X-Mid Pro 2+
Pinnacle of Superlight Tent Design
The X-Mid Pro 2+ is the ideal tent for partners who want a superlight yet stormworthy backcountry palace. It expands our award winning X-Mid Pro design into a larger 2+ size that accommodates two wide pads while weighing just 19.2 oz (545 g). More than just an amazingly light and spacious tent, the X-Mid Pro 2+ is also impressively capable thanks to the Dyneema® fabrics and X-Mid geometry which provide greater strength and protection for the weight, while retaining the simplicity our 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. This makes it the world's lightest tent that can fit two wide pads (based on the tent weight + minimum number of stakes). 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. No other tent provides this combination of simplicity and space at such a low weight.
STORMWORTHY
The X-Mid Pro 2+ is a hybrid/singlewall tent that 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.
More than just surviving tough weather, the X-Mid Pro 2+ is designed to provide a more comfortable experience in tough conditions. It does that via a long list of protections including protected doorways (to keep falling rain out), a fly first pitch (to keep the floor dry), and a wind stable pitch (not vulnerable to collapse at any steps). Unlike other tents in this class, the X-Mid Pro 2+ still has a full coverage fly that extends low to the ground to block drafts, spindrift, and rain splatter - yet can also be lifted higher for increased ventilation. Competing tents trim away the lower part of the fly to save weight but this leaves you most exposed.
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.
Clever Hiker
Best Overall Tent
"Among all tents in our lineup for the best ultralight tent, the X-Mid Pro 2+ delighted us the most. It is supremely comfortable and balances the important aspects of tent design better than any other."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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 tent. We build these tents at the most experienced tent factory in the world for Dyneema Composite Fabrics 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 Dyneema® so the shape is more stable over time and is avoids shrinkage over time which affects other Dyneema Composite Fabrics 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 (Dyneema® floor) or 21.5 oz / 610 g (Silnylon floor)
Stuff Sack
0.3oz / 8g (Dyneema®) 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 (Dyneema® 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
Dyneema Composite Fabric 0.55 in Spruce Green
Floor Fabric
15D Sil/PEU nylon (grey) or Dyneema Composite Fabric 0.66 (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 Fabrics are extremely strong and highly waterproof (15,000mm).
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 Dyneema Composite Fabrics shelter that doesn't deform over time or shrink to create wavy zippers. Dyneema® 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 Dyneema® tape reinforcement so that the panels are never stressed diagonally (on the 'bias'). Other Dyneema® 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
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.
Our Dyneema® floors use Dyneema Composite Fabric 0.66 which has a thick 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 Dyneema Composite Fabric 0.96 floors while being lighter and packing smaller. We think this version is a better all around balance for an ultralight floor because it provides a good lifespan when used with care, while saving weight and reducing the packed size.
Compared to our 15D woven floor, we find durability is similar for the two floor options. Dyneema Composite Fabric 0.66 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 Dyneema® 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 Dyneema® floor dries faster and is quieter. Both floors can be repaired with repair tape, but the repair tapes for Dyneema® 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 Dyneema® floor for the absolute lowest weight and faster drying.
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.
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.
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 bulky your sleeping setup 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.
Our 15D silnylon and Dyneema® 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.
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 purchased this tent from Japan.
First, I'd like to express my respect to Dan and the entire team for creating a product that's loved worldwide.
This tent meets all the criteria I was looking for at a high level: lightweight design, durability, and excellent livability for family use. While the DCF material makes it slightly less packable, this is within acceptable limits.
When dealing with harsh natural environments, I believe prioritizing durability, quality sleep, and comfortable living space is the right approach, which led to my purchase decision.
I used it for tent camping during mountain climbing in Japan, and I was satisfied with its water repellency and weather resistance using two trekking poles.
Since this was only my first use, I look forward to experiencing its long-term durability and comprehensive after-sales support as I continue using it over time.
I had been wanting the Durston X‑Mid Pro 2+ for a long time. It is very expensive, so I expected top quality. Some small details are not ideal, like no points to hang a line inside the tent, very small exterior loops for guy lines, and the two mesh pockets are placed quite high. None of these are major issues. But:
I first took it on a thru‑hike on the Isle of Skye, where I noticed bigger weaknesses. The setup is difficult if the pitch is not perfectly level. After watching several videos, I got better at it. It also has a huge footprint, which makes finding a spot tricky. There is great headroom when sitting but not when lying down. The high profile also performs poorly in wind.
At around 45km/h wind the tent already started to come apart: the corners went slack and the structure was very unstable. I tightened everything as much as I could, used a low pitch, and all the stakes were still solid. I used all 14! stakes, including every guy line point, but it was still not wind‑resistant. Very disappointing for a tent of this price.
