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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li

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

No winner on weight yet. The recorded weights have not both been verified on the same basis. Size, included parts and single-item versus pair weights can differ. Check the linked sources before choosing a replacement.

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Spec Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li
Weight 890 g · 0.890 kg · 1.96 lb
minimum weight (complete tent)
 853 g · 0.853 kg · 1.88 lb
minimum weight, wide interior (without bags, stakes and apex guylines)
Brand Durston Gear Tarptent
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston Gear X-Mid 2
890 g

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

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Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li
853 g

Lightweight double-wall two-person Dyneema shelter pitched with two trekking poles. 2025 update fits two wide pads side by side.

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 vs Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li: which should you buy?

The listed weights alone are not enough to choose between these products. Confirm the size, included parts and weight basis against each source; choose equipment for the function and fit you need.

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