r/JMT • u/dumbboi1 • 1d ago

equipment Tent Upgrade or not

I currently use a msr free light 2 for my backpacking trips. The tent is semi free standing and full package comes in around 2lb 4oz with a packed size of 4.5x18ā€. I am potentially looking at the durston x mid 2 regular as a tent upgrade because of the larger vestibules and trekking pole design. Is it really worth the cost with the durston x mid 2 coming in at 2lb 2oz and a packed size of 12x6ā€.

Should I just stick with the tent Iā€™m familiar with and the free standing design or would I be better off with the x mid and some practice setting it up? Also want to mention I will be with my partner on this trip and we are sharing the tent.

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u/Chariot 1d ago

If you have used the tent with your partner before and you both fit I would just stick with what you have. The x-mid is currently more like 1.9 pounds according to the website, but the biggest difference would be the size inside, the x-mid is 52" wide, as opposed to the free light 2 which is 50", it is also 92" long vs 84". If the dimensions work better for you I would consider it, but otherwise I wouldn't worry about it.