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Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" is the lighter option — 564 g lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 1P (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 1P Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"
Weight 819 g · 0.819 kg · 1.81 lb 255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 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 8'6"
255 g

Minimalist Dyneema Composite Fabric square tarp (8'6"x8'6"). Extremely packable, 100% waterproof. Versatile ultralight bivy shelter for experienced campers.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6": which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" wins — at 255 g it is 564 g (69%) 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.

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