@@Pasequale100 The inner has solid fabric around the lower parts now to block drafts, so it is pretty good now, but yes we do plan to add a full solid inner as well sometime in 2025.
@@durstongearyes i have seen this. Not bad for the beginning, but i think i need more solid fabric to stay warm. I haven t seen guyout points and you didn t talk about it in the video. Are there no guylines needed for this tent in windy or stormy conditions?
At 68 years of age, this is the first time I have watched a video and gone straight to order. This looks like a perfect tent, and I cannot wait to try it out. Thank you, Dan
@@durstongearlooks like another brilliant tent, dan. well done. hopefully a solid inner soon. and alloy pole option ? the solid inner mostly the go here in tasmania
A freestanding Durston 2p was what I have been waiting for since we took up kayaking. This is such a smart design, can't wait until you launch the 2 p version. I really enjoy and appreciate all the love and attention that was put into this design.
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Absolutely agree. I own an X-Mid 2P Solid, and I would definitely consider the X-Dome 2P.
One of the most important aspects of gear presentation that backpackers really want to see that’s always forgotten is the tent pack. The mass and volume when it is rolled up, how it fits in your hands or stored in the backpack. For ultralight, how the tent pack fits together with other gears could help visualize the how much or little space it will occupy.
Yes that would have been nice to show. The tent itself can pack very small. It packs to 4L easily and 3L if you pack it nicely. The poles are longer (about 18") so the packed length is long if the poles are present but you can also pack them separately and put the tent in a much smaller stuff sack.
The Nemo Hornet has officially become my 2nd favorite tent after I received this as few weeks back! 😅. Love the X-Dome 1+...I still cant believe how easy it is to setup and how much space I actually have once inside it! Outstanding work Dan👏
As a backpacker who is 6'6", I applaud you for finally making a 1P freestanding tent that is able to more than accommodate me. If not for my current financial hiatus, I'd have already pre-ordered.
I just ordered it because it has everything I ever wanted out of a one person free standing tent. And I can have my backpack inside the inner, super handy - this is a huge deal for me! Thank you Dan!
Incredible tent. Wait to see 2p tent. Hope it will suit 2p 6' 5''. It's looks like heliberg but much lighter. It seems so simple, but it makes it genius.
I have the X-mid 2 with a solid and mesh inner, kakwa 55, just ordered the x-mid pro 2+, and am soo tempted to order this as well!! Just love how everything is always so well thought out and when you emailcustomer service or watch a video there’s usually Dan or T with a response. Brand loyalty well-deserved!
I have the same...but the pro and DCF feeling "strange" and as if you have to touch it with a lot of care. I think I would drop the 2+...get the x dome! You have the normal x mid 2...
Well I've been sceptical that the X Dome wouldn't be able to handle moderate winds, it's all well and good take a weight on the top but 30+ gusts from the side... ? Well its been well and truly proven its a solid 3+ season tent, especially when the solid inner version come out. A guy took it into the mountains in the Lake District (uk) and put it through its paces in 30-40mph and driving snow. I'm so pleased to be proven wrong or at least had it proven to me i can trust the X Dome. Superb.
As close to tent perfection as I think there will ever be, get an optional full 4 season inner to go with that for harsher conditions and this looks like my forever tent. The x mid 1 wasnt quite for me width wise as good a tent as it was. This looks like it fixes that. Bravo for not gauging the consumer trying to charge 500+ for it when we know other brands would...
I have been on the fence about buying a $550 2P ultralight tent from a manufacturer that offers a veteran/pro discount that cuts the cost in half. Then this popped up in my feed and I purchased the X-Dome 1+ before the video even ended. What a fantastic design Dan! We all marvel at what you are doing for us. Thank you. I have never been so excited for the delivery truck to arrive!
Absolutely amazing! I am in love with my xmid, hands down best tent material and design on the market. The value, service, quality, layout and performance of these tents cannot be matched. Proud to be a part of the Durston gang!🎉
Nice video. I just which you would have compared it to the BA Copper Spur, instead of that other brand, which in my opinion is one of the best tents out there.
The Copper Spur is nice. The main advantages of the X-Dome are the non-sag silpoly fabric, quite a bit more spacious compared to their 1P, fly first pitch, 100% freestanding, vestibules beside the doorway, and ability to strengthen it with trekking poles. The Copper Spur 1 uses a single arch pole with forked ends (like the X-Dome and Hubba) but the X-Dome upsizes the spine portion of the tubing and the spine is much shorter, so I expect the X-Dome is substantially sturdier.
