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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P vs Tarptent Double Rainbow Li

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

Tarptent Double Rainbow Li is the lighter option — 107 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P Tarptent Double Rainbow Li
Weight 850 g · 0.850 kg · 1.87 lb 743 g · 0.743 kg · 1.64 lb
minimum weight (DCF 0.96 floor, carbon pole set, excl. stakes and bags)
Brand Nemo Tarptent
Category Shelter Shelter
Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P
850 g

Ultralight 2-person tent with OSMO fabric that minimises condensation.

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Tarptent Double Rainbow Li
743 g

Lightweight 2-person double-wall shelter with excellent roominess.

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Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P vs Tarptent Double Rainbow Li: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li wins — at 743 g it is 107 g (13%) 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.

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