NEMO’s two ultralight two-person tents, tuned to opposite ends of the weight-versus-comfort scale. The Hornet is the featherweight, and the Dragonfly trades a few ounces for real livability.
| NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P | NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 77✓ | 75 |
| Sleeps | 2 person | 2 person |
| Min. trail weight | 33.0 oz✓ | 42.0 oz |
| Weight per person | 16.5 oz✓ | 21.0 oz |
| Floor area | 27.5 sq ft | 29 sq ft✓ |
| Area per person | 13.8 sq ft | 14.5 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 13.3 /lb✓ | 11.0 /lb |
| Peak height | 39 in | 41 in✓ |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $480✓ | $550 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Hornet OSMO 2P in blue, Dragonfly OSMO 2P in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Every headline number is per person, so different capacities compare fairly. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Same brand, same OSMO fabric, opposite priorities. The Hornet OSMO 2P is the weight pick: the lightest, cheapest way into a NEMO two-person double-wall, aimed at minimalists who accept a snug interior for the low carry. The Dragonfly OSMO 2P is the livability pick: steeper walls, more floor, and a taller peak make it far more comfortable to sit up and move around in, for a weight and price bump.
The specs draw the line clearly. The Hornet is lighter and cheaper, the Dragonfly gives you more floor area and a taller peak for more headroom. Both are semi-freestanding, both have two doors and two vestibules, and both use OSMO to resist sag when wet. What separates them is simply how much comfort you want versus how little you want to carry.
Pick the Hornet if you count ounces, mostly cowboy-camp or crawl in to sleep, and want the lowest weight and price. Pick the Dragonfly if you spend real time in your tent, want to sit up and organize gear in bad weather, and consider the extra ounces a fair price for the space. Solo hikers and gram-counters lean Hornet; couples who value comfort lean Dragonfly.
Weight versus livability. The Hornet OSMO 2P is lighter and cheaper but tighter inside, while the Dragonfly OSMO 2P adds floor area, steeper walls, and a taller peak for far more comfort, at the cost of some weight and money. Both are semi-freestanding NEMO double-wall tents.
The Dragonfly OSMO 2P, clearly. It has more floor and a taller peak height, so two people can sit up and move around far more comfortably. The Hornet is built to save weight, so its interior is snugger and its walls are lower.
If you spend time awake in your tent, usually yes. The added floor and headroom make a real difference when you are waiting out rain or organizing gear. If you only use the tent to sleep and value the lowest possible carry, the Hornet is the better fit.