NEMO Hornet OSMO Ultralight 3 Person Backpacking Tent

About This Item
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Capacity

Sleeps 3

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End Use

Backpacking

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Trail Weight

3 - 4 lbs.

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SUSTAINABILITY

  • OSMO fabric is made from 100% recycled yarns that are PFAS free and meet flame retardancy standards without added chemicals
  • bluesign® approved floor material meet ecological and chemical requirements with a production method that makes a minimum impact on the planet

STORAGE:

  • Two large vestibules offer ample gear coverage
  • Nightlight pockets™ turn your headlamp into a tent lantern while casting an even glow
  • Divvy Cube™ stuff sack lets you split the tent load with a partner while stowing more efficiently in your pack than a typical stuff sack

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Built with high-performance, proprietary OSMO™ poly-nylon ripstop fabric that is 4 times more repellant with less stretch when wet.
  • 2 door design for easy entry and exit
  • Volumizing guy-outs connect the inner tent canopy to the rainfly, pulling the sidewalls of the tent outward to make more livable space
  • Easily tie back the tent door with the integrated Gatekeeper™ clips
  • White no-see-um mesh at the side of the tent increases privacy, while black mesh at the top turns virtually transparent at night for clear stargazing
  • Triangulated volumizing guy-outs and struts at corners increase volume at the foot of the tent to protect sleeping bags from tent wall condensation
  • Protected by NEMO lifetime warranty

Includes:

  • Tent
  • Repair kit
  • Divvy sack
  • Pole bag
  • Pole Splint
  • Guy-out cord

  • Brand : NEMO
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 22VYOUHRNTSM3PXXXCAT
  • SKU: 23853260
End UseBackpacking
Season3 Season
Capacity (people)3 Person
Minimum Trail Weight2 lbs. 13 oz
Packed Weight3 lbs. 5 oz
Floor Dimensions88" x 68" - 62" (L x W head/foot)
Peak Height44"
# of Doors2
Design TypeSemi-Freestanding
Packed Size8" x 17.5"
Floor Area39.7 ft²
Vestibule Area8.6 ft²
Footprint IncludedNo
Number of Poles1
Pole MaterialAluminum
FabricCanopy: Nylon; Floor: Ripstop; Rain fly: Ripstop

REVIEWS

4.8
98%
Recommended

52 Reviews

Great 1p Tent

Excellent little tent. Set up is easy and it’s super light for the durability it gives. Osmo fabric does really well in wet conditions, without giving too much sag. Happy with the purchase.

Lots Of Room!

I bought this during a sale and I am extremely pleased with the tent. I fit inside perfectly (I am 6'5) and there is plenty of space for another person and a dog. I wish it had more space to put your phone, wallet, etc. Overall, amazing tent.

Incredible

Such a perfect mix of durability, space, and a mind blowingly small pack size. It’s perfect

Very Lightweight, Bit Small But Not A Problem

Very lightweight and easy to put up / take down. Only thing is that the inside of the tent feels pretty small. more like a 1.5 person tent than a typical 2 person. Mostly because the tent walls being so angled. Still able to fit 2 adults though and comfortable

Most Useful Shelter I Own

Easily my favorite double-wall tent! For a 2lb tent, and practically freestanding, it’s fast becoming my first choice for any +30mi trek. I do plenty of camping above the tree line and I love that the stake loops are so large that I can just put a rock or a log in it instead of staking it. Easy enough for beginners; light and versatile enough for a thru hike. AT- 2015 PCT-2017

Light Weight And Dry

The Hornet OSMO 1P is my go-to tent when I’m pushing for distance. I recently put it to the test on a 50-mile backpacking trip along the Knobstone Trail in southern Indiana. On the very first night, we endured 8.5 inches of rain—and the interior stayed completely dry. It’s incredibly lightweight and performs exceptionally well in wet conditions. I do choose to pair it with a footprint for added protection. This is my eighth NEMO tent, and I continue to be impressed. I especially appreciate the OSMO fabric technology and the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible design. Their products strike the right balance between durability, functionality in the field, and ultralight performance.

Intelligently Designed

I’ve only had it for a little bit, the tent is perfect. Holds up in wind, and ways a whopping 2 pounds. As one guy it’s perfectly spacious; and the waterproofing is more assuring than any other tent I’ve had. -weighs less, takes up 2.5L of space MAYBE, and holds up better than tents that are much bulkier. Also-the divvy cube helps with compression and the tent/fly itself can be made to basically fit in your pants pocket if you try Hard enough and divvy up the poles/stakes somewhere else

Great Tent

I haven’t used it yet but, just like my older Nemo tent it’s high quality, light, and well designed. I know it will do everything I need it to. Honestly impressed with how small the 2 person packs down

Very Light And Compact

I was able to use this for the first time last weekend on a canoe trip and is great for just myself. I wanted to downsize and find something light and compact and this fits the bill. Very easy setup. The gear loft pockets are really only good for a headlamp. Hoping for long durability

Great For Long Backpacking Trips

I bought this tent to a backpacking guide in New Mexico and it’s super light and set up is super easy and the size when packed fits great into my pack and can hardly notice it when carrying it. Super easy to take down in the morning and packs easily together. The tie points to make more space in the area as well as the tie point for the rain fly is super clever and great to hold it back and easy to hold it back and not get you wet in the morning.

Nemo Hornet

I bought this a month ago and it’s amazing. It’s really light and packable. I plan on getting a ton of use out of this tent as it seems really well made and durable. Nemo made a great product.

Great Ultralight Tent

Love the short poles and ease of setup. This is only a 2 person tent if both people are on 20 inch mummy pads. I would say it's more of a one plus tent. I was surprised it did not come with any guy lines or their lightweight tent stakes given it is an ultralight tent. Can't wait to use it for some motorcycle camping and backpacking trips.

Typical Nemo Innovative Quality

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

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.

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.

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