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

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  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 8

  • @redbetty1284
    @redbetty1284 28 днів тому +2

    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
      @WanderingSwitchback  28 днів тому +2

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

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 28 днів тому +1

    Lovely presentation as always my friend 👏👏

  • @sparkyswearsalot
    @sparkyswearsalot 25 днів тому +1

    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
      @WanderingSwitchback  25 днів тому +2

      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
    @NordenzurZukunft 28 днів тому +1

    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
      @WanderingSwitchback  28 днів тому +1

      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!