Durston X-Mid Pro 1 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Superlight solo tent with DCF floor and fly. Sub-1-pound double-wall design with storm-worthy geometry. Top pick for gram-counting thru-hikers.
Check price Full details →Minimalist ultralight tarp in Dyneema Composite Fabric with multiple guyout points. Versatile setup options for fast-and-light travel.
Check price Full details →Durston X-Mid Pro 1 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp wins — at 312 g it is 128 g (29%) lighter than the Durston X-Mid Pro 1 (440 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.