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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Zpacks Duplex Lite

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

Zpacks Duplex Lite is the lighter option — 322 g lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation (43% 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 Zpacks Duplex Lite
Weight 745 g · 0.745 kg · 1.64 lb 423 g · 0.423 kg · 0.93 lb
Brand Durston Gear Zpacks
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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Zpacks Duplex Lite
423 g

Lightest fully enclosed 2-person tent. DCF canopy and floor, sets up with two trekking poles, fully taped seams. Ideal for thru-hikers.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation vs Zpacks Duplex Lite: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Lite wins — at 423 g it is 322 g (43%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Third Generation (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.

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