nemo elite tent NEMO Hornet™ Elite OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent – 2 Foot Adventures

Hornet™ Elite OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent 

Maximum performance. Minimal weight. Built for the PCT.

The Hornet™ Elite OSMO™ is the evolution of an already legendary ultralight shelter—refined for hikers who count ounces, chase miles, and still want livable comfort at camp. Designed for extreme minimalists and long-distance thru-hikers, this tent pairs elite-level weight savings with thoughtful features that matter after a full day on trail.

At the heart of the design is NEMO’s proprietary OSMO™ poly-nylon ripstop fabric, delivering 4× better water repellency and 3× less stretch when wet than comparable fabrics. Made from 100% recycled yarns and completely PFAS-free, OSMO sets a new standard for performance-driven sustainability—ideal for the variable weather conditions encountered along the Pacific Crest Trail.

The “Elite” designation means every component has been scrutinized for efficiency. DAC Featherlite® NFL poles keep setup fast and weight low, while the patent-pending Flybar™ pole clip increases headroom and interior volume without adding bulk. Inside, Nightlight Pocket™ headlamp diffusers create soft, even illumination—no extra electronics or batteries required.

For real-world trail convenience, the Hornet Elite OSMO features dual doors and vestibules, Gatekeeper™ door tie-backs for easy entry, and a Divvy Cube™ rectangular stuff sack that packs efficiently and allows partners to split the load. The result is a semi-freestanding, three-season shelter that delivers livability well beyond its weight class.

This is a minimalist tent built with a maximalist attention to detail—perfect for PCT thru-hikers who demand reliability, weather protection, and true ultralight performance.

Key Features

• OSMO™ ripstop fly fabric with 4× better water repellency and 3× less wet stretch

• PFAS-free, 100% recycled yarns with no added chemical flame retardants

• Ultralight DAC Featherlite® NFL pole system with single-hub design

• Patent-pending Flybar™ increases headroom without added weight

• Triangulated corner guy-outs increase foot-end volume and reduce condensation contact

• Nightlight Pocket™ diffuses headlamp light for soft, even illumination

• Dual doors and vestibules with Gatekeeper™ tie-backs for easy access

• Divvy Cube™ stuff sack packs efficiently and allows weight sharing

• Semi-freestanding design ideal for varied PCT campsites

Specs (2-Person)

• Minimum Weight: 1 lb 11 oz / 779 g

• Packed Weight: 2 lb 1 oz / 935 g

• Season: 3-season

• Peak Height: 37 in / 94 cm

• Floor Area: 27.3 sq ft / 2.5 sq m

• Vestibules: 2 (6.2 sq ft each)

• Packed Size: 19 × 4 × 2 in

• Fly Fabric: OSMO™ Ripstop (1200 mm)