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Durston X-Mid 2 vs Zpacks Plex Solo
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Plex Solo is the lighter option — 578 g lighter than the Durston X-Mid 2 (65% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Durston X-Mid 2
890 g
Freestanding double-wall two-person trekking pole tent with large vestibules and excellent four-season weather protection.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Plex Solo wins — at 312 g it is 578 g (65%) lighter than the Durston X-Mid 2 (890 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.