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The Hornet is an ultra-lightweight yet impressively livable shelter designed as a lightweight two-person or roomy solo backpacking tent. Despite the low weight, it's absolutely loaded with features and high-quality fabrics.
The Hornet is an ultra-lightweight yet impressively livable shelter designed as a lightweight two-person or roomy solo backpacking tent. Despite the low weight, it's absolutely loaded with features and high-quality fabrics.
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NEMO Equipment Hornet 2 Tent

£279.99 £399.99 30% off
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NEMO Equipment Hornet 2 Tent

Season:ZZZ Discontinued

Brand:Nemo

Code:N-814041019286

What is the Hornet 2?

The Hornet is an ultra-lightweight, packable, feature-packed tent which doesn't scrimp on internal space. Despite the low weight of just 878g, it features a metre of headroom and two large vestibules for all your kit.

What is it made of?

The Hornet uses a lightweight 10D siliconised ripstop nylon fabric for the flysheet to provide total waterproof protection with a minuscule weight. The inner uses a similarly lightweight 10D nylon ripstop fabric on the lower half with a breathable mesh for the upper half — this means you can easily ventilate by opening a door, yet moisture from the ground won't end up next to your sleeping mat. The floor uses a tougher 15D siliconised ripstop nylon to deal with persistent pressure. NEMO supply the Hornet with DAC Featherlite aluminium poles (or pole, in this case) — one of the highest quality options available.

How is it constructed?

The key to the Hornet's low weight isn't just down to the fabrics, it's also a result of some clever design work. The Hornet features just one Y-shaped pole which runs over the top of the tent — this is backed up by small 'Flybar' clips which create a larger interior space (10% larger) by pushing the mesh outwards slightly. After you've connected the inner to the poles, simply pop the flysheet over the top and peg it all out. Job done! With a bit of practice, this can easily be done in 5 minutes. Once the flysheet is over, you'll have two large vestibules, each with their own zip. This gives you bucket loads of space to store muddy footwear, clothing, a rucksack, etc, but also allows you to escape through your own door without climbing over people in the night.

What are its features?

Guylines on the corners of the tent have been specifically designed to provide more room around your feet/head and reduces condensation build-up on your sleeping bag. The mesh used for the inner alternates in colour depending on where it is; for example, the sides use white mesh for greater privacy while the top uses black if you fancy a little stargazing. Inside the main sleeping area, you'll find a helpful mesh pocket on the ceiling to allow you to stash your headtorch or lantern.

Once you're ready to pack up, you'll appreciate the cleverly designed 'Divvy' dual-stage stuffsack — this allows you to pack the tent into two separate packages and distribute the weight evenly amongst two people.
  • Two-person
  • Super lightweight
  • High interior height
  • DAC Featherlite poles
  • Ultralight 15D ripstop nylon flysheet
  • Included Divvy stuffsack
  • Repair kit included
  • Freestanding
  • Privacy mesh side panels

How to Care for Your Tent

We know that purchasing a tent is a big investment, that’s why we have such a wide range of options to suit different activities, weather conditions and people, allowing you to choose the perfect one for you. Taking care of your brand new tent can be the difference between heading out for an adventure in the mountains, or having to fork out for a hefty repair bill, or even worse, another replacement tent. Below are our best tips to care for your tent.

Footprint

Before even leaving the shop (or online basket) with your tent, consider a footprint. A footprint is a large water-resistant piece of material which sits underneath your tent to protect it from sharp rocks and wet ground; if this footprint gets damaged, it’s easy to replace and doesn’t cost a fortune; if your tent groundsheet gets damaged, you’ll have to spend at least twice the amount for a repair or replacement.

Don’t Abuse the Poles

The chances are your poles are made from individual aluminium sections connected by elastic; when you come to remove the poles from the tent, don’t pull them out. The best way to remove poles from their sleeve is to place the pole end against your hip and pull the fabric towards you. If you simply attempt to pull the pole out, they’ll disconnect inside, the elastic will stretch and then spring back, potentially trapping the fabric of your tent between the pole sections.

You might also be tempted to flick the poles out so that the elastic snaps them into place in a quickfire fashion. However, this is far from ideal, as if the poles don’t align when they meet, you can easily damage or weaken the end of the pole, leading to future failure which is usually on the wettest and windiest nights!

Collapse Poles From the Centre

When your poles are safely removed from the sleeve, collapse them from the centre to avoid stretching the elastic.

Stuff, Don’t Fold

You were probably told when you were in the Scouts or doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award that the best way to pack your tent away is to neatly fold it into a rectangle, the width of your storage bag, roll it around the poles and pegs and then put it all in the stuffsack. However, whilst very neat and tidy, this method of packing can create permanent creases in the fabric, weaken the waterproofing and eventually split the fabric of your tent. The best solution is to simply stuff the tent fabric into the storage bag, just like you would a sleeping bag, and pack the poles separately. Make sure to leave and end or corner at the top, so that you can easily peg it out if your next campsite is windy. The poles normally have their own stuffsack so they can be packed separately, strapped to the outside of your pack or stored inside, allowing the tent fabric to be compressed for efficient packing.

Store it Dry

Let’s assume you’ve been out with your tent and the weather has been a little on the damp side. You’ve packed your tent away when wet and now you’re back home in the warm and dry with a nice of cup of tea reflecting on your latest adventure. But what about your poor soggy tent? The worst thing you can do is to leave it packed away wet, mildew will grow and eventually rot the tent, rendering it useless. As soon as you’ve finished that cup of tea, wipe off any excess dirt and moisture with a towel, then hang the tent somewhere where it can fully air out; a nice warm spare room or a garage is perfect. Alternatively, when it stops raining, pitch the tent outside in the sunshine to dry off. Let it air for at least 24 hours and once you are sure that it is bone dry it can be packed away for storage. Note - don’t tumble dry or hang the tent over a radiator or other direct heat source.

Don’t Store in the Stuffsack

Like your sleeping bag, it’s best not to store your sleeping bag in its stuffsack unless it has to be compressed for an activity. Leave it in a large duffel bag or supermarket ‘bag for life’ in a cool, well ventilated area so it can breathe.

Avoid Tree Sap

If you’ve ever had sap on your hands, you’ll know how horrible and sticky the stuff is; it’s even harder to remove from your tent flysheet. Pitch away from trees if possible.

Don’t Leave in the Sun

The majority of tents we stock are made from nylon. Nylon is incredibly tough, lightweight and easy to care for, however it will naturally degrade if left out in harsh sunlight for extended periods of time. Try to pitch your tent in the shade or strike the tent (pack it away) during the day. Polyester tents don’t suffer from this quite as badly, but it’s still a good habit to get into.

Leave Sharp Objects Outside

Boots, cooking equipment and other sharp/abrasive objects can all be stored in the vestibule, where there is less chance of it ripping a hole in your fly or groundsheet. You may not want to pop your pet in there, but at least carry a small blanket to avoid their claws damaging your groundsheet.

Technical Information
Minimum weight: 878g
Packed weight: 1.08kg
Flysheet: 10D Sil/PeU Nylon Ripstop, 1200mm
Canopy: 10D Nylon Ripstop/No-See-Um Mesh
Floor: 15D Sil/PeU Nylon Ripstop, 1200mm
Poles: Hubbed Aluminium DAC Featherlite NFL 8.7mm
Sizing Information
Packed size: 50 x 14cm
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