Durston X Mid 1 -field test and review
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- I recently purchased a Durston X Mid 1, an ultra lite backpacking tent. After watching several reviews of similar products I settled on this one. I must say I am very impressed so far. Light in weight- under 2 pounds, the ease of set up and the amount of space both inside and out are all major assets for me. I love that the inner tent has so much room under the tarp allowing for excellent air circulation keeping it dry. With the fly going up first you can easily keep your inner tent dry. Can't wait to get out and try it again. #backpacking #ultralighttents #Durstontents
What a lovely review - I know what my next tent will be!
New to your channel. I just bought an x mid solid 1p. Very good setup info.
Awesome! Thank you, so happy to have you. I hope you enjoy your xmid as I do. I have no affiliate with them at all but I really like mine.
Lovely vid! Subbed! Glad to have found you! I will be testing my new X-Mid 1p Solid (same as yours) this summer! I hope the tent pegs are improved (we shall see).
Thanks for the sub, yes the pegs aren't so great but I have just used some others I have.
What a great video! Long time x-mid fan here and I enjoyed this so much ❤
Yes, it is a very excellent product. Also very popular now. I feel it is worth the money. I love that it is so light and quick to put up. thanks for watching the video and happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Hi I got a durston xmid1 as well and am loving it! It does go up very quickly. I love the various pitch options and the double vestibule layout. I am a tad bit north of 5’ 10” and it fits me well. It took me two adventures to realize I could open up the inside of the tent with the little hooks on the fly. My kids are looking forward to seeing it in action when I travel to their area to camp with their young families.
Thanks for sharing! I will be able to start to do some backpacking again soon. I really look forward to using this fab little tent- thanks Suzanne
I miss my Eureka tent with 2 doors. Ease in and out. Thanks for the review.
I like the two doors as well, creates great options .
My experience of this tent is the same as Wendy's, well made and easy to put up. Only seen light rain so far but it had no issues. It's an amazingly light tent, feels like it weighs the same as a pair of thick socks!
good to have my observations validated by some one else's experience. thanks
I wish you showed more detail how you anchored the tent on that platform because you did a fantastic job.
thank you. There were hooks placed around the outside perimeter of the tent platform. I added cordage to the loops on the tent fly and hooked them on to the hooks. I will do a better job of filming that next time. I have seen people also place sticks between the boards to tie to as well. I also extended a couple of cords off the platform to the ground and used the supplied pegs, however one bent as the ground was hard. Not a perfect solution but the tent stayed up. Really appreciate your comment as that is how I can improve my videos. happy camping!
@@wendyoutdoors2230 thanks for this helpful response. Had been wondering about that as well and how one apply similar techniques when setting up in an Adirondack. Thanks Wendy! Alain
@durstongear you’ve definitely got a fan here with Wendy Dan!
you're right- I really love this little tent. Perfect for me.
New to your ch. Nice video content on the Durston X Mid 1. Well done
thanks ever so much Michael- much appreciated
Wendy, thank you for the review on this tent! I have been looking for backpacking tent since last year and this review has made my choice for me! I’ve researched many tents but always found something that I didn’t like. The cost can be a drawback as well. I really enjoy seeing your adventures! I’m looking forward to fall weather for hiking.
glad this was helpful. The price is always a concern for me too. I think this one was fair but all ultra lite gear seems higher than I would prefer.
I just bought the x mid 2. Your review was helpful in me making my decision. I have done a backyard set but haven’t camped with it yet. I’m excited about my new tent!
wonderful Heidi. Hope you enjoy your tent. You will have more room with the 2 than my 1. please let me know how it goes.
Well done. Looks like a good tent. 😊
It is! best tent I have owned.
Great job on the tent and the video!
Thanks! appreciate you comments very much
@@wendyoutdoors2230 well deserved.👌
My X-Mid 1 is the best designed tent that I’ve ever had.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
I certainly love mine too!
