Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs Durston X-Dome 2 Solid
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Innovative 2-person double-wall non-freestanding shelter.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs Durston X-Dome 2 Solid: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 wins — at 890 g it is 360 g (29%) lighter than the Durston X-Dome 2 Solid (1,250 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.