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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

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

Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the lighter option — 527 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
Weight 875 g · 0.875 kg · 1.93 lb 348 g · 0.348 kg · 0.77 lb
Brand Nemo Zpacks
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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Zpacks Plex Solo Tent
348 g

Freestanding solo tent using Dyneema Composite Fabric, highly weather-resistant and remarkably packable. Ideal for solo backpackers seeking minimal weight.

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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 1P vs Zpacks Plex Solo Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo Tent wins — at 348 g it is 527 g (60%) 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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