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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li

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

Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li is the lighter option — 22 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li
Weight 875 g · 0.875 kg · 1.93 lb 853 g · 0.853 kg · 1.88 lb
Brand Nemo Tarptent
Category Shelter Shelter
Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P
875 g

Single-person ultralight tent using OSMO fabric that stays lighter when wet by managing moisture absorption. Excellent livability for 875g trail weight.

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Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li
853 g

Lightweight double-wall two-person Dyneema shelter pitched with two trekking poles. 2025 update fits two wide pads side by side.

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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li wins — at 853 g it is 22 g (3%) lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P (875 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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