Durston - X-Mid 2+ Solid
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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"the product is unbeatable at this price point ... they struck the ideal value proposition for UL gear ... Durston hit the exact point of maximizing quality, features, and weight before diminishing returns on price"
"definitely worth it if you go backpacking often"
"The Xmid is under $300"
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"Xmid is extremely easy to set up; I taught a 9 year old how to set it up with basic instructions, no intervention."
"it's SO easy ... found it such a pain to set up compared to the XMid."
"X mid is way easier to pitch."
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"under 700 grams including stakes"
"The main reason we bought the X-Mid was that it's silpoly, and our ss2 is silnylon, and it got rather heavy when saturated with rain or dew (Which is common here in the UK)."
"because of its lighter weight"
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"X-Mid 2 footprint is 7.67 feet/2.34m long and 52"/132cm wide. It can fit two wide large 25" x 77" rectangular pads."
"I’m 6’5” and was able to share it with my 2 pre-teen boys. ... Pretty much the only 2 person tent that I don’t consider a 1 person."
"The 2 person felt like a personal palace and I’m 6’5”."
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"handle just fine in a thunderstorm and high winds"
"Used it on mountain ridges in awful weather."
"I've used the X-Mid 1 for 4 years, 2000+ miles."
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"when it comes to height support, I find that Durston tends to overestimate. ... I'm 198 cm tall, and only X-Mid Pro 2+ is usable for solo use. ... I definitely wouldn’t go for the one-person X-Mid 1 if you're around 193 cm or taller."
"I'm 198 cm tall, and only X-Mid Pro 2+ is usable for solo use."
"I'm 198 cm tall, and only X-Mid Pro 2+ is usable for solo use. ... Durston tends to overestimate."
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"I’ll take my big Agnes into the desert where a trekking pole tent would just be a nightmare to fiddle with - weight penalty be damned."
"I don't think I'll get another trekking pole tent because it's so hard to pitch on soft ground."
"Last year I relied on a Durston X-Mid Solid which was fine, but after that experience I'd prefer to get a freestanding tent to give me more pitching location options."
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"Its not as easy/roomy to fit two people side by side without one person having a tent wall in their face."
"although both are cramped for two people."
"when it comes to height support, I find that Durston tends to overestimate. ... I'm 198 cm tall, and only X-Mid Pro 2+ is usable for solo use. ... I definitely wouldn’t go for the one-person X-Mid 1 if you're around 193 cm or taller."
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"I just sold my Xmid solid tent as I'm a bit frustrated pitching them on soft soil/sand."
"I don't think I'll get another trekking pole tent because it's so hard to pitch on soft ground."
"Rocky or sandy conditions make it difficult at times."
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"The Xmid2 isn't really cut out for Swedish winters. ... is ok up to 45mph (reports of higher but even Dan himself said he doubted those reports). ... Scandinavia and the UK receive very high winds in winter and you will normally assume you will experience at least a 40mph and if the weather becomes worse than expected it won't be unrealistic to say that you might experience 60mph on any large hill or mountain at least once a week and quite often not all that predictable for when it will happen."
"Just would like something ... a bit sturdier in the wind ... Just want something a bit more specialised for really exposed camping or camping in the winter months over here"
"Though if I was planning to do something where I was expecting consistently wet and windy weather every day, I would probably choose the SS2."
I upgraded to an UL tent (Durston Gear X-Mid Solid 2P). I have zero regrets.
r/hikinggear • Is an ultralight tent worth it? ->Yeah if you handle weight well then that's good. In general as a 2.8kg backpacking tent it's considered very heavy though, especially if you're taking days of food and other gear. I swapped for the Durston X-Mid 2 Solid, 1.12kg including poles. However I'm not convinced it's a great tent, contrary to popular belief. I don't think I'll get another trekking pole tent because it's so hard to pitch on soft ground.
r/wildcampingintheuk • "Which 3 season tent do you recommend?" ->Durston X Mid 2 Solid would be my first choice at that budget. Plenty spacious inside for two, loads of head height, two large vestibules, lightweight and a doddle to pitch. Another option is the Lanshan 2 which ticks many of the boxes of the Durston at half the price. It has to obviously compromise to achieve this but it's arguably the best 2 person lightweight tent on Earth for the money. Full disclosure, I am biased as hell, I have a Lanshan 2 and absolutely adore it. That being said if I had £300 to spend on a tent it would be the Durston.
r/wildcampingintheuk • 2 person tent recommendations for Irish and uk weather. ->I have an xmid 2p solid which is great! Just would like something free standing and a bit sturdier in the wind
r/Ultralight • 4 Season tent dilema ->I have an x mid solid for 3 season use which I think is great for that! Just want something a bit more specialised for really exposed camping or camping in the winter months over here
r/Ultralight • 4 Season tent dilema ->I have the Brice 2 and xmid 2 solid. Both are great, the Brice is hard to beat with its price but my solid is slightly lighter and I actually like using tracking polls when I hike. I guess it boils down to what style tent you’re looking for.
r/backpacking • Lightweight tent recommendations? ->I recommend the Durston XMid Solid. I’ve the 1p and have had other versions without solid inner. The solid inner makes a huge difference with heat retention.
r/Ultralight • What ultralight tent do you recomend for severe cold weather? ->Hey Dan, happy holidays. I just sold my Xmid solid tent as I'm a bit frustrated pitching them on soft soil/sand. I went back using BA Tiger Wall UL3 while I'm waiting for your free standing 2p dome tent. Just want to know if 2x regular wide thermarests (64cm Width) will fit inside? Just making sure otherwise we'll continue to use our current tent perfect for 2 people. Thanks mate
r/Ultralight • Durston X-Dome 1+ - First Impressions? ->You can use it all year round especially in the UK. I use a x-mid solid for most of the year on summits except for winter when I use a 4 season tent. The terra nova is a solid tent and it is knocked down from £700 to £450 and it weighs no more than your mongar. I always use a solid tent in summer because I only sleep in it and because you avoid draughts you can lighten your sleep system.
r/wildcampingintheuk • Wild camping tents ->The newer version was revised with a grommet for the tip, Dan said in an explainer video that it was less likely to slip and allowed for a sturdier setup. So now you need to go handles down. I think pro series still goes handle up but regular and solid are tip up. Edit: hear it direct from Dan at [ 4:22 in this video ](https://youtu.be/fOJ4BKIoKGs?si=hYzemLr8ZoBpXFw1)
r/Ultralight • 2 person tent recommendations ->I’ve been through the shittest weather in Nova Scotia with an Xmid Solid, which is plenty Winter, but not high altitude nor rocky. Fantastic tent.
r/Ultralight • What ultralight tent do you recomend for severe cold weather? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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