Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P (2026)
Two semi-freestanding ultralight two-person tents at nearly the same official packed weight. The documented trade is a slightly larger official floor and vestibules versus a slightly lighter official minimum weight and a lower official 2P price.
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Quick answer
Choose Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 ($499.95) if you want the official 28 sq ft floor and 8 + 8 sq ft vestibules. Choose NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P ($479.95) if you want the official 2 lb 1 oz minimum weight and $479.95 2P price or the official 27.7 sq ft floor and 7.1 + 7.1 sq ft vestibules are enough.
Last updated Prices checked Nov 2026
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Key facts at a glance
| Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 | NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P | |
|---|---|---|
| Official price (fetched Nov 10, 2026) | $499.95. CleverHiker and Switchback both listed $500 | $479.95 for the official 2P (the official page also lists a 1P at $459.95 and a 3P at $579.95). CleverHiker listed $480 |
| Official weight | Trail 2 lb 3 oz / 992 g; total 2 lb 8 oz / 1.13 kg; fast-fly / shelter-mode 1 lb 7 oz / 657 g with a compatible footprint, sold separately. CleverHiker measured 2 lb 8 oz packed | Minimum 2 lb 1 oz / 948 g; packed 2 lb 8 oz / 1.1 kg. Official marketing copy also says the 2P “clocks in at only two pounds,” which is a rounded figure next to the official 2 lb 1 oz minimum — we cite the spec table. CleverHiker measured 2 lb 8 oz packed |
| Official packed size | 18 × 5 in / 46 × 13 cm | 12.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 in / 32 × 19 × 8.5 cm |
| Official floor | 86 × 52–42 in; 28 sq ft / 2.6 m². CleverHiker listed the same 86 × 52/42 × 39 in block and 28 sq ft | 85 × 51–43 in; 27.7 sq ft / 2.6 m². CleverHiker listed the same 27.7 sq ft and 85 × 51/43 × 39 in |
| Official peak / head height | 39 in / 99 cm | 39 in / 98 cm |
We compared these tents using Big Agnes’s official Tiger Wall UL2 page and NEMO’s official Hornet OSMO page, both fetched November 10, 2026, plus CleverHiker’s Tiger Wall UL2 and Hornet OSMO 2 reviews, both last updated September 29, 2026, and Switchback Travel’s Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents of 2026, last updated October 30, 2026. Official 2P prices were $499.95 and $479.95. This is not a remake of our Copper Spur UL2 vs Dagger OSMO 2P comparison: those are heavier, fully freestanding tents. The question here is which current semi-freestanding ultralight 2P to try, after you confirm the official size-by-size figures. We have not slept in either tent. We do not republish numeric scores.
Choose the Tiger Wall UL2 if you want the official slightly larger floor and vestibules at $499.95: trail weight 2 lb 3 oz / 992 g, total weight 2 lb 8 oz / 1.13 kg, packed 18 × 5 in, floor 86 × 52–42 in and 28 sq ft, vestibules 8 + 8 sq ft, head height 39 in, and a fast-fly weight of 1 lb 7 oz / 657 g with a compatible footprint (sold separately). Choose the Hornet OSMO 2P if you want the official slightly lighter minimum weight and the lower official 2P price we fetched: $479.95, minimum 2 lb 1 oz / 948 g, packed 2 lb 8 oz / 1.1 kg, packed size 12.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 in, floor 27.7 sq ft (85 × 51–43 in), peak 39 in, and vestibules 7.1 + 7.1 sq ft. Both official pages describe a semi-freestanding, two-door, three-season design. We have not pitched these tents, and we don’t give scores. CleverHiker reviews of both tents, last updated September 29, 2026, listed $500 and $480 and measured 2 lb 8 oz packed on each, matching the official Tiger Wall total weight and the official Hornet packed weight. Switchback’s ultralight-tent roundup, last updated October 30, 2026, also listed the Tiger Wall at $500 and 2 lb 8 oz. Report those list-price disagreements with the official $499.95 and $479.95. Both reviewers treat these shelters as roomy for one and tight for two; we report that as their testing, not a measurement we made.
