Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent vs Zpacks Triplex
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.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tent vs Zpacks Triplex: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Triplex wins — at 680 g it is 210 g (24%) 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.