have a hornet ultra elite 1-p I’ve had for three years and let my son use). The tent performed flawlessly in the New Mexico terrain and weather - we had a few crazy down pours. I’d recommend this tent for anyone that is looking for lightweight but not a trekking pole set up. Roomy, well ventilated and most importantly light!!
nicole
8 months ago
Efficient With Everything You Need
This tent is so light and packable, yet well built with everything you need. It packs down so small, especially when you separate the poles and fabric. It's my favorite tent for shorter, lightweight trips, because you get everything you could need in a tent, without the extra weight. No need to sacrifice the good stuff-- like a floor, bug screen, stash pocket, etc-- for packability or weight. This tent does it all. For a longer trip with 2 people, I'd bring a bigger tent.
Dr Thunder
8 months ago
More Like A 1p Plus, Rather Than An Actual 2p
Quick background, I'm a triple crown thru-hiker and have used a wide variety of tents at various price points and the 2P version of the Hornet misses the mark. I bought the 2P version after a positive experience with the 1P version, but am disappointed in how they scaled up the size. The floor fits two pads, but they did not increase the size of the top spreader bar, so the walls are more angled making it impossible to sit up or even sleep without touching the side walls. You basically have to open the mesh doors to have room. (I'm 5'9" 145lbs) This tent would work well for a single person looking for more room or a couple just doing a short weekend trip, but I couldn't imagine using this with two people for an extended period of time. If I didn't buy this under the Nemo Pro deal I would return.
Vandy Raw
8 months ago
Excellent Portability And Well Thought Out Design
I've had my Hornet 2 P for a few years now and it has been my go to for the majority of my solo camps. It is a well thought out design with decent head room and space. I'm 6' tall and my Nemo Tensor square pad and I just fit. A couple of extra inches would be nice, but it works for me at my height. As a 2 P tent, I'm not really sure how well this tent would hold up, but as a roomy 1P, I'm all in. I love the double vestibules and the feature to pullout the mesh sides to give you additional vertical space. In a recent BWCA trip, I got to test out the waterproofing of the tent with an all day downpour. I stayed dry and felt comfortable and not to cramped after spending the majority of the day in the tent.
