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NEMO Hornet OSMO Ultralight 1P Tent
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Searching for an ultralight shelter with greater volume? The 1-person NEMO Hornet OSMO ultralight tent offers roomy living space and backcountry comfort without sacrificing its airy weight.
Shop similar products- High-performance, proprietary OSMO™ polyester nylon ripstop fabric has 4 times better water repellency and 3 times less stretch when wet than previous Hornet tents
- OSMO fabric is made from 100% recycled yarns that are PFAS-free and meet flame retardancy standards without the use of added chemicals
- 1-person tent weighs in at only 1 lb. 13 oz.
- With the included Divvy Cube™ stuff sack, this tent packs down small enough to fit in the bottom compartment of a pack—with a sleeping bag
- Large door and vestibule provide ample gear coverage
- Patent-pending Flybar™ volumizing pole clip adds more room at the head and distributes fly tension evenly
- Volumizing guyouts connect the inner tent to the rainfly, pulling the sidewalls of the inner tent outward to create more livable space
- Integrated Gatekeeper™ clips let you tie back the tent door with one hand
- White no-see-um mesh at the side increases privacy, while black mesh at the top turns virtually transparent at night for clear stargazing
- Triangulated volumizing guyouts and struts at corners increase volume at the foot, protecting a sleeping bag from tent wall condensation
- Nightlight Pockets™ turn your headlamp into a tent lantern while removing blue light and casting an even glow
- bluesign®-approved floor material meets strict ecological and chemical requirements
- Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty
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View the NEMO Hornet Product LineView all NEMO Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 1 lb. 13 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 4 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7.5 x 12.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 87 x 39/30 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 20.6 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 7.3 square feet |
| Peak Height | 39 inches |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 1 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Nylon |
| Floor Fabric | Ripstop |
| Rainfly Fabric | Ripstop |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Semifreestanding |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Roomy for one (+ dog)
Dani D2 years ago
Received free productThis is the first time I've tried a 1 person tent and I was surprised by how roomy it was. I can sit up fully. I'm a smaller female and can comfortably sleep in here with my 50lb dog.
I found some of the details very well thought out, but others not so much. Most notably, guylines were not adjustable and were fairly short. I was camping in the desert where tent spikes aren't usable, I had to re-tie all of the guylines so I could stake down the tent with rocks. I will probably need to replace to longer lines.
The tent needs to be staked out to have structure and without the fly I found it hard to get the sides from sagging in. Small gripes in an otherwise great lightweight tent.
Dani DReceived free product
UT
21 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rainfly zipper is the Achilles heel.
riowroland2 years ago
The biggest problem with this tent was rainfly zipper was constantly stuck in the flap. There is nothing as annoying as waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and you can’t get out for this reason. Mosquitoes flooding in, etc. And finally it got stuck so bad I was stuck inside and had to force it open effectively ruing the zipper. Further the screen netting had several small holes in it after the first use for no obvious reason. Extremely light and easy to set up, however.
riowroland
Bozeman, MT
17 people found this review helpful
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Dani D
Received free product
Utah
Roomy for one (+ dog)
2 years ago
This is the first time I've tried a 1 person tent and I was surprised by how roomy it was. I can sit up fully. I'm a smaller female and can comfortably sleep in here with my 50lb dog. I found some of the details very well thought out, but others not so much. Most notably, guylines were not adjustable and were fairly short. I was camping in the desert where tent spikes aren't usable, I had to re-tie all of the guylines so I could stake down the tent with rocks. I will probably need to replace to longer lines. The tent needs to be staked out to have structure and without the fly I found it hard to get the sides from sagging in. Small gripes in an otherwise great lightweight tent.
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Yes , I recommend this product
Emil Oingle
Received free product
Philadelphia, PA
Lightweight tent that packs up incredibly small
2 years ago
This tent is super lightweight and the perfect size for me. I slept in it for 3 nights this past weekend, in on and off rain. No condensation got in, but it was still breathable. I used the rain-fly each night. I am 5'3" so I have enough space at my feet for a 65L pack inside. My nephew who is 6' could fit comfortably inside when I asked him to try, but he couldn't fit his pack in. It was fine, because the rain-fly extends to the ground, you can just wedge your pack in there. There are two tiers of pockets, definitely enough size. There are also two loops at the roof, so I could hang my lantern off of it. My previous 1p tent is 3lbs. heavier so I'm immediately switching to this for all of my backpacking and never looking back. Also I like the colors, because I'm not into super flash tents. ALSO! The set up is totally easy. I didn't read any of the instructions. The poles kind of snap into place automatically.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
Patm
Received free product
New jersey
Easy to build and store
2 years ago
Sadly couldnt get out to try it yet but its amazingly compact and easy to build! The packed up size is smaller than most books and will be a great way to reduce the amount of room taken in my bag Only xomplaint set up of the rain cover is a little bit confusing but nothing a little bit of experience will fix
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
WanderingPagan
Seattle
Roomy for a 1 person tent
2 years ago
My first Nemo tent. I had been interested in this tent for a while, but got scared off by some reports of problems with not being totally waterproof particularly in areas where due to design of the fly the tent body is exposed. After doing a lot more research and with the new Osmo fabric I decided to pick one up. Time will tell how waterproof it is - as I have not set it up in the rain yet, but I like the features and the roominess. I am 6’1 and it would be nice if it were a few inches longer but it seems manageable. I think this tent should almost be considered as a hybrid of a single wall and double walled tent. I look forward to getting it out on the trail this summer.
