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Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp is the lighter option — 507 g lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 1P (62% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 1P Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
Weight 819 g · 0.819 kg · 1.81 lb 312 g · 0.312 kg · 0.69 lb
Brand Durston Gear Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 1P
819 g

Single-person double-wall trekking pole tent with excellent livability and weather protection. Sets up in under 2 minutes on any terrain.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
312 g

Minimalist ultralight tarp in Dyneema Composite Fabric with multiple guyout points. Versatile setup options for fast-and-light travel.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp wins — at 312 g it is 507 g (62%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 1P (819 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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