Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 vs Durston Gear X-Mid 1P

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 1P is the lighter option — 31 g lighter than the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1	Durston Gear X-Mid 1P
Weight	850 g · 0.850 kg · 1.87 lb	819 g · 0.819 kg · 1.81 lb
Brand	Big Agnes	Durston Gear
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1

850 g

Ultralight 1-person freestanding tent with large vestibule.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1P

819 g

Single-person double-wall trekking pole tent with excellent livability and weather protection. Sets up in under 2 minutes on any terrain.

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 vs Durston Gear X-Mid 1P: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 1P wins — at 819 g it is 31 g (4%) lighter than the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 (850 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 shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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