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this week we'll be looking at the nemo hornet two-person tent
had a lot of mixed reviews we're gonna set it up here in the site
and then i'll show you a few tips and tricks on how to get the most out of this tent
so hey guys today i'm reviewing the nemo hornet two-person tent
i always pack mine uh my pole separately because it makes for a nice uh small
package with and but one thing nemo does is uh they've provided a divide and conquer uh
dual storage stuff sack so you can have it both ways you can uh pack this thing down small
or you can fold it out and keep your poles and stuff all in one package so whatever your pleasure
is it's the same stuff sack you don't have to get anything different and it's designed really to
just fold inside and use for the small if you're like me and you like to pack your poles separately
now we'll also be reviewing today the optional ground sheets i always bring a ground sheet
with me because ultralight tents especially the floor material really isn't very thick and it's
going to wear and and frankly who wants to wreck a 400 tent when they can wreck a 50 ground sheet
so nemo's done something with the ground sheet as well as their tent as they've color-coded
so the tail end has always got the bright kind of yellow green and the head and always has the black
so with the ground sheet there's one that's built specifically for the nemo hornet two-person tent
you'll notice that the ends are different on the head end there's two clips that clip into
straps on the tent and you want to make sure the nemo logo is upright there are all kinds
of videos showing you how to do this but one thing i found is that i had to actually try and set it
up a couple times myself because they just didn't show me how to attach the ground sheet to the tent
the clips are a great function here on the nemo tent but if you don't know how to use them they
can be a little tricky the first time now once you place the ground sheet where you want it lay out
the tent canopy over top you'll notice that the tent is not a rectangle it's a little wider at the
head than it is at the foot so at the foot you're going to have those bright yellow green straps
and at the head you're going to have those clips that fit with the tent
the ground sheet doesn't stake in it literally hooks into the back of the tent strap pretty easy
it's a c-clip design so what i actually do when i'm packing this
i leave them connected and i just roll them all up in one piece and put it back in the stuff sack
now the tent includes a bag of steaks they're fairly good quality but be warned there are only
six of them if you want to use the provided guy lines to anchor the tent in windy conditions
you will need to bring more stakes the nearly freestanding design requires the two corners
at the foot end of the tent to be pegged out
the foot end has two bathtub style corners that you need to stake out with the ground sheet
the lines on the ground sheet are adjustable so you can place it exactly where you want it
i usually place the first four stakes before i put in the poles but sometimes i do have to restake
the tent afterward the single hub design is quick to set up as there's only one color-coded pole
the poles are made from dac featherlite aluminum so they maintain an excellent strength to weight
ratio perfect for backpacking nemo maintains its color coding too with the black at the head end
and the green at the foot end assemble the pole set making sure each section is properly seated
one thing i noticed about the grommeted straps for the pole at the foot end is the one on the ground
sheet seems too long this is because the ground sheet is actually a little smaller than the tent
so that water doesn't collect on it and soak you from underneath the poles have
press-fit connectors with a ball joint that pops into the clips on the head of the tent
from there you just clip the canopy to the poles i found these fly bar plastic clips came undone
in the heavy wind and they make the tent a little difficult to roll up and pack away however they
make setup and take down super fast and easy the nemo hornet has an ultralight nylon rip stop fly
the seams are taped with waterproof thermoplastic film for long-lasting rain protection make sure
you put it on with the logo facing out and again use the color coding to determine the head and the
foot ends once you lay it out properly loop the line onto the stakes and tighten it up
the ground sheet and the fly both have fully adjustable lines that allow you to tighten
everything up quickly and easily this is a helpful feature if you need to move the tent a little
there are a few velcro fasteners inside the fly to attach to the poles you'll want to assemble those
before you stake down the fly at the head of the tent the fly has two clips that require no stakes
so i usually clip them first completely stake down the foot end of the tent and then come back unhook
them to tighten the velcro straps and re-fasten them from there you just stake out the two sides
there are two large vestibules one on each side that provide adequate gear storage and a dry place
to put on your boots another great feature is the volumizer clip on the canopy that fastens to the
fly and creates a little more space inside the tent each entrance has fasteners to tie off the
fly for easy access inside the tent itself there's a mesh side pocket on either side by the door
and there's also a light pocket up in the ceiling this is great for putting a headlamp or something
up there that acts like a lantern the 84 inch by 51 inch footprint is ample for one person
but you'd better know your neighbor well if you plan to put two in there
seems a little tight for two sleeping pads and still being able to function inside
one thing i didn't like was the big opening in the fly at the head end that doesn't cover the whole
opening i was caught in a storm once and had to shelter in place for a few hours
the rain didn't come in through the window but if it was much heavier it may have
the wind was so bad i had to use the guy lines and still the tent literally flattened on top of me
i had to keep popping the poles back into place when the wind subsided the seams held
but i definitely would not recommend the tent for alpine expeditions it was not pleasant in the wind
however as an ultralight backpacking tent i was more than satisfied with the 2.4 pounds weight
and the small package in my backpack so hey guys that's the nemo hornet two-person tent
oh it's great for a solo trip um i'm always a one plus one myself so a two person tents for one
person three person tents for two uh i think you'd be hard pressed to get two sleeping pads in there
without uh spending a substantial amount of time rubbed up against the side of the tent but for
one person this is ideal it's a nice lightweight tent i'm a tent guy i like the privacy of a tent
so this for me is is is my new go-to for solo trips like this so now bamf hey if you guys
have any questions about the tent leave them down below in the comments or reach out on social media
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