Didn’t expect to see you in the comments! I’m a hammock guy but Sara and I just did the Uinta Highline and I spent six nights in the X-Mid. I have to say it’s my favorite tent I’ve ever been in. I can tell you put a lot of thought and pride into your products! My gear is pretty dialed in, but when I need to swap out or upgrade in the future I’d like to try out more of your products!
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking Thanks :) Yeah I'm pretty passionate about the tents. Glad it shows. Hammocks look nice too. Never used one though - I fear it might be too comfortable and lure me from the tents.
Nice video with a lot of info in it you showed how nice it is. Sara makes a good model and nice to hear her finally talking on a video. For anyone looking to purchase a tent this video should give them some very helpful info. Enjoyed it a lot keep up the good work. Really like your channel
My TarpTent Dipole Li weighs in at 29oz if I leave the stuff sacks (tent and stake sacks) home. With stuff sacks along for the ride: 30oz. Any of these two person tents that come in under two pounds is just amazing. They’re huge, easy to pitch, and so light it feels like cheating compared to what was available ten years ago. Again, thanks for another great video. Also loved your Manistee River video.
Sara was up in the air between the X-Mid and the Dipole Li for about three months lol. She ultimately went with the Durston for the weight savings. I’ve heard great things about TT though.
I just bought this tent for my solo trips with my dog. The extra space is AWESOME for your gear/dog. Going to use it for the first time in a week or so for a couple nights into the interior of BC. Can't wait!
Thank you for the comprehensive review. I've been debating buying this tent for a while, looking for the justification for the price. I'd love to see a set up/breakdown video of this tent. I haven't found one of those yet. (Don't roast me if there is one you've seen, i just haven't seen one yet)
Can’t beat that, Mr Durston beat me to it lol. In all honestly the set up didn’t cross my mind because it’s very easy. You basically just stake out the floor, unzip the fly, put the pole in and stand it up. Only thing left to do is stake out the vestibule and any additional guyouts you desire. It’s very simple.
It’s a complete non issue if the weather is calm. We spent a full week on the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah AFTER I shot this video. In the right (wrong may be more appropriate) conditions, sleeping on the low side can be annoying. For example, wind blowing in from behind your head pushes the tent fly down towards your face. The inside of the fly has light condensation on it and as a result you get little sprinkles of water smacking you in the face. Also, the fly is like 4-5” from your face with the rain hammering off the dyneema. Again, only had that happen 1/7 nights and it didn’t affect my sleep but I could see how it could be annoying. All in all I’d still highly recommend the tent.
I’m not a tent guy but I’ve spent 8 nights in the Durston and like it better than any tent I’ve owned so I’d tend to agree. Two of my friends have the 1p and love it as well.
@Bacon_N_Backpacking the only problem I've had is I pitched on rocks, the cliff edge across the valley from Lions Head. I could not put in stakes so I had to tie off to bushes. Kind of sketch in the wind.
@@GarryCollins-ec8yo Yeah there’s pros and cons for freestanding vs non freestanding tents or tents vs hammocks vs tarps etc. Everything is a compromise. If you have a little knowledge you can get very creative to make things work lol
I hope you watched more reviews other than mine before making that decision lol. Everyone has different opinions. I will say that I have two friends that own X-Mids that say they’re the best tent they’ve ever had. I just spent six nights in it on the Uinta Highline and I’d agree with their assessment. If you look online at most backpacking groups they seem to be universally loved. Thanks for the sub!
There’s a whole of videos on the channel. I think there’s over 30 trip videos total. Make sure to hit the notification bell, I’m releasing a 90 minute long video of the Uinta Highline, we spent a week on trail out there it was awesome.
Completely unrelated, but as a fellow big thighed hiker, what brand shorts are these and the yellow ones you have in a few other videos you have? They look comfy, I need a pair lol
Well, I spent a full week on the Uinta Highline with this tent. Rain and storms every day, haven’t had it happen yet. They have a nice positive lock to them. I’d imagine if the winds were high enough to knock them loose you’d have the fly zipped up anyhow.
