What makes OSMO fabric different from standard tent materials?

OSMO fabric is woven from recycled yarns and treated for water repellency without PFAS chemicals. It stretches three times less than conventional tent fabric when wet, maintaining tension and shape during rain. The water-repellent treatment lasts the lifetime of the tent rather than degrading after a season or two of use.

Can I split this tent between two people when backpacking?

Yes. The Divvy Cube stuff sack is designed to separate components so you can divide the poles, tent body, rainfly, and stakes between two packs. The rectangular shape nests more efficiently than a cylindrical stuff sack.

How does the Nightlight Pocket work?

The Nightlight Pocket is a built-in diffuser at the tent's peak. You place your own headlamp inside it, and the fabric spreads the beam into ambient light throughout the interior. You do not need to carry separate lanterns or batteries.

What does the Flybar pole clip do?

The Flybar is a clip on the pole system that lifts the ceiling at strategic points, creating more headroom where you sit and move. It increases usable interior volume without adding weight from a larger tent footprint or extra fabric.

Does this tent require staking to stay up?

Yes. Like most ultralight tents, this shelter relies on stakes to tension the rainfly and maintain structure in wind and rain. Proper staking is essential for weather protection and stability.

Hornet™ Elite OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Recycled materials

The 3-second version

Made with recycled OSMO fabric that repels water without PFAS treatments
DAC Featherlite poles balance rigidity with minimal weight
Flybar pole clip adds headroom without extra fabric or ounces
Tight interior space in minimalist design
Requires proper staking for stability
Premium price for specialized materials

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Ultralight backpacking tent built with recycled OSMO fabric

Most ultralight tents compromise durability for weight or use coatings that fail after a season of UV exposure and moisture. This one builds its fabric from recycled yarns treated for lifetime water repellency, eliminating the reapplication cycle while avoiding PFAS chemistry. The OSMO material stretches three times less when wet, so the tent holds its shape in rain instead of sagging into your sleeping bag. That difference matters when you wake up to a storm and the fly is still taut. The Flybar pole clip delivers sit-up height without the weight penalty of a larger tent body, which is the exact trade-off that makes or breaks comfort on a long trek.

Good gift when

Backpackers counting ounces on multi-day trips
Hikers who camp in variable weather conditions
People splitting gear weight with a trail partner
Minimalists who want reliable shelter without bulk

Skip it if Requires staking and proper setup for full weather protection; the ultralight build prioritizes weight over interior volume for extended stays

Specs

Fabric: OSMO fabric made from 100% recycled yarns
Poles: DAC Featherlite
Water repellency treatment: PFAS-free
Capacity options: 1-Person, 2-Person
Included features: Nightlight Pocket, Flybar volumizing pole clip, Gatekeeper door tie-back, Divvy Cube stuff sack

What's included

Tent body with OSMO fabric
Rainfly with OSMO fabric
DAC Featherlite poles
Stakes
Divvy Cube stuff sack

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Choose 1-person or 2-person capacity based on intended use

The details

When every ounce counts on a multi-day trek, this tent delivers shelter without the burden. The canopy and rainfly use OSMO fabric—a proprietary material woven from recycled yarns that repels water for its entire lifespan and stretches three times less than conventional tent fabric when soaked. No PFAS chemicals are used in the treatment, so you avoid the persistent compounds that leach into soil and water.

DAC Featherlite poles form the structure, providing rigidity without excess weight. The Flybar volumizing pole clip lifts the ceiling at key points to open up interior space where you sit and move, letting you gain headroom without adding grams or square footage to the footprint. A Nightlight Pocket turns your own headlamp into a diffused lantern—no batteries or cords to carry separately.

The Gatekeeper door tie-back keeps the entry open and secured without fumbling with loose fabric or knots in the dark. When you pack up, the Divvy Cube stuff sack compresses into a rectangular shape that fits cleanly into tight spaces in your pack, and its construction lets you separate components to split the load between two hikers.

Every seam, strap, and cord has been examined for weight reduction and strength. The result is a shelter that sets up quickly, withstands weather, and disappears on your back when you're moving between campsites.

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Hornet™ Elite OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Weight-optimized shelter engineered with proprietary water-repellent material and DAC Featherlite poles

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The 3-second version

Made with recycled OSMO fabric that repels water without PFAS treatments
DAC Featherlite poles balance rigidity with minimal weight
Flybar pole clip adds headroom without extra fabric or ounces
Tight interior space in minimalist design
Requires proper staking for stability
Premium price for specialized materials

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Questions

What makes OSMO fabric different from standard tent materials?: OSMO fabric is woven from recycled yarns and treated for water repellency without PFAS chemicals. It stretches three times less than conventional tent fabric when wet, maintaining tension and shape during rain. The water-repellent treatment lasts the lifetime of the tent rather than degrading after a season or two of use.
Can I split this tent between two people when backpacking?: Yes. The Divvy Cube stuff sack is designed to separate components so you can divide the poles, tent body, rainfly, and stakes between two packs. The rectangular shape nests more efficiently than a cylindrical stuff sack.
How does the Nightlight Pocket work?: The Nightlight Pocket is a built-in diffuser at the tent's peak. You place your own headlamp inside it, and the fabric spreads the beam into ambient light throughout the interior. You do not need to carry separate lanterns or batteries.
What does the Flybar pole clip do?: The Flybar is a clip on the pole system that lifts the ceiling at strategic points, creating more headroom where you sit and move. It increases usable interior volume without adding weight from a larger tent footprint or extra fabric.
Does this tent require staking to stay up?: Yes. Like most ultralight tents, this shelter relies on stakes to tension the rainfly and maintain structure in wind and rain. Proper staking is essential for weather protection and stability.