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MSR FreeLite 2 vs Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
MSR FreeLite 2 is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
MSR FreeLite 2
820 g
Ultralight 2-person freestanding tent. Excellent weight-to-livability ratio.
Full details →Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P
850 g
Ultralight 2-person tent with OSMO fabric that minimises condensation.
Full details →MSR FreeLite 2 vs Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the MSR FreeLite 2 wins — at 820 g it is 30 g (4%) 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.