X-Mid Pro 2+

Sale price$669.00 USD

Floor: Woven
Do you need stakes?: No

Ultralight and Spacious Tent Design

The X-Mid Pro 2+ is the ideal tent for partners who want a superlight yet stormworthy backcountry palace. It expands the award winning X-Mid Pro design into a larger 2+ size that weights just 19.2 oz (545 g) - making it the world's lightest tent that can accommodate two wide pads. More than just an amazingly light and spacious tent, the X-Mid Pro 2+ is also impressively capable thanks to the Dyneema® composite fabrics (DCF) and X-Mid geometry which is more weight efficient to provide greater stormworthiness while retaining the simplicity and user friendliness the X-Mid tents are revered for.

SPACIOUS

The X-Mid Pro 2+ takes the X-Mid geometry (which naturally boosts interior volume) into a larger form factor to create an oversized 2P tent that is palatial for two people and optimized for sleeping two people in the same direction (head to head).

Compared to the regular X-Mid Pro 2, the floor has been widened from 46" to 52" (1.32m) to accommodate all wide (25" / 64 cm) pads. Any other tent near this weight can only accommodate wide tapered pads and not wide rectangular ones like will fit here. The already excellent headroom has also been increased with a taller 49" (1.24 m) peak height. This adds headroom and also steepens the end walls to increase the useable length for hikers up to 6'6". We also reduced the rotation of the diagonal ridgeline to create more even headroom on both sides to optimize the tent for two people sleeping in the same direction. Compared to competing A-frame style tents, both sides of the X-Mid Pro 2+ have substantially more head clearance.

What hasn't changed are the dual generous vestibules, which are large enough to fit the biggest packs and conveniently place the main area beside the door instead of blocking it.

STORMWORTHY

The X-Mid Pro 2+ provides the excellent stormworthiness the X-Mid tents are highly regarded for. It combines ultra strong Dyneema composite fabric with an ideal shape for handling wind and snow loads because the geometry gives all of the panels a consistently moderate slope. There are no horizontal roof panels to catch snow, nor vertical side panels to catch wind. The tent has a robust structure with 2 poles that makes it stronger than similar pyramid style tents, yet still pitches solidly with as few as 4 stakes. In stormy conditions, the tent can be reinforced with peak and side panel guyouts and up to 12 stakes along the base.

The X-Mid Pro 2+ is designed to provide a more comfortable experience in tough weather rather than just survive it. To achieve this it has a long list of protections including protected doorways (to keep falling rain out), a fly first pitch (to keep the floor dry), a wind stable pitch (not vulnerable to collapse at any steps), and a full coverage fly that extends low to the ground (blocks drafts, spindrift, and rain splatter) yet can be lifted higher for increased ventilation. Competing tents trim away the lower part of the fly to save weight but it leaves you most exposed to drafts and rain splatter. The X-Mid Pro 2+ further makes tough conditions more liveable with its spacious interior, large practical vestibules for storing wet gear, and dual peak vents that minimize condensation.

MyLifeOutdoors

My Favorite Tent

"The perfect backpacking tent. Balancing weight, headroom, and floor space and better than any tent before....I’m not kidding when I say it’s my favorite."

The Trek

Best Thru-Hiking Tent

"A laundry list of well-thought-out details makes these tents exceptional in rough weather...one version of the X-Mid or another should be near the top of your list."

BackpackingLight

Highly Recommended

"If you want one of the highest-quality and best-performing ultralight shelters on the market, the X-Mid Pro should be at the top of your list."

Backpacker Magazine

A Titan of Featherweight Design

"Simpler than just about any other trekking-pole tent. It’s hard to beat the simple but effective design."

Adventure Alan

Our Favourite Super Ultralight Tent

"No other tent on the market gives you this much livable area for so little weight....an incredible tent design"

Backwoods Pursuit

An Absolute Gem

"Deflects wind, rain, and even snow with ease. Extreme attention to detail make it a joy to set up. I’m a HUGE fan."

USER FRIENDLY

The X-Mid Pro 2+ has a focus on simplicity and ease of use because when conditions are tough you want a tent that works effortlessly.

