Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Crosspeak 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Crosspeak 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation wins — at 745 g it is 219 g (23%) lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Crosspeak 2 (964 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.