X-Mid Pro 2+
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
Tent
19.2 oz / 545 g (DCF floor) or 21.5 oz / 610 g (Silnylon floor)
Stuff Sack
0.3oz / 8g (DCF) or 0.4 oz / 12 g (Silnylon)
Stakes (Optional)
DAC J Stakes (4 x 6" @ 7 g; 4 x 8" @ 16 g)
Typical Setup (Tent, Sack, 6 Stakes)
22.2 oz / 630 g (DCF floor) or 24.6 oz (Silnylon floor).
Floor Length
90 in / 2.3 m
Floor Width
52 in / 1.32 m
Floor Area
32.5 sq ft / 3.0 sq m
Peak Height
49 in / 1.24 m
Fly Footprint
85 x 100 in / 2.15 x 2.54 m
Vestibule Area
23 sq ft (11.6 x 2) / 2 sq m (1 sq m x 2)
Packed Size
11 x 5.5 in / 27 x 13 cm
Canopy Fabric
0.55oz Dyneema CF in Spruce Green
Floor Fabric
15D Sil/PEU nylon (grey) or custom DCF (white)
Fly Zippers
YKK #3 AquaGuard
Inner Zippers
YKK #3
Features
FEATURES
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® Composite fabric (DCF) is extremely strong and highly waterproof (8,000mm).
Premium hot bonded construction is a more costly production method than sewing or cold taping but provides stronger seams.
We use a proprietary pre-shrinking process to create a DCF shelter that doesn't deform over time or shrink to create wavy zippers. DCF shelters from most other brands gradually shrink and deform which means they don't pitch as well over time.
We align all stress lines with the Dyneema fibers and/or add DCF tape reinforcement so that the panels are never stressed diagonally (on the 'bias'). Other DCF shelters often put major stress lines diagonally across the fabric to save costs but this deteriorates the material and shortens the tents lifespan.
Ultra-simple pitch uses just four stakes in an intuitive rectangle shape. There is no measuring, odd angles, or mandatory struts and guylines. Competing tents require 6-10 stakes, sometimes mandatory struts and guylines, and measuring or estimating odd angles and pole heights.
Full coverage fly extends low to block drafts and rain splatter, but can also be pitched higher for more ventilation. Other tents trim away the bottom of the fly to save weight but this leaves you more exposed to drafts and rain splatter.
Dual magnetic door toggle system allows both the fly doors and inner doors to be quickly secured.
Optional peak and side guyouts can be used for harsh conditions along with up to 12 stakes around the base.
Vestibules can be collapsed to fit into smaller tent sites.
Dual doorways are zippered, not blocked by trekking poles, and keep rain off the floor even when open.
Dual vestibules are large, tall and put the main area beside the door instead of blocking it.
Dual adjustable peak vents minimize condensation yet can close during harsh conditions.
Dual interior pockets provide convenient storage.
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).
X-Mid Pro 2+
Main Competitors
52" / 1.32 m
45-48" or 50" (1.27 m) but only at one end.
Yes
No
106" / 2.7 m
100" / 2.55 m
90" / 2.3 m
84 - 90" / 2.15 - 2.3 m
11.6 sq ft x 2
6 - 10 sq ft x 2
Extends low to block drafts & splatter
High cut fly leaves you more exposed
Dual vents minimize condensation
Vents are smaller or omitted and rarely close-able.
4
6 - 8
No
Yes
Easiest
Medium - Hard
No
Often
No
Yes
Smallest
Medium - Large
$669 - $779
$699 - $799
19.2 oz / 545 g (DCF floor)
19.6 - 24.0 oz / 555 - 680 g
20.6 / 585 g (DCF floor)
22.1 - 26.8 oz / 625 - 760 g
FAQ
Q) Does the X-Mid Pro 2+ fit two wide pads?
Yes. Wide pads are getting more popular but most ultralight tents are too small to fit dual wide (25") pads. The ones that claim they can fit dual wide pads are often wide enough only at one end, so they only work with wide pads that are tapered. Some wide pads are tapered (e.g. Thermarest models) but many aren't (e.g. Nemo Tensor) which is why the X-Mid Pro 2+ has 52" of width throughout the full length so it works with any two 25" wide pads.
Q) Should I choose woven (silnylon) or DCF floor?
Our DCF floors use a new version of DCF that uses the thicker outer layer only on the underside (where you need it) and not on the top side (where the regular thickness is sufficient) so that it offers similar durability to more common 1.0oz DCF floors while being lighter and packing smaller. We think our new version is more attractive because it is lighter and actually saves weight compared to a woven floor and avoids a big increase in packed size.
Compared to our 15D woven floor, we find durability is similar for the two floor options. DCF has an advantage in resisting tears while the woven floor has an advantage with abrasion but overall durability is quite similar. As such, the decision on which floor to choose mostly comes down to cost and weight. The DCF floors come at a higher cost but enable an extra weight savings of about 2oz / 60g.
