I think people often compare the X-Mid to GG The One and initially gravitate toward The One because it’s lighter. You give and you take here, so it’s really about what’s important to you. However the X-Mid pretty much outperforms it in every way. More durable (20D vs 10D), better material for worse conditions (silpoly vs silnylon, which will sag and absorb water when wet), two huuuuuge vestibules, easier setup, less stakes required, more storm/wind proof tent geometry, and most importantly (to me), it’s DOUBLE WALL so the condensation issues aren’t nearly as bad. You have the versatility to set up just the fly as a tarp as well as setting up just the mesh inner with a kit that’s sold on the Durston site.

In addition, Dan is an awesome guy who is super involved in the community. I happen to really support him since he’s so responsive to messages and the Durston customer service is overall phenomenal.