NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P vs Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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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NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite Osmo 2P vs Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp wins — at 155 g it is 624 g (80%) 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.