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P: side-by-side
| Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 | NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P | |
|---|---|---|
| Official price (fetched Nov 10, 2026) | $499.95. CleverHiker and Switchback both listed $500 | $479.95 for the official 2P (the official page also lists a 1P at $459.95 and a 3P at $579.95). CleverHiker listed $480 |
| Official weight | Trail 2 lb 3 oz / 992 g; total 2 lb 8 oz / 1.13 kg; fast-fly / shelter-mode 1 lb 7 oz / 657 g with a compatible footprint, sold separately. CleverHiker measured 2 lb 8 oz packed | Minimum 2 lb 1 oz / 948 g; packed 2 lb 8 oz / 1.1 kg. Official marketing copy also says the 2P “clocks in at only two pounds,” which is a rounded figure next to the official 2 lb 1 oz minimum — we cite the spec table. CleverHiker measured 2 lb 8 oz packed |
| Official packed size | 18 × 5 in / 46 × 13 cm | 12.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 in / 32 × 19 × 8.5 cm |
| Official floor | 86 × 52–42 in; 28 sq ft / 2.6 m². CleverHiker listed the same 86 × 52/42 × 39 in block and 28 sq ft | 85 × 51–43 in; 27.7 sq ft / 2.6 m². CleverHiker listed the same 27.7 sq ft and 85 × 51/43 × 39 in |
| Official peak / head height | 39 in / 99 cm | 39 in / 98 cm |
| Official vestibules / doors | 8 + 8 sq ft; dual side doors on the official page | 7.1 + 7.1 sq ft; two doors and two vestibules on the official 2P |
| Structure / fabrics (official) | Semi-freestanding, three-season, side-entry; DAC Featherlite NFL poles; HyperBead recycled 15D nylon ripstop fly/floor, 1500 mm, no intentionally added PFAS; 15D nylon ripstop and polyester mesh body; 9 Dirt Dagger UL stakes included; footprint sold separately ($80.00 on the official page) | Semi-freestanding, three-season; DAC Featherlite poles; OSMO ripstop fly 1200 mm and floor 1500 mm; 15D nylon ripstop / no-see-um mesh canopy; official includes a Divvy Cube stuff sack |
What are the pros and cons?
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2: pros
- Slightly larger official floor (28 sq ft) and vestibules (8 + 8 sq ft) at a 39 in official head height
- Official total weight of 2 lb 8 oz matches CleverHiker’s packed measurement
- Official fast-fly weight of 1 lb 7 oz if you add a compatible footprint
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2: cons
- Higher official 2P price ($499.95 vs $479.95)
- Heavier official minimum / trail figure (2 lb 3 oz trail vs 2 lb 1 oz Hornet minimum)
- Larger official packed length (18 × 5 in) than the Hornet’s 12.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 in Divvy Cube
NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P: pros
- Lower official 2P price ($479.95) and a lighter official minimum weight (2 lb 1 oz)
- Same official packed weight we fetched (2 lb 8 oz) and a smaller official packed package
- Official OSMO fly/floor and a Divvy Cube stuff sack on the product page
NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P: cons
- Slightly smaller official floor (27.7 sq ft) and vestibules (7.1 + 7.1 sq ft)
- Official marketing “only two pounds” is not the same as the official 2 lb 1 oz minimum — we cite the spec table
- CleverHiker, last updated September 29, 2026, still describes it as tight for two and better as a roomy solo shelter — that is their testing, not ours
Which should you choose: Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 or NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P?
On the official pages we fetched November 10, 2026, both 2P tents land at 2 lb 8 oz in the official total / packed figures, with the same official 39 in peak. The Tiger Wall UL2 is the official slightly larger, slightly more expensive tent ($499.95, 28 sq ft, 8 + 8 sq ft vestibules, 2 lb 3 oz trail). The Hornet OSMO 2P is the official slightly cheaper, slightly lighter-minimum tent ($479.95, 27.7 sq ft, 7.1 + 7.1 sq ft vestibules, 2 lb 1 oz minimum). We have not pitched either tent. If you regularly share with a second adult, read the official tapered floor widths and the reviewers’ “tight for two” notes before you buy a 2P label as if it were a roomy couple’s tent.
