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Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ vs MSR FreeLite 1

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

MSR FreeLite 1 is the lighter option — 43 g lighter than the Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ MSR FreeLite 1
Weight 780 g · 0.780 kg · 1.72 lb
Complete Tent, Regular interior (zonder stuff sacks en haringen)
737 g · 0.737 kg · 1.62 lb
minimum weight
Brand Durston MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston X-Dome Pro 1+
780 g

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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MSR FreeLite 1
737 g

Ultralight 1-person freestanding tent for fast and light trips.

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Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ vs MSR FreeLite 1: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR FreeLite 1 wins — at 737 g it is 43 g (6%) 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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