Age:55–64
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
CMBuckman
NOT waterproof
2 months ago
I did a fair share of research before purchasing this tent. Luckily, my use of it has been in warm, sunny weather without rain or mist. Unfortunately, I've taken it on a couple of backpack trips when it's rained and this is not a waterproof tent. The bottom of the tent started wetting out in a matter of 2 hours. I've also never had a condensation problem in any tent I've had, and this one, a little mist and condensation throughout, wetting my stuff inside my tent. I wanted to love this tent, and I do in dry weather, but in the PNW we often have more rain than not, and I do not recommend it unless you only use it in nice, mild, NOT rainy weather.
No, I do not recommend this product
riowroland
Bozeman, MT
Rainfly zipper is the Achilles heel.
2 years ago
The biggest problem with this tent was rainfly zipper was constantly stuck in the flap. There is nothing as annoying as waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and you can’t get out for this reason. Mosquitoes flooding in, etc. And finally it got stuck so bad I was stuck inside and had to force it open effectively ruing the zipper. Further the screen netting had several small holes in it after the first use for no obvious reason. Extremely light and easy to set up, however.
Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'11"
No, I do not recommend this product
John 1990
Received free product
Alexandria Va
Good one person tent for backpacking/backyard camp
2 years ago
I set this tent up easily in my apartment, and to my surprise I was able to fit inside of it with no problem. I am 6’5” over 250. Only thing I need to get is a footprint for the tent, and I am set. 😊
Age:25–34
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
Pintz Guzzld
Great bikepacking tent
2 months ago
I have had my Hornet tent for a couple years now and use it almost every month. I primarily use in on bikepacking trips but have also used it on canoe trips and winter ski trips. It is very light and packs easily on my bike. I also like that the poles are short and I can strap them to the top tube of my bike. Very quick to set up and take down too.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Jose
One word AWESOME and SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT!!!
2 years ago
This is my first Nemo tent as well. I got it because I have watched so many YouTube videos as to which one I should get. I was debating between a Paria Outdoor tent or a Nemo tent. I have tried it recently on my first backpacking trip and it was awesome! I can't wait to use it again for my next backpacking trip. I just like the fact that it's light weight compared to my previous backpacking tent... (which was 5lbs because it was cheap). I highly recommend this tent to first time backpackers or seasoned backpackers as well.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
ShroyerTheDestroyer
Denver, CO
Awesome in the pack, had issue in heavy rain
1 year ago
(Accidentally submitted this for the 2P version. submitting here now) I've had a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 for 6 years and just got this Nemo 1P and took it out for 4 nights in the Colorado Rockies. Love its packability and weight -- incredible for such a roomy tent! It is roomy, taller and more square footage than the Copper Spur. If you want to save on weight and space in your pack, it's almost as a good as a tarp tent. The poles pack down short, too! The design and setup of the tent is very smart, I loved the little roof bar design and the tie-outs to make more space inside. The nightlight pocket was actually really cool - i thought it was silly til I tried it. It made a lovely distributed glow throughout my tent at night. The other pocket inside is in a good place and large- I could put my phone, sat messenger, daytime socks, and more in there. I would say I was delighted with the tent, up until the night we had a really heavy T storm. The fly on this tent is a bit short, which probably saves weight, and the mesh on one quarter of the tent body goes pretty low to the ground. In a mountain downpour, rain bounced off the ground and up inside the fly, and then went through the mesh in that low spot and into my tent onto my sleeping bag. I quickly realized this and bundled up my bag and pad away from that corner and was fine, but it's something to watch out for. I was able to dry out the tent after with a towel. This was heavy, prolonged rain and hail. In lighter rain on the trip, this did not occur. I tried shortening all the ties to make the fly reach closer to the ground, but it just isn't designed to have full coverage the way the Big Agnes is. For drier climates and later season trips, I think it's an awesome tent. In summer storm season or above treeline, I might still take the Agnes, as this made me nervous about the Nemo's weather fitness. I also sustained a hole in the bottom of the tent on Night 4, but I put my tent on a rocky surface and I use a minimal polycryo footprint, so I believe this was user error. All in all, super cool ultralight tent that is mostly freestanding and saves on weight, volume, and gives more interior room than my beloved Copper Spur. People who find the Copper Spur too small or claustrophobic might like this better. And I certainly survived the rain, but having my sleeping bag get wet is pretty bad, so I give this 4 stars. Make that corner of the tent have more solid water resistant fabric and it might solve this issue without adding much weight.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Yes , I recommend this product
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