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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 vs Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 1 is the lighter option — 340 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P
Weight 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb 850 g · 0.850 kg · 1.87 lb
Brand Durston Gear Nemo
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 1
510 g

Ultralight solo double-wall shelter with X-frame pole design.

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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P
850 g

Ultralight 2-person tent with OSMO fabric that minimises condensation.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 vs Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 1 wins — at 510 g it is 340 g (40%) lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P (850 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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