Capacity
Sleeps 1
End Use
Backpacking
Trail Weight
0 - 2 lbs.
| Capacity: | 1 Person |
| Number of Poles: | 1 |
| Pole Material: | Aluminum |
| Canopy Fabric: | 20-denier nylon/mesh |
| Floor Fabric: | 15-denier nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric: | 10-denier nylon |
REVIEWS
116 Reviews
Travager
I bought the 2p Nemo Hornet a couple years ago, and I'm relatively pleased with it. It's very light and compact, and I've gotten much better at setting it up. It's great in the summer. However, last year I got hit with a pretty good squall when I was 18 miles out in the wild, and the rain fly had some pretty bad saturation issues, where water was soaking through and running down the sides and into my tent. This lead to a rather miserable overall experience, since myself and everything I had got rather moist. I would think a tent of this caliber would at least hold up against some moisture.
Frank Alonso
This tent has become one of my new favorites. It is easy to setup and makes a great foundation for the big three in my backpacking kit. I have enjoying this so much that I use my Hornet 2P when I go car camping as well.
T100
Switched to this tent on the PCT and it ended up being my favorite piece of gear. Plenty of room to spread out all my stuff at the end up the day. Extremely durable for the weight. Easy to set up and take down. Don't have a bad thing to say about this tent.
Cbeck
Purchased a couple months ago and taken out a few times. Make sure to connect pull outs to rain fly to increase distance between sidewalls. It is a coffin but vestibule is large enough for your pack. If you don’t like tight spaces go with the 2P.
clarkb
I've been very disappointed with the Nemo Hornet 1P tent overall. Yes, it is light. That's the positive for me. But, they made some weird design choices that reduce the tent's performance to get to that low weight. IMO, they lost the plot. First, if you're maybe 6 feet in height or more, forget it. The foot of your sleeping bag will compress against the wall of the tent which reduces the performance of your bag's insulation around your feet. Also, having your bag pressed agains the wall of the tent means you'll probably wake up with the foot of your sleeping bag soaked with condensation, too. Next, the single point of anchor with the tent pole at the foot of the tent makes zero sense -- other than a few ounces of weight reduction. But that comes at the cost of functionality. This design reduces the structural rigidity of the tent and requires stakes where none should have been needed. The tent has one pole that is split into two at the head of the tent to anchor the corners. It's all shock corded together for easy use. Why oh why didn't they do that at the foot of the tent? It would have been so easy and made a big difference in the way the tent actually performs. And, aside from the better tent set up, it would also substantially improve the functionality of the rain fly. The rain fly requires multiple stakes to get it taught and have it stay that way, all of which just means longer set up times and poorer functionality if you don't get it just right. Again, not necessary -- other than saving a few ounces. The short of it for me is that the tent doesn't function very well for it's intended purpose. But it is light. Just a few different design choices would have made this a great tent. As it is, if weight is your only goal and you don't mind reduced functionality, this might be your tent.
A c e
i've used the 2p Nemo Hornet for a full season now (around 25 nights), mostly bikepacking but also 2 hiking weekends. I really wanted to love it because it's small, compact, easily set up and really stands out at a campground. However, I found that condensation, and mostly the way the rainfly starts sagging when hit with condensation, was a real problem. When leaving the tent for a midnight bathroom break the rainfly hits the inner mesh causing drops to fall into the inner tent which is really annoying. Also, with two people it's just not comfortable, there's not enough room for 2 packs so I would call it a roomy 1p but not a 2p. I will be looking into a different tent, might hold on to this one for really sunny trips but after spending 2 days in rain it really isn't the tent for me unfortunately :( For someone who literally packs up before the crack of dawn and is moving around until dusk this might be a great tent...
Trail Guru
My PCT journey took me through the hottest deserts of all time fires, smoke reroutes 30 degrees weather in Cascades pouring rain lightning and wind that made most tents beg for mercy. I might add I’m 60 and disabled yet both tents accommodated me well why two tents N Washington tent sights just won’t accommodate people rockin duplexes so I switched out to my one for north Washington and back two the two after.