Thanks Wendy. I've been looking for a tent like this for myself and appreciate the review.
I'm not a fan of the flat head tent pegs. My young child stepped on one and it was a deep cut! I went back to using the older pegs.
I have some light weight MSR shepherd hook style pegs I like better than the ones that came with the tent. I am going to use them . Hoping your child healed well.
Looks like a great little tent, love the vestabule, would be interesting to see how it does in the rain. two doors I also like thank's for the review and the space inside and out.
I will brave the rain and hope it’s as good as reported. So far it’s great . Thanks Sue. Always appreciate your comments
Great review. I have the 1 for backpacking and an x-mid 2 for other camping trips.
Hello Karyn, thanks for checking in. The Durston is a wonderful tent as you know. I can't wait for the better weather so I can get out hiking with it again. I think it's the best tent I have ever had.
Very neat and tidy. I wonder Durston XMid is based on Sierra Designs 'High Route 1 person?' I have these neat little biner/spring/hooks that can be slipped between the slats on the tent platforms. I got them on Amazon. A little extra weight/kit.... yet to try. Thank you!
thanks for the hint- I will investigate.
Hi from north carolina ! How are you doing ?!
Such a beautiful place
I love the tent too
Thanks for taking me along
I am doing really well, thanks for asking. Thanks for coming along
I have already sold 1P. I am not tall, but this tent is narrow and I don’t want to put things in the vestibule.
Not everything fits everybody for sure. It works for me. I hope you find something suitable . thanks for sharing your experience.
Looking to get the x mid 2 myself, just an fyi, everyone gets the MSR groundhog tent stakes and replaces the originals. Happy trails.
thanks for the fyi- I actually have done the same myself now. I have an 2 person MSR tent and I use the pegs from that . Thanks though. I don't like the pegs the Durston came with either-- lol. thanks for checking out my video
I've been pondering this tent for quite some time - my MSR hubba hubba NX is almost 10 yrs old and has been so great - still love it but eventually I'm going to have to replace and pondering the free standing vs trekking pole tent. Have you tried pitching the Durston on rock or hard ground? I've seen one set up on a tent pad before like the one you did but wondering if you've experienced just using big rocks to to tie down if it's impossible to use tent pegs? Thanks Wendy!
That I have not done yet. I have used the tent pad as you saw and the regular ground with pegs but not rocks. . I may try it later on just to see. I would need to use rocks or logs if I camped on sand at the beach too. I have done it with other tents so expect the durston would work too.
Good job
Thanks for taking time to watch and respond
Hi Wendy, what kind of books do you like to read? Thank you for the video!
many different kinds actually- lately I have enjoying historical novels,
@@wendyoutdoors2230can you give me names and authors? Thanks
Nice tent I have heard good things about the company.Did you seam seal the tent ?
Single person tents have come a long way my first thru hike I used a two person tent then msr made the hubba tent and every hiker had one I still have one I use.
There used to be a guy that made tents for thru hikers he would only sell to people that he thought would complete a hike and was rude but he made the best tents if you could get one.
Hi Gary- I really do like this tent- it does come seam sealed. I can't wait to get out in it again before too long.
@@wendyoutdoors2230 A lot of hikers are using this tent this year so we will see how they last a thru hike is about ten years of use for most people.I would buy this tent probably the one you got sometimes you trade durability for weight.We got stuck in a bad hail storm in Oregon and out of eight tents the only two that got shredded where the eight hundred ultra lite tents.
What sleeping pad do you use?
I use a Nemo tensor regular mummy style. nicely insulated and comfy
Thanks. I figured you must have the most comfy sleeping pad out there! I love that you are being so adventurous in your later years. You are an inspiration ❤
If you count the weight of 2 trekking poles, this tent is not light at all, because this is the necessary weight! ! ! For one person, it is too heavy.
thanks Vivienne- Durston also makes special poles for those who don't use trekking poles. They are very light . I use poles all the time so it's not a problem for me. thanks for commenting.