Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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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Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nordisk Voss 5 LW Tarp wins — at 180 g it is 639 g (78%) 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.