Ditto, a poleset that packs shorter would be great! I've been sick of my coffin-like 1-person tent for a while now, but a full 2-person tent seems excessive and heavy. I LOVE the out-of-the-box thinking behind this tent (bilateral symmetry is for chumps!), but the 18" packed length is a hard pill to swallow for a bikepacker...
It is simply a joy to watch how you demo the tent. You are exemplary person thinking about the product, its usage, its outcome. Chapeau bas! And I love the comedy moment, like the other tent cracking 🙂
Genuinely this is the perfect tent for me. Bikepacking I require a space inside for my bags, but a 2 person tent is too big. I have the TN pioneer 2 currently which I love, but I think this beats it hands down. Lighter, smaller pack and cheaper. Bigger vestibule too. Perfect tent. Living in the UK I must have an outer first pitch as I camp in all weathers including torrential downpours. Love it
This is exactly what I need. I think many 1-person tents are too small and have instead considered buying a small and light 2-person tent. I'm very glad I waited for the X-dome 1+. The internal space, the weight, and the possibility to reinforce the tent with trekking poles in the way you have designed it is really good. Ordered now :)
Dan you are a living legend. What a great design and choice of fabric. I have an Argali tipi tent in poly. It stays taunt in the rain and beads off water. The best fabric!
I already own a X-Mid Pro 2+ and this new X-Dome 1+ offers amazing versatility and real freestanding for less than 1 Kg with all the Durston tents smart features ! I've just ordered it and will try it in France and Norway this winter. Thanks again Dan !
Dan, yet again your attention to detail and uncompromising attitude to materials and design is paying off! I think for many this will be the PERFECT tent! For me, it's 99% there, as I really would like a "winter" solid inner; fully solid, with generous vents (zip, velcro, with struts?) and I'm sold! Keep doing what you and T do. Loving your work!
At last! You do not disappoint Dan, it looks amazing and has great features. That 1+ space is no joke, no need for a 2 person tent if I am alone. Large opening looks easy to get in and out of and the storm worthiness looks superb. Love how you can add tracking pokes to increase structural strength, genius detail. I can not wait see how it performs!
I have had the x mid 1 and 2 for years and they have been fantastic. After a lot of trips this summer there was times where it was a bit of a problem relying on the integrity of my stakes to hold my tent up. Definitely gonna pop on this one, and to top it off Dan just has such a great reputation.
The timing is perfect!! For three weeks I've been desperately looking for a freestanding 1-person tent that's big enough for a 2-meter person. I ordered it straight away.
The best looking 1person tent so far. Looking forward to se the 2 person, the dyneema one and even perhaps a 2,5 or 3 person tent so i can bring my kids along. Make the copper spur a run for its money. 👍👍👍
Great success 👍 +1 for an optional poleset with shorter segments, ideally under 14" for bikepacking. It could even be an alloy pole set since weight is a little less of an issue on a bike.
I’ve been following you since your first prototype tent & I could see you were onto something serious and practical. I knew you’d sleep on those first few designs to come up with a truly practical 1 person tent and it looks like you’ve delivered.
This tent is perfect for hiking guides and outdoor instructors. Having a one person tent that has a little bit more space, can be set up from the outside because you will hike in the rain with clients and have trekking pole supports when using it in exposed windy/winter conditions along with the door not dripping down on the inside of the tent when opened. I just bought a new tent a few months ago (I couldn't wait any longer) but now you are making me want to buy a second tent
I've a degree in product design engineering and my first reaction to the X-Dome 1+ is wow! What a thing of design beauty! Congrats! Cannot wait to buy and try!
The specs at that price point relative to the competitors is super impressive, same goes for the other X-Mids. Would love to eventually see a bikepacking pole option eventually. Although my X-Mid started as a backpacking tent, motorcycle camping has taken over my free time. But the tent just came out and I'm sure those things will come with time. I'll likely sell my X-Mid 2p in favor of one of these when the time comes. Super impressive stuff.
Great tent. Have been using a first gen X Mid 2 for several years and have literally zero complaints. Your tents are so perfectly designed, I can't figure out why people bother spending more and getting less. This looks like a good alternative when camping in rocky places that staking is hard.
@ ok also awesome to see you responding to comments on a month old video. P.S. while I got you here, could you add a pic of the packed size to the website with a ruler for scale or something? I know the dimensions are listed, but it took me a minute to see that.
@@4Leaf36 You're welcome. I don't have a good pic of the packed size because we only had 2 tents in the right color and those are both with reviewers now. We will add a packed size picture soon since the production tents are arriving shortly. I also plan to add a shorter bikepacking pole set that will pack closer to 12".
