Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Single-person ultralight tent using OSMO fabric that stays lighter when wet by managing moisture absorption. Excellent livability for 875g trail weight.
Full details →Two-person Dyneema tent, one of the lightest fully enclosed double shelters available. Excellent weather protection with roomy vestibules.
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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent wins — at 423 g it is 452 g (52%) 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.