Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Two-person ultralight shelter, 1.9lbs, with stronger fly zippers and floor fabric
Full details →Minimalist Dyneema Composite Fabric square tarp (8'6"x8'6"). Extremely packable, 100% waterproof. Versatile ultralight bivy shelter for experienced campers.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6": which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" wins — at 255 g it is 635 g (71%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 (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.