You’re a f*cking genius Dan. This is an incredible design. Kudos man, well done. For those wondering, the “best” 1p fully freestanding tent - the Nemo Dragonfly Osmo - comparing packed weights (with stakes, bags, etc.) this is about 5.5oz lighter, and looks loads roomier, more headroom (2”), more stormworthy, and is fly first pitch. And this is $60 less. I don’t even need this tent, I do pretty well the X-Mid even in rocky/beachy conditions, but I might just have to pick one for the bougie solo treks. Thanks for being a true innovator in a world where “innovation” amounts to using thinner fabrics to cut weight on basic designs. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah the X-Dome makes a lot of sense compared to other fully freestanding tents. Similar or less weight while being a lot more spacious, stronger, and easier to use
Just ordered - I have a BA Copper Spur UL2 that I love, but this tent seems to have everything I want for a LASH of the AT next spring: freestanding, double wall, less weight, roomy vestibule for gear, smaller footprint than my 2-man, and silpoly for those rainy weeks on trail. I also like its muted color for stealth camping. Cannot wait to get it!
This looks phenomenal with your usual excellent level of details the big tent makers don’t think of. I love my X-Mid 2 but setup can definitely be more work on rock slabs in the Southwest and gravel pits in the far north so I’ve been considering adding a small freestanding tent back to my lineup. This will be perfect for me and the extra space for my dog means I don’t need to get a 2p! It will be too late for my fall Southwest camping trips but can’t wait to put it to use this spring packrafting, backpacking, and bikepacking.
Dan singlehandedly revolutionized the UL tent market with the X-mid. That's not hyperbole. By all appearances the X-Dome looks like another fantastic product.
Now that is awesome 😍 my X mid 2 has withstood some serious winds here in the UK, and I was thinking of getting the solid 1....now I want this 😍😍😍 thanks for replying quickly to my email, I wish every outdoor company were as customer friendly as Durston 👍🏻
At 6'3" with big feet I've had to dismiss many tents in the sub 1kg bracket but this looks to be the one I've been eagerly waiting for. Excellent, I'll get my name down first thing in the morning 😁⛺👍
I bought the first go of the x-mid 1p years ago and it’s treated me very well, even in some nasty weather. I can’t believe this is only 6oz more than that tent. Looks like a fantastic product!
I am updating my Christmas wishlist now haha! I've been on the hunt for my "perfect 1p tent" for a while now, but haven't seen anything that checks all the boxes until this video. I have the X-mid 1p and the X-dome addresses every minor conniption I have with the former. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these!
Wow...I have just ordered one and I am going to be like a kid waiting for Christmas for it to arrive. For UK I would have preferred slightly more solid innner.....but hey.. it looks genuinely innovative and exciting. Nice one Dan!
Interesting design, and I really do appreciate the fly first/outer+inner pitch as they are not very common in North America (they are however very common in the EU). I also noticed the center low peg loops, which are nice for pulling the outer further out and up for more airflow. Some criticisms: While your bottle test does give a vague idea as to how it would handle snow loading (and it is kind of unfair using trekking poles in that test as you are comparing to a tent that does not have them), it really does not give any indication as to how it would handle wind loading as that force pushes the tent over and down flattening the facing side and breaking the back poles. A real test would be how it handles wind load (and it's failure point) using a wind machine with and without the trekking poles. Crossing twin poles rather than Y joints would also make the tent even stronger for a slight increase in weight (that and single poles are so much easier to work with and less likely to break than Y joints). Otherwise looks like a good lightweight tent, though for me I have more interest in the 2p version for a (I presume) second door, second vestibule, and increased through ventilation.
The bottle test is without the trekking pole supports, so it is a fair test. The X-Dome can do triple without the pole supports. But yes I agree with you that it is only one type of load and other circumstances can be different. The corner guylines help a lot and trekking pole help a lot if you are in severe winds. With the poleset design, we upsize the spine portion that is just one arch, so it uses larger tubing to achieve similar strength as dual arch but at a lower weight. Cheers, Dan
I have a significant collection of tents for various purposes, designed in the US, Australia, Norway, and some from China. But for a one-person tent, this one ticks all the boxes! I can’t wait to get my hands on it and pack it in my backpack. Order is placed! Best wishes from Germany. Please keep doing what you’re doing!
@@durstongear Dan Mountain Einstein Durston, this is an incredible 1P. Everything I want and need. Are you able to tell us a preliminary estimate for the weight of the future 2P version?
great now I want one. As a mostly bicycle tourist, I like free standing tents more than the pole ones. I bring the pole one with me though as an extra since its faster to set up and it weighs almost nothing. I've been good and haven't bought any new gear this year. I buying this! I'm the smart guy that said you forget the magnet on my xmid, even though it was there the whole time!!!
