Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 vs X-Mid Pro 2 - Which Size Is Best?
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- Which Durston Gear X-Mid Pro series tent is the right choice for you? The Durston X-Mid Pro 1 or the X-Mid Pro 2? I go through each tent, side by side to compare and help you better understand the features, size and use cases of each tent.
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I now expect to see summersault testing in all future tent videos. 😂
Noted!
Having seen multiple reviews of the tents, it's great to finally see a side-by-side review. Having the sleeping pad in the tent gives a great visual. Good job and thanks for helping us make a decision about which one to put on our bucket lists...
Get the 2P Pro, the extra space is well worth the tiny weight penalty.
Thank you, glad it was helpful.
Yes exactly my thought’s!
@dougieranger Great advice...thanks.
Where were you yesterday when I was trying to figure this out.
Funny thing I went with the 1p!!
I also love that rei helix pad. It is my new go to.
I got the 2P Pro and it’s absolutely worth the tiny extra weight penalty, especially if you live and hike in a temperate climate.
By far the best design of a tent in the world. Durston is truly some kind of a genius.
Very debatable indeed
I think the #1 reason to get the 1P is that it fits more tent sites thanks to the 17” narrower fly footprint. The weight savings would be a strong #2.
Thanks for the side by side comparison!
I just got the 2 pro. Tried many one person tents and you can not beat the extra space and having all of your gear inside in a clean space.
Excellent comparison! I actually didn’t realize the only difference between the two is the width. I agree with you that the 1P is probably what I would use most of the time. I have the 2P (v1) and the 1P wasn’t out yet. I don’t think it was even talked about at that time. I think I would have picked the 1P over the two just because of how I backpack. That being said I do love my 2P and I don’t think it is too big for me at all. But the 1P would have been my pick. If I could only go back in time. PS I was impressed with your acrobatics. I would have broke a hip. 👍
That's funny, I was thinking about trading in my Pro 1 for the Pro 2. Especially since the 2024 model only weighs 1.8 ounces more than my Pro 1.
I initially bought the 1 Pro, then the 2 Pro. I was fully intending to sell one of them, but part of me wants to just keep both! I’m not rich by any means, but they’re both that good!
I have the 1P and the 2P (neither being the Pro). For the little bit the 2P increase in foot print it turns out to be a problem where a backpack. Having shrubbery in one vestibule is not uncommon. So I tend to bring my 1P.
Thinking back to all the camp sites i picked during my this year' trips in Sawtooths and Eastern Oregon, none would have accommodated 2p version, but 1p worked well
I just did the Alice lake loop and was so glad I had a 1 person tent.
Great review! Thanks so much. Just wanted to be clear that the weight difference between the two is 19.6 vs. 16.4. So for an additional 3.2 oz you get the 2 person version. That’s not a lot of weight for a lot more room in my opinion. Thanks again
I agree about the weight and I think condensation would be less of an issue in the X-Mid 2 pro tent with only 1 person using it versus the X-Mid 1 pro
@@michaelbutler4961 that’s a good point, more air volume would ostensibly hold more water.
I have the Pro I used it on a thru of the Tahoe Rim Trail last month. Easy to set up, excellent pace inside and you can set it up on a variety of surfaces fairly easily. I've had a few other trekking pole tents that are very poplar and this on checks the most boxes for me.
This is the head to head comparison that should have been done awhile ago. Thanks for doing this one!
Although, im still just as undecided as i was before, lol.
I have the sil-poly 2p and my wife and dog now have the 1p sil-poly because my 2p was "wayyy to big for her and the dog!" I love both of our x-mids equally. I like way to much extra room but i like cutting weight when there is planty of room. Im really wanting an x-mid pro. Im thinking i will eventually have both and maybe even the 2p plus pro thats coming soon. I will most likely buy the 1p pro first as it will suit me well and price is definitely cheaper. Lets not forget the weight savings. Then the 2p pro and eventually the 2p plus pro.
Yes, i have a problem. I might be addicted to x-mids and cant get over this addiction. To be honest, im not even trying.
Do you know where to find information of what Durston is launching in October? A 2p+ sounds like +10 inches wider..? Other details revealed?
You sleep in 2p alone, and your wife and dog sleep in the 1p together.....???
At that combined weight you would have 4.3 pounds to play with for a tent to house all three of you.
I have to XMid 2P (non-pro) I love it. My only complaint is the footprint is kind of big for some of places I go. But, it has room for me and my dog so it's worth it. I recently picked up the TarpTent Rainbow so I have something with a smaller foot print for solo trips.
I own the X Mid 2p. I'm 6"3 so I love the space but I saw a reply by Durston that said he may be offering mix and match fly/inner in the future. If that happens I'm getting a 1P Pro fly with a seperate mesh interior to better protect against condensation and bugs in this humid south, save weight and have more site options. My pick between these 2 would probably still be the 2P pro since there's less likely I'll be getting condensation all over my stuff (I can't help but bump into tent walls being as tall and lanky as I am)
This would be the perfect compromise. I really hope this happens in the future as I love a starry night view but am a mosquito magnet.
