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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent vs NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent is the lighter option — 45 g lighter than the NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P
Weight 890 g · 0.890 kg · 1.96 lb 935 g · 0.935 kg · 2.06 lb
Brand Durston Gear NEMO Equipment
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent
890 g

Award-winning 2-person ultralight tent with exceptional livable space and storm-worthiness. Double-wall design with X-shaped ridgeline for stability.

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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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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent vs NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent wins — at 890 g it is 45 g (5%) lighter than the NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO 2P (935 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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