Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Tent vs SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Two-person ultralight tent with DCF Dyneema floor and unique parallelogram geometry, offering exceptional interior space and storm performance.
Full details →Minimal trekking-pole-supported tarp in 10D Nylon 66 ripstop sil/sil. Modular SplitWing system pairs with a mesh body and vestibule for full coverage.
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Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Tent vs SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp wins — at 224 g it is 285 g (56%) lighter than the Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 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.