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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 is the lighter option — 830 g lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 (48% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2
Weight 890 g · 0.890 kg · 1.96 lb 1,720 g · 1.720 kg · 3.79 lb
Brand Durston Gear MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026
890 g

Two-person ultralight shelter, 1.9lbs, with stronger fly zippers and floor fabric

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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2
1,720 g

Freestanding 2-person backpacking tent with two doors and vestibules.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 wins — at 890 g it is 830 g (48%) lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 (1,720 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.

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