Hi Dan! Great tent. The only thing overlooked in this video is a comparison shot when packed between the X-Mid and this tent. Anyone mulling these two options might be interested to see how they compare in size and weight as that's the determining factor to getting the Dome tent over the trekking pole tent.
After a few seasons of using trekking pole tents, what I kind of miss is having a trekking pole handy after my tent is set up, I often find myself in need of one to hike down a slope to get water or take an evening stroll. It doesn’t sound like a big deal but the older I get the more dependent upon the poles (or one pole, anyway) I tend to be. I really like the design and space.
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First time I've ever seen a 1 person tent and thought "I want that"
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@@durstongearwill there probably be a solid-version? Because if is windy i can get very cold in the tent even if it is very stormworthy
@@Pasequale100 The inner has solid fabric around the lower parts now to block drafts, so it is pretty good now, but yes we do plan to add a full solid inner as well sometime in 2025.
@@durstongearyes i have seen this. Not bad for the beginning, but i think i need more solid fabric to stay warm. I haven t seen guyout points and you didn t talk about it in the video. Are there no guylines needed for this tent in windy or stormy conditions?
@@durstongear Excellent. I was hoping you were planning a solid inner :)
This man’s single-handedly making the entire backpacking community go broke 😂 In all seriousness though this is such a good design
And he's making me want to carry tent poles and trekking poles at the same time!
At 68 years of age, this is the first time I have watched a video and gone straight to order. This looks like a perfect tent, and I cannot wait to try it out. Thank you, Dan
Thanks!
- Dan
@@durstongearlooks like another brilliant tent, dan. well done.
hopefully a solid inner soon. and alloy pole option ?
the solid inner mostly the go here in tasmania
That smirk when the ‘other’ tent didn’t hold the weight of 2 water bottles! 😂😂
A freestanding Durston 2p was what I have been waiting for since we took up kayaking. This is such a smart design, can't wait until you launch the 2 p version. I really enjoy and appreciate all the love and attention that was put into this design.
Absolutely agree. I own an X-Mid 2P Solid, and I would definitely consider the X-Dome 2P.
Thanks!
@@durstongear Yeah same boat (open canoe though). Looking forward to the 2P version of this!
Yep I want a 2 person for bicycle touring was going to get hilleberg allak 2!
Two person tent would be perfect !! :)
Tent looks totally badass! Incredible design, thinking, and materials. I started camping in the 1970s with canvas tents. Love modern tents to no end.
Thanks :)
I love the innovation coming from this company. It drives the entire industry to greater heights of performance.
Thanks!
- Dan
One of the most important aspects of gear presentation that backpackers really want to see that’s always forgotten is the tent pack. The mass and volume when it is rolled up, how it fits in your hands or stored in the backpack. For ultralight, how the tent pack fits together with other gears could help visualize the how much or little space it will occupy.
Yes that would have been nice to show. The tent itself can pack very small. It packs to 4L easily and 3L if you pack it nicely. The poles are longer (about 18") so the packed length is long if the poles are present but you can also pack them separately and put the tent in a much smaller stuff sack.
Just when I think I'm all set with tents.
My feeling exactly
Me as well. I guess now I will have a tent for all scenarios with a 3, 2, and now a 1 person tent. Early Christmas present to me 😊
Dan Durston just convinced me that 14 tents is not actually enough.
@@mountainguys I think he's right😅
Exactly. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on NEMO dagger now I have to reconsider...
The Nemo Hornet has officially become my 2nd favorite tent after I received this as few weeks back! 😅. Love the X-Dome 1+...I still cant believe how easy it is to setup and how much space I actually have once inside it! Outstanding work Dan👏
Thanks :)
As someone who doesn't use trekking poles this is amazing, I can't wait to see what the two person version looks like!
This feels TOO good to be true. Like I didnt know I could have all of these things in one tent 😂. Dan you are the man!!!!
It's pretty neat :)
@@haydenwalton2766$515 CAD or $369 USD
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As a backpacker who is 6'6", I applaud you for finally making a 1P freestanding tent that is able to more than accommodate me. If not for my current financial hiatus, I'd have already pre-ordered.
I just ordered it because it has everything I ever wanted out of a one person free standing tent. And I can have my backpack inside the inner, super handy - this is a huge deal for me! Thank you Dan!
Same here. I want my pack inside.
Looks like the perfect 1 person tent for me. Finally someone who does a 1+ tent. Well done 👍
Incredible tent. Wait to see 2p tent. Hope it will suit 2p 6' 5''. It's looks like heliberg but much lighter. It seems so simple, but it makes it genius.
