@@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.
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...
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!
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...
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.
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...
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 !
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!🎉
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
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
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.
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!
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 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!
@ 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".
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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 👍🏻
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.
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 🙂
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.
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.
Dan, one thing I think would be a neat addition to this tent would be to include a polyester vestibule storage pocket, not unlike the Nemo Dagger OSMO's "landing zone". I currently use the Dagger, and the vestibule pocket is my favorite part of it. Vestibules on their own are amazing, but water can still trickle underneath and soak any gear you might have. Having that pocket has allowed me to keep my extra gear out of my inner tent even in the worst storms without having to worry about water. Having an ounce or two of extra fabric, with such an improvement to protecting your gear, is 100% worth it.
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!
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.
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!
in August were in Iceland with xmid 2solid. it is very difficult to set up a tent in the weather conditions of Iceland. I had to redo it a little. I've been looking for just such a tent design for a long time. waiting for xdom2
Great work one again, I'm still happy with my X-Mid 1 so I can't really justify upgrading. I do like the option of more inner space for the given footprint size (I never have enough gear that I really need two huge vestibules). Although I am curious if the "1" version would have a smaller overall footprint or if it would just bring back the second vestibule. I'd probably be willing to buy a second tent if it had a smaller overall footprint for tight spaces, something like the Nemo Hornet.
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’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.
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!
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!
That's my go-to as well. I was contemplating a Niak to save some weight, but I saw this a few weeks ago and decided to wait for the details. Such a tough choice!
@@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?
Just bought an xmid1 a year ago... Now drooling over this. Dan are you a Virgo? Your attention to detail + ability to create efficient and incredible tents is the best!! 🙌🏻🎉
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.
Can someone clarify 'how/where' the inner tent attaches inside IF setting up the fly first? Not seeing any attachment points on the inside of the fly nor was it specified in Dan's video. However, love the concept!
@@LeavenotraceexpeditionsMost of the insulation comes from your sleep system anyways. The most important thing that distinguishes a 4 season tent from a 3 season tent is the sturdiness against rough weather and the ability to shed snow. Tbh, if you really want warmth from the tent, get some Mylar sheets and use those to insulate the tent. They work wonders.
@@smellybearc7411 “The most *important* thing that distinguishes a 4 season tent from a 3 season tent is the sturdiness against rough weather and the ability to shed snow” That’s only partly true, the main distinguishing features of a 4 season tent are a fly that reaches all the way to the ground and a solid inner. Which this tent has neither. While your insulating ground & top layers will do an adequate job at mitigating heat loss through convection; cold drafts in extreme low temperatures can quickly tank your body temperature, there’s no way I’d take this tent into extreme low temps, the wind would cut right through it. It’s a solid tent don’t get me wrong but it would definitely rest in the 3+ season category. Look to the likes of the Hilleberg Suolo if you want to see what a true 4 season tent looks like.
I love it! Dan, I've been critical of some features of some of your other products. You took notice and defended your products. This time, I believe you hit it out of the park. This is an ingenious design. It is just what the market needed for solo hikers. Especially when you think of all the areas that have tent platforms but not many ground sites, such as you find in Northern New England. I love the floor design. I'm blown away by the structural integrity. And considering all the features it has and all the benefits, I am amazed at the weight. I was planning to get a Tarptent Double Rainbow in either the Ultra or DCF to use for solo trips at places like The White Mountains, where you are constantly camping on platforms. But I like this design better.
It would be great if Dan's tents could eventually be offered in Ultra as well. But using the high tenacity polyester is definitely a step in the right direction.
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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
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
Price is posted online
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 !! :)
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...
I love the innovation coming from this company. It drives the entire industry to greater heights of performance.
Thanks!
- Dan
As someone who doesn't use trekking poles this is amazing, I can't wait to see what the two person version looks like!
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?
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...
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.
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...
Looks like the perfect 1 person tent for me. Finally someone who does a 1+ tent. Well done 👍
It looks like a great backpacking tent. Will the inner mesh keep out smaller insects? I'm thinking about the dreaded Scottish midge in particular.
Yes it can keep out the smallest insects.
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.
what a time to be alive
A game changer for 1 person tents. When budget allows this will be at the top of the list
Thanks!
+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
I expect nothing but well thought out designs from Durston. Very impressive.
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
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
This company is the future..
Thanks Nick!
- Dan
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!
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 😂🛫
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!
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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
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!
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.
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
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 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 :)
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".
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!
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
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
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
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
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 *
The ability to pitch the fly first is absolutely a game changer.
Wow, you are hitting up the freestanding tent fans. Take my money.
Nice guy Dan, giving gear tubers content in a dry season.
Thanks :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 🙂
Dan Durston: Enabler.
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.
This is an absolute marvel of a tent. Well done.
Thanks :)
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.
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 👍🏻
Dan, one thing I think would be a neat addition to this tent would be to include a polyester vestibule storage pocket, not unlike the Nemo Dagger OSMO's "landing zone". I currently use the Dagger, and the vestibule pocket is my favorite part of it. Vestibules on their own are amazing, but water can still trickle underneath and soak any gear you might have. Having that pocket has allowed me to keep my extra gear out of my inner tent even in the worst storms without having to worry about water.
