X-Mid 1

Easy to pitch (or correct, if needed). Survived a strong storm. Very comfortable. I love how easy it is to keep everything dry while packing up in the rain.

Went for the Durston trifecta. New model Kakawa 55, RS poles and X mid 1. Loaded up for walking the Murray to Mountains trail in Victoria Australia starting in Yackandandah ending in Bright. Not a technical trail but 4 long days. 26 km+ walking on an asphalt bike trail. Hard on the feet. Tent went up so quick, I was on my back recovering quicker than I could believe it. Four Pachallama pins in the ground, two trekking poles and that's it. Had no problems with laying it out. Had to pack up in heavy rain one morning. Sunny at the destination. Tent dried out in no time and took the weight of gear that got damp when packing up. Small, light and comfy. Two vestibules. Just about perfect. Taking it to New Zealand next year. Can't wait.

Really impressed with the xmid1. It handled cold 30s F at night with high moisture in grassy camps during east coast backpacking flawlessly. Yes - there is condensation on the inside of the fly but I stayed nice and dry! I have a few dyneema shelters that I use when cold + humid is not on the plan - but this is going to be my shelter when I know condensation will be a problem. Head and foot space is terrific. Feels plenty big (I’m 5’10”). It fits my wide-regular Nemo tensor just so if you float the floor with inches on each side. Waking up dry in the morning when you can see your breath in the tent is awesome.

I learned a couple set up tips beyond the video:
- Start loose on the corners. Don’t raise the poles 100%. Maybe leave an inch or so. Then wiggle the peaks a little in each direction by hand. The tent will show you which stake needs more tension or redeployment a few inches left or right to pull the fly off the inner correctly and align it all. This process was full proof for me.
- the four corners want very strong stakes. Don’t skimp.

I did order and evaluate the pro as well but I like the layout and ruggedness of the xmid non pro better. The pro seems like an amazing out west tent.

I recently purchased the Durston X-Mid 1, and I couldn’t be happier with both the product and the service I received. There was a slight hiccup with shipping (a FedEx issue, not Durston), but the customer service team went above and beyond to make sure everything was sorted. Their communication and willingness to help were genuinely impressive.

I’ve since taken the tent out on the Sky Trail, and it was absolutely bombproof. It performed brilliantly, giving me complete confidence in some challenging conditions. The quality and performance have really impressed me.

It’s not often you find a company that delivers such a great product and backs it up with equally great customer service. Huge credit to the team at Durston for looking after their customers so well. I’d happily recommend both the X-Mid 1 and Durston to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality backpacking gear.

I recently got this tent and was able to use it on the Appalachian trail. I had set it up once at home so it was easy to set up once on the trail. Performed great in the wind / rain. It also felt roomy inside and I was able to bring in all my clothes and valuables inside the tent even with my long sleeping mattress.

Really happy that I was able to collapse the inside of the tent and pack up all of my gear under the rainfly to keep it all dry.

Thabks for creating such a great tent. It is really thoughtfully designed with the user in mind. Im excited to use it on many more adventures

I've been using a 1P trekking tent for 15 years now. When my previous tent started leaking last year, l was already trying to lighten my backpack (being 61 y.o.), and searching the online reviews, I was impressed by the specs and the reviews of the X-Mid 1, so I ordered one. Mine is the late 2025 model, have used it since spring 2026. First night near town, then 3 nights in North Moravia mountains, later on a summer road / camping trip to Norway and Sweden (crossing the Arctic circle) and finally on a 3-day / 2-night fall trek in Western Tatra mountains of Slovakia, after the first snow.
Having watched Dan Durston’s videos, I got quite comfortable pitching the tent. The tent is really spacious and I took advantage of one or both vestibules.
The tent withstood rain and a strong wind just fine, the amount of condensation was similar to my old tent. I’ve never had to use the cords, just the 4 corner pegs. I've used a Tyvek ground sheet, cut to include one of the vestibules.
On the fall trek, both nights the temperatures dropped below freezing, the X-Mid did not feel colder than my previous tent with thicker walls. The second night I camped on a layer of old snow and in the morning, there was quite some frost on the inner tent and on the fly. As I got up and the outside temperature started rising, a few drops of water showed up on the floor of the inner tent. But I have experienced this with my old tent as well. (Now I've found on Reddit that winter campers often ditch the inner tent and just use the groundsheet. Will try that next time.)
After the first few nights in the spring, I got lazy to detach the inner tent and have been packing the whole thing in one piece. Once I had to unroll and repack the tent again to fit the sack.
Overall, I am very happy with the tent performance, the weight and space saving (it allowed me to trek with a lightweight Kakwa 55, which I’ll review also) and, last but not least, happy with the price. I saved some money by buying directly from Dan rather than from Czech resellers. It does have a bigger footprint than my old tent which had an unusual rhomboid floor plan but so far, this has not given me trouble.
I would highly recommend the X-Mid 1 to anybody who does not insist on a free-standing tent. I am looking forward to many happy nights in it!

I first used the X-mid 1 this May in the remote area of the Highlands of Scotland. I love its ergonomic design. It took a few practice to get the pitch right but now it is so simple and fantastic looking tent to multi-day hiking and wild camping - I did 10 consecutive nights in rough but beautiful country. I can’t commend the solid design enough !

