ONE OF THE BEST SELLING TENTS! // Durston X-Mid 2 Tent Review 

Pre-order for the next batch of tents is happening January 10! Head to the link in the video description on that date or later to hopefully grab one. Or sign up for Dan's mailing list to get inside info on the drop. durstongear.com/

Loved Dan poking his head in at various points of the video. We love our X-mid 2p.

Nice job on the vid Justin, thanks for this. Just scored my own Xmid 2 and did the first pitch. Wasn't sure I got it right so appreciate the close-ups of your setup!

What a great review of a great tent, thank you Justin. I love that you got all this into 7 minutes as well - I don't need a 20 minute review! I'm in the UK but might just pay the international shipping costs as this tent seems perfect!

Great review. I have the 2p and it’s my favorite. The Dan head w/comment are great as well.

I got the x-mid 2p in the drop today, so excited, sold out in like 3 min so I was very fortunate.

Just yesterday I was able to score the new DCF version of this tent in the pre-sale!! Super stoked to receive it and try it out!!!!!!!

I have the 1P and it's my go to for most of my backpacking trips, including snow camping.

Nice Justin! I love that this is your tent of choice while backpacking with your girlfriend. Dan is 6'0", and he actually sleeps on the less optimal side (with more mesh in his face), but down as far as he can, while still having room at his head for gear. At 5'7", I sleep on the nicer mesh side most of the way to the top, with a bit of gear at my head, and a 20lbs dog at my feet. Great review! I laughed at all the Dan appearances. :)

I got the Xmid 1, when it FIRST CAME out and I love it. I totally wish there was an Xmid 2 at the time. I hope to get the 2 soon!

I got a 2 person x mid.. loving it!

just picked one up. Will use it solo and with friends. Psyched to try it .

I have the 1p and love it. Looking to grab the 2p on this upcoming drop.

3:40 Thank you for this comment on double wall tents. I've seen so many "experienced" hikers claiming that condensation reduction is a benefit of double wall tents. It isn't! The same amount of condensation will occur, but the mesh will catch some of the water droplets during heavy rain. Love my x-mid and camping season is upon us!

So glad I purchased the X-Mid 2. It does have a larger footprint, but if you are creative, it will fit most anywhere.

I’m really looking forward to my 1P version getting here next month. It will go with me on our annual Geezer Run on Michigan’s Au Sable River, and on some motorcycle trips too. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

Love your videos Justin. Really appreciate how much in depth detailed info you offer. Luckily I was able to secure one yesterday. It was pretty crazy, I thought the website was going to crash. I'm not sure how many were available, but I do know they sold out in less than 5 minutes. Definitely worth the hype, Dan put a lot of thought into this tent. In one video I watched someone staked out the large door into "porch mode" using a medium sized stick. Wondering if you have done that yet? I like what you mentioned about the mesh door, not hanging in the mud, that is a good observation. That combined with all the other amazing features included like the elevated mesh pockets and quick pitch, give this tent amazing value. Now the wait for my xmid 2p begins. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

I love my Xmid 2P. Perfect amount of room for me, my dog, and all our gear. I sort of agree with one of your negative points, I do wish the corner guy lines were a little longer. It's never been an issue for me, but I can see where it could be in certain situations. If you're after one, there's a new batch coming Jan 10th!!

Thanks. Great timing on this. Trying to decide on best tent to get to replace my older Hubba Hubba - great tent but heavy. This tent is high on my list.

Love my xmid 2p, myself and 2 medium dogs fit great. Its my 1st trekking pole tent and unless i ever require a free standing tent i cant see wanting anything else for 3 season use. It is now the gold standard and the pro i suspect will be the UL go to.

Top review as usually! Is worth getting the X-Mid Pro?

Love your videos Justin.😀

Planning on getting the X-Mid 1 when the tents drop! I've been looking for a light weight tent for backpacking and I am planning on using this for my solo adventures! I'm specifically planning on using the X-Mid 1 for sections of the GDT this year or next!

I got one on Monday… now to try to wait patiently for it to arrive…

Excited for the 2.0

I LOVE this tent... we weekend-warriored about 120 miles last year in that puppy. The only thing I don't like is we can't move it once it's pitched (like a freestanding tent that you can just remove stakes and move it as one piece)... otherwise this tent is well worth the money!!

I was kind of hoping people wouldn’t notice the Jan 10 drop, then Justin goes and posts a video 🙄

Tried to get one twice - couldn't make it!! Got an SMD Haven instead and think it'll work out well.

Who would’ve thought a year after watching this video I’d own one for myself

What do you do if you want to use your trekking poles after pitching the tent? Can you pull them out and then put them back without redoing everything else?

I’m a hammock camper but if I can get my hands on one of theses I’ll probably switch

I have am X-Mid 1p and I'm hoping to get a 2p when the new stock is released. I just adopted a dog and she's rather leggy, I don't think we'll both fit in the 1p comfortably! I've had my issues with pitching the 1p, ( I didn't have issues with the stakes tho that you mentioned) even after a 2 week trip I still haven't mastered it, but it's a brilliant tent and I'm stickin with it! I will also need to get a new outer stuff sack, mine has a few abrasions from grabby trees and ragged rocks on that trip, but a dyneema from NUL should do the trick nicely 😊

Nice tent but what do you do in case of a warranty issue (being a customer in Europe)?

Thank you for the review, Justin. Have you tried the large s2s ether light pad in this tent?

