Hey Hans, I love all these little hacks making the tent more functional...Great video edit too really well thought out with extra touches.... Video straight to the point as well which is very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to carefully film and edit... Keep up the great work... best wishes Tom
Hello Hans, I'm waiting for my x mid to arrive and have very much enjoyed you instructive videos. Thank you for all your work bringing these to us. Take care Sir.
I just got my X-Mid 2 and I can't wait to add most of these hacks in! Especially the drying cord and the Trekking pole slot carabiner to hold your pack off the ground, those look so useful and it's so simple to add on. Your videos on the X-Mid definitely helped with my tent selection. I love your choices in music and editing as well. The landscapes you often show are so beautiful and almost eerily calm. I hope to visit Sweden someday soon, it looks so very wonderful there. Thank you for the videos!
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Heya! I actually ended up going with the mesh inner as I was planning on taking it into some warmer climates this coming summer. I will also have a chance to use it on the snow-covered mountains nearby, and I will be seeing how it holds up in colder/windier weather. I appreciate your videos so the thanks is all mine :)
Great video, Hans. The quality is superb. Audio is a pleasure. Tasteful musical choices. I liked seeing your modifications of the XMid Pro. I've been poking around for some mods for my XMid 1.
Excellent thinking my friend. I like the elastic at the short side ground loops. I currently have a Dyneema blend cord (very thin, extremely light, particularly durable) there to the loops; I have them in a loop, with a taut line hitch so they can be adjusted. I think the elastics at the short and long door loops would be a fantastic idea and that'd allow you to put the door stakes right in the center of the zipper which would make for a better pitch, then put both doors looped around the stake. I also use the same Dyneema blend cord (by GO! Outfitters) as my clothesline inside. Instead of the toggles I just tied one end off, and on the other end did the same loop with a taut line hitch. Nothing to rub against the fly that way and abrade a hole in it (either during a windy night or during transport). As a general rule, I try to eliminate any hard points coming in contact with the fly by using a line with a taut line hitch. Much lighter, no fail points, no hard points to abrade anything, and very convenient to use for anything at the moment. By the way, your English is quite good and thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Hi Dangeroudge it’s the first time I’ve got positive feedback for my English 😂 thanks so much You have many interesting ideas for other hacks and I know that people are looking in the comments for response and that is very helpful - thanks again 😊
Very nice! I too changed out the stakes immediately. I did not know about the Sea to Summit Ground Control. I'm using something different to attach extra guylines but that's a nice gadget.
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 I added four foot guylines to replace the corners. I used 2.4mm Nite Ize. This way I can tie them around objects if need be. Or when on snow I can use deadman anchors. This is Andrew Skurka's method. czcams.com/video/slOhlEmBwwY/video.htmlsi=9UOrmDmfsIDFgtzb I recently purchased 2mm dyneema reflective guylines I intend to try out.
For anyone new watching, just got my xmid 1 solid today, the tent stakes it came with are actually sturdy and seem to be of nice quality. Not the same as in this video
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Yep, Dan's providing 4x6" DAC stakes (7g) and 4x8" stakes (16g). when you buy them from durstongear directly. I think the tent purchased on Kaviso might not be updated with new stakes (yet).
Hej Hans, super fede idéer til teltet. Jeg snupper den med de bardunliner fra STS. Har aldrig set dem før, men de vil være perfekte til mit tarp 👍 Håber ikke dine hacks har kostet for meget nattesøvn. Ved at de bedste idéer altid dukker op når man skal til at sove ☺️ Tak for videoen Hans 👍
Hej Steen ja de fungere de bardunliner og er ok lette - de vil være gode til din tarp, en pakke med 4 liner koster 100,- 2 på 2 meter og 2 på 1 meter Tak for din kommentar ⛺️😊
Hej Hans. Det er da bare et vildt fedt telt. Jeg har kigget på et Tiger wall fra GA.Det vejer kun 1145 for et tre personers. Det ville være godt til alle sommer turene. Ha en god weekend. Hilsen Søren.
Super fed video! Hvilken elastisksnor bruger du? Skal det være en speciel stærk en af slagsen for at man kan bruge den langs bunden af den ydre teltdug?
