Big Agnes Pitchpine VST 1.5 Tent vs Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Asymmetrical single-wall tent with exterior central pole and exceptional weather protection.
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Big Agnes Pitchpine VST 1.5 Tent vs Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent wins — at 509 g it is 259 g (34%) lighter than the Big Agnes Pitchpine VST 1.5 Tent (768 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.