Durston X-Dome 1+

If you use the optional trekking pole supports, it can handle quite large snow loads.

We’ve tested it to 40 lbs (20 kg) loads on the roof.  The Snow:Water ratio is typically about 10:1 so that is up to 200L of snow (50 gallons). It would be hard to get that much snow on the tent because that is a huge amount and if even you got that much snow, a lot of it would slide, or at least partially rest the weight on the ground. If a lot of snow is sliding off, adding guylines on the legs would be wise.

Empirically, we’ve seen it in a variety good snowfalls up to about 8″ and never seen an issue. Below is my photo which was maybe 4-5″.

Of course that is with the optional trekking pole supports. Without them, light/dry snow will mostly slide off so you could probably go to 3-4″ of snow if it’s only staying on the roof, but if you in wet snow or more snow than that,  then the poles are prudent to add.

The DCF version is going to be really nice. We are working on that and will have more news in the spring.

The DCF version is going to be really nice. We are working on that and will have more news in the spring.

Hi Dan, I saw you posted elsewhere that there will be news soon about the DCF version. I have a couple of questions if you are able to answer at this time. If not, I understand.

1) Will there be a countdown to order on your website similar to how you do it now? Or if not, is there a way to be notified about when it is available to order?

2) I have the short version of poles for my current 1+ – will these be interchangeable with the DCF version? (Just because if they are, I might as well get a different set when I order the DCF version just for the extra flexibility.)

Thanks! And I hope you’re doing well.

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Thank you! I poked around on the site and couldn’t find that.

It would be wonderful if we can buy just the inner and outer and use our existing poles.

Save a little cash.