Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent vs Zpacks Duplex Tent
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight two-person tent, 17.9oz, unprecedented stormworthiness and simplicity
Two-person freestanding DCF tent weighing just 504g. Optimized for thru-hikers seeking minimal weight without sacrificing comfort or weather protection.
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Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Superlight Tent vs Zpacks Duplex Tent: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Tent wins — at 504 g it is 5 g (1%) 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.