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Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent

Durston

Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent

★ 8.6 Backpacking
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 1.2 lbs Est. Price $719

Best for: Ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking adventures.

REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent

★ 7.6 Trekking Pole
Sleeps 1 Seasons 3-season Weight 2 lbs. 8 oz. Est. Price $429

Best for: Ultralight backpacking to minimize pack weight.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent is a backpacking and the REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent is a trekking pole, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent sleeps 2 versus 1 for the REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent is noticeably taller inside (4'1" peak height versus 3'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.

On scores, the Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent edges ahead — 8.6 overall versus 7.6.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent holds a clear advantage.

The REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent also has a price edge — $290 less at $429 versus $719.

For most buyers, the Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent scores higher overall.

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Score Comparison

Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent
REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent
Overall Score
8.6
7.6
Space & Comfort
9.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
9.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
7.0
Value for Money
8.0
7.0
Ease of Use
7.5
8.0
Intangibles
9.0
9.0

Pros & Cons

Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent

  • Massive 32.5 square foot floor
  • Tall 49-inch peak headroom
  • Enormous dual gear vestibules
  • Expensive premium Dyneema fabrics
  • Condensation prone single-wall design

REI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent

  • Trekking pole pitch option
  • Near-vertical interior walls
  • Dual canopy-style doors
  • Finicky foot-pole setup
  • Tiny storage pockets

Full Specs

SpecDurston X-Mid Pro 2+ TentREI Co-op Flash Air 2 Tent
Tent Type Backpacking, Trekking Pole, Non Freestanding Trekking Pole, Backpacking, Ultralight, Non Freestanding
Capacity 2 people 1 person
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $719 $429
Weight 1.2 Lbs 2 Lbs. 8 Oz.
Min Trail Weight 1 Lb 3.2 Oz 1 Lb. 15 Oz.
Floor Area 32.5 ft² 28.7 ft²
Vestibule Area 23 Sq Ft 16.8 Sq Ft
Peak Height 49 42
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 92 X 52 In 88 X 52/42 Inches
Pole Material Trekking Poles Aluminum
Floor Fabric 15D Sil/PEU Nylon Or Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) Ripstop Nylon
Rainfly Fabric Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF)
Packed Size 11 X 5.5 In
Setup Time 5 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime None
Made In Imported USA

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