definitely looks an impressive tent , I do like all the room you have in the vestibules , could definitely be one for the future , when I finally get out and do a wildcamp and then get out regularly , thanks for the video Josh
I've used 4 of my tents this year + a hammock. I really don't need another one. I have 3 hammocks, a bivi and at least 4 tents I've not used. If I weaken, it's definitely one I'll have a look at. 😂
Good instruction vid Josh, like you I do rate the X-Mid 1 very highly, however, my biggest criticism is that in heavy rain, getting in or out of the X-Mid, when you unzip the fly it drops water right on top of you or your kit immediately inside. I have no other real complaints but that's definitely a bit of a bummer when you're trying to stay dry in my experience.
Mate if you ever meet someone and you look/talk about them the way you do about the Xmid, you need to marry that person 😂😂. FYI you can buy self adhesive sticking mesh patches to repair that inner, if I find a link I'll send them to ya.
maybe worth replacing the pocket mesh with something that can handle the heat from the lamp, as well as maybe a light defuser built in ;) edit: would en elastic cord on each side of the tent fly be suitable for each of the tent doors? as in, rather than rolling up the door in cold weather (with mits, gloves in winter etc), it's easier to "stuff" the fly doors through some form of elastic that holds the door in a part of the fly (on the silpoly one at least due to the "stufability" of silpoly). same with the inner too. a pocket to stuff each inner door in and a band to stuff each fly door through.
I pitch mine slightly different Josh, if you peg the 1st point out, then peg out the opposite diagonal corner (peg 3) & tension them both. Then pension peg 2 & tension it should be at 90 deg automatically, finally peg 4, for a perfect pitch. Try it out, works every time for me. Great video, thanks for posting.
This is such a great walkthrough - even an absolute tent beginner should be successful putting the tent up properly after this. I love my Durston Xmid 2 Solid 🙌
those loops are for the washing line i think. good point on the pockets tho (led melt situation)! also, that trekking pole has seen better days lol. i think if you lower the inner tent via the peaks, it makes the bathtub closer to the floor and have a wider area too, sacrificing the headroom
Nice review. The loops at the peaks aren't lantern loops, they're designed to string a line across from one to the other. That makes a clothesline or gear line.
I have an Xmid 1 solid, I absolutely love everything about it. It's engineering design perfection, can handle most of what the Peak District can throw at it , and @durstongear support was fantastic when I needed them. I love the darker colour of the solid. Great review.
I've used 4 of my tents this year + a hammock. I really don't need another one. I have 3 hammocks, a bivi and at least 4 tents I've not used. If I weaken, it's definitely one I'll have a look at. 😂
The most remarkable thing about this video is its sunny in Manchester
@@happycamper90596 hahaha made me laugh haha that's very true
@@JoshTyldesley haha good , great reviews and the tent is superb , look forward to see it in action in the future :)
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definitely looks an impressive tent , I do like all the room you have in the vestibules , could definitely be one for the future , when I finally get out and do a wildcamp and then get out regularly , thanks for the video Josh
I've used 4 of my tents this year + a hammock. I really don't need another one. I have 3 hammocks, a bivi and at least 4 tents I've not used. If I weaken, it's definitely one I'll have a look at. 😂
Good instruction vid Josh, like you I do rate the X-Mid 1 very highly, however, my biggest criticism is that in heavy rain, getting in or out of the X-Mid, when you unzip the fly it drops water right on top of you or your kit immediately inside. I have no other real complaints but that's definitely a bit of a bummer when you're trying to stay dry in my experience.
Mate if you ever meet someone and you look/talk about them the way you do about the Xmid, you need to marry that person 😂😂. FYI you can buy self adhesive sticking mesh patches to repair that inner, if I find a link I'll send them to ya.
Hahaha made me laugh hahaha thanks mate
Thanks for putting this together.
@@durstongear your more than welcome.thankyou for your comment
maybe worth replacing the pocket mesh with something that can handle the heat from the lamp, as well as maybe a light defuser built in ;)
edit: would en elastic cord on each side of the tent fly be suitable for each of the tent doors? as in, rather than rolling up the door in cold weather (with mits, gloves in winter etc), it's easier to "stuff" the fly doors through some form of elastic that holds the door in a part of the fly (on the silpoly one at least due to the "stufability" of silpoly). same with the inner too. a pocket to stuff each inner door in and a band to stuff each fly door through.
I knew you'd love this tent :-)
The best!
Great videos mate, looked at the 2 man for me and Ted, you mentioned about dogs going camping with you, he loves it. Oh, and I do really want one!
Great video Josh, I do fancy a a trekking pole tent.
Good video, makes me want this tent!
Go for it!
I pitch mine slightly different Josh, if you peg the 1st point out, then peg out the opposite diagonal corner (peg 3) & tension them both. Then pension peg 2 & tension it should be at 90 deg automatically, finally peg 4, for a perfect pitch. Try it out, works every time for me. Great video, thanks for posting.
Dying to get my new purchase out for a camp. I'm doing exactly this 😁👍🏻🍺
Fantastic walk around a cracking looking tent,cheers Josh!
No worries mate.thanks for watching
This is such a great walkthrough - even an absolute tent beginner should be successful putting the tent up properly after this.
I love my Durston Xmid 2 Solid 🙌
Glad you enjoyed it! Thankyou so much
those loops are for the washing line i think.
good point on the pockets tho (led melt situation)!
also, that trekking pole has seen better days lol.
i think if you lower the inner tent via the peaks, it makes the bathtub closer to the floor and have a wider area too, sacrificing the headroom
I've bought one.
Brilliant so glad
Nice review. The loops at the peaks aren't lantern loops, they're designed to string a line across from one to the other. That makes a clothesline or gear line.
Thanks for the info!
Just bought the tent. Code didn’t work.
I have an Xmid 1 solid, I absolutely love everything about it. It's engineering design perfection, can handle most of what the Peak District can throw at it , and @durstongear support was fantastic when I needed them. I love the darker colour of the solid. Great review.
I've used 4 of my tents this year + a hammock. I really don't need another one. I have 3 hammocks, a bivi and at least 4 tents I've not used. If I weaken, it's definitely one I'll have a look at. 😂