Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review

The Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2 Shelter (a hybrid single/double-wall tent) is a 21-ounce, 2-person, dual-vestibule, dual-door, side-entry tent made with 0.55 osy Dyneema Composite Fabrics. Its two most unique features are its ease of setup with only four stakes, and its livability (interior volume)-to-weight ratio.

In this video, we take a detailed look at setting up the X-Mid Pro 2, analyze its design and engineering for high winds, evaluate its livability, and answer some common questions about its design and performance in wind, rain, snow, and more.

We also discuss the Durston X-Mid Pro vs. Tarptent Dipole 2 Li.

Timeline:

0:00 Introduction
0:28 What features make the Durston X-Mid Pro unique?
1:10 How to setup the Durston X-Mid Pro?
10:31 Are the stock tent stakes strong enough to tension the X-Mid Pro in loose soils?
12:17 Best 4-Stake Pitch: Tarptent Dipole 2 Li vs. Durston X-Mid Pro?
13:16 How to pitch the X-Mid Pro in high winds and stormy weather?
15:20 How to stabilize the apex poles for maximum wind resistance / how to measure and use the apex guylines?
16:08 What happens when broadside winds perpendicular to the ridgeline on the Durston X-Mid Pro?
17:07 How effective are the mid-panel guyline tie-out points on the Durston X-Mid Pro?
19:25 How to stabilize the ridgeline of the X-Mid Pro using four guyline tie-out/stake points - (1) corner stake; (2) mid-panel edge shockcord stake point on end walls; (3) bottom of zipper stake points on side walls; and (4) apex guylines.
20:26 the Achilles' heel of the Durston X-Mid Pro 2 - broadside winds - inability to stabilize the pole apexes - why? vs. the Tarptent Dipole 2 Li - the limitations of asymmetrical design
21:28 Is the X-Mid Pro big enough for tall people?
22:05 What's the best way for two people or couples to sleep in the X-Mid Pro 2?
22:48 How large are the vestibules on the X-Mid Pro 2 with the doors open?
23:18 How much room is there for gear storage in the Durston X-Mid Pro 2?
24:37 How condensation resistant is the Durston X-Mid Pro 2?
25:42 Bathtub floor performance
26:25 Winter and snow-loading performance
27:10 Hail storm performance
28:57 Does rain enter the tent when the doors are open?
29:51 Does heavy rain splash under the side walls?
30:21 Does the X-Mid Pro 2 fit two wide (25-inch wide) sleeping pads?
31:04 Do trekking pole impede entry/exit?
31:54 Is there any disadvantages to the 15D silpoly floor on the X-Mid Pro 2 vs. a Dyneema Composite Fabrics tent floor?
32:58 Conclusion & final thoughts!

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