Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Two-person ultralight shelter, 1.9lbs, with stronger fly zippers and floor fabric
Lightweight double-wall two-person Dyneema shelter pitched with two trekking poles. 2025 update fits two wide pads side by side.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Ultralight Tent 2026 vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li wins — at 853 g it is 37 g (4%) 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.