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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Durston X-Mid 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Durston X-Mid 2 is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2
900 g
Compact 2-person freestanding tent with a minimalist design.
Full details →Durston X-Mid 2
890 g
Freestanding double-wall two-person trekking pole tent with large vestibules and excellent four-season weather protection.
Check price Full details →Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Durston X-Mid 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston X-Mid 2 wins — at 890 g it is 10 g (1%) lighter than the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 (900 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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