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BearVault BV500 vs Durston X-Dome 1+ Ground Sheet

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Durston X-Dome 1+ Ground Sheet is the lighter option — 906 g lighter than the BearVault BV500 (100% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec BearVault BV500 Durston X-Dome 1+ Ground Sheet
Weight 907 g · 0.907 kg · 2.00 lb 1 g · 0.001 kg · 0.00 lb
Brand BearVault Durston
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
BearVault BV500
907 g

Bear canister for 5-7 days of food. Required in many areas.

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Durston X-Dome 1+ Ground Sheet
1 g
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BearVault BV500 vs Durston X-Dome 1+ Ground Sheet: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston X-Dome 1+ Ground Sheet wins — at 1 g it is 906 g (100%) lighter than the BearVault BV500 (907 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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