Two tents worth lining up side by side. The X-Mid Pro 2 leans on low weight while the StratoSpire 2 Li answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Durston X-Mid Pro 2 | Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 85✓ | 80 |
| Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Packed weight | 17.9 oz✓ | 29.7 oz |
| Floor area | 28.8 sq ft | 29.6 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 25.7 /lb✓ | 15.9 /lb |
| Peak height | 46 in✓ | 44 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $679 | $629✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: X-Mid Pro 2 in blue, StratoSpire 2 Li in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 and Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li take different routes to the same job. The X-Mid Pro 2 wins on low weight and space-to-weight, and the StratoSpire 2 Li pushes back on floor space and price.
The X-Mid Pro 2 is 12 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and taller (46 vs 44 in peak). The StratoSpire 2 Li is more floor area (29.6 vs 28.8 sq ft) and $50 cheaper. On the default GearScore the X-Mid Pro 2 leads 85 to 80.
Pick the X-Mid Pro 2 if you care most about low weight and space-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the StratoSpire 2 Li if floor space and price matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Durston X-Mid Pro 2. It is 12 oz lighter than the StratoSpire 2 Li.
The Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li. It is more floor area (29.6 vs 28.8 sq ft) than the X-Mid Pro 2.
The Durston X-Mid Pro 2, 85 to 80 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the X-Mid Pro 2 for low weight, or the StratoSpire 2 Li for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.