String Ridge VST 2.5 vs X-Mid 2

X-Mid 2 is the lighter of the two by 74 g (2.6 oz).

X-Mid 2 lists for $360.95 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, X-Mid 2 costs less: $10.16/oz against $20.00/oz.

Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

String Ridge VST 2.5

Big Agnes

X-Mid 2

Durston

Weight
34.0 oz
31.4 oz
MSRP
$679.95
$319.00
Price per ounce
$20.00/oz
$10.16/oz
Retailers
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String Ridge VST 2.5

The String Ridge VST gives you the best of both worlds: weight stats you can only get with a trekking pole shelter, combined with a stable, reliable design. Shop today at Big Agnes!

Full specs and prices for the String Ridge VST 2.5

X-Mid 2

The X-Mid 2 has been developed from the first principles of geometry to be the most weight efficient and functional design for a trekking pole shelter. Its innovative and patented geometry makes the X-Mid 2 exceptionally stormworthy, spacious, and simple at the lowest weight, with an offset pole layout that keeps both doors clear.

Full specs and prices for the X-Mid 2