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Durston X-Mid 1 vs Zpacks Duplex Classic

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

Zpacks Duplex Classic is the lighter option — 241 g lighter than the Durston X-Mid 1 (32% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston X-Mid 1 Zpacks Duplex Classic
Weight 745 g · 0.745 kg · 1.64 lb 504 g · 0.504 kg · 1.11 lb
Brand Durston Zpacks
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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Zpacks Duplex Classic
504 g

2-person double-wall Dyneema Composite Fabric tent with full mesh interior. Freestanding design ideal for long-distance thru-hiking.

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Durston X-Mid 1 vs Zpacks Duplex Classic: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Duplex Classic wins — at 504 g it is 241 g (32%) lighter than the Durston X-Mid 1 (745 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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