Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ vs Mountain Laurel Designs SuperTarp Flat Tarp .5 DCF
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Dyneema double-wall freestanding ultralight tent with 42" interior height, pure carbon poles, and packed size of 19" x 4.5". One of the lightest double-wall fre...
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Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ vs Mountain Laurel Designs SuperTarp Flat Tarp .5 DCF: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Mountain Laurel Designs SuperTarp Flat Tarp .5 DCF wins — at 218 g it is 562 g (72%) lighter than the Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ (780 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.
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