Most notably, the X-Mid Pro 2+ has the same simple pitch the X-Mid tents are highly regarded for. The rectangular base is intuitive to stake out and the tent can be pitched with as few as 4 stakes. There are no odd angles or distances to estimate, no struts to complicate the process, and no need to measure the pole heights because the fly will naturally limit them to the correct height.

Once pitched, the ease-of-use continues with magnetic door toggles on the fly, along with magnetic door toggles on the inner doors (an industry first). Entry is easy with large doorways that are not blocked by trekking poles (like most competing tents). Instead, the X-Mid puts the vestibules beside the door in an easy to reach spot which also creates a shorter reach to close the fly. The X-Mid Pro 2+ also provides a tensioned floor that lies taut and wrinkle free, dual doorways, dual vestibules, and premium zippers that operate one handed.

Dual Magnetic Toggles

Dual magnetic door toggles allow not only the fly doors to be easily secured but also magnetically secure the inner doors (an industry first).

Doorways

Unlike most trekking pole tents, the doorways are large and not blocked by trekking poles.

Full Coverage Fly

The fly extends low to the ground to block drafts and rain splatter, yet can be raised for more ventilation. Other tents cut away the bottom of the fly to save weight but it leaves you more exposed.

Generous Space

A generous 52" wide floor fits two wide rectangular pads, while the larger size and X-Mid geometry give palatial interior volume.

Peak vents

Dual peak vents minimize condensation.

QUALITY

In addition to the highest performance design, the X-Mid Pro has higher quality than any other tent Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) tent. We build these tents at the most experienced tent factory in the world for DCF using hot bonded technology that gives stronger seams than quicker cold taping or sewing methods. Our production process also includes a proprietary pre-shrinking process for DCF so the shape is more stable over time and is avoids shrinkage over time which affects other DCF tents. Additionally, we use thoughtful design and reinforcements to avoid stressing the fabric diagonally (on the 'bias') which adds costs but prevents premature degradation.

We also go a step further in many other ways including tighter tolerances for panel dimensions than other brands, a long list of additional requirements and checks, and pitching each tent twice for quality inspections before it ships to you. This premium quality gives the X-Mid Pro 2+ a substantially higher cost of production than competing tents.

PATENTED GEOMETRY

The X-Mid shape has been developed from the first principles of geometry to be as weight efficient, user friendly, and functional as possible.

The result is a tent that is a joy to use because it avoids all the common pitfalls of trekking pole shelters such as a complicated pitch, mandatory guylines, numerous required stakes, poles blocking the doorways, struts that make it awkward to pack up, vestibules that put the main area in front of the door, and an awkwardly long reach to close the fly doors.

Read the story about how the more functional X-Mid geometry was developed:

The palatial X-Mid Pro 2+ is the world's lightest tent that can accommodate two wide rectangular pads, while also being highly stormworthy and user friendly. It is the ideal tent for everything from a thru hike of National Scenic Trail to a traverse of Alaska's Brooks Range.

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHT

Tent

19.2 oz / 545 g (DCF floor) or 21.5 oz / 610 g (Silnylon floor)

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Stuff Sack

0.3oz / 8g (DCF) or 0.4 oz / 12 g (Silnylon)

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Stakes (Optional)

DAC J Stakes (4 x 6" @ 7 g; 4 x 8" @ 16 g)

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Typical Setup (Tent, Sack, 6 Stakes)

22.2 oz / 630 g (DCF floor) or 24.6 oz (Silnylon floor).

Features

FEATURES

Generous Space

The X-Mid Pro 2+ is the worlds lightest tent that can fit two wide rectangular pads. It has a generous 52" wide floor with a long length and best in class headroom thanks to the patented X-Mid geometry that creates more volume from two poles.

Dyneema® Fabric

Dyneema® Composite fabric (DCF) is extremely strong and highly waterproof (8,000mm).

Hot Bonded

Premium hot bonded construction is a more costly production method than sewing or cold taping but provides stronger seams.

Compare

COMPARE

The X-Mid Pro 2+ provides unprecedented stormworthiness, user friendliness, and space for an ultralight tent, including being the world's lightest tent that can fit two wide rectangular pads. To illustrate this, the table below compares the X-Mid Pro 2+ to what is typically seen in competing tents (2P singlewall/hybrid DCF tents).

