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Gossamer Gear The Free 1P vs MSR FreeLite 1

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Gossamer Gear The Free 1P MSR FreeLite 1
Weight 845 g · 0.845 kg · 1.86 lb 737 g · 0.737 kg · 1.62 lb
minimum weight
Brand Gossamer Gear MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Gossamer Gear The Free 1P
845 g

Fully freestanding ultralight tent with classic double-wall design, 15D Robic ripstop fly, 8.7mm DAC NFLs poles. Ideal for ultralight backpackers seeking reliab...

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MSR FreeLite 1
737 g

Ultralight 1-person freestanding tent for fast and light trips.

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Gossamer Gear The Free 1P vs MSR FreeLite 1: which should you buy?

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