Capacity
Sleeps 1
End Use
Hiking
Trail Weight
0 - 2 lbs.
| End Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Season | 3 Season |
| Capacity (people) | 1 Person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb 7 oz / 657 g |
| Packed Weight | 1 lb 13 oz / 812 g |
| Floor Dimensions | 87" x 40" - 32" / 221 x 102 - 81 cm |
| Peak Height | 39" / 98 cm |
| # of Doors | 1 |
| Design Type | Semi-Freestanding |
| Packed Size | 19.0" x 4.0" x 2.0" / 48 x 10 x 5 cm |
| Floor Area | 21.8 ft² / 2.0 m² |
| Vestibule Area | 6.9 ft² / 0.6 m² |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite |
| Fabric | Canopy: 15D Nylon ripstop/ No-see-um mesh; Floor: OSMO™ Ripstop (1200 mm); Rain fly: OSMO™ Ripstop (1200 mm) |
REVIEWS
13 Reviews
NickOutside
I picked up this tent ahead of a 5 day trip in the Hoover Wilderness. I've avoided 1P tents and semi-freestanding options and am so happy I made the change! There's more room than I imagined and I had my tent put up in a little more than 5 minutes the first night. It will be a LONG time until I make a change from the Hornet, if I ever do.
ChicksDoIt2
Recently completed the JMT with this tent. It was perfect! Really like the OSMO material. Highly recommend!
Grey Otter Outventures
My wife and I both used the 2 man version of this tent this past week. She shares the tent with our 45 lbs. dog, I am by myself. We both loved the tents. They are very easy to pack in our backpacks, incredibly light, and very well designed. We liked them more than our previous 1 man tents from a different manufacturer, even though we really liked the previous tents and used them for over 200 nights. The Hornet Elite material is very light, so proper care will be important, but if you take care of your gear it should not present any problems. Even better, we had virtually no condensation and enjoyed having 2 vestibules and the extra room with a pack weight of under 2 pounds. We both agree, these tents are a slam dunk!
JM1
I bought this a few weeks ago and I love it. So easy to set up and take down.
Chicksdoit2
Liking the material of this tent. It feels super lightweight. Quality is there. I'm excited to use it this summer on the JMT.
Jules
I just hiked 1600 miles of the PCT with the Hornet Elite and it was my oasis at the end of the day. I couldn't wait to get into camp and crawl into my tent which is saying something with how gorgeous the scenery was. It was so light weight most people couldn't believe I had a free-standing tent and not just a tarp or bivy with me. My favorite feature was for sure the night light, it's so nice not to have to whip your head around your tent after a long day of walking and just keeps the tent so cozy as you wind down for bed.
Victoria
I LOVE this tent!! I’ve used a 1P, single-wall, non-freestanding tent for many years. I finally decided to suck it up and get a bigger tent. I wanted a 2P, double-wall, semi-freestanding tent that wouldn’t be too much heavier than the tiny tent I’m used to. There are so many options out there, but I am truly satisfied with the fact that I picked the best one that fits those specs! What makes this tent stand out from the competition is truly in the small details. The osmo material provides SO much more water repellency than I’ve ever experienced. The headlamp pocket in the top of the tent that acts as a lantern is amazing. The side pockets are roomy. The extra little piece of paracord + clip on each vestibule adds more livable room. The smaller vestibule square footage means that this tent can fit pretty much anywhere you want to pitch it. It holds up extremely well in the wind, and the perfect pitch is SO easy! The tent itself also packs down suuuper small. Long story short, I cannot recommend this tent enough if you are an ultralight backpacker looking for a little bit of luxury with your shelter.
Michael
Hello a fairly odd situation, I wanted a lightweight freestanding tent for two people and this is by far the best… however I’m a non freestanding guy and I couldn’t bring myself to go through with it. If you’re wanting a free standing tent or semi freestanding tent please look no further. Ive had hands on with the tent and it is outstanding.
Tristan
I used the Hornet Elite tent for a week in the mountains with strong winds and freezing temperatures. I really love how strong this tent is considering it's a semi-standing ultralight tent. The setup is quick, easy, and intuitive. The OSMO technology is a real game changer when it comes to rainy situations– the tent remains waterproof for longer even when the rain comes down with a lot of pressure on the fabric. It's the best tent addition to your ultralight backpacking kit!
Steve C
I was using the Nemo Aurora 2p tent, but it was just too heavy. So, I upgraded to the Hornet Elite 1p tent. This is a small tent, too small to keep your pack inside if you are using a 25-inch pad. I knew this prior to buying and have no problem with it. The vestibule is big enough for my pack and shoes. Weight was an important factor in this purchase, so I am very happy with this tent. I recently took this on a hike in upstate Pa and this tent performs well in rain and wind. There were 20 mph winds all night and I had no problems. It rained almost all night, and the bathtub was as dry as could be. I had zero condensation issues and the outside of tent dried quickly after the rain stopped. My gear stayed dry in the vestibule also. Set up was as easy as could be and this tent packs down small if you keep the tent poles separate in the allotted bag. I would definitely recommend this tent to anyone looking to save weight or are looking to purchase a semi freestanding tent that is durable. Thank you, Nemo!
Nicole428
I bought this tent for the JMT since my old tent had gotten messed up on a trip like 2 weeks before starting. I had originally just had the old version of the Nemo hornet and loved it, but needed a new tent. I wasn’t planning on getting the elite but it was the only one available last minute. But I’m so so glad I did! It was so light and insanely easy to set up. Everything that wasn’t my favorite about my old tent was fixed on this one! It only has one fly bar instead of two, these little things to be able to roll up your rainfly and mesh door and secure it, and the little tabs to click in your tent poles are a lot nicer now instead of the old plastic ones. I also really love how much netting there is. The only thing I didn’t like was I missed the black netting top to see the stars easier, and when I got my tent the mesh had come with a few pulls that slowly started to spread. I fixed it by getting clear duct tape and putting it on both sides of the pull and it hasn’t had any issues since! It was just annoying that it came with that. It ended up thunder storming during my trip and it was nonstop pouring rain (and wind) all night and my tent held up great! I didn’t get wet or condensation. I never had to readjust the guylines or stakes or anything. It was perfect! I also never got condensation, and had a lot of windy nights with no issues. Overall a great tent and I’m really glad I ended up getting it, especially since it’s so light! Side note, I used it as one person for the 2p and would definitely not recommend 2p in it. Like I’m 5’3 and just having my backpack in there with me took up so much space. I couldn’t imagine another person in there long term. Overall a great tent and would definitely recommend.
NJGB
8/1/23 Used this tent on many packing forays. It's light, easy assembly; held up. even in wind. Recently took this tent to RMNP to camp. The green fly cover got a little wet over night, but with another, shook out moisture and hung to dry. Dried very fast too. Mine is a veteran of many years and trips. It has not disappointed, I am very, very careful handling it and am careful with zippers. Being UL, it is fragile. Recommend. I place tent inside pack and carry close to back; the poles and stakes in pocket outside then compress all down to not loose. I keep poles and stakes AWAY from fabrics. Also I have a Footprint which I removed from packet and folded inside pack. I recommend using one, as it not only helps against ground chill but further protects tent. It's rugged and can take the squishing inside your pack, and you. Like the Light pocket ( I use my head lap) on inside tent ceiling and little pocket on tent interior, right, for cell phone. The green fly is visible and the whole thing lovely and I value it highly. I am a 71 yr old female and like the light carry.
TerminatorZ4
Really awesome tent! I love the tent and would recommend to family and friends.
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