Durston X-Mid Pro 1
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tldr; Reddit praises Durston X-Mid tents for excellent customer support and easy pitching, but notes the solid version isn't ideal for hot weather.
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6%Based on 234 Reddit opinions
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Key Features
- Ultralight design using Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF)
- Spacious interior with more usable length and headroom
- Optimal X-Mid geometry for stormworthiness
- Dual protected doorways and large vestibules
- Small packed size (4.5 x 10 inches) for easy packing
- 😌 great customer support from Dan Durston
- ⚡ Easy to pitch with good vestibules
- ⚠ Solid version not ideal for hot weather (adds
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What Redditors Actually Say
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Best praise vs top criticism for Durston X-Mid Pro 1
Best Praise
+23 pts“For the PCT, both the X-Mid 1 and X-Mid Pro 1 are very popular but I think the Pro version is the better choice for that trail. The PCT is mostly quite dry, so condensation is not common (it felt overkill when I carried a doublewall tent on my 2014 PCT hike). Obviously the Pro has the downside of costing quite a bit more, but when I was designed it i kept thinking how ideally suited it is for the PCT. It's more spacious inside, much lighter, and a bit smaller footprint. Both were some of the highest rated tents in the recent PCT gear survey, but in my opinion the Pro the nicer tent for that trail if you have the budget. [https://www.halfwayanywhere.com/trails/pacific-crest-trail/pct-gear-guide-2023/#shelters](https://www.halfwayanywhere.com/trails/pacific-crest-trail/pct-gear-guide-2023/#shelters)”
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+4 pts“These are completely different shelters that you're r trying to compare. The Plex Solo is a true UL shelter sized for one. The XMid Pro 1 is light only because of its material choices, while simultaneously making excessive and unnecessary design choices. No 1P UL tent needs two doors and two vestibules. The Plex is the lighter and superior option from a design standpoint. Both are single-wall DCF tents, and so will have similar condensation issues. But it's really not that hard to avoid touching the walls. As for recommending an alternative... go for the tried-and-true UL solution and get a tarp. Just as light or lighter than a Plex, way cheaper, more livable space, condensation issues mostly go away”
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Is the Durston X-Mid Pro 1 worth buying?
Reddit praises Durston X-Mid tents for excellent customer support and easy pitching, but notes the solid version isn't ideal for hot weather.
What do Redditors love about the Durston X-Mid Pro 1?
Redditors highlight: 😌 great customer support from Dan Durston. ⚡ Easy to pitch with good vestibules. ⚠ Solid version not ideal for hot weather (adds.
What are the downsides of the Durston X-Mid Pro 1?
Some criticisms include: "These are completely different shelters that you're r trying to compare. The Plex Solo is a true UL shelter sized for one."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Durston X-Mid Pro 1 has 234) tend to have more reliable scores.
234 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/11/2026