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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Durston Gear X-Mid 2 is the lighter option — 1,040 g lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2
1,720 g
Freestanding 2-person backpacking tent with two doors and vestibules.
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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid 2 wins — at 680 g it is 1,040 g (60%) lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 (1,720 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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