Two tents worth lining up side by side. The Duplex Lite leans on low weight while the Hornet Elite OSMO 2P answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Zpacks Duplex Lite | NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 2P | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 83✓ | 79 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 15.2 oz✓ | 27.0 oz |
| Floor area | 25 sq ft | 27.3 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 26.3 /lb✓ | 16.2 /lb |
| Peak height | 48 in✓ | 37 in |
| Doors | 4✓ | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $699✓ | $700 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Duplex Lite in blue, Hornet Elite 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 Zpacks Duplex Lite and NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 2P take different routes to the same job. The Duplex Lite wins on low weight and space-to-weight, and the Hornet Elite OSMO 2P pushes back on floor space.
The Duplex Lite is 12 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and taller (48 vs 37 in peak). The Hornet Elite OSMO 2P is more floor area (27.3 vs 25 sq ft). On the default GearScore the Duplex Lite leads 83 to 79.
Pick the Duplex Lite 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 2P if floor space matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Zpacks Duplex Lite. It is 12 oz lighter than the Hornet Elite OSMO 2P.
The NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 2P. It is more floor area (27.3 vs 25 sq ft) than the Duplex Lite.
The Zpacks Duplex Lite, 83 to 79 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Duplex Lite for low weight, or the Hornet Elite OSMO 2P for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.