Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Hornet OSMO 2P leans on low weight while the 2Lite answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P | SlingFin 2Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 77✓ | 75 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 33.0 oz✓ | 42.0 oz |
| Floor area | 27.5 sq ft | 28.4 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 13.3 /lb✓ | 10.8 /lb |
| Peak height | 39 in | 41 in✓ |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $480 | $475✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Hornet OSMO 2P in blue, 2Lite 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 NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P and SlingFin 2Lite take different routes to the same job. The Hornet OSMO 2P wins on low weight and space-to-weight, and the 2Lite pushes back on floor space and headroom.
The Hornet OSMO 2P is 9 oz lighter and better space-to-weight. The 2Lite is more floor area (28.5 vs 27.5 sq ft), taller (41 vs 39 in peak), and $5 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Hornet OSMO 2P leads 77 to 75.
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 2Lite if floor space and headroom matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P. It is 9 oz lighter than the 2Lite.
The SlingFin 2Lite. It is more floor area (28.5 vs 27.5 sq ft) than the Hornet OSMO 2P.
The NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P, 77 to 75 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Hornet OSMO 2P for low weight, or the 2Lite for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.