Two tents worth lining up side by side. The X-Mid Pro 1 leans on low weight while the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Durston X-Mid Pro 1 | NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 1P | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 80✓ | 73 |
| Capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Packed weight | 15.5 oz✓ | 23.0 oz |
| Floor area | 20 sq ft | 21.8 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 20.6 /lb✓ | 15.2 /lb |
| Peak height | 45 in✓ | 39 in |
| Doors | 2✓ | 1 |
| Vestibules | 2✓ | 1 |
| Price | $599✓ | $600 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: X-Mid Pro 1 in blue, Hornet Elite OSMO 1P 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.
The Durston X-Mid Pro 1 and NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 1P take different routes to the same job. The X-Mid Pro 1 wins on low weight and space-to-weight, and the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P pushes back on floor space.
The X-Mid Pro 1 is 8 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and taller (45 vs 39 in peak). The Hornet Elite OSMO 1P is more floor area (21.8 vs 20 sq ft). On the default GearScore the X-Mid Pro 1 leads 80 to 73.
Pick the X-Mid Pro 1 if you care most about low weight and space-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P if floor space matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Durston X-Mid Pro 1. It is 8 oz lighter than the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P.
The NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 1P. It is more floor area (21.8 vs 20 sq ft) than the X-Mid Pro 1.
The Durston X-Mid Pro 1, 80 to 73 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the X-Mid Pro 1 for low weight, or the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.