Hej Anders jeg har købt det i Panduro Hobby og alle former for elastik snor mister kraften over tid, det er meget let og koster næsten ingen ting - så det behøver ikke at være noget specielt, jeg har valgt rød for at det skulle være lettere at få øje på 😊
Hej Dellepuden hvis det skal være let og stærkt helt klart X-Mid, men vil du have masser af plads og et telt der er let at slå op, så er det Cooper Spur
Hey Hans, maybe I missed it but what are you using the shephard stakes for? My X-Mid Solid 2p, which arrived yesterday, came with 4x 18cm and 4x 15cm stakes (which are actually quite different from the ones you showed - more similar to the DAC V-best) and no shephard stakes. Thanks for this video. It's really helpful :)
Yep, when you order direct from Durston, they provide the same DAC stakes that Hans is using now. You have to order the tent in parts from Durston, though... as I believe the Kaviso supplied tents still use the older pegs.
Hi Hans great video would you mind me asking what millimetre the elastic cord is and where to get it from going to take you up on the sea to summit guylines also I bought extra msr ones for my msr hubba hubba nx2 but I like the look of them more from Lancashire UK 😀👍
Hi Jonny thank you for your nice comment 😉 I have bought my elastic cord in a hoppy store, first I thought that it needed to be some special cord. I just went for the thinnest, knowing that it wouldn’t last forever, but easily replaced when it loses its elasticity over time.
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 okay hans will look into thanks for your swift reply and a quick tip from me get the MSR tent peg hammer might seem a little extreme but they're light as hell and sturdy buggers the swing weight ratio is amazing and it's help me out in downpours where you just want to get on with pitching I can't recommend it highly enough plus it's got a beer bottle cap opener integrated into it result atb and happy camping buddy 😀👍❤
Great video! very cool :) I still can t decide between the 1 vs the 2 p version 😬 Is it possible with some creativity to put in the 1p version a pair of shoes or a backpack?
Hi Pascal yes I think so, but I have the 2 person version. Because I like to have plenty of space and the possibility to invite a family member to join me in the tent. The X-Mid is famous for its large vestibules (2) Maybe you could have your backpack and shoes there! I think the biggest problem with the 1 person version is that there’s not so much space when you’re sitting up because one of the sides is sloping. Was my answer helpful?
@@hanskirk-hiking9697thanks a lot for your answer! Yes it was helpful! Why do you use the solid version ald not another one for example the dynima version or the non solid one? And are you always confident to be able to pitch your tent whereever you go (for example in other countries)? Have you ever had problems to pitch you xmid because of its dependance on pegs?
Thank you… the X-Mid is in my opinion difficult to pitch correctly especially in uneven terrain. Sometimes if the ground is loose there’s a lot of tension on the pegs, a rock on top of the pegs helps
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Hey Hans, I love all these little hacks making the tent more functional...Great video edit too really well thought out with extra touches.... Video straight to the point as well which is very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to carefully film and edit... Keep up the great work... best wishes Tom
Great to hear from you Tom, my loyal subscriber … i am having fun making these videos. Looking forward to your next video 😊
Hello Hans, I'm waiting for my x mid to arrive and have very much enjoyed you instructive videos. Thank you for all your work bringing these to us. Take care Sir.
Hi Odian thanks for your interest
Congratulations with your new X-Mid
Really like the carabiner on the trekking pole to get your pack off the ground, thanks for sharing this!
Hi Dontall you are welcome 😊
This is also a great solution for gravity filtering water, a real bonus of trekking pole tents
I haven’t thought of that…. great idea - thanks 😊
Dan Durston is now including 8 DAC stakes with purchases when made from his site directly. Just received them!!!
Great news, so my choice wasn’t that bad ha ha
I just got my X-Mid 2 and I can't wait to add most of these hacks in! Especially the drying cord and the Trekking pole slot carabiner to hold your pack off the ground, those look so useful and it's so simple to add on. Your videos on the X-Mid definitely helped with my tent selection.
I love your choices in music and editing as well. The landscapes you often show are so beautiful and almost eerily calm. I hope to visit Sweden someday soon, it looks so very wonderful there. Thank you for the videos!
Hi Alice what a nice comment that means a lot to me with that kind of feedback, thanks 😊
Did you choose solid version?
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Heya! I actually ended up going with the mesh inner as I was planning on taking it into some warmer climates this coming summer. I will also have a chance to use it on the snow-covered mountains nearby, and I will be seeing how it holds up in colder/windier weather.
I appreciate your videos so the thanks is all mine :)
I have thought about also getting the mesh inner for summer use.
I hope you will enjoy using your new X-Mid 😊
This is spectacular. Thanks for your valuable time.
You are welcome and thank you so much 😊
I wish more videos were like this.
Great info and hacks.
