Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight two-person tent, 17.9oz, unprecedented stormworthiness and simplicity
Full details →Minimalist ultralight tarp in Dyneema Composite Fabric with multiple guyout points. Versatile setup options for fast-and-light travel.
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Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp wins — at 312 g it is 197 g (39%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent (509 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.