Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent vs NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Award-winning 2-person ultralight tent with exceptional livable space and storm-worthiness. Double-wall design with X-shaped ridgeline for stability.
Full details →Ultralight 2-person double-wall tent. Osmo polyester reduces condensation. Uses trekking poles or included pole. Trail weight 779g with excellent livability.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent vs NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P wins — at 779 g it is 111 g (12%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent (890 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.