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Durston X-Mid 1 vs NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P

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

Durston X-Mid 1 is the lighter option — 34 g lighter than the NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Durston X-Mid 1 NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P
Weight 745 g · 0.745 kg · 1.64 lb 779 g · 0.779 kg · 1.72 lb
Brand Durston NEMO Equipment
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston X-Mid 1
745 g

Solo double-wall tent with X-shaped pole crossing for geodesic stability, 15D silpoly fly, and simple trekking pole pitch.

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NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P
779 g

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 X-Mid 1 vs NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston X-Mid 1 wins — at 745 g it is 34 g (4%) lighter than the NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P (779 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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