I have the X-mid 1P. With respect to interior room, I don't want a large space for my extra gear. I want little gear in my sleeping space. If my gear is wet or dirty, I don't want it touching my quilt or pad. The X-mid 1 has ample space for my extra gear on one side vestibule and it still leaves me an entire side vestibule for entry or even cooking in bad weather.
Great job on this video, really appreciate your perspective!
Great comparison, I loved all of the footage in the interior. I am totally going to pick up the 1p, but not the pro.
You've sold it for me, 2 person is the way to go. Although I won't be trying the forward rolls anytime soon, not at my age! Thanks for the great video.
Excellent side by side review. Thanks.
Finalmente uma ótima comparação entre as duas, ajudou 100% a minha decisão pela 1 Person. Procurei por toda a internet e não achei algo como esta comparação . E a cambalhota (flip) foi ótima para eu ter certeza em trocar minha Nemo Hornet Elite pela X-Mid Pro1 ... parabéns!
Thanks for a thorough review Devin! I'm looking to get the Durston X-Mid 2 (Not Pro) for myself and Rugged Mountain Mister when we do Father/Son trips. I think its even a little bigger by like... 2" on the floor width. REALLY looking forward to the weight savings, the extra room, the two doors and the 2 vestibules. My only 2 person tent right now is a Trekker 2.2! No extra room, no vestibule and the pole is RIGHT in the middle of the door! Can't wait!
Love my regular 2P. It is 2 inches wider inside and an absolute palace! My wife and I have had both us and our dog in mine. Great tent. Takes up some serious real estate, but oh, so worth it! You're going to absolutely love it!
Thx for this review, it helps a lot!
I love this review!!! Best one around, hands down!! Would love to see X-mid 2 vs X-mid 2 solid one day
Great video Devin Indoors!
Just bought the X-Mid Pro 2 Plus, because of the room. I do trail work for several days at a time, and need a place for all of my stuff inside the tent, and the X-Mid 1 (or most other 1 person tents) doesn't have the room for all my stuff, especially if I need to keep wet work clothes away from my sleep system. I suspect it would be the same story if you are the kind of backpacker that hikes into an area, then day hikes out to explore for a few days. Great review, helps make an informed decision.
I don’t have the pro but I love my regular x-mid 2p. The footprint is pretty big but I’ve never not found a spot for it. It’s so roomy and luxurious, I hate feeling claustrophobic so I’ll take the weight penalty to have more space! On the rare occasion my wife wants to come along too it’s also great for the 2 of us!
Tents are growing bigger and bigger. I feel that big tents can’t be used much in wooded situations up North.
We have been keeping this in mind and the X-Mid Pro 1 has the smallest footprint of any tent we've released. It's still a spacious tent and not a tiny footprint, but we are keeping the size in mind.
I've used the X-Mid 2 (not Pro) version a couple of times and love it. It's a squeeze for 2 people but nice and roomy for one. Plus it's double walled, which is nice. Got the X-Mid Pro 1 as well, but haven't gotten to try it out yet.
The standard X-Mid has the wider floor though, so wider pads fit better. Just a great tent!
I have a X mid Pro 2 for solo backpacking. I want the space inside the tent. I'll carry the extra weight to have the ability to spread out my gear and to not feel like I'm bumping up against the walls constantly.
Definitely will get the 2p even when solo camping. The extra space for stuff or a dog is great and the difference of the weight between either is negligible.
I loved the interior space demonstration, that trully showed the livability of the tent, but man, it was disturbing to see you stomping those sleeping pads. :)) I was so anxious. I know, they are fine, i guess, but it kicked in the babysitting of the gear feeling in my head. :))
Jokes aside, i don't usually coment on videos, but this was a great video that answered so many question. Thank you!
Ha ha ha! Torture testing for a future video? 😀
So nice to hear a review of a large tent without it being described as a palace. Such an overused term, and, as GOT taught me, the proper term for a truly palace-like tent is a pavilion.
I bought the 1P for the AT. I have been told that the 2P may not fit all tent sites. And of course the 1P is shaving some bulk and weight off the 2P.
I’d still go for to 2p. I only own 2p tents (Nemo Dagger, Lanshan 2 pro and Blackdiamond Hilight) because for one I like to have enough space to put my entire gear inside in case of downpour and also to have the opportunity to have enough room for a second person if necessary.
Currently typing this message while I’m in my Dagger @ the Baltic See in 10-12 Beaufort. I brought a beer crate to hold my tent down though. Could be worse
Sounds like a good time!
I have the regular Xmid 2. It’s palatial. I often have a kid in there with me, plenty of room
I have the silpoly version of the X-Mid 1 and LOVE it! I really want the pro, but I just can’t get over it being single walled. With me being 6’4”, I feel like either my head or feet would l brush up against the wall, but I’m probably just overthinking it. Lol Great comparison!
