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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Naturehike Tagar 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation is the lighter option — 805 g lighter than the Naturehike Tagar 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent (52% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation Naturehike Tagar 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Weight 745 g · 0.745 kg · 1.64 lb 1,550 g · 1.550 kg · 3.42 lb
Brand Durston Gear Naturehike
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation
745 g

Updated ultralight shelter 26oz with improved zippers and floor fabric for 2026

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Naturehike Tagar 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent
1,550 g

Ultralight 2-person dome tent with dual doors, vestibule, 4000mm water-resistant silicone-coated fly, included footprint, aluminum alloy fasteners for quick set...

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Naturehike Tagar 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation wins — at 745 g it is 805 g (52%) lighter than the Naturehike Tagar 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent (1,550 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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