A close look at two tents buyers cross-shop. The Fly Creek HV UL2 takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Hornet OSMO 2P has its own case.
| Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 | NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 80✓ | 77 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 30.0 oz✓ | 33.0 oz |
| Floor area | 28 sq ft✓ | 27.5 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 14.9 /lb✓ | 13.3 /lb |
| Peak height | 42 in✓ | 39 in |
| Doors | 1 | 2✓ |
| Vestibules | 1 | 2✓ |
| Price | $450✓ | $480 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Fly Creek HV UL2 in blue, Hornet OSMO 2P in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 next to the NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P and the trade-offs are clear. The Fly Creek HV UL2 wins on low weight and floor space, and the Hornet OSMO 2P pushes back on doors and vestibule storage.
The Fly Creek HV UL2 is 3 oz lighter, more floor area (28 vs 27.5 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The Hornet OSMO 2P is more doors (2 vs 1) and more vestibules (2 vs 1). On the default GearScore the Fly Creek HV UL2 leads 80 to 77.
Pick the Fly Creek HV UL2 if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Hornet OSMO 2P if doors and vestibule storage matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2. It is 3 oz lighter than the Hornet OSMO 2P.
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2. It is more floor area (28 vs 27.5 sq ft) than the Hornet OSMO 2P.
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2, 80 to 77 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Fly Creek HV UL2 for low weight, or the Hornet OSMO 2P for doors. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.