Aside from these main considerations, there are a few smaller considerations. A woven floor has the advantage of packing smaller yet and the silicone coating on the bottom can be re-applied in the future if needed, while a DCF floor dries faster and is quieter. Both floors can be repaired with repair tape, but the repair tapes for DCF are color matched to the material so they look better.
Overall, we recommend choosing the woven floor for the best value and smallest packed size, or choosing the DCF floor for the absolute lowest weight and faster drying.
Q) Can two people sleep head to head?
Yes. The X-Mid Pro 2+ is a highly spacious tent that is designed for two people sleeping in the same direction and provides more head clearance on both sides of the tent than most competing shelters.
The X-Mid geometry has a diagonal ridgeline to create more volume. This extra volume is added moreso on one side such that the normal X-Mid Pro 2 has very generous headroom on one side but more average headroom on the other, causing some people to prefer to sleep head to toe so they both get extra headroom (even though when sleeping the same way the lower side still has as much headroom as competing tents).
With the larger 2+ version, the geometry has been further optimized for sleeping the same direction by making the tent larger, taller, and reducing the angle of the ridgeline. As a result, now both sides have substantially more head clearance than A-frame style competing tents. One side still has some extra (put the taller hiker here), but both sides have better head clearance than its main competitors.
The X-Mid tents do have a unique floorplan with a parallelogram floor. To get the best use from this, the person on the lower side should sleep away from the lower corner at their head (leave this for gear storage), which improves head clearance and conveniently puts both sleepers in a normal side by side position while having gear storage at two opposite corners of the tent.
Q) What is a singlewall/hybrid tent?
A singlewall or 'hybrid' tent is when the floor of the tent is sewn to the fly so the canopy has just one layer instead of having a second inner layer of bug mesh or fabric. The X-Mid Pro is singlewall in some parts (ends, roof) but still doublewall in other areas (sides) so it can be called a hybrid tent.
The design is 100% bug proof and brings substantial weight savings. The downsides are that you don’t have the ability to use the fly and inner separately, and that there aren’t mesh inner walls in all areas to prevent you from touching the fly if there is condensation.
The X-Mid Pro 2+ has every possible advantage to minimize condensation (e.g. large peak vents, spacious) and it is not more prone to condensation than other tents, but if condensation does occur you do need to be more careful not to touch it. The X-Mid Pro makes this easier than most single wall tents because it is more spacious, has mesh walls on both sides, and has steep end walls to avoid contact.
Q) How tall does the X-Mid Pro 2+ work for?
The X-Mid Pro 2+ has a length inside the fly that is 6″ longer than it’s main competitors because the fly length is similar at 100" except you sleep on a 20 degree angle so the length inside the fly is 106″. The floor length is still about the same but this longer fly gives increased headroom at both ends.
The X-Mid geometry creates improved headroom on both sides including very good headroom on one side, so if one sleeper is quite tall we recommend putting them on the higher side. This side is recommended to 6'6" while the lower side is recommended to 6'2". We think that is a realistic estimate(not some inflated marketing answer) but the actual outcome varies depending on several factors including how thick your pad is, if you use a pillow, how large your sleeping bag is, how straight you sleep (e.g. side vs back sleepers), and how much space you think is enough.
If you are solo then you can sleep on the diagonal for extraordinary length, but the X-Mid Pro 2+ is likely overkill for this and even the regular X-Mid Pro 2 would provide ample length for the tallest solo hikers.
Q) Should I use a groundsheet?
Our 15D silnylon and DCF floor options are similar in durability. Both have been selected as a balance between lightweight and durability, where we select the lightest material that we still think is okay to use without a groundsheet (provided it is used with care and not on unusually harsh surfaces like gravel).
As such, we say a groundsheet is not required but about 50% of users prefer to have one as added protection and/or to keep their floor cleaner. We do offer optional groundsheets and recommend them for users who wanted added protection, don't want to check their sites for sharp objects, and/or who camp on harsher surfaces like rock.
Q) What is the optional stake kit?
For 2024 we have sourced premium stakes from DAC that offer excellent performance.
Our stake kit includes 8 stakes total in two sizes. Four of the stakes are large 8" DAC J stakes weighing 16g each and offering excellent strength and holding power (better than even full size MSR Groundhogs stakes). These are ideal for the four corners of the tent.
The other four stakes are a smaller 6" version of the DAC J stake weighing just 7g each. We recommend using these at any optional stake points you may choose to use.
Customer Reviews
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
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
Revolutionary tent for the weight. Nice work Dan and team!
Thanks Tyler :) Glad you are liking the tent.
- Dan Durston
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
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
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