← Gear database

Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 1P is the lighter option — 34 g lighter than the Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
shopping_cart Check today's price on Amazon
Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 1P Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li
Weight 819 g · 0.819 kg · 1.81 lb 853 g · 0.853 kg · 1.88 lb
Brand Durston Gear Tarptent
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.

Full details →
Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li
853 g

Lightweight double-wall two-person Dyneema shelter pitched with two trekking poles. 2025 update fits two wide pads side by side.

Full details →

HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Durston Gear X-Mid 1P vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 1P wins — at 819 g it is 34 g (4%) lighter than the Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li (853 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.

More shelter comparisons