Name: Durston X-mid 2p
Brand: Durston
SKU: 62f399cd32dba6afcc3a50e8
Rating: 4.0 (73 reviews)

Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

[Request] Socket wrenches

I need a recommendation for a tool set that should last a lifetime. [Request]

Looking for a Mechanics tool set.

23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

Basic screwdriver set needed

Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

Which car ?

me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

Want to buy an Accord, any suggestions?

2020/2021 Honda Accord LX - Tell Me About Your Likes/Dislikes

Compact - Midsize suv

best small/midsize suv?

Looking for a used (06-14) reliable compact/mid-size SUV

compact/mid size suv

Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

Compact to Mid-Size SUV

Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

Just tried a Lotus Elise Cup 250, driving impressions !

Dan Neil reviews Lotus Emira: As Good As It Gets

Considering a Lotus Elise - USA

How affordable are Lotus Elises from the 2005-2012 model year?

Lotus Exige Sport Final Edition review: farewell, Exige

I wanna know everything you know about a 2005 Lotus Elise

My Lotus Evora Review

Lotus retail sales up 24% in best performance for a decade

2022 Lotus Emira Looks to Be One of the Brand's Best

PURCHASING A LOTUS — Need Tips + Advice.

Looking for a good rpg/action adventure with a good story and good characters

Deep long rpgs?

Looking for a story-focused RPG

Looking for a complex RPG

Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

WSIB Feeling a bit of an rpg lull and want something exciting like old school BioWare with a engaging story that doesn’t take 100 hours to play.

WSIB: long, immersive games with high quality storytelling and writing

looking for an open-world rpg

[WSIB] A turn based strategy game that isn’t 4X

Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

[WSIB] Small-scale, medieval, strategy game, featuring pikemen and cavalry

(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

[WSIB] Turn Based Strategy games

WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

WSIB Strategic Rpg

[WSIB] Good offline strategy/(ish) games?

What are some good "smaller scale to control, but still feel large scale battle" tactical / strategy games?

Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

WSIB if i want a completely story driven indie game but have already played undertale and oneshot (preferably similar to those 2)

Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

WSIB if I like "Run into things, need to grow in power/special items to move further so I come back after unlocking said element" type of games.

Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

What should I buy? Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Doom: Eternal

[WSIB] Fast-paced top-down roguelikes?

[SIB] I Hate Running Backwards or Planetary Dustoff? Or something else?

SIB Nuclear Throne?

What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

I know you can’t get rid of pores but I’m wondering is there anyway to make them smaller? I use La Roche Posay products. They keep my acne mostly at bay but I feel like my pores are just so large. Part of it is genetic, but just wondering if there’s anything else I can do at home to help. Thanks!

OPEN PORES- WHAT TO DO? IS THERE ANY PRODUCT I CAN USE?

What skincare products have you used that helped with large pores?

What is the best thing to use to tighten pores on your face?

Can anyone tell me why my pores are so huge and what I can do to minimize them?

How to reduce pores.

Hey guys, how do I make my pores not look like this? Info in comments (deleted and reposted for an error in the title)

Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

[sun care] sunscreen that doesn’t irritate rosacea and perioral dermatitis

[Sun Care] Looking for sunscreen that doesn't irritate Rosacea

Sunscreen recommendations for rosacea

Looking for a sunscreen for my acne prone skin.

[Sun Care] looking for a sunscreen that works well for people with Eczema.

Desperate for a good sunscreen

Looking for a Daily Suncreen

I’ve tried them all and I still can’t find my holy grail for my dry rosacea skin. Any other recommendations?

Sunscreen, eczema and makeup, Help [Sun care]

[Sun Care] Help with not being able to use Sunscreen

How can i stop a really greasy face?

How to best defeat oily skin?

Is there any long-lasting solution for oily face?

Oily Face -&gt; Wash Face -&gt; More Oily

Extremely oily skin

Y’all know some sort of cream or product I can buy to make my face less greasy looking?

super oily face help needed

Oily Skin— please help!

Really oily skin

How to have less oily skin?

Adrian Krebs

Johannes Engler

Tavis Lochhead

Budget Pick

amazon.com

r/CampingGear

r/Ultralight

r/camping

r/backpacking

* Change out the X-Mid 2p (=36.34 oz) for the [MLD DCF Monk Flat Tarp](https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/monk-flat-tarp/) ($160) (= 4 oz). Total weight loss: 32

This is my first shakedown request. I've learned a ton from this sub, but probably not enough. Fuck me up.

