Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Gossamer Gear The Free 1P
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Compact 2-person freestanding tent with a minimalist design.
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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 vs Gossamer Gear The Free 1P: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear The Free 1P wins — at 845 g it is 55 g (6%) lighter than the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 (900 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.