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Nemo Hornet 2P

Nemo Hornet 2P

Scored on 150 verified owner verdicts, from 835 comments read across 8 communities
TL;DR
An ultralight, easy-pitching semi-freestanding tent that excels as a roomy solo shelter and earns strong loyalty. Watch-outs: a delicate floor, a tight fit for two, and reports of weak wind and wet-weather performance.

79% of 150 verified owners recommend the Nemo Hornet 2P, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

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What 150 owners say
835 comments reviewed · scored on the 150 clearest verdicts
79%
Recommend
118 owners
11%
Neutral
17 owners
10%
Don't recommend
15 owners
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Reddit
83%
134
Other forumsWhiteblaze, Outdoorseiten, Backpackinglight, Rokslide, Hunttalk
44%
16
Reviewed, but not counted — and why
YouTubeiowner comments
71%
17
Affiliate blogsipaid commission
67%
3
No clear verdictiSetup, tips & quirks
2

Affiliate blogs here say 67% recommend, while the owner-based score is 79%. They earn a commission on every sale — so we show them for transparency but never let them move the score.

The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube and Affiliate blogs are shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • Impressively lightweight, around 2 lbs for a double-wall tent · 40 · 27%
  • Held up well through rain, wind, and storms over years of use · 20 · 13%
  • Packs down very small · 16 · 11%
  • Spacious and comfortable as a solo tent · 15 · 10%
  • Quick and easy to set up · 13 · 9%
What owners flag
  • Too tight and cramped for two people · 14 · 9%
Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Solo backpackers wanting a roomy one-person shelter
  • Weight-conscious hikers who still want double-wall comfort
  • Long-distance thru-hikers needing durability over many miles
  • Those wanting fast, freestanding, trekking-pole-free setup
Look elsewhere if
  • Two adults sharing (cramped, sarcophagus-tight)
  • Taller campers over about six feet
  • Exposed high-wind or severe-weather camping

Synthesized from what Nemo Hornet 2P owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

Top quotes, sourced

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Reddit▲ recommend

I have the nemo hornet 2P and I love it and it’s great in the wind. I highly recommend. Super easy to setup.

Reddit— neutral

It’s the Nemo Hornet 2P. I love it but I wish I had the 1P version since most of my trips are solo.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

took out my nemo hornet 2p last night with my dog. It was super windy and with the frame bowing in. My dog was scared and ripped through the mesh to get out.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

First, the fly at the head is cut way too short.

Reddit— neutral

I bought an expensive Nemo Hornet 2p ultralight tent. It is like a sarcophagus when shared with another person.

Reddit▲ recommend

the next day my trail buddy and I rented a car and drove to Atlanta to go to rei to buy another tent (Nemo Hornet 2P) a little heavier but such an awesome tent. I loved it dearly and it kept me nice and dry for the rest of the trail.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I don't recommend the Hornet. I just warrantied my Nemo Hornet 2P. The waterproof coating on the fly and tent was gone.

Reddit— neutral

I've got a Nemo Hornet 2p, it packs really small with the poles outside the bag. I'd say about the size of an average cantaloupe

Reddit▲ recommend

my Nemo Hornet 2p cost $290 new and weighs 32oz without the stuff sack. It’s double wall, no trekking pole required, double entry, double vestibule. Cramped for 2 people but spacious for 1.

Reddit▲ recommend

I use a Nemo hornet 2p tent. It has the benefit of being a lightweight tent and is big enough to keep myself and my gear with me.

Reddit— neutral

Before the BA, I had a Nemo Hornet 2p and found it to be too short and also somewhat difficult to get a nice taught pitch.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I used the Nemo Hornet 2P for a 700 mile section hike on the AT. While it's great in in dry weather and very light, it's not so good in wet weather. Setting it up in the rain is a problem, and the inside of the tent at the head gets wet in heavy rain.

Reddit▲ recommend

That being said, I love my nemo hornet 2p

Reddit— neutral

I have owned the Nemo Hornet 2p and would note that how tall you are definitely plays a big factor in it's livability. Personally, I like both the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 and the Copper Spur HV UL 2 better than the hornet in terms of space and performance.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

my Nemo Hornet 2p was a piece of garbage (too tight for 2 people & leaked in the rain through the floor and walls.)

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

After being super annoyed by that I decided to untie the cord at the foot of the body and splice in an extension

YouTube▲ recommend

I have been using the Nemo Hornet 2 person tent for a year and I am very impressed with how light weight it is and it's construction.

Reddit— neutral

Nemo hornet 2p is around $350 and 2 lbs, tight 2p but works.

Reddit— neutral

I have a $400 nemo hornet2p and a $200 marmot limelight 3p. Ive never been happier with a tent than my limelight.

Reddit▲ recommend

I have a Nemo Hornet 2P and it’s great for solo. Big enough to have plenty of room for my stuff when my sleep pad is out.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I have the Nemo Hornet 2p and it is very much not good in strong wind.

Reddit— neutral

My primary shelter is a Nemo Hornet 2P which I've had since 2018. I primarily backpack with my wife who really appreciates having a tent. However, if I were to do it over again, I would not have purchased the tent and stuck with my other shelter which is just a tarp+bug bivy.

Reddit▲ recommend

I'm not OP but I've used the Nemo Hornet 2p for a few years. I love it.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I have Nemo Hornet 2p and although I like using this tent when there's isn't a risk for severe weather, I now wouldn't even take it anywhere that I think is too windy.

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Common problems & things to know

Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.

Redditⓘ good to know

The tent is a Nemo Hornet 2p. Fairly lightweight and I questioned its performance in high wind.

Redditⓘ good to know

Wind was blowing the walls of the tent into my face, so sleeping was difficult. I should have added guy lines to the walls of my tent (Nemo Hornet 2p).