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X-Mid Pro on a thru hike of New Zealand’s 3000 k

<img src=https://durstongear.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png alt="X-Mid Pro on a thru hike of New Zealand’s 3000 km Te Araroa trail.The X-Mid tents were conceived on a thru hike and are designed for those who push the limits with their gear, which is why user friendliness, simplicity, and stormworthiness are such a big focus.Photo by @jengadown __________________ #xmid #thruhike #teararoa #sectionhike #pacificcresttrail #appalachiantrail #ultralightjerk #ultralightbackpacking">

X-Mid Pro on a thru hike of New Zealand’s 3000 km Te Araroa trail.The X-Mid tents were conceived on a thru hike and are designed for those who push the limits with their gear, which is why user friendliness, simplicity, and stormworthiness are such a big focus.Photo by @jengadown
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#xmid #thruhike #teararoa #sectionhike #pacificcresttrail #appalachiantrail #ultralightjerk #ultralightbackpacking

It’s an honour for the X-Mid 1 to receive the 20

<img src=https://durstongear.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png alt="It’s an honour for the X-Mid 1 to receive the 2023 “best all around” thruhiking tent award from @thetrek.coWith your support the X-Mid received the “fan favorite” award in 2021 and 2022 before moving up to the “best all around” spot for 2023.As a small family business with no marketing team, advertising, or affiliate programs, we greatly appreciate your support and grassroots efforts to spread the word about gear. It’s an honour to design this gear for you.Thanks, DanPhoto by @the_geordie_wildcamper _____________________ #backpacking #ultralightbackpacking #thruhike #hillwalking #camping #tent #pacificcresttrail #hiking #wilderness #appalachiantrail #nationalparks #sectionhike">

It’s an honour for the X-Mid 1 to receive the 2023 “best all around” thruhiking tent award from @thetrek.coWith your support the X-Mid received the “fan favorite” award in 2021 and 2022 before moving up to the “best all around” spot for 2023.As a small family business with no marketing team, advertising, or affiliate programs, we greatly appreciate your support and grassroots efforts to spread the word about gear. It’s an honour to design this gear for you.Thanks,
DanPhoto by @the_geordie_wildcamper
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#backpacking #ultralightbackpacking #thruhike #hillwalking #camping #tent #pacificcresttrail #hiking #wilderness #appalachiantrail #nationalparks #sectionhike

PCT edition Fizan trekking poles have been release

<img src=https://durstongear.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png alt="PCT edition Fizan trekking poles have been released this week and the best part is they feature a tiny X-Mid at the bottom!Well maybe the best part is that they are a fundraiser for that PCTA with 5% of the price going to their trail building. Either way, you can get some at the link in bio. Solid lightweight poles for just $70. ______________ #pacificcresttrail #pcta #pctassociation #thruhike #sectionhike #durstongear #xmid @pctassociation @kaviso__">

PCT edition Fizan trekking poles have been released this week and the best part is they feature a tiny X-Mid at the bottom!Well maybe the best part is that they are a fundraiser for that PCTA with 5% of the price going to their trail building. Either way, you can get some at the link in bio. Solid lightweight poles for just $70.
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#pacificcresttrail #pcta #pctassociation #thruhike #sectionhike #durstongear #xmid @pctassociation @kaviso__

The X-Mid Pro 1 is back!The X-Mid Pro 1 is the i

<img src=https://durstongear.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png alt="The X-Mid Pro 1 is back!The X-Mid Pro 1 is the ideal tent for the ultralight backpacker. It combines our maximally weight efficient X-Mid geometry with Dyneema® composite fabrics to create one of the most spacious, simple, and stormworthy tents on the market – and yet weighs just 1 pound!Our initial run in January sold out in just 36 hours and now our main summer batch is in stock. Use the link in bio if you are interested in ordering one and thanks for your support. -Dan ___________________ #thruhike #ultralightbackpacking #tent #pacificcresttrail #appalachiantrail #continentaldividetrail #greatdividetrail #backpacking #sectionhike #xmid #durstongear #backpackinglight">

The X-Mid Pro 1 is back!The X-Mid Pro 1 is the ideal tent for the ultralight backpacker. It combines our maximally weight efficient X-Mid geometry with Dyneema® composite fabrics to create one of the most spacious, simple, and stormworthy tents on the market – and yet weighs just 1 pound!Our initial run in January sold out in just 36 hours and now our main summer batch is in stock. Use the link in bio if you are interested in ordering one and thanks for your support.
-Dan
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#thruhike #ultralightbackpacking #tent #pacificcresttrail #appalachiantrail #continentaldividetrail #greatdividetrail #backpacking #sectionhike #xmid #durstongear #backpackinglight

Great shot of the X-Mid Solid by @theloneexplorer_

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Great shot of the X-Mid Solid by @theloneexplorer_________________________
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Cold nights and warm sleeps with the X-Mid Solid.

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Cold nights and warm sleeps with the X-Mid Solid.Photo by @the_geordie_wildcamper
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#thruhike #hillwalking #hillwalkingscotland #bushwalking #tent #ultralight #ultralightbackpacking #xmid #durstongear

X-Mid 1 on New Zealand’s Bald Ridge.Photo by @

<img src=https://durstongear.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png alt="X-Mid 1 on New Zealand’s Bald Ridge.Photo by @lightforge _____________________#thruhike #pacificcresttrail #tent #continentaldividetrail #hiking #hillwalking #bushwalking #durstongear #xmid #ultralightbackpacking #teararoa #teararoatrail">

X-Mid 1 on New Zealand’s Bald Ridge.Photo by @lightforge
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Trip report is up from Dan’s 105 mile new High R

<img src=https://durstongear.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png alt="Trip report is up from Dan’s 105 mile new High Route extension of the CDT/GDT in the Rockies. Check out the link in bio.Trip includes 0 trail for 5 days, crossing the divide over a dozen times, alpine ridgewalks and a river swim. ___________________ #thruhike #canadianrockies #ultralightbackpacking #kakwa #durstongear #highroute #alpinism #sectionhike #backpacking">

Trip report is up from Dan’s 105 mile new High Route extension of the CDT/GDT in the Rockies. Check out the link in bio.Trip includes 0 trail for 5 days, crossing the divide over a dozen times, alpine ridgewalks and a river swim.
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#thruhike #canadianrockies #ultralightbackpacking #kakwa #durstongear #highroute #alpinism #sectionhike #backpacking

Winter conditions can be harsh but there’s beaut

<img src=https://durstongear.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png alt="Winter conditions can be harsh but there’s beauty in a snow covered landscape. Something about austere conditions lit up by the rose colored glow of the low angled sun brings a sense of awe, intimidation, and smallness. _____________ Photo by @robertp610#hillwalking #bushwalking #durstongear #xmid #ultralightbackpackinggear #thruhike #pacificcresttrail #pct2023 #appalachiantrail #sectionhike #alpinism #ultralightbackpacking">

Winter conditions can be harsh but there’s beauty in a snow covered landscape. Something about austere conditions lit up by the rose colored glow of the low angled sun brings a sense of awe, intimidation, and smallness.
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Photo by @robertp610#hillwalking #bushwalking #durstongear #xmid #ultralightbackpackinggear #thruhike #pacificcresttrail #pct2023 #appalachiantrail #sectionhike #alpinism #ultralightbackpacking

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