Thank you
Thanks a lot
Awesome hacks, many thanks
Hi Steve you are welcome and thank you so much 😊
Thanks Hans, very informative as usual, made me smile while watching
Hi Mr Wrob much appreciated 😊
Great video! Thanks for sharing these tips.
Hi Tayler thank you 😊
Outstanding advice young feller
Hi Aldo thanks very much
I loved that idea for hooking your backpack up! Great video
Thanks very much, it was a one my subscribers that told me about this hack.
When everything is wet it will come in handy 😊
Thank you so much for sharing these hacks. Great ideas and practical!
Hi Carol thanks so much for your nice message 🙂
This video solves all the issues! I love this video
Hi Nate thanks a lot 😊
Brilliant mods. We'll be trying some of these out. All the best from Scotland
Hi Mad - thanks very much good luck with my hacks
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your hacks. These are great!
Hi Lisa thank you so much 😊
Brilliant! Loved the editing as well. Superb information and fantastic hacks. Ill be using these.
Hi and thanks for your nice response 😊
Great video, Hans. The quality is superb. Audio is a pleasure. Tasteful musical choices. I liked seeing your modifications of the XMid Pro. I've been poking around for some mods for my XMid 1.
Hi Rotas much appreciated 😊
Fantastic video!
Thanks so much for your nice reply 😊
Excellent. Thank you for your concise, well edited, no bullshit video. Great hacks, as well.
Hi Paul thanks so very much and I appreciate your feedback
I have this tent and am very excited to utilize some of these hacks that you have worked out. Thanks!
Hi Gregory glad that the video was helpful
A bunch of great ideas and I love your video style. New subscriber here.
Hello Django glad you like my video and welcome to the channel 🙂
Probably my second favorite video on this tent second only to Dan’s himself. Thanks for great tips.
Hi Steven thank you so much 😊
Fantastic video Hans. Much appreciated from a new X-Mid 2 Solid owner :)
Hi Maxine - your comment is much appreciated - thanks, and congratulations with your new tent hope you can use some of my hacks 😊
Great. Appreciate further descriptions of parts or links where bought.
It’s all bought in a normal hoppy store. 😊
What a great piece. Love this guy!! I just purchased X Mid-1 Solid as well.
Hi thanks so much…. and congratulations with your new X-Mid
Thanks Hans you are great
Thanks so much 😀
Thanks you. Very useful video!
Hi Lorena glad it was helpful
Great video thanks for sharing!
Hi Jawa you are welcome and thank you for your comment 😊
I love that last hack, so clever. Thank you for your calming videos too; they always make me smile.
Hi Jenifer much appreciated 😊
Excellent, thank you.
Hi Anne thank you 😊
endnu en god video, tak for den. Hilsner fra Tyskland
Hej Patrik mange tak og hej fra Danmark
(Er du dansker bosat i Tyskland) 🇩🇪
Thank you, great hacks!
Hi Tarasinf thank you 😊
Hi Hans
It looks as that orange colour is a really good idea, as it distances it from the environment.( except maybe in the autumn)
Great video
Hello Lars thank you so much, maybe I could change it for a blue line 😊
Excellent thinking my friend. I like the elastic at the short side ground loops. I currently have a Dyneema blend cord (very thin, extremely light, particularly durable) there to the loops; I have them in a loop, with a taut line hitch so they can be adjusted. I think the elastics at the short and long door loops would be a fantastic idea and that'd allow you to put the door stakes right in the center of the zipper which would make for a better pitch, then put both doors looped around the stake.
I also use the same Dyneema blend cord (by GO! Outfitters) as my clothesline inside. Instead of the toggles I just tied one end off, and on the other end did the same loop with a taut line hitch. Nothing to rub against the fly that way and abrade a hole in it (either during a windy night or during transport). As a general rule, I try to eliminate any hard points coming in contact with the fly by using a line with a taut line hitch. Much lighter, no fail points, no hard points to abrade anything, and very convenient to use for anything at the moment.
By the way, your English is quite good and thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Hi Dangeroudge it’s the first time I’ve got positive feedback for my English 😂 thanks so much
You have many interesting ideas for other hacks and I know that people are looking in the comments for response and that is very helpful - thanks again 😊
Thanks, friend. My Xmid 1 Solid arrived yesterday and I’ll definitely be using your carabiner pack hanger trick.
Hi Callum thanks for your nice comment
Congratulations with your new tent
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 it’s a great tent but I can’t decide whether to keep it or get the Copper Spur 2 😩
I have both tents - the Copper Spur is the best tent to be in - but the X-Mid is lighter and more storm worthy.
