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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person vs Nemo Hornet 2P: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 79% of 140 MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person owners recommend it, vs 79% of 150 for the Nemo Hornet 2P.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person

79%of 140 owners recommend
79% recommend · 12% neutral · 9% don't
Owners praise
  • Lightweight and packs down small
  • Fast and easy to pitch
  • Roomy with good headroom for one
Owners complain about
  • Cramped for two adults
  • Heavy for an ultralight tent
  • Pricey for the category
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Nemo Hornet 2P

79%of 150 owners recommend
79% recommend · 11% neutral · 10% don't
Owners praise
  • Impressively lightweight, around 2 lbs for a double-wall tent
  • Held up well through rain, wind, and storms over years of use
  • Packs down very small
Owners complain about
  • Too tight and cramped for two people
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Which should you buy?

Get the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person if
  • ✓Solo backpackers wanting a roomy, light shelter
  • ✓Couples prioritizing pack size over roominess
  • ✓Bike tourers and thru-hikers in wet, windy conditions
Skip it if
  • Two tall adults wanting spacious sleeping room
  • Cold-weather or winter campers
Get the Nemo Hornet 2P 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
Skip it if
  • Two adults sharing (cramped, sarcophagus-tight)
  • Taller campers over about six feet

What MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person owners say

“I'm beyond excited to get out and use it”
— @dudeymcduderson on YouTube
“Vestibules are huge at 8.75sq-ft for a total of 17.5sq-ft.”
— CJOttawa on Reddit
“I have a MSR Hubba Hubba, that I use solo. It's definitely small for two people. I don't like that it's pitched inner first, meaning if it rains the inside gets wet.”
— oops_whatnow on Reddit

What Nemo Hornet 2P owners say

“I have the nemo hornet 2P and I love it and it’s great in the wind. I highly recommend. Super easy to setup.”
— alicewonders12 on Reddit
“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.”
— cywnne on Reddit
“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.”
— dec92010 on Reddit

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person vs Nemo Hornet 2P: frequently asked questions

Is the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person or the Nemo Hornet 2P better?

Real owners rate these about evenly: 79% of 140 MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person owners recommend it, vs 79% of 150 for the Nemo Hornet 2P.

Who should get the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person?

Owners point the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person at solo backpackers wanting a roomy, light shelter, and couples prioritizing pack size over roominess.

Who should get the Nemo Hornet 2P?

Owners point the Nemo Hornet 2P at solo backpackers wanting a roomy one-person shelter, and weight-conscious hikers who still want double-wall comfort.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person is cramped for two adults. For the Nemo Hornet 2P, it's too tight and cramped for two people.