Thanks for the kind words. The 2P is quite spacious.
I have the X-mid 2 with a solid and mesh inner, kakwa 55, just ordered the x-mid pro 2+, and am soo tempted to order this as well!! Just love how everything is always so well thought out and when you emailcustomer service or watch a video there’s usually Dan or T with a response. Brand loyalty well-deserved!
I have the same...but the pro and DCF feeling "strange" and as if you have to touch it with a lot of care. I think I would drop the 2+...get the x dome! You have the normal x mid 2...
A game changer for 1 person tents. When budget allows this will be at the top of the list
Thanks!
I expect nothing but well thought out designs from Durston. Very impressive.
Well I've been sceptical that the X Dome wouldn't be able to handle moderate winds, it's all well and good take a weight on the top but 30+ gusts from the side... ?
Well its been well and truly proven its a solid 3+ season tent, especially when the solid inner version come out.
A guy took it into the mountains in the Lake District (uk) and put it through its paces in 30-40mph and driving snow.
I'm so pleased to be proven wrong or at least had it proven to me i can trust the X Dome. Superb.
Thanks. Yeah I saw that video. Very nice. We'll have the solid inner in April.
Absolute genius Dan! I've already got way too many tents but I can see this one rising to the top of the pile when I get one!
Thanks Kevin!
As close to tent perfection as I think there will ever be, get an optional full 4 season inner to go with that for harsher conditions and this looks like my forever tent. The x mid 1 wasnt quite for me width wise as good a tent as it was. This looks like it fixes that. Bravo for not gauging the consumer trying to charge 500+ for it when we know other brands would...
I have been on the fence about buying a $550 2P ultralight tent from a manufacturer that offers a veteran/pro discount that cuts the cost in half. Then this popped up in my feed and I purchased the X-Dome 1+ before the video even ended. What a fantastic design Dan! We all marvel at what you are doing for us. Thank you. I have never been so excited for the delivery truck to arrive!
Thank for giving our gear a try :)
Absolutely amazing! I am in love with my xmid, hands down best tent material and design on the market. The value, service, quality, layout and performance of these tents cannot be matched. Proud to be a part of the Durston gang!🎉
Thanks Dylan! I appreciate the kind words and support.
- Dan
Your brain clearly works in 5D. That's 3D, plus another 2 Dimensions that other tent designers do not have access to. Incredible tent
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Thanks :)
Now we’ve established Dan’s brain works in 5D. How many balls do you think his brain works in?
Nice video. I just which you would have compared it to the BA Copper Spur, instead of that other brand, which in my opinion is one of the best tents out there.
The Copper Spur is nice. The main advantages of the X-Dome are the non-sag silpoly fabric, quite a bit more spacious compared to their 1P, fly first pitch, 100% freestanding, vestibules beside the doorway, and ability to strengthen it with trekking poles. The Copper Spur 1 uses a single arch pole with forked ends (like the X-Dome and Hubba) but the X-Dome upsizes the spine portion of the tubing and the spine is much shorter, so I expect the X-Dome is substantially sturdier.
+1 for the bikepack specific short poleset! 😊
That would be the bomb !!!!!! - that's what I loved most about the x mid 1 person poles
Yes please!!
We are hoping to do this. No clear timeline but it is likely to happen.
Ditto, a poleset that packs shorter would be great! I've been sick of my coffin-like 1-person tent for a while now, but a full 2-person tent seems excessive and heavy. I LOVE the out-of-the-box thinking behind this tent (bilateral symmetry is for chumps!), but the 18" packed length is a hard pill to swallow for a bikepacker...
@@durstongear That's amazing news. Love how you guys are so responsive to your customers. So cool
It is simply a joy to watch how you demo the tent. You are exemplary person thinking about the product, its usage, its outcome. Chapeau bas! And I love the comedy moment, like the other tent cracking 🙂
Genuinely this is the perfect tent for me. Bikepacking I require a space inside for my bags, but a 2 person tent is too big. I have the TN pioneer 2 currently which I love, but I think this beats it hands down. Lighter, smaller pack and cheaper. Bigger vestibule too. Perfect tent. Living in the UK I must have an outer first pitch as I camp in all weathers including torrential downpours. Love it
Thanks for the kind words!
- Dan
@ more than welcome. Now I just have to get a flight to the US to get one 😂🛫
The guy inside the tent, holding his hands against the ceiling, “are we still rolling? This water is getting heavy!“
This is exactly what I need. I think many 1-person tents are too small and have instead considered buying a small and light 2-person tent. I'm very glad I waited for the X-dome 1+. The internal space, the weight, and the possibility to reinforce the tent with trekking poles in the way you have designed it is really good. Ordered now :)
Dan you are a living legend. What a great design and choice of fabric. I have an Argali tipi tent in poly. It stays taunt in the rain and beads off water. The best fabric!