Used while bikepacking the GAP. Lightweight and very packable with the carbon poles. Many pockets and the asymmetrical design creates floor space by your head and feet. Couldn’t be more happy

I have tried a number of trekking pole tent whilst backpacking. I recently bought a X-Mid 1 and its the definitely the best; easy to pitch, more room and storage than my other tents and excellent ventilation. My first pitch was in thick mist and although the fly was soaked the mesh remained dry inside.

I love this tent. First set up took some time, third was instant. Easy in level ground, manageable in uneven terrain. Very sturdy with the hiking poles and layout is genious.

I especially enjoy the double doors and convenience of it, the magnetic ”latches” on doors and the roomy feel even though it’s a small tent. Has endured rain well, in fact I am laying in my xmid1 in rough weather as I am writing this. Will purchase a xdome2 for next season to enjoy with my girlfriend.

This tent is great.
It‘s well thought out, spacious and easy and satisfying to use.

In fact it is so easy to set up, the first time i did it, i managed to do it in the dark, being drunk and heartbroken. With only a youtube short as guidance.

Pretty good for a tent!

Afterwards i carried it a month through the USA and pitched it everywere from swampy meadows to stormy mountaintops to the arid desert.

It performed spectacularly, weathered hailstorms, vented the hot desert air and kept away the high ohian humidity. While letting me sleep better than any hotel could!

The 2 vestibules are genius and so are the magnet clasps holding the „doors“ open.
It‘s just hasslefree and fun to use!

It‘s the pinnacle of tent design, as a german i gotta say companies like durston make america great again. :-D

But what would a german review be, without critique?

The Zippers don‘t like the fine desert sand and need wiping regularly.

Trekkingpole length is guesswork.
Print a few markings on the side of the tent to reference the trekkingpole length off of.
A long marking for max Ventilation
A short marking for max weatherproofing
That way you don’t need to remember the length and any newbie has guidance.

The loop of the interior tent that get connected to the trekkingpole is not intuitive to use. Never figured that out on my trip hahahaha
Maybe print a little picture explaining how to use it next to it?

Other than that.
10/10 would buy again and already recommendet it to my friends!

I used the X-Mid 1 the last week on a velomobile tour in Burgundy, France. I hadn’t slept in a tent for 30 years. I am not flexible anymore, my knee hurts, and I have to get up three times a night. I had bought a very nice light tent (and added your Z-Flick Tent Poles) which in spring turned out to be too low, too difficult to get in and out. My brother in law told me to have a look at the X-Mid 1. Bingo.
Super easy to set up, big openings, nice height, lots of space. A really really clever design, and simply perfect for me. My tour partner used my old tent (he is a bit younger and a lot more flexible than I), and seven nights I was glad I had bought the X-Mid 1.

Christoph, already planning the next tour

I’ve have my mid x-1 out on three separate trips this summer and it has performed very well. I’m enjoying the lighter weight, less bulk, and easy setup. It has attracted lots of positive comments from fellow backpackers. One recently commented excitedly they have their’s on order but it hasn’t arrived yet. People seem to just know Durstan is good quality product. My last trip to Goat Rock Wilderness performed well in high winds. Everything stayed in place safe and secure. I haven’t setup or experienced in any heavy rain but I have confidence after seeing how it held up to high winds. Looking forward to many happy years of use.

First trekking pole tent I've ever used. I am not super strong and in my mid 50s so keeping the total weight down is important to me, so the idea of a pole tent was really appealing when I started researching a new tent. It is so easy to set up, which is what really surprised me the first time I did it. Quality is excellent. Everything just works. I can bring the zippers up and down with one hand, and the tent kept me dry is an unexpected downpour. The material even seems to repel dirt, making packing up so much easier compared to other tents I've used. Very happy with the purchase.

Finally getting around to writing a review after taking this tent on the Three Sisters Loop in central Oregon. 4 nights. (1) Setup couldn't be easier / faster. Be sure to watch the YouTube video where Dan describes the common pitching problems and how to fix them. (2) I didn't think that the ability to set up the fly first was important, until I nearly got stuck in a thunderstorm. This is indeed a great feature! (3) High quality materials and construction throughout. (4) Certainly big enough for me and my gear. I'm 5'-11" / 210 pounds and had no problems fitting in the tent with some gear both above my head and below my feet. My pack fit snugly under the fly and was fully protected by the rain. (5) dries in a jiffy. (6) wholeheartedly recommend this tent.

Just took my new X-Mid 1 out for a first 3-day trip to Olympic National Park, including both high winds and rain, along with sunshine and heat. I’m so impressed with this tent’s stability in terrible weather where it stayed firm and kept the interior and generous vestibules dry. Despite its light weight, the materials are durable and quality all around. The little touches like magnetic door ties are brilliant and so much easier to use! It pitches quickly, and is roomy for a 1-person tent. I cannot say enough good things about this tent and I love it!

Quality of materials, ease of use and weight are convincing

As the sole adult female on a 12 day Philmont Scout trip with 18 men/boys I was looking for a very light weight 1 person tent that wouldn’t break the bank (or my back). This tent fit the bill perfectly. Setup was a breeze overall and loved that the tent utilized my trekking poles (which I was bringing anyway). Tent kept me dry in very inclement rainy and cold weather and I loved that I could take the inner tent down while remaining under the cover of the rainfly during wet weather.
I will be buying the 2 person version for the next backpacking trip with my spouse!