Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" is the lighter option — 680 g lighter than the Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent (73% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"
Weight	935 g · 0.935 kg · 2.06 lb	255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand	Durston	Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent

935 g

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6"

255 g

Minimalist Dyneema Composite Fabric square tarp (8'6"x8'6"). Extremely packable, 100% waterproof. Versatile ultralight bivy shelter for experienced campers.

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Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6": which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp 8'6" wins — at 255 g it is 680 g (73%) lighter than the Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent (935 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.

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