Durston X-Mid 2P Tent - Initial Impressions & Setup

The X-Mid 2 is a trekking pole shelter that has been developed with geometry principles to achieve the most weight efficient design, and has received high awards from Backpacking Light and Section Hiker. It is spacious, storm-worthy, and lightweight. The second generation version has a smaller footprint and less weight while still being just as spacious. It is user-friendly, with features such as one-handed zippers and large doorways, and has a simple pitch that requires only 4 stakes. It is also made with premium components and assembled at the best tent factory in the world, and is priced lower because it is sold directly with minimal markup.