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Gossamer Gear The One vs Zpacks Offset Solo Tent

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

Zpacks Offset Solo Tent is the lighter option — 62 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear The One (11% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gossamer Gear The One Zpacks Offset Solo Tent
Weight 558 g · 0.558 kg · 1.23 lb
shelter only, as listed
496 g · 0.496 kg · 1.09 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Zpacks
Category Shelter Shelter
Gossamer Gear The One
558 g

Ultralight semi-freestanding single-person tent.

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Zpacks Offset Solo Tent
496 g

Ultralight 1-person backpacking tent with roomiest interior in its class. Features offset trekking pole configuration, dual storm doors with peak vents, and Dyn...

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Gossamer Gear The One vs Zpacks Offset Solo Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Offset Solo Tent wins — at 496 g it is 62 g (11%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear The One (558 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.

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