Durston X-Mid 1 vs Soto WindMaster

100 facts in comparison

Based on 630 Reddit opinions. Soto WindMaster leads by 10 points.

630 opinions
Soto WindMaster leads by 10pts
Durston X-Mid 1
82%
B+
Based on
740 Redditors

Durston X-Mid 1

339 opinions

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

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Reddit's Pick
Soto WindMaster
92%
A
Based on
479 Redditors
Winner

Soto WindMaster

~$69.95
291 opinions

tldr; Wind-resistant stove. Works in conditions others fail. Great cold weather.

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DurabilityEase of UsePortabilityWeather ResistanceComfort
🔧DUR
EAS
📦POR
WEA
❤️COM
72
Points
81
Points

Score by Category

Durability
76%82%
Ease of Use
61%69%
Portability
70%77%
Weather Resistance
76%98%
Comfort
71%

Why is Soto WindMaster better than Durston X-Mid 1?

  • Higher Reddit score (92% vs 82%)
  • Better durability (82% vs 76%)
  • Better portability (77% vs 70%)
  • Better weather resistance (98% vs 76%)
  • Better ease of use (69% vs 61%)
  • Wind resistant
  • Cold weather
  • Light
Based on 1,219 Reddit opinions
Slight Edge

Reddit prefers the Soto WindMaster

Winning by 10 points (92% vs 82%)

Better durability
Better portability
Better weather resistance
High confidence (1,219 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 1,219 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

X-Mid 1
8.2/10
740 mentions
Soto WindMaster
9.2/10
479 mentions
VALUE
X-Mid 17.8/10
Soto WindMaster8.1/10
WEATHER RESISTANCE
X-Mid 17.6/10
Soto WindMaster9.8/10
PORTABILITY
X-Mid 17.0/10
Soto WindMaster7.7/10
DURABILITY
X-Mid 17.6/10
Soto WindMaster8.2/10
EASE OF USE
X-Mid 16.1/10
Soto WindMaster6.9/10
COMFORT
X-Mid 17.1/10
Soto WindMasterN/A
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Head to Head

Head to Head

X-Mid 1: 1|Soto WindMaster: 5
ValueSoto WindMaster
X-Mid 178%
Soto WindMaster81%
Weather ResistanceSoto WindMaster
X-Mid 176%
Soto WindMaster98%
PortabilitySoto WindMaster
X-Mid 170%
Soto WindMaster77%
DurabilitySoto WindMaster
X-Mid 176%
Soto WindMaster82%
Ease Of UseSoto WindMaster
X-Mid 161%
Soto WindMaster69%
ComfortX-Mid 1
X-Mid 171%
Soto WindMasterN/A
X-Mid 182%
Soto WindMaster92%
Soto WindMaster wins by 10 points

Key Specs

SpecDurston X-Mid 1Soto WindMaster
Capacity
1 person
Type
Double-wall trekking pole tent
Floor Length
90 inches
Floor Width
28 inches
Floor Area
17 square feet

Key Highlights

Durston X-Mid 1
🏆 UL favorite
⛺ Trekking pole
💰 Great value
⚠️ Hard to find
Soto WindMasterWinner
💨 Wind resistant
❄️ Cold weather
🪶 Light
💰 Worth it

Topic Battles

X-Mid 1: 1|Tied: 0|Soto WindMaster: 4
🔧Durability
Soto WindMaster wins
X-Mid 1
76%
Soto WindMaster
82%
Ease of Use
Soto WindMaster wins
X-Mid 1
61%
Soto WindMaster
69%
📦Portability
Soto WindMaster wins
X-Mid 1
70%
Soto WindMaster
77%
Weather Resistance
Soto WindMaster wins
X-Mid 1
76%
Soto WindMaster
98%
❤️Comfort
X-Mid 1 wins
X-Mid 1
71%
Soto WindMaster

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Soto WindMaster

Best Praise
+80 pts
I love my Soto windmaster. It’s a lot heavier at 67g but its construction and build quality is far more confidence inspiring than the brs. Also its more efficient so you could theoretically get away with bringing less fuel
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Top Criticism
+4 pts
Soto Windmaster is $70 to save 20g. That doesn't seem like a good $/g tradeoff. I need to weigh the actual lighter I use, which I haven't done. The weight posted was an estimate. No bidet. Perhaps I will go that route in the future, but right now I am just not comfortable with the idea.
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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!
r/Ultralight
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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.
r/Ultralight
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📈Historical Price Data

Durston X-Mid 1
Soto WindMaster
$54$60$66$72Sep '20Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Nov '25Nov '25Nov '25Nov '25Jan '26Apr '26Low: $59.46Current: $69.95
Durston X-Mid 1
Soto WindMaster
All-time low: $49.99(2019-10)

Which is Better?

Soto WindMaster Wins
92%
WindMaster
vs
82%
1

Soto WindMaster leads by 10 points based on 1,219 Reddit opinions.

Why Soto WindMasterWinner
  • 💨 Wind resistant
  • ❄️ Cold weather
  • 🪶 Light
Why X-Mid 1
  • 🏆 UL favorite
  • ⛺ Trekking pole
  • More discussed (740 vs 479)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

57%Positive
Positive
57%
Neutral
39%
Negative
4%
Based on 479 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Soto WindMaster or Durston X-Mid 1?
Based on 1,219 Reddit comments, Soto WindMaster is the preferred choice with 92% positive sentiment vs Durston X-Mid 1's 82%. Soto WindMaster leads by 10 percentage points.
Should I buy Soto WindMaster or Durston X-Mid 1?
If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Soto WindMaster has stronger approval ratings (92% vs 82%). However, Durston X-Mid 1 may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.
What do Redditors love about Soto WindMaster?
Reddit users highlight: Wind resistant. Cold weather. Light. With 479 mentions and 92% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about Durston X-Mid 1?
Reddit users highlight: UL favorite. Trekking pole. Great value. With 740 mentions and 82% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 1,219 Reddit comments: 479 about Soto WindMaster and 740 about Durston X-Mid 1. Data was sourced from Camping Gear community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

630 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 5/14/2026