X-Mid 2 Solid

amazing tent and top notch customer support

Living in Ireland, you learn quickly that a tent isn't really tested by sunshine. It's tested by sideways drizzle, sudden downpours and nights when the rain simply doesn't stop. The Durston X-Mid 2 Solid handles all of it, and it's become my go-to shelter for exactly those conditions. Water resistance you can trust. This is where the X-Mid 2 Solid really earns its place. It sheds rain brilliantly and keeps the inside dry through the kind of weather that would have me packing up early with other tents. If you camp anywhere with a wet climate, this is the tent to have. Minimal weight. For how protected it keeps you, it's impressively light. It barely registers in the pack, which makes a real difference on longer walks and multi-day trips. A genuinely excellent design. The overall layout is clever and well thought out, but it's the little extras that set it apart. The magnets for holding the tent flaps open are a perfect example: a small touch, but one you appreciate every single time you use it, with no fiddling with toggles in the wind and the rain. Details like that show a design team that actually camps in the conditions the tent is built for. Excellent customer support. Durston backs the tent up with customer support that's every bit as good as the product itself. They're responsive, helpful and clearly care about their customers, which gives real peace of mind when you're investing in quality gear. Verdict: Minimal weight, excellent water resistance, a design full of thoughtful touches, and a company that stands behind it. If you're after a tent that can handle Irish weather without weighing you down, buy this tent.

Thirty four consecutive nights.

Awesome tent but use a groundsheet