Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Award-winning 2-person ultralight tent with exceptional livable space and storm-worthiness. Double-wall design with X-shaped ridgeline for stability.
Check price Full details →Minimalist ultralight tarp in Dyneema Composite Fabric with multiple guyout points. Versatile setup options for fast-and-light travel.
Check price Full details →Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent 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 578 g (65%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent (890 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.