Durston X-Mid 1 vs Gossamer Gear The Free
X-Mid 1 is the lighter of the two by 100 g (3.5 oz).
X-Mid 1 lists for $131.00 less at the manufacturer's price.
Per ounce carried, X-Mid 1 costs less: $10.24/oz against $13.42/oz.
Where to buy
X-Mid 1
The Free
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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.
| X-Mid 1 Durston | The Free Gossamer Gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 26.3 oz | 29.8 oz |
| MSRP | $269.00 | $400.00 |
| Price per ounce | $10.24/oz | $13.42/oz |
| Retailers | 1 | 1 |
Which one to choose
- Choose the Durston X-Mid 1 if every ounce counts — 26.3 oz against 29.8 oz.
- Choose the Durston X-Mid 1 if value per ounce carried decides it ($10.24/oz against $13.42/oz).
Questions this comparison answers
- Is the Durston X-Mid 1 lighter than the Gossamer Gear The Free?
- X-Mid 1 is the lighter of the two by 100 g (3.5 oz).
- Which has the lower list price, the Durston X-Mid 1 or the Gossamer Gear The Free?
- X-Mid 1 lists for $131.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
- Which is better value per ounce, the Durston X-Mid 1 or the Gossamer Gear The Free?
- Per ounce carried, X-Mid 1 costs less: $10.24/oz against $13.42/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).
X-Mid 1
The X-Mid 1 has been developed from the first principles of geometry to achieve the most weight efficient, simple to use, and stormworthy design. The result is a double wall tent that weighs just 25 oz (720 g) and has become one of the most awarded tents in recent years.
Full specs and prices for the X-Mid 1 →The Free
This is one of the lightest double-walled freestanding tent the outdoors has ever seen—no stakes required to get it standing.
Full specs and prices for the The Free →