Durston Gear X-Mid 1P ultralight Backpacking / Trekking Pole Tent exclusive to Kaviso
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Durston Gear Kakwa 40 Ultralight Backpack with X-Mid Tent and Fizan PCT trekking poles from Kaviso
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KAKWA 40

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Awards & Reviews

The Durston Gear Kakwa 40 Backpack is a small-volume pack capable of carrying heavier loads. The Durston Kakwa 40 offers a light but strong internal frame that can support heavier loads.

Backpacking Light Members Choice Award for Durston Gear X-Mid tent
Backpacking Light
2022 Members Choice Awards

An incredibly durable pack that can comfortably haul heavier-than-average loads and comes equipped with handy features such as shoulder pockets. Oh yeah, and it also weighs less than two pounds and is one of the cheaper picks on this list, hence the additional “Best Value” award in addition to "Most Capable Ultralight Pack"

The Trek Best Gear Award for Durston Gear X-Mid tents
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Best Thru-Hiking Backpacks of 2024

The X-Mid was among the most popular tents in our annual thru-hiking survey and has also developed a devoted following since its days as the always-sold-out tent of mythical status. It’s easy to see why.

The Trek Best Gear Award for Durston Gear X-Mid tents
The Trek
Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2024

It’s reasonably lightweight, simple to pitch, and has plenty of space, including two doors and vestibules—a luxurious touch for a one-person shelter. A laundry list of well-thought-out details makes this tent exceptional in rough weather. And on top of it all, it’s among the cheapest tent on this list (especially considering it comes with factory-taped seams).

The Trek Best Gear Award 2023 Ultralight Trekking Shelters and Tents - Best All Around - Durston Gear X-Mid 1
The Trek
Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2023 (Best All around)

The X-Mid was among the most popular tents in our thru-hiking survey this year and also got a strong vote of support from the comments section last time we published this list, earning it the title of Fan Favorite. It’s easy to see why.

The Trek 2022 Best Gear Award - Durston Gear X-Mid Tent
The Trek
The Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2022

It’s easy to see why the X-Mid a fan favorite. It’s reasonably lightweight, simple to pitch, and has plenty of space, including two doors and vestibules—a luxurious touch for a one-person shelter.

The Trek 2021 Best Gear Award - Durston Gear X-Mid Tent
The Trek
Best Backpacking Tents of 2021

“Exceptionally high quality. Field performance was outstanding…an excellent size-to-weight ratio for a dual-pole, double-wall, two-person tent….Overall, it has simply been a joy to use.

Backpacking Light Highly Recommended - Durston Gear X-Mid Tent
Backpacking Light
Highly Recommended

The X-Mid 1P is a double-wall trekking pole tent for one person that is simple to set up, well made, and quite affordable. Weighing under 28 oz, it's also quite lightweight and a really great deal for backpackers who want to reduce their gear weight.

Section Hiker 10 Best Backpacking Tents
Section Hiker
One of 10 Best Backpacking Tents

The Durston X-Mid 1P combines the luxuries of a double-wall tent and the simplicity of a traditional tarp, making it one of our favorite shelters that we've tested to date.

Gear Lab Best Buy
The Gear Lab
Labeled as a Best Buy
Durston Gear X-Mid 1 trekking pole shelter for backpacking double walled polyester tent ultralight tent
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X-MID 1P

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 tent for 2P trekking pole ultralight shelter designed by Dan Durston for thru-hikes and PCT
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X-MID 2P

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Spare Parts for your X-Mid are Here!

In need of a spare fly or inner? We've got you covered!

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X-MID 1P SOLID

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Solid Trekking Pole Shelter for Backpacking Ultralight Gear Tent
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X-MID 2P SOLID

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Open Box / Used Gear is Here

Looking to save some money this season? Check out our stock of open box and used Durston Gear tents and packs.

FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Durston Gear is grounded in four core philosophies: First Principles Design, Coherent Design, Field Validation, and Quality.
Durston Gear X-Mid tents V2 differences in generations by Designer Dan Durston
A REVAMP ON A CLASSIC: X-MID 1P

Always Evolving: V2

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Durston Gear X-Mid 2 Solid Tent for ultralight backpacking and camping trekking pole shelter
Trail Tested and Updated for 2022

Next Gen X-Mid 2P

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