New Durston X-Dome for Alaska hunts??

[mtwarden]

DCF tents are definitely spendy, especially free standing tents. The Djedi mentioned above is north of $1000, the Saor I mentioned is $800+ (add shipping too), the Samaya mentioned earlier also north of $1000.

Even the Hilleberg Niak (non dcf) is right at $1000 anymore.

 

[cubdriver84d]

DCF tents are definitely spendy, especially free standing tents. The Djedi mentioned above is north of $1000, the Saor I mentioned is $800+ (add shipping too), the Samaya mentioned earlier also north of $1000.

Even the Hilleberg Niak (non dcf) is right at $1000 anymore.

Yeah I was actually surprised the HMG wasn’t >$1000.

 

[MountainTracker]

DCF tents are definitely spendy, especially free standing tents. The Djedi mentioned above is north of $1000, the Saor I mentioned is $800+ (add shipping too), the Samaya mentioned earlier also north of $1000.

Even the Hilleberg Niak (non dcf) is right at $1000 anymore.

Yeah I was thinking all the prices are pretty close, it’s just does a guy want to save weight or have a solid tent for bad weather, guess it’s good we have options.


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[86indy]

X-Dome 2

The X-Dome 2 is an innovative and lightweight two freestanding tent. It is remarkably spaciousness, stormworthy, and simple to use for just 2.7 lbs (1.25 kg).

durstongear.com

For the price Im really debating an X-mid 2p or the X-dome..

I already have the X-mid 1p and was impressed.
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[Sneaker]

Yeah having a hard time spending over $800 for a 1 man tent... but I want lightweight, and freestanding is sure nice... still undecided though. I'm a pretty skinny dude, I might go with one of the single trekking pole tents with an inner.

 

[lukebrowning]

@B_Reynolds_AK and @6.5x284. I just posted a review of the Samaya 2.0 tent in the sleep system forum. Let me know if any questions...

 

[fbhandler]

Bringing this thread back up to see if anyone had anymore feedback on the x-dome 1p+ ?

 

[OutdoorsMD]

I am planning on taking an xdome 1p solid to the NWT for a late August sheep/moose/caribou hunt. Will leave a review when done.

 

[stormthelab20]

Following as well for feed back. For what I need the X dome really looks great.

 

[n816kc]

After 10 days in the Alaska Range (in a Hille Anjan2), I would really want to get my X-dome out in some wind for testing before bringing it on a hunt in AK conditions. It’s been great in the some blustery FL & GA conditions, but that isn’t AK.

 

[Matthew87]

I recently got back from a quick 3 night trip for goats here in central BC. The first night was pouring rain and some hail into the next morning. Wind was high with some big gusts. The rest of the time the weather was really good. The x-done 1 plus held up great, though I must admit I was very much awake hoping a failure would not occur. I will defiantly sleep better next trip having experienced some weather in the tent. I should add this was the new run with a solid inner and extra guy out points.

 

[Decker9]

My sheep partner used the 1.5 X dome on our recent trip, he was super impressed with it. We had a couple days of hard wind and rain and it did great. I like how it ties out from the corners. I don’t think it folded as much as my hhnx did in the wind.

I need to replace my hhnx, next season I’ll be going with a Durston X dome.

 

[dirtytough]

Used the Xdome on a deer hunt. I’m a fan of it. Room to sit up in. Easy in/out. Plenty of room in the tent and vestibule.

 

[Greenbelt]

Never heard of the Djedi. Wish I didn't read this cause I deep dived it and that is one good looking shelter. Seems to be a one stop shop.

DCF tents are definitely spendy, especially free standing tents. The Djedi mentioned above is north of $1000, the Saor I mentioned is $800+ (add shipping too), the Samaya mentioned earlier also north of $1000.

Even the Hilleberg Niak (non dcf) is right at $1000 anymore.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Used this tent in some hot, wet, windy weather over the fall so will offer some thoughts. Anyone else that did please do the same.

- GENERAL USEABILITY: about as livable as it gets? Plenty of space in and out in vestibule, easy to use, dry, love the external pitch, vents well and handles condensation, tight pitch is easy, space taken up isn't as bad as the mids, but you pay for that in weight over the mids. No sagging, pretty quick and easy to pitch.

- POLES: I seriuosly HATE hubbed pole sets, always such a mess until placed, and I don't like how they pack - the angles produced from them are welcome on the interior though. They don't pack down all that well, and I'm scared to death of stepping on one, or it suddenly exploding. They are pretty unfussy to use though, are light, and strong/stiff. Did get some deflection on crazy wind gusts (like the 30+ stuff).

- INNER: the solid fabric needs to be higher, I don't quite follow why it's so low. Can be drafty, although it is fairly easy to get the fly pinned down nice and low to the ground. Would like to see a solid inner as an additional stand-alone option.

-PACKING: I don't use the main tent bag, I separate the actual tent so it can fit sideways in my pack. I use an oversize DCF stuff sack, which works really well since it can be smashed into different shapes and fills out space in the pack bag efficiently.

Interested to hear this contrasted with the Arc Dome from Tarptent so going to see who got to use that this fall.

 

[jonnyviceroy]

Used this tent in some hot, wet, windy weather over the fall so will offer some thoughts. Anyone else that did please do the same.

- GENERAL USEABILITY: about as livable as it gets? Plenty of space in and out in vestibule, easy to use, dry, love the external pitch, vents well and handles condensation, tight pitch is easy, space taken up isn't as bad as the mids, but you pay for that in weight over the mids. No sagging, pretty quick and easy to pitch.

- POLES: I seriuosly HATE hubbed pole sets, always such a mess until placed, and I don't like how they pack - the angles produced from them are welcome on the interior though. They don't pack down all that well, and I'm scared to death of stepping on one, or it suddenly exploding. They are pretty unfussy to use though, are light, and strong/stiff. Did get some deflection on crazy wind gusts (like the 30+ stuff).

- INNER: the solid fabric needs to be higher, I don't quite follow why it's so low. Can be drafty, although it is fairly easy to get the fly pinned down nice and low to the ground. Would like to see a solid inner as an additional stand-alone option.

-PACKING: I don't use the main tent bag, I separate the actual tent so it can fit sideways in my pack. I use an oversize DCF stuff sack, which works really well since it can be smashed into different shapes and fills out space in the pack bag efficiently.

Interested to hear this contrasted with the Arc Dome from Tarptent so going to see who got to use that this fall.

I share a lot of the same experiences as you after some use. I did see the updated aluminum poles and think those would probably be a better option for my use case and many others in this forum. I am not super stoked with the carbon poles and how careful you have to be with them.

 

[mtwarden]

My buddy had an issue with the carbon poles and the aluminum insert pulling out. Sounds like it was an Easton issue with gluing. He was sent new poles and sounds like the issue has been resolved by Easton.

Having said that, if there is an option for aluminum, it’s the only way I’d go.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

My buddy had an issue with the carbon poles and the aluminum insert pulling out. Sounds like it was an Easton issue with gluing. He was sent new poles and sounds like the issue has been resolved by Easton.

Having said that, if there is an option for aluminum, it’s the only way I’d go.

There is an aluminum option, they just came in stock a few weeks ago. I picked one up but won't get the chance to get it out until spring.