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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P is the lighter option — 245 g lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (21% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Firstlight 2P NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P
Weight 1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb 935 g · 0.935 kg · 2.06 lb
Brand Black Diamond NEMO Equipment
Category Shelter Shelter
Black Diamond Firstlight 2P
1,180 g

Freestanding 2-person geodesic tent for 3-4 season use.

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NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P
935 g

Two-person ultralight tent with OSMO Ripstop fabric that resists sagging when wet. Features two door-and-vestibule sets.

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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P wins — at 935 g it is 245 g (21%) lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (1,180 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.

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