Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Non-freestanding 2-person tent. Lighter than Copper Spur.
Full details →Award-winning 2-person ultralight tent with exceptional livable space and storm-worthiness. Double-wall design with X-shaped ridgeline for stability.
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent wins — at 890 g it is 130 g (13%) lighter than the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 (1,020 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.