Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)

Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)

Durston Gear X-Mid 2P Ultralight Backpacking Tent (V2)

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The X-Mid 2P

Awarded one of the best backpacking tents by BackpackingLight and Section Hiker the patented X-Mid is developed from the first principles of geometry to achieve the most weight efficient design for a trekking pole shelter. The X-Mid is exceptionally capable, spacious, and stormworthy, while anything lighter is smaller, lower function, and/or using less durable materials.
Durston Gear X-Mid 2 tent for 2P trekking pole ultralight shelter designed by Dan Durston for thru-hikes and PCT
AN ULTRALIGHT SHELTER WITH PLENTY OF ROOM
The brainchild of Dan Durston, an experienced thru-hiker and established member of the ultralight community, the X-Mid 2P tent keeps everything you loved about our one-person tent, while providing additional room for a partner and more gear. With an innovative design that cuts down on setup time, it eliminates many of the pitfalls of single-trekking-pole pyramid tents, like a lack of headroom and overly complex multi-pole designs that are tedious to pitch. Thanks to the easy-access dual doors, simple four-stake setup, and ultralight materials weighing just under 36 ounces, the X-Mid 2P makes it easier than ever to enjoy all that mother nature has to offer.

Durston Gear X-Mid 2P ultralight Backpacking / Trekking Pole Tent exclusive to Kaviso two-person Dimensions and Size Details
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P ultralight Backpacking / Trekking Pole Tent exclusive to Kaviso two-person Dimensions and Size Details
INTUITIVE STORM-READY DESIGN
Just like the original one-person tent, the X-Mid 2P achieves its impressive specs thanks to the innovative diagonal rectangular-based fly. This allows the poles and peaks to be moved inwards from the edges without interfering with doors and living space, thus eliminating vertical wind-catching walls and the need for peak guyouts. To help it stand up to brutal conditions, the tent is made of 20D polyester with a 3500mm sil/PEU coating. And because failures can happen during extended trips, it’s been tested under extreme lab conditions simulating a month and a half of continuous high winds and heavy rains.
Durston Gear X-Mid 2P ultralight Backpacking / Trekking Pole Tent exclusive to Kaviso two-person shelter for backpacking
PITCHING YOUR TENT
Pitching the X-Mid 2P is similar to pitching a single-pole mid tent. Stake out the rectangle with just one 90-degree angle to guess for the third stake, then insert the two poles. There’s no guesswork with pole locations or pole lengths, because the fly naturally limits the length of the poles. Simply insert them into the grommets and extend until taut.

Durston Gear X-Mid 2P ultralight Backpacking / Trekking Pole Tent exclusive to Kaviso two-person shelter for backpacking
THE NITTY GRITTY
The peak uses 210d black nylon that forms a reinforcing cone to support the quarter-inch grommets for trekking pole tips. Vents above each door consist of overlapping panels of fabric that can be propped apart with a strut for convenience. The strut consists of a 4.5-inch piece of plastic sewn inside Grosgrain and then sewn to the upper edge of the lower panel of the vent. In tough conditions, the peak guylines can be deployed, along with extra stakes at the eight additional stake points around the perimeter. Additionally, the fly uses #5 zippers that won’t snag and are built to hold up season after season.

Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Stakes, Aluminum with stake stuff sack
A LEADER IN OUTDOOR GEAR
The X-Mid is made in the epicenter of high-quality outdoor product manufacturing, home to factories that produce tents and apparel for the top brands in the world. The factory that produces the X-Mid also produces some of its top competitors from well-known companies such as MSR and Mountain Hardware, maintaining the highest level of materials sourcing, construction techniques, and testing with all of the tents it produces.

SPECS

    Materials

  • 20D polyester in desert sage (canopy) and monument grey (floor)
  • 3500mm sil/PEU coating
  • Peak reinforced with 210d black nylon
  • YKK #5 AquaGuard (water-resistant) zippers (fly)
  • YKK #3 zippers (inner tent)
  • 8 aluminum V stakes

  • Dimensions: Typical Values

  • Fly: 83 x 100 in / 210 x 254 cm
  • Fly area: 57.6 sq ft / 5.35 sq m
  • Fly peak height: 48 in / 122 cm
  • Inner peak height: 45 in / 114 cm
  • Floor width: 52 in / 132 cm
  • Floor length: 92 in / 234 cm
  • Floor area: 33.2 sq ft / 3.1 sq m
  • Vestibule area: 23 sq ft (11.5 sq ft x 2) / 2.1 sq m (1.05 sq m x 2)
  • Packed size: 12 x 6.5 in / 30 x 17 cm