Having an ounce or two of extra fabric, with such an improvement to protecting your gear, is 100% worth it.
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'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!
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.
This is almost like my all time favorite tent, the VAUDE CAMPO. WOW!
Stoked on this for snow camping
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
in August were in Iceland with xmid 2solid. it is very difficult to set up a tent in the weather conditions of Iceland. I had to redo it a little. I've been looking for just such a tent design for a long time. waiting for xdom2
Great work one again, I'm still happy with my X-Mid 1 so I can't really justify upgrading. I do like the option of more inner space for the given footprint size (I never have enough gear that I really need two huge vestibules). Although I am curious if the "1" version would have a smaller overall footprint or if it would just bring back the second vestibule. I'd probably be willing to buy a second tent if it had a smaller overall footprint for tight spaces, something like the Nemo Hornet.
I do hope you'll have enough in stock
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?
Durston raising the bar. Again.
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 😁⛺👍
Yet another Durston tent for my quiver!
Thanks Andy :)
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
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 :)
Truly the best tent I’ve ever seen.
Thank you!
- Dan
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.
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!
Hi Dan, will you be doing a solid inner version like the X-mid at some point? We seriously need solid inners in the UK 🙂
Yes. 6-12 months for that. The current inner is partial solid though and can work well too
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 😊
Love it, hoping the 2 person tent is able to handle two 25" wide pads.
Yeah it will fit. We have a sign up on our website to be notified when it launches.
Over 300+ Likes in just an hour!
Well deserved 🎉🍾
Very interesting tent. The test with the bottles is nice but even more interesting would have been to see how it really performs in the wind.
Hilleberg Unna was long my favorite tent, but it was too heavy. I ordered this immediately!
Thanks for giving it a try :)
That's my go-to as well. I was contemplating a Niak to save some weight, but I saw this a few weeks ago and decided to wait for the details. Such a tough choice!
I have never been that excited for a tent, Durston you are amazing!
Thanks!
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?
Thank you for naming the tent properly, it maters to some of us. :)
Good job. Nice to see smart engineering, I appreciate that.
Just bought an xmid1 a year ago... Now drooling over this. Dan are you a Virgo? Your attention to detail + ability to create efficient and incredible tents is the best!! 🙌🏻🎉
Bravo! This design is stunning. So well throughout.
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
Oh
Come on time! Still one week to start sending tents. Can’t wait! 🤷♂️
Can someone clarify 'how/where' the inner tent attaches inside IF setting up the fly first?
Not seeing any attachment points on the inside of the fly nor was it specified in Dan's video.
However, love the concept!
We will have a pitching video soon. There are about 10 buckles that connect from the inner to the fly. Our pitching video will show this.
Awesome thanks guys!
Thanks Dan, just pre-ordered, can't wait to get this out on the trail!!!
Thanks!
A 2 lb. 4-season tent?!?! Looks like another winner, Dan!
This is not 4 seasons tent. It is 3+.
@@LeavenotraceexpeditionsMost of the insulation comes from your sleep system anyways. The most important thing that distinguishes a 4 season tent from a 3 season tent is the sturdiness against rough weather and the ability to shed snow. Tbh, if you really want warmth from the tent, get some Mylar sheets and use those to insulate the tent. They work wonders.
@@smellybearc7411 “The most *important* thing that distinguishes a 4 season tent from a 3 season tent is the sturdiness against rough weather and the ability to shed snow”
That’s only partly true, the main distinguishing features of a 4 season tent are a fly that reaches all the way to the ground and a solid inner. Which this tent has neither. While your insulating ground & top layers will do an adequate job at mitigating heat loss through convection; cold drafts in extreme low temperatures can quickly tank your body temperature, there’s no way I’d take this tent into extreme low temps, the wind would cut right through it. It’s a solid tent don’t get me wrong but it would definitely rest in the 3+ season category. Look to the likes of the Hilleberg Suolo if you want to see what a true 4 season tent looks like.
Patiently waiting for the DCF version 😍😍😍
Dan, you are a genius!
My word...nothing short of spectacular..ordered mine already!
:)
Cannot wait for mine to arrive!
Awesome!
I love it!
Dan, I've been critical of some features of some of your other products. You took notice and defended your products.
This time, I believe you hit it out of the park. This is an ingenious design. It is just what the market needed for solo hikers. Especially when you think of all the areas that have tent platforms but not many ground sites, such as you find in Northern New England.
I love the floor design. I'm blown away by the structural integrity. And considering all the features it has and all the benefits, I am amazed at the weight.
I was planning to get a Tarptent Double Rainbow in either the Ultra or DCF to use for solo trips at places like The White Mountains, where you are constantly camping on platforms. But I like this design better.
It would be great if Dan's tents could eventually be offered in Ultra as well. But using the high tenacity polyester is definitely a step in the right direction.
Come out with the two person version soon and im sold!
We will soon! That one is going to be on presale in early 2025.
You can sign up for a notification on the X-Dome 2 page 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!
I would have liked a more of a solid inner for 4 season use. I hope this becomes an option in the future
The partial solid inner blocks drafts well, but yes we are hoping to add a full solid inner option sometime in 2025.
Dan thank you for thinking outside the box! Looks like I need a new tent to add to my arsenal.
Thanks!