Drop recently started selling them through Amazon.ca, so you now buy in CAD currency (saves a few %), plus no Canada Post handling fee, and free shipping, so it works out about $50 cheaper now.
Still sales tax which is unavoidable. The 18% tariff on tents is included in the price, rather than a surprise afterwards. Still not fun to pay that, but that's the case for most tents - e.g. most tents at Atmosphere, MEC, VPO etc have that in the price. Maybe in a few years I can import these direct from the factory (Vietnam) which is tariff exempt and thus would lower pricing by 18%.
Here is the link:
Drop + Dan Durston X-Mid Tent – Ultralight, Double Walled, Backpacking and Thru Hiking Shelter, Simple Pitch, Fully Waterproof, Supported by Trekking Poles (1 or 2 Person) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXVFKKT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_q7FVFb0DNV3FG
Now when looking at the X Mid they configured the page to have a toggle between 1P and 2P. I think 2P is the old revision but 1P is likely the new revision?
Amazon link (non-affiliate):
Additionally, 2p will be in stock in few days according to Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Drop-Dan-Durston-X-Mid-Tent/dp/B08FXW6T2Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IESCZJCEFNDX&dchild=1&keywords=x-mid+tent&qid=1602621474&sprefix=x-mid%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1
Check out Amazon. 208$ for a “used - very good” x-mid 1p. It’s on Prime.
Usually disappear within a few hours so be quick!
It should be here: https://www.amazon.ca/Drop-Dan-Durston-X-Mid-Tent/dp/B08FXVFKKT
DCF has gone up a lot this year (it just hasn't fully trickled through the supply chain yet) so DCF tents will be more expensive next year (e.g. TarpTent recently started raising prices). We're trying to make the Pro as affordable as we reasonably can, but it'll be at least $600. Probably a little above but not too much.
My tents aren't sold on Drop anymore, but there are a ton of questions answered over there which might be useful. See the Q&A, and discussion sections:
https://drop.com/buy/drop-x-mid-2-person-tent-designed-by-dan-durston
Just checked Amazon and it says it’s coming back in May 12:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXVFKKT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SHPHB29NXBZ8VDTWKHG7?psc=1
Amazon says they’re coming back in May 12:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXVFKKT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SHPHB29NXBZ8VDTWKHG7?psc=1
Just checked Amazon and it says it’s back in stock May 12:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXVFKKT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SHPHB29NXBZ8VDTWKHG7?psc=1
This tent is really light, but you need to carry trekking poles to set it up. They also sell a 1-person version that is available on Amazon, if you want to go even lighter. The tent has spacious vestibules where you can stow your gear.
Tarptent makes a similar tent called the StratoSpire that is available with a solid interior that is better suited for cold, winter camping.
Everyone over in r/ultralight is obsessed with this tent. A little over $200, but not by much.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXVFKKT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GMTWGS28NPKXEHR1AQZT
Selling out soon in 2p. On Amazon USAmazon XMid 2P.
You know theyre $220 new right?
Drop + Dan Durston X-Mid Tent – Ultralight, Double Walled, Backpacking and Thru Hiking Shelter, Simple Pitch, Fully Waterproof, Supported by Trekking Poles (1 or 2 Person) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXVFKKT
Hard to say where things will stabilize since the X-Mid's have been sold out a lot over the last 1-2 years (Drop finally is producing a lot more now) but Canada seems to be about 10% of X-Mid's sold, so maybe 500 next year. They're on Amazon.ca now though that helps with import fees/tax, so that might improve it a bit. Saves Canadians $50.
I think a good way to look at the Canadian market is that MSR's Hubba Hubba series is maybe the most popular tent in Canada, and per this recall, they sold 13,900 tents over 2 years for the 1P, 2P and 3P models combined. So they're selling 7000/yr for a super popular/mainstream line of tents. Seems unlikely a DCF tent would do more than 10% of that - probably more like 1-2% due to the high price, niche market, no public awareness/brand reputation. So maybe 100-200 per year if it was well executed and there were 1P and 2P models. 200 tents @ $600 CAD is $120g in revenue - maybe $20-30g in profits if everything went well. Really need to sell outside of Canada also to make it work.
Rather than thinking about the Canadian market and the opportunity created by fees/conversion/shipping on foreign tents, I'd focus on just trying to make an awesome tent. If the OP did that, it would sell globally and they'd have a good business, whereas if the tent is not awesome it's not going to sell well anywhere.
Wow, it's available on Amazon UK too! £245.21 including import duty and shipping.