Amazing hacks!! Thanks!
CZcams are welcome and thanks
Love it!
Hello Mantusynas much appreciated 😊
Man I wish I had seen this sooner, that Sea to Summit guy line kit is awesome and I would surely use them on my PCT hike in a few days!
Hi Andy, they are called Ground Control, great name and the weight is also acceptable - good luck on the PCT 😊
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 they came just in time! Arrived the day before I leave. Thanks again for the heads up.
Nice 👍🏻
Very nice! I too changed out the stakes immediately. I did not know about the Sea to Summit Ground Control. I'm using something different to attach extra guylines but that's a nice gadget.
Hi Bertman thanks for your comment - yes the included stakes are rubbish 😂
What kind of guyline are you using ?
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 I added four foot guylines to replace the corners. I used 2.4mm Nite Ize. This way I can tie them around objects if need be. Or when on snow I can use deadman anchors. This is Andrew Skurka's method. czcams.com/video/slOhlEmBwwY/video.htmlsi=9UOrmDmfsIDFgtzb
I recently purchased 2mm dyneema reflective guylines I intend to try out.
Clever chap
Hi Steve thank you 😊
Man rockin!!
Thanks 😊
Fantastisk video min ven! Tak fordi du deler dine kreative ideer ❤ (med tilladelse fra Google Translator-appen).
Hej Poul mange tak ♥️
For anyone new watching, just got my xmid 1 solid today, the tent stakes it came with are actually sturdy and seem to be of nice quality. Not the same as in this video
Hi Feldgrau congratulations with your new X-Mid - I have heard that they provide some better tent stakes new, right !
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Yep, Dan's providing 4x6" DAC stakes (7g) and 4x8" stakes (16g). when you buy them from durstongear directly. I think the tent purchased on Kaviso might not be updated with new stakes (yet).
Hej Hans, super fede idéer til teltet. Jeg snupper den med de bardunliner fra STS. Har aldrig set dem før, men de vil være perfekte til mit tarp 👍
Håber ikke dine hacks har kostet for meget nattesøvn. Ved at de bedste idéer altid dukker op når man skal til at sove ☺️
Tak for videoen Hans 👍
Hej Steen ja de fungere de bardunliner og er ok lette - de vil være gode til din tarp, en pakke med 4 liner koster 100,- 2 på 2 meter og 2 på 1 meter
Tak for din kommentar ⛺️😊
Hej Hans. Det er da bare et vildt fedt telt. Jeg har kigget på et Tiger wall fra GA.Det vejer kun 1145 for et tre personers. Det ville være godt til alle sommer turene. Ha en god weekend. Hilsen Søren.
Hej Søren ja det er et super telt, men det er det Tiger Wall er også, super med den lave vægt og det vil være masser af plads i det ⛺️
Super fed video! Hvilken elastisksnor bruger du? Skal det være en speciel stærk en af slagsen for at man kan bruge den langs bunden af den ydre teltdug?
Hej Anders jeg har købt det i Panduro Hobby og alle former for elastik snor mister kraften over tid, det er meget let og koster næsten ingen ting - så det behøver ikke at være noget specielt, jeg har valgt rød for at det skulle være lettere at få øje på 😊
Mange tak! 😊
Hej Vanessa - selv tak 🙂🙂
Fantastiske videoer! :)
Hvad vil din anbefaling til et vandre telt være til min hund og jeg - Durstons Solid eller BA Copper Spur?
Hej Dellepuden hvis det skal være let og stærkt helt klart X-Mid, men vil du have masser af plads og et telt der er let at slå op, så er det Cooper Spur
smart
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Hey Hans, maybe I missed it but what are you using the shephard stakes for?
My X-Mid Solid 2p, which arrived yesterday, came with 4x 18cm and 4x 15cm stakes (which are actually quite different from the ones you showed - more similar to the DAC V-best) and no shephard stakes.
Thanks for this video. It's really helpful :)
Hi I use the shephard stakes for the doors and the elastic line one sides - glad you liked the video
Yep, when you order direct from Durston, they provide the same DAC stakes that Hans is using now. You have to order the tent in parts from Durston, though... as I believe the Kaviso supplied tents still use the older pegs.
Very good information, thanks 😊
Why the Shepard stakes? I'm assuming for right off the side of the tent with no cord?