I sometimes see the 1 and the 2 on Amazon for a half decent price but not very often

Cool! Lol. Thanks for the video Justin!

1:16 my heart dropped for a sec there

Good job

I have one, the Xmid pro 2 tent. The one you have is a non DCF tent.

Well availability has not really gotten better. Both batches of tents that went on sale Jan 10 and 13 sold out in literally 60 seconds ( I was ready to click order button the second it went live both days) I got lucky and was able to get a X-Mid 2P on the Jan 13 drop so really looking forward to trying it out after waiting patiently for a year. Still have to wait to buy a 1P :(

hi justin i just buyd the high peak sparrow 2person tent i realy enjoy it en i woud like to see it in wone of your next videos its onely 80 bucks but its a realy nice tebt (tip:take a waterproof ground sheet)

Just pre-ordered my 1p (not the pro, a couple of oz is just not worth the price of dynema) and the z-flick poles since I bikepack. All that still weighs less than a tent twice the price.

would you use the new version with the solid inner as a winter tent?

Thanks for the review 👍 I see your clothes as my 🇺🇦 flag 🤗👋

48 sec in and the marmot tungsten ul2 makes an appearance!! Still a great tent.

Justin, if you had a choice between the X-mid 2 and the x-mid 2 Pro, which would you choose? I backpack with my 3 year old, so I carry gear for both of us and I’m looking for a tent to replace my REI half dome.

I’m looking to get the x mid pro and worried about the sizing for a 6’4” person. Does the pro have the same dimensions as the silpoly? Thanks for the review.

Today’s release was sold out in less than 5 minutes. I couldn’t get trough the purchase process fast enough even if I was on the start line at 10am. This been said, at almost $500 CAD for the 1P with all fees included, it cannot be considered as a cheap option anymore.

I would say that the hype is only warranted for the dcf version (pro), the other versions has several equal or better competitors (not cheaper) on all the points you brought up.

Here in the northeast of the US, I found that the footprint was way too large for me.

Not a lot of snow in this video. Must of made it a while ago.lol

I want this tent!! What is the difference between the X-mid & Pro??

I want to know how much difference there is between this and the new pro. I know there is 400 grams difference but is it really better to go to a single wall rather than a double?

Would you think the xmid 1p or 2p would even be worth it to someone like myself with a nemo hornet 2p tent? $400 semi free standing tent that has a small footprint & weighs less than the xmid 2p. I've never tried trekking poles although I know I will eventually since I want to do a beginner sized thru hike in the future. Thanks Justin! (Side note, at 10am est today right at the drop, I had the xmid 2p in my cart and by the time it loaded it was sold out, ouchhhh)

Always love your video's. When you talk about 6foot4 or all those strange things (i have no clue) 🙃 it would be nice to see it on screen quick and simple in metric like 180cm or so. Thanks! ps: thanks for the grams further in the video 😊

Hey justin, may I ask how many tents do you own? Only got 2 tents myself but would like to get a third one. I guess you do have a lot of tents, so that I can shock my girlfriend and she will allow me to get at least one more 😅

Where can you buy this if it becomes available

Anyone wanting to buy this tent should register their email on Durston’s site to be informed when presales begin. I believe the X Mid 2p is going presales on Jan 10. Just days away! Looking forward to buying this tent myself.

Was Durston planning on making a Dyneema version? I thought they were, but haven’t heard anything about it, but pretty sure due to supply chain issues it may have been cancelled. If anyone knows let me know…cuz I’ll be ready to pre order the one in the vid.

Did you get a Pro 2?

You talk about sleeping on the side with the mesh close to your face. Sleep head to foot, that way both occupants have a ton of headspace.

Did you get in on the pro?

I expected this to be the dcf version! You had his personal on the last review! How did you get one haha.

This looks identical to the Sierra Designs High Route.

Good luck getting one waited 1yr sold out two minutes, moved on purchased another brand.

Could have been perfect for me with just a little bit of solid inner wall on the inner, like a few centimeters on the bottom, with so much mesh cold draft /airflow will happen...

I bought one. My biggest gripe is how you price you pay and the stakes are trash. Buy stakes! Premium price should have premium accessories.

Wish it came in dynemaaaaaa

Has anyone above 6'4'' tried the tent? I'm 6'5'' and tent choices are very limited for us.

Durston cloned this tent from the Sierra Designs - High Route 3000 1P Tent

It is a 3 season why take it in the ❄️ snow

I’m getting a 1p for 525usd because shipping and duties😂😂😂😂

algo

I really don’t understand why you would get this over a lanshan 2p pro for half the price…

The Durstmite Sage cult members will take offense to your negatives about the tent. Better watch your back Justin. I want this tent but I'm unsure about joining a cult. A guy almost talked me into giving him my first born child in trade for a used one...and I almost did it!

Best selling nowadays means unfortunately nothing but the cheapest available. The X-Mid Pro is at least made of Dyneema but they sweat like a Philly teamster doing crack.

$300 us for a tent with no poles is kinda a lot. That’s like $400 Canadian for some sewn fabric, but if the material is really that long lasting and durable, I guess.

Only ... cough ... $300 .. cough ...

Another 1p review of a 2p tent. Come one, put 2 people in it and take a pic for the love of god. Or better yet have 2 people in it during a hailstorm, playing cards.

Made in Vietnam. I was very disappointed when it arrived. Not a democratic product.