Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 vs Gossamer Gear The Free

The Free is the lighter of the two by 55 g (1.9 oz).

The Free lists for $19.95 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Fly Creek UL1 costs less: $13.23/oz against $13.42/oz.

Where to buy

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

Fly Creek UL1

Big Agnes

The Free

Gossamer Gear

Weight
31.7 oz
29.8 oz
MSRP
$419.95
$400.00
Price per ounce
$13.23/oz
$13.42/oz
Retailers
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Which one to choose

  • Choose the Gossamer Gear The Free if every ounce counts — 29.8 oz against 31.7 oz.
  • Choose the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 if value per ounce carried decides it ($13.23/oz against $13.42/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 lighter than the Gossamer Gear The Free?
The Free is the lighter of the two by 55 g (1.9 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 or the Gossamer Gear The Free?
The Free lists for $19.95 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 or the Gossamer Gear The Free?
Per ounce carried, Fly Creek UL1 costs less: $13.23/oz against $13.42/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Fly Creek UL1

Minimalist single door design with technical features makes the Fly Creek UL a favorite among ultralight backpackers everywhere. Shop today at Big Agnes!

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The Free

This is one of the lightest double-walled freestanding tent the outdoors has ever seen—no stakes required to get it standing.

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