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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs MSR FreeLite 2

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

Durston Gear X-Mid 2 is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the MSR FreeLite 2 (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 2 MSR FreeLite 2
Weight 890 g · 0.890 kg · 1.96 lb
minimum weight (complete tent)
 910 g · 0.910 kg · 2.01 lb
minimum weight
Brand Durston Gear MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 2
890 g

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

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MSR FreeLite 2
910 g

Ultralight 2-person freestanding tent. Excellent weight-to-livability ratio.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs MSR FreeLite 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 wins — at 890 g it is 20 g (2%) lighter than the MSR FreeLite 2 (910 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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