another Durston X-mid 2P clone

[Bryan B]

I have admired the Xmid for some time and in an attempt to save some money and get one after missing one of the releases I attempted to make my own. In the end I saved a little but but life got in the way so I probably didn’t have it much sooner. I finally had the chance to take my X-mid 2P clone out or a weekend trip with my son. Fly is Sil-poly 1.1 XL from ripstopbytheroll. Inner floor is also Sil-poly 1.1 (had extra and I intend to always use a footprint) and mesh is 0.5 oz n0-see-um. Inner turned out functional but ugly (the mesh was a pain) so only sharing pics of the fly. With all cordage and seam sealing the combined weight is 1,162 g (41 oz). Still might add a toggle or something to take a bit of strain off the door zippers but otherwise I think it is done.  Ground was a bit uneven but I probably got a better pitch here than in my back yard and on the first try in the dark. I think that speaks to the great design more than my skill.

[R L]

Looks good to me.  Did you design the peaks to have the trekking pole handle up or tip up?

[Bryan B]

Thanks. I decided to keep the handle up.  I made a little webbing pockets to help hold the handles in place.

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