Roe1
This is a well thought out tent that holds up in severe weather and does not burden your backpack. My only complaint is that it's a little tight on the bottom of the tent and two people are a tight fit. More of a 1.5 person tent. Because I use it alone most times, not a huge issue for me. Thoughtful features like the overhead light diffuser for your headlamp are a bonus. I have camped in this tent for three years now and it has seen a good deal of rain with no leakage. It also survived a serious wind event (guide out) with no issues. For the weight, you can't beat the sturdiness.
whataboutbob
Took this to Olema campground, CA which is kinda close but not that close to Point Reyes. It was misty overnight and woke up finding the moisture seeping through the head area where it isn't covered by the fly. Also found lots of condensation inside the tent as well as on the inside of the tent. I highly doubt that will keep any amount of steady rain out.
Garge
Have no complaints you you still use the OR bivi because of weight and and setting up.. But now with the hornet I don't have to sacrifice room and comfortbeing that it's only 2 pounds. Combined it with a disco 15 Degree sleeping bag and I'll never purchase another brand.. I recommend it to all my clients clients and friends next purchase will be a 2 p Kodiak or chogori. I like the idea of not needing a rain fly. Depending on the 2lb sacrifice but would eliminate and water getting in well setting up in a storm. Can't wait to make the purchase.like everyone knows how fun it is opening up knew camping gear. You feel like a kid on Christmas.
Jethro
Everything just makes sense. From set up to how convenient everything is. Light diffusing pocket was amazing. Got it a few years ago finally got to use the tent and it did not disappoint. Took it to the high Desert. I haven’t hit any real rain with it but I have a good feeling. I’ve had many tents and this is just beyond my favorite. Mine weighed in just a little over 29 ounces With the stuff sacks and everything but the stakes. Out of the bag though it did have a defect in the mesh that I’m a little worried about especially because it’s by the door. I wanted to tear up when I saw it. Noticed a little bunching in the mesh in another area. Other than that the High Quality of the tent is noticeable. Would honestly recommend Nemo over Big Agnes or MSR any day. :-)
trav_mt
I bought this tent 6 years and many hundred days in the field ago... and it is still my go to tent. The elastic in the poles had to get replaced this year and I have had to "patch" one small pinhole in the side wall (looks like it was caused by an errant campfire ember). I say "patch" because it was so small i just used seam seal. I am 6' and 165lbs and I primarily use it with my wife (5'6" 120lbs) and it provides the perfect amount of space. We can fit boots/packs under the vestibules with enough space at the foot of the tent for some clothes storage without the tent getting crowded or messy. We run the tango duo slim bag with the exped synmat duo hl, which fits perfectly in the hornet. Its just like a big weatherproof bed in the backcountry. Also, with the tent and sleep system weighing in around 6lbs it is more than light enough to take in solo, which makes it ultra lush and palatial. This tent is phenomenal. Go buy one.
Rodney
Took it on a (2) nighter, set up quick and the weight was a major plus! Rained the entire time and I stayed perfectly dry! Packs up quick and stows away nicely!
Samg
I have used this tent with my husband on several backpacking trips but recently took it on a very stormy trip where it rained everyday. Our nemo kept us and all our gear dry even when water started pooling beneath us! It is a bit small for 2 adults but we sacrifice a little bit of space to keep the pack weight down. All in all, I'm very satisfied with my tent and plan to use it for years to come.
Shortie09
I really wanted to love this tent. But on night one there were multiple tears in the noseum mesh (which was under the fly not even left out without a fly over it). One of the holes is by the pole attachment for front of tent and came in it, didn't notice until I was on the trail of course. The tent caves in and the fly with guyouts still drips into the tent with condensation since it won't stay away from the tent and I'm too afraid to put anymore tension on it since it rips with no tension. The tent itself does not come with enough stakes if you want to put the fly on it. Comes with 4 stakes total. I'm not sure if that was a design flaw or if I was just sent wrong number of stakes. Over all I like the size and weight. But I wouldn't reccomend it due to the durability of this tent. It rips with no wind and nothing near it, so wouldn't trust it in any sort of wind or storm.
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