Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 vs Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
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.
Check price Full details →Minimalist DCF tarp shelter at 139g. Provides 7x9 ft coverage with 8 tie-out loops. Best for experienced tarpers in fair weather.
Check price Full details →Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 vs Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp wins — at 139 g it is 315 g (69%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 (454 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.