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TT Moment DW vs TT Dipole vs Durston X-Mid 2, & sling fin split wing

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Josh J BPL Member
PostedDec 4, 2023 at 12:05 pm

I currently have an old 5lb 2 person tent and a 7lb ALPS Tasmanian 2 4 season tent.

Realizing where I live and go I probably don’t need a true 4 season tent, expect for heavy Snow fall…. And looking to shed weight.

So I’m narrowing it down to the TT Moment, Dipole and Durston X-Mid2 All are rated 3+ season, about the same weight but the biggest difference being the sizes.

I’m planning on using it for winter (Midwest, Great Lakes) and when I bring one or both of my boys with me.

I’m heavily leaning towards Durston X-Mid2 since it’s only about 6/7 oz heavier than the 1P.

 

Any thoughts, comments to help sway me one way or the other?

 

Side note anyone with a split wing ever taken it out in winter?

Todd T BPL Member
PostedDec 4, 2023 at 2:22 pm

I have an X-Mid 2 (silpoly) and a Dipole 1 Li.  I love both of them, but if you’re tall, the Dipole is the better option.  I’m 6’5″ and have never fit better and had more freedom of movement in a backpacking tent than in my Dipole.  The biggest advantage of the X-Mid is its vestibules–most useful I’ve ever used.  Its tall door openings are also a breath of fresh air.  Both tents pitch easily if you can stake out a good rectangle.  I think the Dipole is slightly more stable in wind, but I’ve never had either tent in a serious windstorm.

Good luck.

Josh J BPL Member
PostedDec 4, 2023 at 2:35 pm

Thanks! I’m only 6ft so no issues with either

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