Me not being a tall person, 5’9”, it’s harder for me to relate. That said, I feel like Dan can be trusted when he says the length is good for someone up to 6’8”. I bet you’d be just fine.
The X-Mid Pro 1 is quite a bit longer inside than the regular X-Mid 1 because you have space right out to the fly wall. The X-Mid Pro 1 fly is almost as long as the regular version fly (98" vs 100") so if you lay in your X-Mid 1 WITHOUT the inner and imagine it being 1" shorter at each end, that's how long the X-Mid Pro 1 is.
@@durstongear Yeah, I’m sure my single wall paranoia is just me overthinking. Lol I’m going to pick me up a Pro someday for sure. I appreciate your input, Dan! Loving my Kakwa 40 pack too btw! 🤙🏼
@@durstongearThis kind of info would be beneficial to have on your marketing, to help people know and understand de little but important details (IMO) :-)
Great video with really good ideas. Unfortunately I think I'm even more indecisive now, lol. I want that space but I want less weight. I need to find someone with the 1P so I can rule it out.
My sons and I use both backpacking. Both are great but if I had to purchase again I would go with (2) 2p and pass on the 1p. Because of the design, stability is compromised in the 1p because the poles are not offset as much as the 2p.
Great video, maybe the best ever. I have the 2P and I’m usually by myself. Most of my trips is one night trip with some hiking. For that I can take the weight penalty. For longer hiking in both distance and days I would probably get myself the 1P as well. Well well so many choices😅
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
I got the 2P Pro plus -> 2 25 inch pads fit easily in there 🙂
I’ve never seen a person turn flies in a tent. Lol. 😂 that’s cool.
I went with the 1p one because the 2p has sold out 😂 but I don't regret my decision the 1p is great and as I don't like sharing a tent more than what I need
Fair. I personally prefer not sharing unless it’s my kids or my wife with me.
Would you expect the 1P to be a little bit better in wind? I think this might benefits because of the smaller surface area (assuming you put it with the narrow and facing the prevailing wind). I believe that both tents have the same number of anchor (stake) points.
very helpful video - thanks a lot!
How did you manage to get the snowpegs through the peg-out lines? That seems to be a problem?
I replaced the lines with longer ones and tied larger loops.
Could you fit a Helinox chair zero with 40l pack on top under the vestibule?
What is the ideal pole height?
120cm?
I have been looking for something besides an SOL bivy to add to my pack for emergencies for myself and pup. 4 season. Do you think this is better than a higher end bivy (like the OR bivys) for emergencies?
Most useful review I've see so far. Thanks!
I still can t decide between the 1 vs the 2 p version 😬 Is it possible with some creativity to put in the 1p version a pair of shoes or a backpack?
Thanks for the video. I was confused which one to purchase as I thought I will require much larger area to pitch the 2P tent compared to the 1P. Just to confirm it again, do you think I will actually need a lot of more space to pitch the 2P?
I think going with the 2P would be just fine. You'll jut have to be mindful in knowing that it may not fit into some tighter areas. The extra floor space is nice to have.
With a pack and being only 5.7’, would I have space for my pack inside the Mid 1 tent with me? Thankyou for this review..it’s so hard to choose!
I think you could, if you put the pack at your feet. I've also seen people take a small piece of cord and tie their pack to the strap of the trekking pole if you want your pack to not be on the ground.
Would it be reasonable to try to fit a 50L backpack inside the fly of the 1 person tent (along with myself) for sleeping? Or would I be better off with the 2 person?
It’s a piece of cake to fit a 50L backpack into the vestibule (fly) of either tent. The vestibules are truly spacious on both tents!
@@gphillips2776 I mean inside the inner compartment (whatever it’s called) of the tent. I like to keep my backpack and shoes safe from slugs, snails and insects etc.
Does the 1 and 2p require the same ammount of tent stakes to set up?
Yes. They are the exact same minus the size.
Have you had any experience using these tents in winter?
Yes, I’ve used the Pro 2 in the winter for a couple trips. Not on deep snow though. Would be difficult to get good tension on deep snow. But There’s a couple b-roll shots in this video of it on the snow.
What model and make is the orange pad? Do you like it?
Big Agnes zoom UL . It’s comfy but sleeps cold
Cold indeed it is! I have it.@@BackcountryExposure
If only they can make a 1.5p tent 😅😅 make longer so my dog fits in the 1p so I don’t have to buy a 2p or a 3p😅
2p all the way sll day. For an extra 3.5oz or so it is worth the small cost in price for room for somersalts!! Or living…😬
Lining them up with your flat spot is annoying ha
Seems like a shallow bathtub floor
Yes. Personally with the amount of time I spend in the desert, a taller bathtub floor would be nice. It’s feedback I’ve shared with Durston.
Durston cloned this tent from the Sierra Designs - High Route 3000 1P Tent
nah, i aint paying over $700 for a tarp tent