Thanks!
I already own a X-Mid Pro 2+ and this new X-Dome 1+ offers amazing versatility and real freestanding for less than 1 Kg with all the Durston tents smart features ! I've just ordered it and will try it in France and Norway this winter. Thanks again Dan !
Thanks :)
Gimme your x mid pro 2+ please
Dan, yet again your attention to detail and uncompromising attitude to materials and design is paying off! I think for many this will be the PERFECT tent! For me, it's 99% there, as I really would like a "winter" solid inner; fully solid, with generous vents (zip, velcro, with struts?) and I'm sold! Keep doing what you and T do. Loving your work!
Thanks! We are hoping to add a full solid inner option too.
- Dan
At last! You do not disappoint Dan, it looks amazing and has great features. That 1+ space is no joke, no need for a 2 person tent if I am alone. Large opening looks easy to get in and out of and the storm worthiness looks superb. Love how you can add tracking pokes to increase structural strength, genius detail. I can not wait see how it performs!
Thanks Shane!
I have had the x mid 1 and 2 for years and they have been fantastic. After a lot of trips this summer there was times where it was a bit of a problem relying on the integrity of my stakes to hold my tent up. Definitely gonna pop on this one, and to top it off Dan just has such a great reputation.
what a time to be alive
Thank you for naming the tent properly, it maters to some of us. :)
Good job. Nice to see smart engineering, I appreciate that.
Man I cannot wait to see the two person version of this tent. I love how strong it is. Maybe the next tent can also have an optional stove jack?
The timing is perfect!! For three weeks I've been desperately looking for a freestanding 1-person tent that's big enough for a 2-meter person. I ordered it straight away.
The best looking 1person tent so far. Looking forward to se the 2 person, the dyneema one and even perhaps a 2,5 or 3 person tent so i can bring my kids along. Make the copper spur a run for its money. 👍👍👍
Thanks :) Yeah it's pretty neat.
Great success 👍
+1 for an optional poleset with shorter segments, ideally under 14" for bikepacking. It could even be an alloy pole set since weight is a little less of an issue on a bike.
I’ve been following you since your first prototype tent & I could see you were onto something serious and practical. I knew you’d sleep on those first few designs to come up with a truly practical 1 person tent and it looks like you’ve delivered.
Thanks for your kind words and long time support.
- Dan
This is an absolute marvel of a tent. Well done.
Thanks :)
This tent is perfect for hiking guides and outdoor instructors.
Having a one person tent that has a little bit more space, can be set up from the outside because you will hike in the rain with clients and have trekking pole supports when using it in exposed windy/winter conditions along with the door not dripping down on the inside of the tent when opened.
I just bought a new tent a few months ago (I couldn't wait any longer) but now you are making me want to buy a second tent
Thanks for the kind words.
- Dan
Don't camp much anymore, already have six tents and a couple of tarps and a hooped bivvy bag, but this made me want another tent!
I've a degree in product design engineering and my first reaction to the X-Dome 1+ is wow! What a thing of design beauty! Congrats! Cannot wait to buy and try!
Thanks Tom!
You had me at Thanks for checking out the X-Dome 1+ ... Done! Looking forward to getting my hands on this and using it!
Thanks Tony!
Truly the best tent I’ve ever seen.
Thank you!
- Dan
The specs at that price point relative to the competitors is super impressive, same goes for the other X-Mids. Would love to eventually see a bikepacking pole option eventually. Although my X-Mid started as a backpacking tent, motorcycle camping has taken over my free time. But the tent just came out and I'm sure those things will come with time. I'll likely sell my X-Mid 2p in favor of one of these when the time comes. Super impressive stuff.
Great tent. Have been using a first gen X Mid 2 for several years and have literally zero complaints. Your tents are so perfectly designed, I can't figure out why people bother spending more and getting less. This looks like a good alternative when camping in rocky places that staking is hard.
Thanks for your long time support!
- Dan
Wow, you are hitting up the freestanding tent fans. Take my money.
Nice guy Dan, giving gear tubers content in a dry season.
Thanks :)
Regardless of how awesome this tent looks and how much I want it, this is just a great demo video. I wish all companies made videos as well as this
Thanks :) It is surprising how often companies put a lot of work into a product but then don't really explain it.
