Which Durston X-Mid Tent is BEST For SOLO Backpackers? 1P VS 2P

If you're a solo backpacker, you may have heard that a 2-person tent is more comfortable and a more popular choice over a 1-person. That said, the Durston Gear X-Mid is known to be one of the largest 1-person tents out there. So should you choose the Durston X-Mid 1P or the 2P? In this video, I cover the merits and drawbacks of both, and which I would choose if pressed to do so.
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[@itsmeLori]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

You’re so welcome! 😊

[@HamidShibataBennett]

I finally made a choice and the X-mid 1p is on the way. I’ve also ordered your preferred stakes. Thank you for helping me make an informed decision! I’ve never used a 1 person tent or a trekking pole tent, so I am hoping I’ll have better luck than you did in your montage!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Yay! I hope you love both purchases, and also that you are spared the same thing! 😂 Truly, it's still a great tent!

[@HamidShibataBennett]

@@WanderingSwitchback I envision some amount of cursing ahead, cuz the thought of knocking over a pole in the middle of the night could be disorienting! 🦆👽 Thanks for sharing your insights!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

@@HamidShibataBennett thankfully, the only pole-knocking I've had has all been while I'm still awake, so hopefully, if you do experience it, that's the case for you, too!

[@HamidShibataBennett]

@@WanderingSwitchback I am looking forward to knocking over my first pole. Happy camping to you!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

@@HamidShibataBennett happy camping to you, too! Let me know how it goes!

[@redbetty1284]

I love my xmid 2 which is perfect for myself and my large dog (70lb standard poodle who is all legs), plus it comfortably fits my pack and whatever stuff I I like to unpack in there too.

[@WanderingSwitchback]

The 2P is definitely the right fit for all that! I'm glad you love it!

[@ervinslens]

Lovely presentation as always my friend 👏👏

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Always appreciated! 😊🤗

[@sparkyswearsalot]

Love the real talk. I could si feel your frustration in that montage. 😂 Sorry to laugh at your pain. I'd laugh if it was me too. But not until a few days later.

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Haha, don’t apologize- I was laughing as I was editing! It’s always much funnier in hindsight- all those struggles in the moment are!

[@NordenzurZukunft]

Watching this despite owning both the 1p and 2p X-Mids haha. I went with the 2P Solid for shoulder seasons, winter camping (awesome with just the fly!), and whenever I have someone with me who doesn't have all of the gear. I went with the 1P Pro as my main tent for summer, since here in Alaska, most of the hikes require you to climb a literal mountain lol. I think if I could only choose one, I'd just stick with the 2 person! Oh and as you mentioned, the width of the NON Pro is ideal because it fits the two wide pads :) Thank you for the video!!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Thank you! Durston makes addictive gear! I can't wait to get my hands on a 2P Solid for snow and desert conditions. I also realized today that the Pro 2+ has the same measurements as the regular 2P, which is nice for those wide pads!

[@classickid324]

Can you fit 2 people in the xmid 1/2?

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Yes, my wife and I have used two wide pads in it together. You’d want to share any two-person tent with someone you’re already close with!

[@classickid324]

@@WanderingSwitchback I agree! I don’t think I would want to be that close to a friend 🤣