Two tents worth lining up side by side. On the data the Plex Solo is the stronger all-round pick, and the question is whether the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P still fits your budget or priorities.
| Zpacks Plex Solo | NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 1P | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 84✓ | 73 |
| Capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Packed weight | 12.3 oz✓ | 23.0 oz |
| Floor area | 20.6 sq ft | 21.8 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 26.8 /lb✓ | 15.2 /lb |
| Peak height | 52 in✓ | 39 in |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Vestibules | 1 | 1 |
| Price | $599✓ | $600 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Plex Solo in blue, Hornet Elite OSMO 1P 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 Plex Solo and NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 1P take different routes to the same job. The Plex Solo is the stronger pick on most of the specs that matter, while the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P makes its case on floor space.
The Plex Solo is 11 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and taller (52 vs 39 in peak). The Hornet Elite OSMO 1P is more floor area (21.8 vs 20.6 sq ft). On the default GearScore the Plex Solo leads 84 to 73.
Pick the Plex Solo 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 1P if floor space matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Zpacks Plex Solo. It is 11 oz lighter than the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P.
The NEMO Hornet Elite OSMO 1P. It is more floor area (21.8 vs 20.6 sq ft) than the Plex Solo.
The Zpacks Plex Solo, 84 to 73 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
The Plex Solo is the stronger all-round pick here. Choose the Hornet Elite OSMO 1P if floor space is your priority.