SPACE

X-Mid Pro 2+

Main Competitors

Floor width

52" / 1.32 m

45-48" or 50" (1.27 m) but only at one end.

Fits two wide rectangular pads

Yes

No

Length (inside fly)

106" / 2.7 m

100" / 2.55 m

Length (floor)

90" / 2.3 m

84 - 90" / 2.15 - 2.3 m

FAQ

FAQ

Browse the FAQ to learn more or get in touch if you have further questions.

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Customer Reviews

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Richard L
Excellent Tent!

I recently ordered the X-Mid Pro 2+ with DCF floor to accommodate my wife and me using wide sleeping pads. The 2+ seems to provide adequate room for 2 and expansive space for a solo trip. I received it several weeks ago, but work was hectic and only recently had a chance to do a test setup in the yard.

Impressions:

1. ULTRA LIGHT!!!! I am amazed at how light the tent feels, so light that I cannot believe it is a 2-person tent with extra room to accommodate 2 wide sleeping pads! I put it on a scale and it is as light as advertised. You should be aware that the DCF is so light and thin that it can be a little more transparent and less private than some are accustomed, but it is an acceptable compromise for the low weight of the material.

2. Set-up takes practice, but that is normal for any new tent. Dan Durston's YouTube site with instructional video is fantastic! While some may want an instructional link inserted in the paperwork that arrives with the tent, the Durston Gear website and YouTube videos are perfect. Initially, I was unable to setup the tent with the perfect angles---the tops of the bathtub floor stays kept tilting out and did not correct themselves when I moved the stakes to readjust. But when I maxed out the height of my trekking poles (to about 130 cm), that seemed to fix the problem. And I appreciated the extra guy lines and plastic tensioners that are included with the tent, to add extra stability on tougher conditions.

The larger tent size does require a campsite that can accommodate the slightly larger footprint of the tent, but not more so than my freestanding tents with the guy lines and vestibules staked out. Besides, if I need a smaller tent, I may have to invest in the smaller X-Mid.

3. Build quality is excellent. I did not discovery any faulty seems or bad stitching, and the zippers worked well. The tent is reinforced at the ridge caps where the trekking poles anchor, so I was not concerned about the integrity of those high-stress points.

I hope it brings me many years of backcountry enjoyment!

Thanks Richard. Glad the first impressions are good. I'm glad you appreciate the build quality, as we really focus on that.

Best wishes on your upcoming adventures,
Dan

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Matthew Johnson
Dan the Man

This tent exceeds my expectations. I started but x mid solid 1p. This is a perfect addition to the shelters I use. Room for a dog or my girl. And weights less than the other one. Used this weekend in rain. I was dry as can be.

Thanks Matthew :) Glad the tent is working well.
- Dan

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Tyler Stableford
Awesome

Revolutionary tent for the weight. Nice work Dan and team!

Thanks Tyler :) Glad you are liking the tent.
- Dan Durston

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Sébastien Fraysse
superb very light tent

I had the opportunity to acquire the famous X-Mid pro 2+ with the protective cover.
it's a superb combo, very light and easy to assemble using walking poles.
Arriving in France before the scheduled delivery date, I was able to go on an adventure in the mountains and take full advantage of it in bivouac.
thank you very much to the entire Durstongear team.

Thanks for the kind words. That is a beautiful photo. Glad it arrived in time for your hike.
- Dan

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Eric Boyum
First test was tough. Tent is solid!

My first six days have been a great test. Its monsoon season in the Mountain West, and I have had rain every evening and night. Some serious wind gust on the front of these storms, as well. Tent stayed up, tight and dry. Double vestibule design made this way more pleasurable as one of them is always away from the direction of the storm. In the morning, it dries quickly, and even if I have to put it away wet, it drys quickly upon resetting it, or if I just spread it out when I am able during the day. Heading out for week two with high confidence in the tent.

Sounds like some fun weather :) Glad the tent held up well. Thanks for using Durston gear.
- Dan Durston

PITCHING GUIDE

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