Hi David some of the point of the tent like on the doors don’t need a heavy tent stake… it’s to save some weight
Hej Hans, super video. Kan man også lave disse hacks på Durston PRO-teltene? Tak.
Hej Frontpaterners tak for din ros… om man kan hænge rygsækken op på Pro modelerne ved jeg ikke men de andre tricks virker 😀
Hans, what are the model of tent stakes you show in the video? Is that an MSR ground stake for the first one.
It’s not MSR but DAC Aluminum V-Best tent stake - they are my preferred stake - light and strong 💪🏻
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 what about the hook stakes, same company?
No… it’s Vargo Titanium Tent Stake (orange)
What size do u prefer for Dac Aluminium v-best on this tent?
Medium size
Hi Hans great video would you mind me asking what millimetre the elastic cord is and where to get it from going to take you up on the sea to summit guylines also I bought extra msr ones for my msr hubba hubba nx2 but I like the look of them more from Lancashire UK 😀👍
Hi Jonny thank you for your nice comment 😉
I have bought my elastic cord in a hoppy store, first I thought that it needed to be some special cord. I just went for the thinnest, knowing that it wouldn’t last forever, but easily replaced when it loses its elasticity over time.
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 okay hans will look into thanks for your swift reply and a quick tip from me get the MSR tent peg hammer might seem a little extreme but they're light as hell and sturdy buggers the swing weight ratio is amazing and it's help me out in downpours where you just want to get on with pitching I can't recommend it highly enough plus it's got a beer bottle cap opener integrated into it result atb and happy camping buddy 😀👍❤
You are welcome 🤗 nice tip with the MSR hammer thanks 🙏🏼
I wanna buy that elastic cord (the same that’s used to tie the door) - do you know the name or brand?
I bought my elastic cord in a hobby shop - in my opinion any elastic cord will do the trick, it’s cheap and easy
Great video! very cool :)
I still can t decide between the 1 vs the 2 p version 😬 Is it possible with some creativity to put in the 1p version a pair of shoes or a backpack?
Hi Pascal yes I think so, but I have the 2 person version. Because I like to have plenty of space and the possibility to invite a family member to join me in the tent.
The X-Mid is famous for its large vestibules (2) Maybe you could have your backpack and shoes there!
I think the biggest problem with the 1 person version is that there’s not so much space when you’re sitting up because one of the sides is sloping.
Was my answer helpful?
@@hanskirk-hiking9697thanks a lot for your answer! Yes it was helpful! Why do you use the solid version ald not another one for example the dynima version or the non solid one? And are you always confident to be able to pitch your tent whereever you go (for example in other countries)? Have you ever had problems to pitch you xmid because of its dependance on pegs?
Thank you… the X-Mid is in my opinion difficult to pitch correctly especially in uneven terrain. Sometimes if the ground is loose there’s a lot of tension on the pegs, a rock on top of the pegs helps
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Thank you! But why do you prefer the xmid to a freestanding tent?
Because ist lighter and more storm worthy
So 18 stakes in total for every point on the tent?
Hmm yes and remember there’s attachments for guide lines on the ventilation openings
furthermore the video is well made
Hi Le thank you 😊
Exchange the metal carabiner to a soft shackle and you don't have to worry about the metal puncturing the fly on the pack hanger
That’s a very good idea 👍🏻
Hans, what diameter cord did you use?
Hi William it’s the Sea TO Summit Ground Control I don’t know the diameter
Thanks Hans. I'll check it out on their website. It should have it listed.
Have you tried the footprint from Durston yet?
Hi Johan no but I’m considering buying it - but for longer hikes I wouldn’t bring it because the tent would be too heavy
Hi Hans, why you choose a XMid 2 instead of a 1 ? For winter ? BR
Sometimes we are 2 person hiking but most of the time I’m alone in the tent enjoying plenty of space 😉
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Thanks. Did you use it for winter camping in Sweeden ?
I have been using in snowy conditions here in Denmark 🇩🇰 and it have preformed very good 👍🏻
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Super. Do you think that the 2P could be a better option that the 1P for winter ?
Absolutely in the wintertime you are bringing more gear and are spending more time in the tent ⛺️
Very 😂 funny.. but super hacks!
Ha ha glad you were entertained 😊
😂😂😂😂 03:10
Glad you like my sense of humor 😂
Wow! Thanks Hans for all of your timps with guy cords. I will definitely follow your hacks to my tent! 👍🥾⛰️😊
Hi James glad that the video was helpful and thank you for your nice comment 🏕️🌲😀