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Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 vs Nemo Hornet 2P: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Nemo Hornet 2P: 79% of 150 owners recommend it, vs 70% of 20 for the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2.

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

Naturehike Cloud-Up 2

70%of 20 owners recommend
70% recommend · 30% neutral · 0% don't
Owners praise
  • Outstanding value for the price
  • Very light and packable
  • Holds up in wind, rain and snow
Owners complain about
  • Stock pegs too short, need replacing
  • Awkward front-only entry
  • Thin, delicate fabric
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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 Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 if
  • Budget backpackers wanting ultralight without a premium price
  • Solo hikers or couples on multi-day treks
  • Wild campers facing wind, rain and snow
  • Bikepackers and cycle tourers needing a packable shelter
Skip it if
  • True ultralight purists counting every gram
  • Campers who want side entry and easy nighttime access
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 Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 owners say

looks like a perfect tent for the UK.
@Zlin0035 on YouTube
it lasted me the entire 8 month cycle tour from Mongolia to the Netherlands, surviving insane wind, rain, snow and sand storms. Worth every penny.
@willisonwheels on YouTube
I love the way the vent only works well if the wind is blowing the right way
@Stuart-er8qz on YouTube

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

Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 vs Nemo Hornet 2P: frequently asked questions

Is the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 or the Nemo Hornet 2P better?

Real owners lean toward the Nemo Hornet 2P: 79% of 150 owners recommend it, vs 70% of 20 for the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2.

Who should get the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2?

Owners point the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 at budget backpackers wanting ultralight without a premium price, and solo hikers or couples on multi-day treks.

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 Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 is stock pegs too short, need replacing. For the Nemo Hornet 2P, it's too tight and cramped for two people.