That’s a personal decision. The footprint for the 2+ is 5 oz. You save about 3 oz with the dyneema floor, so you’d still be 2 oz heavier with dyneema floor + footprint over woven floor with no footprint. There are two trains of thought: 1. I spent big money on an ultralight shelter so I want it as light as possible (21 oz) 2. I spent big money and don’t want to tear a hole in it so I’m getting a woven floor and footprint (28 oz) I’m not going to tell anyone what they should or shouldn’t do, totally up to the individual. It’s Sara’s tent and she preferred to get the footprint.
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking I bought my X-mid pro 2 before there was an option for the dyneema floor. The poly floor feels super thin, and I did get worried when using it that I was going to end up with a puncture or tear, but I never did. I wasn't saying what you're doing is wrong. I was just curious about the tradeoffs. And different terrain may require different considerations. I've switched over to a hammock setup now. No floor! :)
@@rungavagairun Yeah it’s personal preference honestly. If you don’t abuse it, the floor SHOULD be fine. I’ve never actually broken a single ultralight gear item over the years, but it’s Sara’s tent and she decided to go with the footprint. I just tell people it’s up to them to decide.
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Thanks for the kind words and putting this together. Glad you're liking the tent.
- Dan
Didn’t expect to see you in the comments! I’m a hammock guy but Sara and I just did the Uinta Highline and I spent six nights in the X-Mid. I have to say it’s my favorite tent I’ve ever been in. I can tell you put a lot of thought and pride into your products!
My gear is pretty dialed in, but when I need to swap out or upgrade in the future I’d like to try out more of your products!
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking Thanks :) Yeah I'm pretty passionate about the tents. Glad it shows.
Hammocks look nice too. Never used one though - I fear it might be too comfortable and lure me from the tents.
@@durstongear Absolutely. Thanks for dropping in man, it was cool hearing from you. Wish you the best of luck in the future with the business.
Thanks for the review Guys!
Thanks for watching!
Nice video with a lot of info in it you showed how nice it is. Sara makes a good model and nice to hear her finally talking on a video. For anyone looking to purchase a tent this video should give them some very helpful info. Enjoyed it a lot keep up the good work. Really like your channel
Thanks for watching!
My TarpTent Dipole Li weighs in at 29oz if I leave the stuff sacks (tent and stake sacks) home. With stuff sacks along for the ride: 30oz. Any of these two person tents that come in under two pounds is just amazing. They’re huge, easy to pitch, and so light it feels like cheating compared to what was available ten years ago. Again, thanks for another great video. Also loved your Manistee River video.
Sara was up in the air between the X-Mid and the Dipole Li for about three months lol. She ultimately went with the Durston for the weight savings. I’ve heard great things about TT though.
I just bought this tent for my solo trips with my dog. The extra space is AWESOME for your gear/dog. Going to use it for the first time in a week or so for a couple nights into the interior of BC. Can't wait!
I’m not a tent camper, but I just spent six nights in the Durston on the Uinta Highline, definitely a great purchase!
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking Nice!
Enjoyed this video! Great work, you make a good team.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the comprehensive review. I've been debating buying this tent for a while, looking for the justification for the price. I'd love to see a set up/breakdown video of this tent. I haven't found one of those yet. (Don't roast me if there is one you've seen, i just haven't seen one yet)
We have a pitching video here. It is not specific to the Pro version, but shows all the versions:
th-cam.com/video/fOJ4BKIoKGs/w-d-xo.html
Can’t beat that, Mr Durston beat me to it lol. In all honestly the set up didn’t cross my mind because it’s very easy. You basically just stake out the floor, unzip the fly, put the pole in and stand it up. Only thing left to do is stake out the vestibule and any additional guyouts you desire. It’s very simple.
Thanks for the info. I had not picked up on the difference in head space from side-to-side before. Great review.
