Two tents worth lining up side by side. They score within a hair of each other, so it comes down to the details below.
| MSR FreeLite 2 | NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 78✓ | 77 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 32.0 oz✓ | 33.0 oz |
| Floor area | 29 sq ft✓ | 27.5 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 14.5 /lb✓ | 13.3 /lb |
| Peak height | 39 in | 39 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $500 | $480✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: FreeLite 2 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.
The MSR FreeLite 2 and NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P take different routes to the same job. They are close enough that this really is about which handful of specs you weight most.
The FreeLite 2 is 1 oz lighter, more floor area (29 vs 27.5 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. The Hornet OSMO 2P is $20 cheaper. Their GearScores land within a couple of points (78 vs 77), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the FreeLite 2 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 price matter more to you, or you are focused on getting the most for your money.
The MSR FreeLite 2. It is 1 oz lighter than the Hornet OSMO 2P.
The MSR FreeLite 2. It is more floor area (29 vs 27.5 sq ft) than the Hornet OSMO 2P.
They are nearly tied at 78 and 77 on the default algorithm, so re-weight the score to your own priorities to break the tie.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the FreeLite 2 for low weight, or the Hornet OSMO 2P for price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.