Durston Gear

Durston Gear designs ultralight backcountry equipment for hiking, backpacking, trail running, and other wilderness travel. Its core lineup includes X-Mid trekking-pole tents in regular, Solid, and Pro versions, plus the freestanding X-Dome tent series. The Pro X-Mid models use Dyneema-based fabrics and hybrid-wall construction, while Solid models use solid-fabric interiors for harsher climates. The range also includes Kakwa 40 and 55 backpacks, the Wapta 30 pack, Iceline trekking poles, groundsheets, reflective cord, repair kits, and replacement parts for tents, packs, and poles. Products are developed to reduce carried weight while supporting shelter, load carrying, and trail travel.

The small family business is led by Dan Durston, with T contributing to product development, customer support, and order shipping. Product concepts draw on extensive field use in long-distance hiking and trail running, then are produced through outdoor-gear factories. The company uses a first-principles design approach centered on geometry, physics, and intended use, including the patented double-diagonal geometry of the X-Mid shelter. Equipment is field tested in varied conditions and updated using user feedback. Orders ship from British Columbia, Canada, except United States orders, which ship from an Arizona warehouse. The business also provides repairs, repair advice, discounted spare parts, and support for product defects and gear wear.