← Gear database

Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P vs Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent

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

Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent is the lighter option — 1,130 g lighter than the Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P (75% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
shopping_cart Check today's price on Amazon
Spec Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent
Weight 1,505 g · 1.505 kg · 3.32 lb 375 g · 0.375 kg · 0.83 lb
Brand Nemo Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P
1,505 g

Ultralight three-person semi-freestanding tent with dual doors and OSMO ripstop fabric for low-stretch, PFAS-free weather protection.

Full details →
Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent
375 g

Ultralight 1P tent with DCF fabric. 13.2 ounces total weight.

Full details →

HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P vs Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Altaplex Lite Tent wins — at 375 g it is 1,130 g (75%) lighter than the Nemo Hornet OSMO 3P (1,505 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.

More shelter comparisons