Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs MSR Carbon Reflex 1

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

Both weigh the same at 680 g, so choose on features, price and fit.

Spec	Durston Gear X-Mid 2	MSR Carbon Reflex 1
Weight	680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb	680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb
Brand	Durston Gear	MSR
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Durston Gear X-Mid 2

680 g

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

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MSR Carbon Reflex 1

680 g

Ultralight single-wall 1-person tent with carbon fiber poles.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs MSR Carbon Reflex 1: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (680 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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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