I'm heading to Mount Mitchell (highest elevation east of the Mississippi, a dizzying 6700 feet! /s) in North Carolina for a 3-4 day trip with a friend. We're looking at 50-60 miles, and a \~4500 ft climb on Day 1. I'm dealing with a not-so-fun foot injury (PT says tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis). Lightening up my pack could make a big difference.

**Goal BPW:** 10 lbs

**Budget:** $500, but only 9 days until we head out

**Location**: Mount Mitchell and surrounding peaks, North Carolina

**Temp range:** Between 50 and 80 degrees

**Specific trip description:** Head to trailhead Thursday night and start hiking Friday morning. Roughly 10 miles and a \~4500 ft climb our first day, camping at Deep Gap. 15-20 miles on Day 2, sleeping somewhere along Big Butt Trail depending on how we're feeling. Another 15-20 mi on Day 3, and if we haven't finished by the end of the day, a couple more miles to complete the loop on Day 4.

(Imperfect) [Gaia here.](https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=11.1/-82.3341/35.7514&amp;pubLink=ttVCsD5brAOfyYrSkJZXN2VA&amp;trackId=f4c2cd8b-5586-4ad3-9f42-b17a57c19d50)

**Non-negotiable items:** I like my Trekology pillow mostly because the straps keep it in place on my pad. That's important to me — I don't want to be fiddling with my pillow all night since I toss and turn. But if you know of a lighter pillow with straps, I'm game. Sleep is important to me, which is why I have the wide tensor.

**Solo or with another person**: With one friend

**Additional information:** I'm torn between the X-Mid 2p and the REI Quarter Dome SL tarp for my shelter. I've never used a tarp before while backpacking, so I'm inexperienced with setting it up and if the weather turns, it might be nice having the extra protection of the X-Mid. I have no idea how an A-frame configuration (which is what I know how to pitch) would hold up in rainy weather. If I went with the tarp, I'd also need to pick up a bug net.

**Lighterpack:** [https://lighterpack.com/r/1vz9ia](https://lighterpack.com/r/1vz9ia)

The lighterpack doesn't include food and snacks, since I haven't planned that out yet. But food could add another 5+ pounds or so, bringing my max total pack weight between 25 and 30.

I'm also missing one or two things, like a pot lid and windscreen. Will make one out of aluminum in the next few days.

<div class="md">This is my first shakedown request. I&#39;ve learned a ton from this sub, but probably not enough. Fuck me up.

I&#39;m heading to Mount Mitchell (highest elevation east of the Mississippi, a dizzying 6700 feet! /s) in North Carolina for a 3-4 day trip with a friend. We&#39;re looking at 50-60 miles, and a ~4500 ft climb on Day 1. I&#39;m dealing with a not-so-fun foot injury (PT says tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis). Lightening up my pack could make a big difference.

Goal BPW: 10 lbs

Budget: $500, but only 9 days until we head out

Location: Mount Mitchell and surrounding peaks, North Carolina

Temp range: Between 50 and 75 degrees. <a href="https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Mitchell/forecasts/2037">Rainy this week, we&#39;ll see about next.</a>

Specific trip description: Head to trailhead Thursday night and start hiking Friday morning. Roughly 10 miles and a ~4500 ft climb our first day, camping at Deep Gap. 15-20 miles on Day 2, sleeping somewhere along Big Butt Trail depending on how we&#39;re feeling. Another 15-20 mi on Day 3, and if we haven&#39;t finished by the end of the day, a couple more miles to complete the loop on Day 4.

(Imperfect) <a href="https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=11.1/-82.3341/35.7514&amp;pubLink=ttVCsD5brAOfyYrSkJZXN2VA&amp;trackId=f4c2cd8b-5586-4ad3-9f42-b17a57c19d50">Gaia here.</a>

Non-negotiable items: I like my Trekology pillow mostly because the straps keep it in place on my pad. That&#39;s important to me — I don&#39;t want to be fiddling with my pillow all night since I toss and turn. But if you know of a lighter pillow with straps, I&#39;m game. Sleep is important to me, which is why I have the wide tensor.

Solo or with another person: With one friend

Additional information: I&#39;m torn between the X-Mid 2p and the REI Quarter Dome SL tarp for my shelter. I&#39;ve never used a tarp before while backpacking, so I&#39;m inexperienced with setting it up and if the weather turns, it might be nice having the extra protection of the X-Mid. I have no idea how an A-frame configuration (which is what I know how to pitch) would hold up in rainy weather. If I went with the tarp, I&#39;d also need to pick up a bug net.