It’s a complete non issue if the weather is calm. We spent a full week on the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah AFTER I shot this video. In the right (wrong may be more appropriate) conditions, sleeping on the low side can be annoying. For example, wind blowing in from behind your head pushes the tent fly down towards your face. The inside of the fly has light condensation on it and as a result you get little sprinkles of water smacking you in the face. Also, the fly is like 4-5” from your face with the rain hammering off the dyneema. Again, only had that happen 1/7 nights and it didn’t affect my sleep but I could see how it could be annoying. All in all I’d still highly recommend the tent.
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking My X-Mid 2 Pro is on the way from Canada!
@@markedwards6145 Awesome! I’m sure you’ll love it.
Enjoyed the video. Was good to see how two people actually fit with gear.
Thanks for the feedback, appreciate you tuning in!
New subscriber here from the Cleveland area great video!
Thanks for watching, hope you like the channel!
Great review, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I love both of my Durstans.
I’m not a tent guy but I’ve spent 8 nights in the Durston and like it better than any tent I’ve owned so I’d tend to agree. Two of my friends have the 1p and love it as well.
@Bacon_N_Backpacking the only problem I've had is I pitched on rocks, the cliff edge across the valley from Lions Head. I could not put in stakes so I had to tie off to bushes. Kind of sketch in the wind.
@@GarryCollins-ec8yo Yeah there’s pros and cons for freestanding vs non freestanding tents or tents vs hammocks vs tarps etc. Everything is a compromise. If you have a little knowledge you can get very creative to make things work lol
@Bacon_N_Backpacking Well I fixed the problem. I bought a free standing tent to add to my collection for any future cliff edge pitches.
Nice work, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Talked me in to it… the tent and sub😮
I hope you watched more reviews other than mine before making that decision lol. Everyone has different opinions. I will say that I have two friends that own X-Mids that say they’re the best tent they’ve ever had. I just spent six nights in it on the Uinta Highline and I’d agree with their assessment. If you look online at most backpacking groups they seem to be universally loved. Thanks for the sub!
She is a keeper dude …. Put a ring on it 💍
I don’t always seek out knowledge in my TH-cam comments, but when I do it’s about major life events 😉
Nice video. Good information…. New sub. Starting my backpacking journey and looks like your channel will be helpful!
There’s a whole of videos on the channel. I think there’s over 30 trip videos total. Make sure to hit the notification bell, I’m releasing a 90 minute long video of the Uinta Highline, we spent a week on trail out there it was awesome.
Completely unrelated, but as a fellow big thighed hiker, what brand shorts are these and the yellow ones you have in a few other videos you have? They look comfy, I need a pair lol
Janji Transit Tech shorts, ones without the liner.
How easy is it for the winds to unclip the magnets?
Well, I spent a full week on the Uinta Highline with this tent. Rain and storms every day, haven’t had it happen yet. They have a nice positive lock to them. I’d imagine if the winds were high enough to knock them loose you’d have the fly zipped up anyhow.
Save weight with the dynema floor, add weight with the footprint...
Are you still saving weight, even with the footprint over the woven bathtub floor?
That’s a personal decision. The footprint for the 2+ is 5 oz. You save about 3 oz with the dyneema floor, so you’d still be 2 oz heavier with dyneema floor + footprint over woven floor with no footprint.
There are two trains of thought:
1. I spent big money on an ultralight shelter so I want it as light as possible (21 oz)
2. I spent big money and don’t want to tear a hole in it so I’m getting a woven floor and footprint (28 oz)
I’m not going to tell anyone what they should or shouldn’t do, totally up to the individual. It’s Sara’s tent and she preferred to get the footprint.
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking I bought my X-mid pro 2 before there was an option for the dyneema floor. The poly floor feels super thin, and I did get worried when using it that I was going to end up with a puncture or tear, but I never did.
I wasn't saying what you're doing is wrong. I was just curious about the tradeoffs. And different terrain may require different considerations.
I've switched over to a hammock setup now. No floor! :)
@@rungavagairun Yeah it’s personal preference honestly. If you don’t abuse it, the floor SHOULD be fine. I’ve never actually broken a single ultralight gear item over the years, but it’s Sara’s tent and she decided to go with the footprint. I just tell people it’s up to them to decide.
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