@ ok also awesome to see you responding to comments on a month old video. P.S. while I got you here, could you add a pic of the packed size to the website with a ruler for scale or something? I know the dimensions are listed, but it took me a minute to see that.
@@4Leaf36 You're welcome. I don't have a good pic of the packed size because we only had 2 tents in the right color and those are both with reviewers now. We will add a packed size picture soon since the production tents are arriving shortly. I also plan to add a shorter bikepacking pole set that will pack closer to 12".
You’re a f*cking genius Dan. This is an incredible design. Kudos man, well done. For those wondering, the “best” 1p fully freestanding tent - the Nemo Dragonfly Osmo - comparing packed weights (with stakes, bags, etc.) this is about 5.5oz lighter, and looks loads roomier, more headroom (2”), more stormworthy, and is fly first pitch. And this is $60 less. I don’t even need this tent, I do pretty well the X-Mid even in rocky/beachy conditions, but I might just have to pick one for the bougie solo treks. Thanks for being a true innovator in a world where “innovation” amounts to using thinner fabrics to cut weight on basic designs. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah the X-Dome makes a lot of sense compared to other fully freestanding tents. Similar or less weight while being a lot more spacious, stronger, and easier to use
Pre-ordered mine. Can't wait to take on my next WHW walk.
Nice! You got one of the last ones in the first batch.
That could be a good seller here in Britain with our weather . Looks great
Just ordered - I have a BA Copper Spur UL2 that I love, but this tent seems to have everything I want for a LASH of the AT next spring: freestanding, double wall, less weight, roomy vestibule for gear, smaller footprint than my 2-man, and silpoly for those rainy weeks on trail. I also like its muted color for stealth camping. Cannot wait to get it!
Thanks! I hope it works well.
- Dan
This looks phenomenal with your usual excellent level of details the big tent makers don’t think of. I love my X-Mid 2 but setup can definitely be more work on rock slabs in the Southwest and gravel pits in the far north so I’ve been considering adding a small freestanding tent back to my lineup. This will be perfect for me and the extra space for my dog means I don’t need to get a 2p! It will be too late for my fall Southwest camping trips but can’t wait to put it to use this spring packrafting, backpacking, and bikepacking.
I have never been that excited for a tent, Durston you are amazing!
Thanks!
Stoked on this for snow camping
Dan singlehandedly revolutionized the UL tent market with the X-mid. That's not hyperbole. By all appearances the X-Dome looks like another fantastic product.
Now that is awesome 😍 my X mid 2 has withstood some serious winds here in the UK, and I was thinking of getting the solid 1....now I want this 😍😍😍 thanks for replying quickly to my email, I wish every outdoor company were as customer friendly as Durston 👍🏻
Thanks! Glad your X-Mid 2 is working well.
At 6'3" with big feet I've had to dismiss many tents in the sub 1kg bracket but this looks to be the one I've been eagerly waiting for.
Excellent, I'll get my name down first thing in the morning 😁⛺👍
can't wait for the 2p version of this! would be a good switch up from the x-mid 2p :)
Soon! Presale will occur late 2024.
*rubs hands together in anticipation *
Another great design! Wow….and I thought the X-Mid was perfect. It’s inspiring to see so much innovation pouring out of one designer. ❤
Thanks.
Dan Durston: Enabler.
I bought the first go of the x-mid 1p years ago and it’s treated me very well, even in some nasty weather. I can’t believe this is only 6oz more than that tent. Looks like a fantastic product!
Thanks for your long time support Ryan.
That looks like a quite fantastic tent... Sooooo tempting 😊
My word...nothing short of spectacular..ordered mine already!
:)
Cannot wait for mine to arrive!
Awesome!
Bravo! This design is stunning. So well throughout.
Yet another Durston tent for my quiver!
Thanks Andy :)
I am updating my Christmas wishlist now haha! I've been on the hunt for my "perfect 1p tent" for a while now, but haven't seen anything that checks all the boxes until this video. I have the X-mid 1p and the X-dome addresses every minor conniption I have with the former. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these!
Thanks!
Oh man.. you guys naaaailed this one! SO worth the wait!
Thanks! Yeah it's pretty cool.
You are a legend, Dan! Looking forward to seeing you bsck in the Bob Open next year. Always enjoy your approach to that event.
I would like to make it to another Bob Open. Gotta find the time to get into shape.
One plus with the wider head end is really smart, no need for 2P if you’re solo
I agree. It's a great design.
I love the look of this. The features/design look excellent.
Will there be an option of buying the solid inner,further down the line ,if you’ve already purchased this version?
Thanks.
Yes. Once we have enough supply that will be an option.