Lighterpack: <a href="https://lighterpack.com/r/1vz9ia">https://lighterpack.com/r/1vz9ia</a>

The lighterpack doesn&#39;t include food and snacks, since I haven&#39;t planned that out yet. But food could add another 5+ pounds or so, bringing my max total pack weight between 25 and 30.

I&#39;m also missing one or two things, like a pot lid and windscreen. Will make one out of aluminum in the next few days.
</div>

First Shakedown Request: Mount Mitchell in North Carolina

 First the good. This is light and small. OK - it is a few ounces more than the claimed 1.7 lbs but very close

Delivers what it promises

Since I'm a tall dude I ended up with the Durston X-Mid 2p (long enough to fit me + enough room for the dog), a monster of a quilt (UGQ Bandit XL at max dimensions), and a full size sleeping pad. Hope y'all are doing well and staying safe!.

 I am going to chalk that up to luck. However, it is more durable than the X-Drop. I think overall this is a good tent and will be doing some more field testing soon. Also, moving forward I am going to be more cautious

 You need a ground sheet. I know this because there is a hole in my brand new tent. On the way home I stopped by REI and got some tenuous tape and the issue is resolved for now. Also, I ordered a pre-cut piece of Tyvek that will be here sometime this week

Overall Pleased

I am going for a multi-day hike soon and I wanted to know what should be my approximate weight. We have 6 mile hikes a day so nothing to heavy but rn I feel like I have too much with 28 lbs. I can hold the weight but I am still unsure. What do you guys think?

<div class="md">I am going for a multi-day hike soon and I wanted to know what should be my approximate weight. We have 6 mile hikes a day so nothing to heavy but rn I feel like I have too much with 28 lbs. I can hold the weight but I am still unsure. What do you guys think?
</div>

What should be the weight of my camping pack?

Still new.

 It's silpoly, so no sag like silnylon. It's also significantly lighter than the Ultamid 4, and can also be used fly-only if desired.

Hi, all. Planning my first thru. Does anyone have advice/experience on campsite opportunities for the Colorado Trail--how big of a tent could one usually fit?

I'm hoping to make camp in low(er) use areas if I can just to be more dispersed and choosey. But I know the terrain is a factor, and combined with the realities of daily mileage, I understand I might have to stay at the more established sites. As a result, I expect sometimes I'll just be stuck with whatever flat ground has been previously dished out, and I expect it'll be for "smaller" tents. Hopefully this is a fair understanding.

Reason I ask is that I'm considering upsizing from a Stratospire Li to an Ultamid 4. The use case is two adults with wide shoulders and one of us is 6'2". We just fit inside the SS Li inner tent for our overnight trips, tall person's bag is usually touching some part of the mesh. It's fine, but I wonder if more room on a thru hike would be better.

We used to use an Ultamid 2 but did not like how the wall slope made it impossible to sit up without wiping shoulders against the tent. The two separate peaks of the SS Li are great for that--good on Henry at Tarptent. I know the silnylon SS is larger, but I just don't like sag and water absorption, otherwise I'd convert to that. So, sticking to DCF.

Yes, I know an Ultamid 4 with either half/full inner is more or less double the weight of the SS Li, and a good bit more pack volume too. But, this is all in the pursuit of just having a better time when we do sleep/change/pack up/hide out in a storm. A little less "UL" and a little more "HYOH" on this choice. I worked a lot to reduce base weights to ~12 and 14 lbs respectively, so otherwise in good shape.

Thanks for reading all that. Input welcome, even on alternative shelters!

<div class="md">Hi, all. Planning my first thru. Does anyone have advice/experience on campsite opportunities for the Colorado Trail--how big of a tent could one usually fit?

I&#39;m hoping to make camp in low(er) use areas if I can just to be more dispersed and choosey. But I know the terrain is a factor, and combined with the realities of daily mileage, I understand I might have to stay at the more established sites. As a result, I expect sometimes I&#39;ll just be stuck with whatever flat ground has been previously dished out, and I expect it&#39;ll be for &quot;smaller&quot; tents. Hopefully this is a fair understanding.

Reason I ask is that I&#39;m considering upsizing from a Stratospire Li to an Ultamid 4. The use case is two adults with wide shoulders and one of us is 6&#39;2&quot;. We just fit inside the SS Li inner tent for our overnight trips, tall person&#39;s bag is usually touching some part of the mesh. It&#39;s fine, but I wonder if more room on a thru hike would be better.

