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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent is the lighter option — 96 g lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 (11% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent
Weight 890 g · 0.890 kg · 1.96 lb
minimum weight (complete tent)
794 g · 0.794 kg · 1.75 lb
Brand Durston Gear Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 2
890 g

Innovative 2-person double-wall non-freestanding shelter.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent
794 g

Two-person three-season ultralight shelter made of Dyneema. 32.5 sq ft living space with two doors, two vestibules, and 45" headroom. American-made with five di...

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent wins — at 794 g it is 96 g (11%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 (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.

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