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Durston X-Dome 2 Solid vs MSR Carbon Reflex 1

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

MSR Carbon Reflex 1 is the lighter option — 570 g lighter than the Durston X-Dome 2 Solid (46% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston X-Dome 2 Solid MSR Carbon Reflex 1
Weight 1,250 g · 1.250 kg · 2.76 lb 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb
Brand Durston MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR Carbon Reflex 1
680 g

Ultralight single-wall 1-person tent with carbon fiber poles.

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Durston X-Dome 2 Solid vs MSR Carbon Reflex 1: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR Carbon Reflex 1 wins — at 680 g it is 570 g (46%) lighter than the Durston X-Dome 2 Solid (1,250 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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