X-Dome 1+

I'm 5 weeks into hiking and camping New Zealand's TA long distance trail. The x-dome 1+ is working absolutely fabulous. Have not had ANY condensation and didn't think about it until other hikers were complaining about it in their tents. I'm 1m84/6ft tall and have ample space to sit up and lie down and stretch out. All my gear fits inside next to me. I leave my pack in the vestibule which is perfect size for putting shoes on on rainy days. All other hikers, no exception, using other brands but including those with the x-mid, are jealous of my tent.

The zipper of the inner tent has a spot in the middle where it gets stuck and it's not a loose thread. I might have set it up too tight in the first week causing a tension spot. One general small suggestion for making it even better: don't put the magnet of the inner and outer tent at the same height because they get stuck to each other.

Really love the design of the tent and that the poles are on the outside. Going to use it on a cycling trip from Amsterdam to Singapore so excited to see how it holds!
Very tall, easy to sit up right in it. Would have been nice if there were four guideline spanners included.

Finally received my Durston xdome1+. I had been following it for a very long time and learned that it is a very good tent. The xdome achieves a very good balance between weight and space, and it does not simply pursue weight reduction at the expense of functionality and comfort. It has many convenient designs that make using the tent very smooth and easy. In particular, the zipper is very smooth—even without using stakes to secure the tent, it can be easily pulled with one finger. In terms of space, it is also very luxurious for a single person. After placing an big sleeping pad (64 cm wide, 193 cm long), there is still lots of space and room for all the gear. All in all, I am very satisfied and look forward to using the xdome on future hikes.

Ps: Special thanks to Sam from Customer Support for actively coordinating the logistics issues and helping me get the xdome. Excellent service.

A few practical notes:
• Poles: They feel quite fragile at first, but so far they have held up remarkably well.
• Guy lines: The included guy lines are simply too short, especially for European conditions where around 20 m total would be ideal.
• Rear guypoint: The middle guypoint opposite the door needed a longer cord right away, so I had to replace it.

Suggestion for Durston: Offer guy lines as an optional extra product so users can buy what fits their region's needs best.

Overall: A fantastic, spacious ultralight tent with small accessories trade-offs that are easy to fix.

I’ve spent many nights in this tent. Wet, dry, cold, windy, hot, humid, I’ve experienced much in this tent. Midwest to eastern US. It vents well, minimal interior condensation even when buttoned up. No leaks in heavy rain. For the first time I utilized taking the interior down before the fly on the Virginia triple crown loop and it went well. I’m a satisfied customer.

This is an excellent design for a tent.....well done Durston.
After 45-50 pitches, I feel good resting knowing there is little chance of weather getting to me. I found it best to leave the rainfly attached to the main body. Little condensation builds up on the underside of the fly due to to the generous roof vents on each short end. I did have a crossbar break after 7 hours of 50-60 km gusts in Colorado at 9,300'. Durston Customer Service Team was spot on with a replacement. Cheers mates !

Had I been more motivated when this storm came through at zero dark thirty, I would have gotten out and guyed it as recommended. However, I must admit it took some remarkable winds for hours before the ferrule on the crossbar failed due to fatigue. This was due to a front of a hurricane out of Mexico.

I have a MSR Gen 1 Hubba, and this tent far exceeds the space gained for the same weight of a Kg. The Carbon poles must be protected from damage, and can be a wee bit awkward in a treed area when pitching, the pole assembly is quite long until bowed into position.

I took the time to attach colored tape to indicate the front corners, as well as the back using a different color, to help when I remove the tent from the 5 L Sea to Summit Dry Compression Sack. It takes at least 5 minutes for a solid set up. The space under the vestibule is generous. The Sil/Poly rainfly is bomber, and stays taught, and if needed, very little tension to correct. Perhaps Durston should consider a Sil/Poly singlewall ?

I would not hesitate to recommend this tent. I have over 25,000 miles, and have gone through all the evolution in weight, design, and materials, and this design is proving to set a new standard.

Once again, Well done Durston.

Cheers, D. Dooley
Fairbanks, Alaska

Coming from a minimalistic 1-person tent, we were looking forward to taste test your X-Dome in its 1+ version, now that we're two lovers to bikepack ☺️
Well we can only attest it's perfect, it did stand to the test. The mattresses we purchased to fit alongside each other conform the the floorplan: no bad surprise there either! We stick to one another, nearly as if it was a single 2p-mattress, cause the tent keeps us two close together as we hoped.
On the first setup, I did struggle a bit with understanding how the clips from the inner fit the outer. Aligning the door on both was the obvious trick, but colour-coding the clips/straps, or, even better, ensuring a foolproof male/female match would help further, especially when setup speed is crucial (think sudden rain or storm).
I couldn't fold the tent back to the low space it was factory packed in, but I'll practice that bit too.
Thanks to the team who helped me through my too-quick-to-jump-onto-the-purchase fever causing me to confuse regular versus full versions.
I was scared the short pole version would be too voluminous for bikepacking (adds 0.8L) but it fits where my previous, heavier, 1-p tent fit.
Now to have trekking poles to double as bike stands/added tent poles to better stand up to strong winds, as the video recommends.
Speaking of the instruction vid, Dan, I believe it lacks details on exactly how to attach the stakes.

It is lightweight, and the spatial feel is perfect for solo use. If a 2P Dyneema version comes out, I will definitely buy it.

