Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 vs Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
2026 single-wall shelter in HyperBead fabric for 1-1.5 persons, from Big Agnes' new VST collection. Trail weight starts at 539g.
Check price Full details →Ultralight three-person semi-freestanding tent with dual doors and OSMO ripstop fabric for low-stretch, PFAS-free weather protection.
Check price Full details →Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 vs Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 wins — at 539 g it is 966 g (64%) lighter than the Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P (1,505 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.