The BEST Tent Under $400?? Nemo Hornet 2P

[@terryhikes]

Love the hornet 2p, got mine a few years ago and it's been thru a lot with me. It's a wonderful double wall tent for the most part - but Word of advice - treat the head end (with the cut-out rainfly part) like a single wall, as that's what it is. Pitch that end well and tight, and don't touch it with your head/pillow/quilt, as your condensation issue will still bite you on a soggy night. Make sure that end of the fly is pitched low enough to cover the screened area, otherwise you'll be wet. Also, the bottom is very thin. It'll be ok if you handle with care. I use the Nemo groundsheet for peace of mind, which adds 6 oz, but you don't need to do that. Just be careful with it. I've seen thru hikers use it without any type of ground sheet, so you should be fine. Also, face the foot end into the wind. Question though - didn't you review the X-Mid last year sometime? Why not just go with that?

[@CindyHikes]

Semi-pro tip: at night, I put my chair zero under one of my vestibules down at the leg/foot end to keep dew off of it. Fits perfectly! I also stake out the fly at the head when it might rain to add some protection. love my nemo 2p!!

[@markdavid801]

Do you think the stakes are sufficient? Should they be swapped out to MSR groundhogs?

[@easyshutt]

I feel this so hard. Just bought the Big Agnes Copper Spur one Thursday. By Friday night I’m looking at hot tents for 3 people. You just need to be able to have all situations covered.

[@mary.peacefulhikesn.j.3350]

I have this in 1p and 2p and love it. Had it in NJ/NY/PA rain and snow and no fails!

[@woodchip2782]

I had one three years ago. I kept it one year. It’s too small. Even though it’s for two I used it for one person with gear inside. I sold it the next year for several reasons. It takes a long time to set it up properly at least a half hour. it needs a perfectly flat ground. And don’t pull on tension cords too tight because it stresses the screen mesh enough to tear holes. It’s too complex for hiking. On the plus side, it’s not too expensive, it stands loosely on its own, it’s light and it’s great with condensation. I changed it for a Tarptent Notch that I saw Eric Normark use in all four seasons.

[@samsmith8870]

You should have held off. The upgrade, the NEMO Hornet OSMO just came out. It's a more water-repellent, durable material. The poles and body also pack down smaller. There's even a 3p version now that's a little over 3 lbs. Both sizes are being sold on eBay right now, brand new for $300 plus tax. I just got the 2p.

[@walkerways8695]

In a pinch or on tent platforms, you can use a hiking pole instead of the 2 stakes at the foot to open up the foot end.

[@trailheadjunkie]

I also looked into his tent and the Dragonfly for an ultra light tent. Ultimately I passed on them and just bought the Tigerwall UL2 with trail weight of 2lbs 4 oz. The interior sidewalls the hornet was the deal breaker it wasn’t as roomy as the Tigerwall. I do own nemo products and they are great gear but since I also the copper spur I went with the tried and true tent.

[@richbanister]

Thanks for the tent review! Really looking forward to your Yosemite trip with Andy.

[@nickgerstenlauer4111]

I came here just to give you a thumbs up for putting the answer to your question in the video title. As someone who watches like 4 of these a day every day, I appreciate the time savings :)

[@j3hikes444]

i went with big agnes tiger wall over this because it seems the rainfly does not cover the head end of the tent.

[@tommybewick]

Great tent! My son has one and we use it a lot for our two person trips, including our Ouachita trail thru hike in 2020. Plenty of room for two and what I really like is there is a door and vestibule on both sides, so we each have a place to store our packs and can get out at night to pee without climbing over each other. BTW I'm 6'5" and my son Ben is 6'2". We fit great in this tent and I actually have more length than my altaplex. (I own an altaplex too for my solo trips, but I love the Nemo).

[@wildwolf8983]

Does it come With the footprint?

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

What are the tub ratings? Our MSR Hubba Hubba in Northwestern Ontario summer storms has kept us dry in flash storms. Yes a bit heavier but still not that much more $ wise for the comfort and to know that you are dry...cheers Fred

[@Lv4_o2]

Nemo Dagger OSMO 2p, luv mine…my sister and I were extremely comfortable in it, we hiked/camped in Arkansas. I carried tent and she carried the poles and stakes.

[@neo57611]

Yes yes yes got the nemo Dagger Osmo. New patented material is what turned me on to my purchase and the fit. Nemo really hit the mark. Outstanding design. I rock hammocks but this tent is a sound purchase for any terrain. Thanks guys!

[@benhikingoutdoors1632]

If you had to choose---Nemo or Xmid?? My biggest issue with the Hornet is the sag after long rain periods. I would take the Xmid over the Nemo 100% of the time.

[@arcana1973]

same

[@lakorai2]

And in September several thousand will be for sale. Like 2x or 4x the amount that was for sale in January.

[@terryhikes]

plus, I thought SBO already has an X-mid? I believe he did a video on it a year or so ago.

[@benhikingoutdoors1632]

@@terryhikes he does and did do a video. I guess the comment was more... Why even buy the Nemo when you have an Xmid?

[@m_soko]

I sprayed impregnator on mine and it helped significantly with this issue.

[@stonedapeadventures]

only thing I don't like about that tent is it's sags alot when wet. I'd love to see the otmos version in use but I think it's a bit heavier.

