X-Mid 2
Weight: 31.3oz / 890g
Cost: $319.00
Size: 2P
Trekking Pole Tent
Dimensions:
L:92" x W: 52" Peak: 48"
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Before You Wash Your Tent, Check the Fabric: The DCF, SilNylon, and SilPoly Cleaning Guide Hikers Wish They’d Read
Can you wash a tent? Yes, but DCF, SilNylon, and SilPoly each need different care. Learn the safe way to clean and dry your ultralight shelter.
Your Tent Can Fly Carry-On. Its Poles, Stakes, and Your Trekking Poles Might Not
Yes, you can bring a tent on a plane, but stakes and trekking poles change the plan. Learn what TSA allows and how to pack your ultralight shelter to fly.
Same Fabric, Opposite Philosophies: What a Pyramid and a Box Taught Me About Wind
HMG UltaMid 2 vs Zpacks Duplex compared for beginners. See how pyramid and A-frame shapes handle wind, and which fits hiking, thru-hiking, or bikepacking.
Tent Makers Sell Footprints Separately for a Reason, and It's Not the One You Think
Do tents need a footprint? Learn why makers sell them separately, when your ultralight tent actually needs one, and the cheap alternatives that work.
Every Way Mold Gets Into a Tent (And the One Storage Habit That Causes 90% of Cases)
Learn every way mold gets into a tent, the storage habit causing most cases, and which shelter and fabric fit your hiking, backpacking, or bikepacking style.
Dyneema Sheds Water Beautifully. It's Everything Else That Gets You Wet
Dyneema fabric handles rain well, but seams, condensation, and pitch quality decide if you stay dry. Here's what actually matters.
Whisper vs. Altaplex: The $150 Difference That Isn't About Weight at All
The Whisper and Altaplex look similar on paper, but the real $200 gap between them has nothing to do with weight. Here's what it's actually buying you.
Hot Tents Aren't Cheating: Instead They're the Reason Many Actually Enjoy January
Hot tents get dismissed as a shortcut, but they solve a real problem. Here's what changes, what it costs, and who they're actually built for.
Copper Spur UL2 vs HV UL2: The Inches That Matter More Than the Ounces
Confused by Copper Spur UL2 vs HV UL2? See what the "HV" redesign actually changed, why it matters for comfort, and which one fits your trip.
Dyneema Doesn't Rip Like Nylon And That Changes Everything About How You Patch It
Dyneema fails differently than nylon, so nylon repair habits don't work. Learn how to field repair a Dyneema tent the right way, before your next trip.
We Ranked 12 Ultralight Tents by Value, Not Just Weight, and the Results Surprised Us
Compare 12 top ultralight tents by weight, price, and setup. See which one actually fits your trips, budget, and experience level, ranked and explained.
GG The One vs. GG Whisper: What You Give Up When You Go Floorless for 9 Ounces
Comparing the Gossamer Gear Whisper vs Gossamer Gear The One? See what you actually give up going floorless for 9 ounces, and which fits your trips.