I wanted to wait before answering this survey because I felt I should properly test the tent in real conditions before giving you my feedback. I bought the Durston X-Dome 1

I recently completed the Trans-Pyrenean Route, a long-distance trek across the Pyrenees in Spain. I spent 27 days hiking around 805 km, sleeping in your tent for most of those nights. It may not be the longest trail in the world, but I think it's more than enough to get a good idea of how a tent performs in different conditions.

After almost a month of use, here are my thoughts:

1. Weight, space and design: For such a lightweight tent, it's surprisingly spacious. It also meets two of my main requirements: it's freestanding and has a double-wall design. That's something I really appreciate. You've done a great job with the design, so congratulations!

2. Setting it up: This is probably one of the areas where I think there's room for improvement. Pitching the tent takes quite a bit of practice, and I wouldn't say it's particularly intuitive. Getting the floor properly tensioned, for example, can be tricky. You need to find the right balance between the inner tent and the flysheet, which isn't always easy, especially when it's windy or raining. I've used other tents that are much simpler and quicker to pitch.

3. Materials and poles: Overall, the materials seem to be good quality, but I think the poles are one of the weaker points. During the trip, one of the metal connectors (I believe it's aluminium) broke, and a few pole sections also ended up slightly bent. I think this is something worth looking into.

4. Stakes: No complaints here. They're good quality and do their job well.

5. Packing: I think the stuff sack and compression system could be improved. Personally, I prefer to carry the poles separately on the outside of my backpack and pack the rest of the tent into a compression sack. This way, it takes up much less space. Sometimes I even put the tent directly at the bottom of my backpack without a stuff sack.

6. Condensation: This is another point I think could be improved. On several occasions, the inside of the inner tent became quite wet from condensation. Interestingly, the flysheet didn't seem to have the same problem, probably because it's well ventilated.

Overall, I think it's a really good tent. It's lightweight, spacious and it's freestanding and has a double-wall design. I've really enjoyed using it. After spending almost a month living in it, I can honestly say it's a tent I like a lot.

One last thing I'd like to mention is how difficult it is to find your products here in Europe.

Got to use the X-Dome 1 on a 4 day CO trip. I had set the tent up a few times before and left it in All in One pitch with the ground cloth. Did the 9.5 miles to camp and the rain started -talk about perfect testing. Threw up the X Dome in minutes and was sheltered from the worst of the rain. Times in the tent were great -very roomie. Loved the vestibule space. The design of the tent is just so smart. Having not bought a tent since my Bibler days, I was impressed with how light, strong, spacious and well thought out. I enjoyed lots of rain, wind, some hail and a hint of snow. I did take 8 stakes -4 for the corners, 4 for the sides -that seems to be the best balance to keep it dry. Vents and double wall kept things dry. I did notice some water droplets on the mesh one morning like it sprinkled but it never got inside and on gear. One thing I noted was 2-3 parts where the floor meets the splash guard/wall -inconsistency in the sewing. (See the picture). I am glad to have the ground cloth as a couple stones were under the tent and they scratched the floor a bit. No damage per se though. The magnets for the doors -huge! That was what put me over the edge for buying X-Dome. Just intelligent simplicity in design. I look forward to having and using my X Dome for the next decade, I hope. Thank you Dan!

I have had many tents over the years… and desire and budget don't always align. That said… I’ve been waiting for an ultralight tent that meets my needs and solves many of the pain points found in other tents,
1. Self standing: A long time ago I told my self, I will never again own a non-freestanding tent. Check
2. Ability to set up in the rain: I usually cowboy camp, so when I actually set up a tent it’s about sure to be raining or worse. The external pole design saves a soggy encampment once I do decide to erect a shelter. Check
3. Budget: There’s a lot of amazing engineering and materials out there these days, but the Durston tent is offered at a reasonable price point - thank you!

All said, The Durston 1+ is an ideal tent for me at this time. Thank you.

One design note: When I set up the fly only there are no gear hooks. It would be nice if some of the inner attachments, or others, had an option to run a line or hang gear.

My x-dome arrived incredibly quickly and it’s a wonderful tent, shame the weather in Cumbria wasn’t as wonderful but it held up well on its first wet and windy outing!

Great tent. Lightweight, spacious and easy to setup. A very happy camper.

I purchased the X-mid 2 Pro several years ago. It takes a bit of time to learn how to set it up tightly, especially on uneven terrain. I have used it extensively and appreciate the design and quality. It is a thin tent, so I use a ground sheet on rocky terrain and am careful when setting it up to avoid potential puncture hazards. So far, I've had no issues. It handles the wind well, but it can be a bit noisy if it isn't taut; however, that's true of most tents. I have appreciated camping in it in all weather conditions. The picture shown here is of the X-Mid 2 Pro.

I wanted the "convenience" of a "free-standing" tent, so I recently bought the X-Dome 1+. I got the solid version with short carbon poles. It is about 300 grams heavier than the X-Mid 2 Pro, not including the hiking poles that are needed to set up the tent...but the packed size is similar. I will mostly use the 1+ for solo trips, but I will also use it as a cozy 2-person tent. Both tents have impressive builds. Small details like the plastic fasteners, the magnetic catches that hold the doors open, the reinforced stitching, and many others show that a lot of thought went into designing and manufacturing this tent.

I used to use a bivy sack when I wanted to go light and fast, but these tents offer several steps up in comfort for very little extra weight.

PS: The Kakwa 55 backpack and Iceline trekking poles are also design and engineering marvels.