We used to use an Ultamid 2 but did not like how the wall slope made it impossible to sit up without wiping shoulders against the tent. The two separate peaks of the SS Li are great for that--good on Henry at Tarptent. I know the silnylon SS is larger, but I just don&#39;t like sag and water absorption, otherwise I&#39;d convert to that. So, sticking to DCF.

Yes, I know an Ultamid 4 with either half/full inner is more or less double the weight of the SS Li, and a good bit more pack volume too. But, this is all in the pursuit of just having a better time when we do sleep/change/pack up/hide out in a storm. A little less &quot;UL&quot; and a little more &quot;HYOH&quot; on this choice. I worked a lot to reduce base weights to ~12 and 14 lbs respectively, so otherwise in good shape.

Thanks for reading all that. Input welcome, even on alternative shelters!
</div>

Tent/Campsite Sizes on Colorado Trail

take some extra stakes

Ok, I'm looking for a true 2 person shelter (Im 6', gf is 5'6"), I primarily use it on the east coast in wooded areas. I would like to stay below 2 pounds preferably under 1.5, the budget is around 500, less is better. I currently have a mld duomid and that's my main shelter but it has a few cons. 

Over time I've grown to hate where the zipper is, I wish it was at the foot end so you didn't have to crawl over someone to get out. I know some other makers are now doing foot-end zip mids. I also find it a bit cramped and would like a bit more livability. I also think I want to move to a more enclosed shelter or use something like an inner net. I find that I end up having rain splash up in heavy storms and the extra weight I'm willing to accept. I think tarps are out for me I just don't want to deal with getting a good pitch and all (I'm getting lazy) and I just kinda want to get some creature comfort back. 

&amp;#x200B;

The Locus Hapi, and Yama swiftline look good, as do the duplex and GG the 2 but I think they are honestly a tad small for real 2p use (people who use them please chime in if i am wrong) 

&amp;#x200B;

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

<div class="md">Ok, I&#39;m looking for a true 2 person shelter (Im 6&#39;, gf is 5&#39;6&quot;), I primarily use it on the east coast in wooded areas. I would like to stay below 2 pounds preferably under 1.5, the budget is around 500, less is better. I currently have a mld duomid and that&#39;s my main shelter but it has a few cons.

Over time I&#39;ve grown to hate where the zipper is, I wish it was at the foot end so you didn&#39;t have to crawl over someone to get out. I know some other makers are now doing foot-end zip mids. I also find it a bit cramped and would like a bit more livability. I also think I want to move to a more enclosed shelter or use something like an inner net. I find that I end up having rain splash up in heavy storms and the extra weight I&#39;m willing to accept. I think tarps are out for me I just don&#39;t want to deal with getting a good pitch and all (I&#39;m getting lazy) and I just kinda want to get some creature comfort back.

&#x200B;

The Locus Hapi, and Yama swiftline look good, as do the duplex and GG the 2 but I think they are honestly a tad small for real 2p use (people who use them please chime in if i am wrong)

<ul>
<li>Item: 2p tent</li>
<li>Budget: &lt;500ish</li>
<li>Need by date: any</li>
<li>Baseweight: 10#</li>
<li>Location/s of use: mainly mountains east coast</li>
<li>Season/s of use: 3</li>
<li>Expected temperatures: 0-95f</li>
<li>Ideal weight of the item: under 2#</li>
<li>Previous hiking experience: lots</li>
<li>Previous experience with ultralight gear: lots</li>
<li>Additional Information:</li>
</ul>

Any advice would be greatly appreciated
</div>

Picking a true 2 person shelter

 Nylon eventually absorbs water and sags- everyone that’s had experience with sil nylon knows what I’m talking about here. So with the xmid, you don’t get any wet sag or saturated fabric.  Well, I could go on and on about convenient pockets, high quality zippers, the titanium stakes that come with it but I’ll use the final bit of your patience to add one of the most important features of all the Durston Gear. That’s Dan Durstons accessibility to answer questions

 Second, the tent comes with 2 guy lines that attach to the two peaks ... I’ve pitched on top of exposed ridges and been blasted by monster storms

  The material is made from sil/poly, not sil/nylon. This is important because most tents are made with nylon. Nylon eventually absorbs water and sags- everyone that’s had experience with sil nylon knows what I’m talking about here. So with the xmid, you don’t get any wet sag or saturated fabric

PRICE IS NOT $650 it’s $300 beware gougers

Durston X-mid 2p

Reviews

Top reviews

Specs

QUICK QUESTION!

You might also like