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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation is the lighter option — 760 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P
Weight 745 g · 0.745 kg · 1.64 lb 1,505 g · 1.505 kg · 3.32 lb
Brand Durston Gear Nemo
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation
745 g

Updated ultralight shelter 26oz with improved zippers and floor fabric for 2026

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Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P
1,505 g

Ultralight three-person semi-freestanding tent with dual doors and OSMO ripstop fabric for low-stretch, PFAS-free weather protection.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation wins — at 745 g it is 760 g (50%) 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.

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