Gossamer Gear The Free 1P vs Gossamer Gear The One
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fully freestanding ultralight tent with classic double-wall design, 15D Robic ripstop fly, 8.7mm DAC NFLs poles. Ideal for ultralight backpackers seeking reliab...
Ultralight semi-freestanding single-person tent.
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Gossamer Gear The Free 1P vs Gossamer Gear The One: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear The One wins — at 558 g it is 287 g (34%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear The Free 1P (845 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.