Ultralight Tents Review: X-Mid 1 Pro vs. Duplex vs. Copper Spur HV UL1

This is a review of three tents I'm considering for the Pacific Crest Trail. They include the Durston X-Mid 1 Pro, Zpacks Duplex, and Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1.

[@timg7627]

Good practical review. Better review than most others out there.
The Durston is a really well thought out design that also looks to be stable in high winds. For an alpine environment that one seems like the best choice.

[@gfelkner]

I have an X-Mid 2P poly, a Duplex, and a Copper Spur 2P, so I really related to your comparison. Thank you!I agree with most of your conclusions. I wish my Duplex was an X-Mid Pro, and I will probably make that happen eventually.
Each one has its positives. I love the living space in the Copper Spur, but it’s showing its age sooner than expected, and the X-Mid will be its ultimate replacement.
The Duplex has lightened my pack on some key backpacking trips, but the design is unrefined compared to some of the newer competitors.
The X-Mid will be my primary tent for bikepacking, car camping, and for backpacking trips where I don’t want to put the wear on a more expensive DCF tent. I feel that it is the most storm worthy of the 3.

[@vancey6072]

Your Duplex pitch needs some work and practice. :) And I don't know why you're throwing a double-wall tent into the mix for comparison. I've used all 3 tents and for a CDT hike I went back to the Copper Spur just because of the condensation issues you don't mention for the other two. Plus the Copper Spur is free standing and noticeably warmer.

[@wma874]

Great comparison video. For the Durston, on the corner lines did you replace the lines or add to the existing lines. Thanks

[@DougGreene]

Thanks. I removed the existing and added new ones.

[@craigbarber3064]

Hey Doug, I just received my new X Mid Pro 1 and can not wait to set it up.
Hopefully, spring will hit the Wasatch soon.
I have been using the Copper spur 2 and Copper spur 1 night glow for the past several and
I absolutely love both of those tents .
Great living space and relatively lightweight.
I have been intrigued by Durston's tents since I first saw one, and once I heard that Dan was coming out with the X pro 1, I figured I'd pull the trigger on one.
I like the fact that it's made of Dyneema and that it only weighs 1 pound .
For now, I will hold onto the Copper Spurs simply because it's nice to have options.
As far as the Duplex is concerned, I have never really been too interested.
If I need a bit more room, I'm okay carrying the slight extra weight of the Copper Spur 2 .
Best of luck on the PCT !

[@hikebot]

That’s like comparing a Ferrari to a Lamborghini to a Winnebago ha.

[@craigbarber3064]

With the Duplex being the winnebago.