[@lakorai2]

SilNylon has this issue. Many newer tetnts are following the Durston X-Mid way of doing things and are switching to SilPoly.

[@m_soko]

I used ipregnator spray on mine and it helped significantly with this issue.

[@kevinwilliams4143]

I would take the Tyvek. I bought a Six Moons ground sheet on Amazon and it fits almost perfect. I’ve had this same tent for about a year and half and love it.

[@FrenchLeprechaun99]

I have this tent and I love it so much! My only complaint is that you can't fit two 25" pads.

[@johnjlong]

You know, if you sell this Hornet and your original X-Mid, you could buy a new X-Mid 2P Pro (which go on sale again Monday 8/22) for the same price AND you may get less condensation with a larger dyneema tent that has vents at the top but only weighs 20 ounces. Just saying, there may be other options to deal with the condensation, but I certainly understand wanting to have a semi-free standing tent.

[@THERAPYINU]

Chose Big Agnes UL Copper Spur over Nemo Hornet 2P b/c of the Nemo rainfly cut-outs...I just imagined lots of heavy rain splashing up against the cut-out space. The CP is more expensive (but you can get it on sale) and heavier by ounces, but has ridiculous vestibule space and much better, thoughtful interior pockets. I'm 6'2" and love it after 2 years. Otherwise I too love my Nemo sleeping bag and Tensor pad!

[@jeffinBrooklyn1]

I went from an Altaplex to a Slingfin Portal freestanding tent and couldn’t be happier. Yes it’s quite the weight penalty but a much more comfortable camp and sleep experience. I think you’ll be happy with the switch.

[@lakorai2]

The Portal is probably the best UL free standing tent ever made. Super atrong build quality. Slingfin most focuses on mountaineering.

[@jeffinBrooklyn1]

@@lakorai2 it’s truly an amazing tent. I have loved every night spent in it.

[@MikeycatOutdoors]

Ok for 1 person, tight for two people (even two 12 yr olds). Sets up nice but had a bit of condensation with mine. One of many of my tents.

[@MikeycatOutdoors]

Could've been splash back from the rain. Water got inside and wetted gear is all I know.

[@RAMtrails]

I'm tired of my Altaplex too. Need a 2p tent

[@tanyabell6074]

Would you please review a three person tent?

[@Wakis85]

I was the same way with sleeping bags! I still have them all !!!

[@theamiazingworldofsebastia4962]

I have the Nemo Hornet 2p tent and me and my wife sleep in it, I am 250 pounds and she was about 230pounds and we slept well. Now she is under 190 and I feel the same.

[@theamiazingworldofsebastia4962]

Specially with the 2 vestibules and 2 entrances

[@mdb3601]

No such thing as ‘too many tents’.

[@shabingly]

Let N be the perfect number of tents, let n be the current number of tents. Then N = n + 1

[@fuffydingo]

My Hornet Elite 2p is made in China. Is that why I paid more than the Hornet 2p? Seriously though, I'm a HUGE Nemo fan with lots of their gear.

[@t.j.speakman7723]

Thanks for the videos. I looked at this tent but wasn't sure how it would work for me here in sunny Ohio. lol. I'll be watching to find out.

[@danielflaherty7794]

For the weight why not the spaces freestanding duo or trio.

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Nice tent... You might have helped me choose my next tent.

[@weerobot]

Looks BadAss

[@lakorai2]

Maybe best freestanding. But best tent for under $400 definately goes to the Durston X-Mid 2p.

[@CBne1997]

It’s the Tarptent Double Rainbow.

[@ralphblankenship3462]

I thought it had a problem to leak when it rains

[@phillipp1399]

Good luck sleeping on a sleeping pad 3” or more at 6’2. I’m 6’3 and couldn’t manage to lay in it without head or feet touching… without even a quilt on me. So much vertical taper! One night in the back yard and back to REI. Beautiful, wonderful tent. If you’re not on the taller end. Big Agnes for the win. Tarptent for the championship.

[@stevewright2241]

Do you know how Nemo got started? They started by making inflatable tents (no poles at all).

[@tobystreks5187]

The cutout on the fly is stupid. Any bad review points to that as a leak point.I would never buy this tent… ever

[@johnm9767]

Nice tent but I think you’re wrong about them being made in the USA

[@Judaddy1]

300 bucks right now at REI

[@davidshirley6850]

If it was not tapered it would be perfect, cant fit 2 25 inch pads that are not tapered

[@guanjiao1708]

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[@tdg223]

That tent is heavy

[@DJMajickMan]

It's a tent. I can't do tents. Hammock only for this ole man or I'd wake with lower back pain and that's no good when hiking.

[@arcana1973]

My buddy has the tent and hates it. When there’s a heavy rain, because of the way the rain fly is cut, he gets splashback inside his tent.

[@MikeycatOutdoors]

Exactly.

[@woodchip2782]

It did the same for me too.

[@SneakyCaleb]

It's not made in the usa lol

[@dm9078]

I don’t think that word means what he thinks it means.

[@jacobpoucher]

made in usa? lolol

[@DeafDalmatian]

Your opening comment that your wife's biggest faux pas was you buying yourself presents just absolutely butchers the use of that term! Argh! Just cut the first few seconds of your video. That sentence makes absolutely no sense to anyone that understands the term.