Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 vs Durston X-Mid 1
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
2026 single-wall shelter in HyperBead fabric for 1-1.5 persons, from Big Agnes' new VST collection. Trail weight starts at 539g.
Full details →Solo double-wall tent with X-shaped pole crossing for geodesic stability, 15D silpoly fly, and simple trekking pole pitch.
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Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 vs Durston X-Mid 1: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 wins — at 539 g it is 206 g (28%) lighter than the Durston X-Mid 1 (745 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.