Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 vs MSR FreeLite 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Freestanding single-wall tent with two-door, two-vestibule design. Uses trekking poles for setup with an optimized X-shaped pitch for stability.
Full details →Ultralight 2-person freestanding tent. Excellent weight-to-livability ratio.
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Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 vs MSR FreeLite 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 wins — at 454 g it is 366 g (45%) lighter than the MSR FreeLite 2 (820 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.