Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Ultralight Tent

Patented X-Mid geometry with twin offset poles provides best in class headroom, living space, stormworthiness, and ease of pitching.

The diagonal (offset pole) ridgeline increases headroom and interior volume by 15-25% compared to a perpendicular ridgeline, and by 30-50% compared to a single pole shelter.

The X-Mid has been a pioneer of lightweight polyester fabric. Polyester doesn't absorb water and sag like nylon, so the shelter retains its structural integrity in wet conditions. Our passionate advocacy for polyester was initially met with resistance from many established companies using nylon, but has since led to polyester becoming widely recognized as a superior material and with many competitors now following our lead.

The X-Mid shape provides consistently moderate panel slopes which balance wind and snow shedding to provide excellent all around performance. All the panels are an ideal 50 - 55 degrees, while most tents contain a less consistent mix of shallower panels (worse for snow shedding) and steeper panels (worse for wind performance).

A full coverage fly extends low to the ground to block drafts and rain splatter, but can also be raised higher for increased ventilation.

A full doublewall design with separate fly and inner components avoids potential contact with fly condensation and allows for modular use, including pitching the inner only in fair weather and using the fly as a tarp shelter for 1 or 2 occupants (ideal for ski touring).

The dual vestibules are large, tall and put the main area beside the door instead of blocking it. A backpack fits easily in the main area.

The dual doorways are large, not blocked by trekking poles, allow for cross ventilation, and have a protected design so the inner stays dry when the doors are open.

The dual adjustable peak vents minimise condensation yet can close during harsh conditions.

Optional peak and side panel guyouts plus eight additional stake points around the base allow the shelter to be solidly reinforced for harsh conditions.

A protected (fly first) setup keeps the floor and inner tent dry during setup in the rain.

Ultra-simple pitch with just four stakes. The inner tent can be added separately or left clipped inside for a quicker setup.

With light fabrics and no tent poles or struts, the X-Mid packs remarkably small and can be packed short enough to store horizontally in any pack.

Magnetic toggles allow the fly doors to be closed easily with one hand.

Dual interior peak pockets allow for storage and provide a convenient way to suspend a headlamp for reading in the tent.

The vestibules can be collapsed to fit the tent into small sites.

Unlike many trekking pole shelters, our seams are factory waterproofed so user seam sealing is not required. We use a mix of seam taping and proprietary waterproof seam technology.