Durston X-Mid 1

Durston X-Mid 1

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tldr; The UL tent darling. Trekking pole setup, incredible value. Hard to get.

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Sentiment Breakdown

38%Positive
Positive
38%
Neutral
54%
Negative
8%
Based on 740 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Patented X-Mid geometry for spacious interior
  • Dual vestibules for gear storage and protected entry
  • Pitches fly first to keep inner dry in rain
  • Full coverage fly for weather protection
  • Requires two trekking poles for setup
  • 🏆 UL favorite
  • ⛺ Trekking pole
  • 💰 Great value

Sentiment Over Time

75%100%May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26Feb '2671% (May '25) - 28.3 comments67% (Jun '25) - 32 comments75% (Jul '25) - 54 comments75% (Aug '25) - 22 comments67% (Sep '25) - 41.6 comments64% (Oct '25) - 26 comments100% (Nov '25) - 30 comments100% (Dec '25) - 18 comments100% (Jan '26) - 11 comments100% (Feb '26) - 6 comments

Historical Price Data

Durston X-Mid 1
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What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Durston X-Mid 1

Best Praise
+48 pts
Wow! Thanks so much for the detailed reply Dan, I will try the test you suggested in the morning and let you know the results. My dismissing of condensation as the culprit stems from my experience with the X Mid in other humid/damp cold nights (Scotland in October, for example) with low to the ground pitch, etc. and the tent stayed totally dry inside. I.e. my dismissing of condensation was stemming from how well I felt the tent performed previously from a condensation standpoint. That being said, I understand there can be many factors which could influence the condensation and thus a good chance I’m mistaking condensation for saturation. I’ll be sure to post the results of the test to this thread and DM you if I need anything else. Thanks again!
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Top Criticism
+111 pts
Unless you are pitching it without the inner you have zero chance of fitting two people in a xmid 1p.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Durston X-Mid 1 worth buying?
The UL tent darling. Trekking pole setup, incredible value. Hard to get.
What do Redditors love about the Durston X-Mid 1?
Redditors highlight: 🏆 UL favorite. ⛺ Trekking pole. 💰 Great value.
What are the downsides of the Durston X-Mid 1?
Some criticisms include: "Unless you are pitching it without the inner you have zero chance of fitting two people in a xmid 1p."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Durston X-Mid 1 has 740) tend to have more reliable scores.

740 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026