Choose Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 if…
- You want the official 28 sq ft floor and 8 + 8 sq ft vestibules
- You may use official fast-fly mode at 1 lb 7 oz with a compatible footprint
- You prefer the official Big Agnes HyperBead 15D / 1500 mm package at $499.95
Choose NEMO Hornet OSMO 2P if…
- You want the official 2 lb 1 oz minimum weight and $479.95 2P price
- The official 27.7 sq ft floor and 7.1 + 7.1 sq ft vestibules are enough
- You want the official OSMO fabrics and Divvy Cube packed size
“2P” is not the same as a roomy couple’s tent
Both official floors taper: 86 × 52–42 in on the Tiger Wall, 85 × 51–43 in on the Hornet. Official floor areas are 28 sq ft and 27.7 sq ft. CleverHiker, last updated September 29, 2026, called the Tiger Wall its favorite semi-freestanding backpacking tent and the Hornet its favorite one-and-a-half-person tent, and said both are best for a solo hiker who wants extra room or for a pair willing to share a tighter space. Switchback, last updated October 30, 2026, also said the Tiger Wall is a tight squeeze for two. We report those notes; we have not slept in either tent.
Who should skip both of these ultralight tents?
- Pairs who want a roomier, fully freestanding 2P. See our Copper Spur UL2 vs Dagger OSMO comparison, or our Hubba Hubba LT 2 vs Dagger page if it is live — those official packed weights are in the mid-to-high 3 lb range, not 2 lb 8 oz.
- Anyone who needs a fully freestanding pitch on rock or platforms and does not want to stake a foot end. Both official pages describe semi-freestanding designs.
- Shoppers comparing a 1P or 3P Hornet to the Tiger Wall UL2. Official Hornet prices and weights change by size; this table is the 2P.
- People who treat an official “2P” label as a guarantee that two wide pads will feel spacious. Use the official tapered widths.
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Sources
Prices, specs and land-unit rules were checked on the pages below as of Nov 2026. Brands and land units change prices and rules often, so confirm them on the seller’s or official land-unit page before you buy or go.
- Big Agnes: Tiger Wall UL2 official product page ($499.95; trail 2 lb 3 oz / 992 g; total 2 lb 8 oz / 1.13 kg; packed 18 × 5 in; floor 86 × 52–42 in and 28 sq ft; vestibules 8 + 8 sq ft; head height 39 in; fast-fly 1 lb 7 oz / 657 g; HyperBead 15D / 1500 mm; footprint $80.00 sold separately; fetched Nov 10, 2026) (bigagnes.com)
- NEMO: Hornet OSMO official product page (2P $479.95; 2P minimum 2 lb 1 oz / 948 g and packed 2 lb 8 oz / 1.1 kg; packed 12.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 in; floor 27.7 sq ft, 85 × 51–43 in; peak 39 in; vestibules 7.1 + 7.1 sq ft; OSMO fly 1200 mm / floor 1500 mm; fetched Nov 10, 2026) (nemoequipment.com)
- CleverHiker: Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 review (last updated September 29, 2026; $500; packed 2 lb 8 oz; 86 × 52/42 × 39 in; 28 sq ft; semi-freestanding; we do not republish numeric scores; fetched Nov 10, 2026) (cleverhiker.com)
- CleverHiker: NEMO Hornet OSMO 2 review (last updated September 29, 2026; $480; packed 2 lb 8 oz; 85 × 51/43 × 39 in; 27.7 sq ft; semi-freestanding; we do not republish numeric scores; fetched Nov 10, 2026) (cleverhiker.com)
- Switchback Travel: Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents of 2026 (last updated October 30, 2026; Tiger Wall UL2 $500, 2 lb 8 oz packaged, 86 × 52/42 in; also notes the Hornet OSMO 2P as a cheaper, heavier alternative to the Hornet Elite; we do not republish scores; fetched Nov 10, 2026) (switchbacktravel.com)
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