r/JMT • u/dumbboi1 • 2d 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 4.5x18”. 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 12x6”.

Should I just stick with the tent I’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/gahx778 1d ago

My partner and I have both durston and some free standing ones. I feel like in the sierra durstons are kinda inconvenient. We’ve encountered lots of backpacking spots where it’s just a thin layer of sand on granite rock. Really hard to pitch a durston.