  • Weights

  • Fly: 20.4 oz / 580 g
  • Inner: 15 oz / 425 g
  • Stuff sack: 0.5 oz / 14 g
  • Stake sack: 0.2 oz / 4 g
  • 4 aluminum V stakes (6 in / 15 cm) @ 10 g
  • 4 aluminum V stakes (7 in / 18 cm) @ 12 g
  • Tent (fly + inner): 35.4 oz / 1005 g
  • Typical setup: 38.4 oz / 1085 g (tent, stuff sacks, 6 stakes)
  • Complete package: 40.5 oz / 1147 (tent, stuff sacks, 8 stakes)

    Features

  • Ultra-simple pitch with just four stakes
  • Fly first pitch, so the inner tent stays dry during setup in the rain.
  • 10% more compact footprint for the second generation version
  • Offset twin pole structure provides generous headroom and living space by maximizing the distance between the two poles.
  • Double-wall design protects from condensation.
  • Dual doors and dual vestibules provide easy access and ample gear space.
  • Protected doorways can be left open in light rain.
  • Doorways are large and not blocked by trekking poles like many designs.
  • Polyester fabric doesn’t sag in the rain.
  • Polyester fabric doesn’t absorb water, so it is fast dry and stays light.
  • Large vents minimize condensation and close easily for harsh conditions.
  • Excellent snow shedding via steep roof panels
  • Excellent high wind performance via even load distribution on the stakes, optional peak guylines, optional side panel guylines, and additional hem stakeout points.
  • Four interior pockets
  • Full coverage fly extends to the ground to block drafts yet can be raised for more ventilation.
  • Packs short enough to store horizontally in a pack
  • Fly and inner can pitch separately.
  • Magnetic door toggles for quick operation
  • Fully seam taped
  • Non-slippery floor
  • Premium materials and hardware (e.g., YKK AquaGuard Zippers)

  • Included

  • 2-year warranty
  • Stuff sack
  • 4 aluminum V stakes (6 in / 15 cm)
  • 4 aluminum V stakes (7 in / 18 cm)

  • Not included: 2 trekking poles or tent poles required for setup
    Recommended Trekking Poles: Kaviso x Fizan Compact Trekking Poles
  • Recommended Tent Poles: Durston Gear Z-Flick (Pair)

Customer Reviews

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Graham B.
Great piece of kit

Used my Mid X 2 on my 1000K Ireland way hike. Fantastic bit of equipment. More than enough room for all my kit and held up well in our very wet Irish weather.

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E.O.

It’s unlike anything out there. Every part is intentional and well thought out. Really enjoying it.

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Philipp c.K.C.
Amazing tent

Used it in Iceland, easy to pitch and up to any task

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Kyle F.
Great ultralight tent for two

Worked flawlessly on recent trip. Plenty of room for two + some gear. Zippers, fly, cords, stakes, all worked great. Looking forward to the next trip!

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Estelle N.
V2

Après deux montages cela va mieux. Apprécierait l ajout de corde supplémentaires et de piquets de tente suppl

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Andy K.
Durstin X-Mid 2P

Initial impression is very positive. The tent quality looks very good, and the first setup went smoothly after watching Dan's excellent tutorial. The tent is very roomy for its weight (by ultralight standards) and feels plenty sturdy. One of the knocks in early reviews was the quality of the stakes. Mine came with 4 longer and 4 shorter titanium stakes that will be adequate for most ground conditions. I'll try to remember to update this review after the first trail use.

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M.K.
Great tent, quick shipping

Ordered the tent to Europe and received it in 3 days, just in time for a weekend trip to test it. I was surprised by a rainstorm shortly before reaching my campsite so needed to do my first ever pitch in the pouring rain. Amazingly easy and quick to pitch and because it's rainfly-first I could take my time afterwards putting on dry clothing in shelter and then setting up the inner. Absolutely palatial for a single person and I'm 191cm/6'3". Held up fine for a night of rain without any sagging or other issues and was easy to take down the next morning and continue on my way. The only issue with this tent might be the fairly large area needed to pitch it and I can't yet speak to how it'll hold up in the long term.

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Cory A.
Best tent we’ve ever had!

After our 13 year old REI half dome finally gave out, we decided to try out the Durston and while we love REI for so many things, this tent is a big step up! Tons of room, super light, easy setup (especially with their handy video), and great in tough conditions.