A close look at two tents buyers cross-shop. They score within a hair of each other, so it comes down to the details below.
| NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P | Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 77✓ | 77 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 33.0 oz✓ | 35.0 oz |
| Floor area | 27.5 sq ft | 28 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 13.3 /lb✓ | 12.8 /lb |
| Peak height | 39 in | 39 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $480✓ | $500 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Hornet OSMO 2P in blue, Tiger Wall UL2 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 NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P next to the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 and the trade-offs are clear. They are close enough that this really is about which handful of specs you weight most.
The Hornet OSMO 2P is 2 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and $20 cheaper. The Tiger Wall UL2 is more floor area (28 vs 27.5 sq ft). Their GearScores land within a couple of points (77 vs 77), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the Hornet OSMO 2P 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 Tiger Wall UL2 if floor space matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P. It is 2 oz lighter than the Tiger Wall UL2.
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2. It is more floor area (28 vs 27.5 sq ft) than the Hornet OSMO 2P.
They are nearly tied at 77 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 Hornet OSMO 2P for low weight, or the Tiger Wall UL2 for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.