Gossamer Gear The Free 1P vs SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp
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...
Full details →Minimal trekking-pole-supported tarp in 10D Nylon 66 ripstop sil/sil. Modular SplitWing system pairs with a mesh body and vestibule for full coverage.
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Gossamer Gear The Free 1P vs SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp wins — at 224 g it is 621 g (73%) 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.