NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent

The NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO is a semi-freestanding, 2-person ultralight tent derived from the standard Hornet line but trimmed down further with thinner fabrics and pared-back hardware. In minimum trail configuration it weighs 779 g, with the full packaged weight at 935 g — 468 g per person, putting it among the lightest double-wall 2-person tents on the market. The inner tent is nearly all mesh, so it ventilates well and functions almost like a bug net on warm nights, while two peak vents help manage condensation when the fly is closed. Both fly and floor carry a 1200 mm hydrostatic head, which is on the lower end for sustained heavy rain — fine for typical summer storms but less reassuring than higher-rated fabrics during prolonged downpours. A 2.5 m² floor and two vestibules totaling 2.3 m² provide solid storage for two packs. The Hornet Elite OSMO targets experienced ultralight backpackers and thru-hikers willing to trade some durability and rain-defense margin for minimum weight; the semi-freestanding design also demands careful staking on exposed sites.