@@durstongear thanks for the rapid reply 👍🏻
Dang this is so cool! Bought an X-Mid 2 earlier this year and my wife and I have been loving it, but I'll keep this in mind for the future!
This company is the future..
Thanks Nick!
- Dan
Another home run @durstongear! I just got an X-mid solid 2 recently, delivered all the way to Finland, and I still want one of these!
Thanks!
Dan, you are a genius!
Ordered mine can't wait. Has nearly everything I'm looking for in a freestanding tent
Wow...I have just ordered one and I am going to be like a kid waiting for Christmas for it to arrive. For UK I would have preferred slightly more solid innner.....but hey.. it looks genuinely innovative and exciting. Nice one Dan!
Thanks for giving it a try :)
I was watching the countdown ... and it was worth the wait. When simplicity and ergonomics meet poetry then comes the X-Dome. Well done.
Countdowns are fun :)
With a solid inner, it would be a buy.
Working on it.
Dan thank you for thinking outside the box! Looks like I need a new tent to add to my arsenal.
Thanks!
Just got my X-Mid 1, so when a 2 person version of this comes out, I'll get it.
We have a notification list for the X-Dome 2 on our website.
did some industrial design in college, Always loved the design process and this is a well thought out piece of gear!
Thanks!
Interesting design, and I really do appreciate the fly first/outer+inner pitch as they are not very common in North America (they are however very common in the EU). I also noticed the center low peg loops, which are nice for pulling the outer further out and up for more airflow.
Some criticisms: While your bottle test does give a vague idea as to how it would handle snow loading (and it is kind of unfair using trekking poles in that test as you are comparing to a tent that does not have them), it really does not give any indication as to how it would handle wind loading as that force pushes the tent over and down flattening the facing side and breaking the back poles. A real test would be how it handles wind load (and it's failure point) using a wind machine with and without the trekking poles. Crossing twin poles rather than Y joints would also make the tent even stronger for a slight increase in weight (that and single poles are so much easier to work with and less likely to break than Y joints).
Otherwise looks like a good lightweight tent, though for me I have more interest in the 2p version for a (I presume) second door, second vestibule, and increased through ventilation.
The bottle test is without the trekking pole supports, so it is a fair test. The X-Dome can do triple without the pole supports. But yes I agree with you that it is only one type of load and other circumstances can be different. The corner guylines help a lot and trekking pole help a lot if you are in severe winds.
With the poleset design, we upsize the spine portion that is just one arch, so it uses larger tubing to achieve similar strength as dual arch but at a lower weight.
Cheers,
Dan
I’ve been a life-long trekking pole tent user, never have i thought I’ll want to own a free-standing tent.
Till today.. take my money Durston!
:)
I have a significant collection of tents for various purposes, designed in the US, Australia, Norway, and some from China. But for a one-person tent, this one ticks all the boxes! I can’t wait to get my hands on it and pack it in my backpack.
Order is placed! Best wishes from Germany. Please keep doing what you’re doing!
Thanks Lars!
Really looking forward to the 2-person version of this.
Same!
We have a notification list for the 2P on our website.
@@durstongear I will be on it, I need room for Leo the hiking dog!
@@durstongear Dan Mountain Einstein Durston, this is an incredible 1P. Everything I want and need. Are you able to tell us a preliminary estimate for the weight of the future 2P version?
great now I want one. As a mostly bicycle tourist, I like free standing tents more than the pole ones. I bring the pole one with me though as an extra since its faster to set up and it weighs almost nothing. I've been good and haven't bought any new gear this year. I buying this! I'm the smart guy that said you forget the magnet on my xmid, even though it was there the whole time!!!
Hi Dan! Great tent. The only thing overlooked in this video is a comparison shot when packed between the X-Mid and this tent. Anyone mulling these two options might be interested to see how they compare in size and weight as that's the determining factor to getting the Dome tent over the trekking pole tent.
Yeah that would be good to show. The X-Mid packs longer (about 17-18" vs 12") because of the poles, but is a bit slimmer.
@@durstongear I think you mean the X-Dome packs longer
Wow, this tent looks GREAT!!! Another winner from Durston.
Thanks!
Was hoping for a full setup video, as well as a photo of the packed up tent.
I'm working on a setup video. Should be ready in a week or two.
After a few seasons of using trekking pole tents, what I kind of miss is having a trekking pole handy after my tent is set up, I often find myself in need of one to hike down a slope to get water or take an evening stroll. It doesn’t sound like a big deal but the older I get the more dependent upon the poles (or one pole, anyway) I tend to be. I really like the design and space.
Durston raising the bar. Again.
Just ordered mine… looking forward to testing it out. So many well thought out features