Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs MSR FreeLite 2

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 1P is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the MSR FreeLite 2 (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Durston Gear X-Mid 1P	MSR FreeLite 2
Weight	819 g · 0.819 kg · 1.81 lb	820 g · 0.820 kg · 1.81 lb
Brand	Durston Gear	MSR
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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MSR FreeLite 2

820 g

Ultralight 2-person freestanding tent. Excellent weight-to-livability ratio.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs MSR FreeLite 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 1P wins — at 819 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the MSR FreeLite 2 (820 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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