Because of these issues, I plan to sell it.
Hi Maurus. Sorry to hear you haven’t been having a good experience. The pitching issues you’ve experienced should be solvable with adjustments to the pitch.
In high winds, we normally see very good results if the tent is pitched well including numerous confirmed reports over double the windspeeds you experienced. In your case, the tent might have not been tight enough, but also it sounds like the cords might have slipped in the corner tensioners so it lost tensioner. If so, we can send out a bit thicker cord that holds better. If you snug up the 4 corners tight and make sure the stake are good and the trekking pole are extended quite firmly, then it should do well in high winds. It’s not a 4-season tent for severe conditions, but we’ve seen them handle 80-90 km/hr fairly well and 45 km/hr should be no problem.
For a level surface, the tent is not more affected by this than other trekking pole tents and you can adjust the pitch to compensate for uneven ground, as we show at 8:00 in this video. With those techniques, I think you could have good results without needing anywhere near 14 stakes.
https://youtu.be/fOJ4BKIoKGs?si=StV07VVebJzBvpiu&t=483
We also have a way to collapse the vestibules if you do need to fit into a small site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHdK4LXGuRQ
For those smaller things, I’m not sure if your tent is older, but they do have hang loops inside the peaks now. If you want a larger loop at the peak guylines, you can tie a loop of cord to the smaller tab of webbing.
Thanks for using our gear,
Dan
This review is for the X-Mid Pro 2+ DCF floor tent. The pros are well publicized by others so here are the cons after using for about 12 nights:
1) The design relies on a zipper that is sensitive to dust i.e. zipper stopped working (sliding well or at all) until given a bath, toothbrush cleaned and lubricated with zipper lube.
2) Poor zipper performance leads to low confidence that zipper will hold up over time given that tent design puts tension stress on a weak zipper.
3) Tent is bulky i.e. takes up a lot of volume when folded and rolled.
4) Footprint takes up a lot of space, requires very large site to pitch.
Thanks for sharing your concerns. The zippers we use on these tents are YKK #3, which are the same zipper you would find on almost any ultralight ultralight tent. The tension on these zippers is fully adjustable, so the tent does not require high tension on a weak zipper, but rather there is fully adjustable tension on a normal lightweight zipper. Two tips to avoid unusually high stress on the zipper are to deploy the door stake at an angle (see link) to take tension off the zipper, and also to avoid tensioning the corners excessively tight.https://youtu.be/fOJ4BKIoKGs?si=KfkkDWg1Zvn9Rtw0&t=327
It is true that zippers can be contaminated by sand such that cleaning is required, which is the case for any tent zipper. If that happens a lot, it can wear out the sliders but those are easy to replace. The only time there is a more serious problem is if the teeth are torn off, which is due to a high force incident such as someone tripping over the tent or being pitched with excessively high stress or tightening the corners when the door is open and then forcing it closed. Incidents like that are accidents or user error but still, if that happens we support all owners with free zipper repairs. So if you ever did have a problem with the zipper we would help out at no cost.
With regard to bulk, we use a version of Dyneema for the floor that is less bulky than other brands so it does pack smaller than comparable tents but yes, a tent with fully woven fabric would be smaller yet. It is about 10% larger than the regular X-Mid 2.
It is true that trekking pole tents will tend to have a larger footprint because the walls can't curve steeper at the bottom, and the X-Mid Pro 2+ is a generously sized tent, so together that increases the footprint area. However, if someone needs to fit the tent in a smaller site there is a way to collapse the vestibules so it pitches about as small as any 2P tent. We have a video on that here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHdK4LXGuRQ
super light, easy to set up, and roomy for 6ft 4 in. Can't wait for weather to cool to try overnight.
I was impressed with my x-mid 1 and Durston trekking poles. The tent stood up to a sudden thunderstorm immediately after I first pitched it on a real backpacking trip. Water puddled underneath and everything stayed completely dry.
When I bought the tent and ground sheet, I received the 2-person ground sheet by mistake. Customer service let me keep that and sent a replacement 1-person version. According to my math, that meant that I should buy a 2-person tent! The lighter weight and even simpler pitch makes this truly great. The space inside is fantastic, as are all the thoughtful design features. It held up to strong winds despite my imperfect pitch on sloped terrain. I added a guy line to help correct the shape and to reinforce a weak spot.
After lightening my pack, tent, and poles with Durston products, I have been able to bring loads of luxury items to enhance my shorter multi day trips. Even an 8-lb kayak and paddle setup. Bravo
Nice :) Glad you're liking both tents.
- Dan Durston
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