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Durston X-Mid 1 vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1

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

Durston X-Mid 1 is the lighter option — 219 g lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1 (23% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Durston X-Mid 1 MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1
Weight 745 g · 0.745 kg · 1.64 lb 964 g · 0.964 kg · 2.13 lb
Brand Durston MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Durston X-Mid 1
745 g

Solo double-wall tent with X-shaped pole crossing for geodesic stability, 15D silpoly fly, and simple trekking pole pitch.

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MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1
964 g

Freestanding one-person backpacking tent with a single door and vestibule, lightweight Easton Syclone poles and a full rainfly.

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Durston X-Mid 1 vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston X-Mid 1 wins — at 745 g it is 219 g (23%) lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1 (964 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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