# Durston's Dyneema X-Dome tent claims 'world's lightest' title

> When ultralight backpacking boutique Durston Gear launched the X-Dome 1+ freestanding tent in 2024, anyone familiar with the brand knew it wasn't going to be the lightest in the series.

- **Source:** [Newatlas](https://newatlas.com/tents/durston-worlds-lightest-x-dome-tent/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a822906edc59245facd9fc9)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #dome #durston #lightest #tent #claims #dyneema #world #backpacking
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