Gossamer Gear The Free vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 1

CrossPeak 1 is the lighter of the two by 32 g (1.1 oz).

The Free lists for $425.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, The Free costs less: $13.42/oz against $28.77/oz.

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

The Free

Gossamer Gear

CrossPeak 1

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Weight
29.8 oz
28.7 oz
MSRP
$400.00
$825.00
Price per ounce
$13.42/oz
$28.77/oz
Retailers
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Which one to choose

  • Choose the Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 1 if every ounce counts — 28.7 oz against 29.8 oz.
  • Choose the Gossamer Gear The Free if value per ounce carried decides it ($13.42/oz against $28.77/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Gossamer Gear The Free lighter than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 1?
CrossPeak 1 is the lighter of the two by 32 g (1.1 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Gossamer Gear The Free or the Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 1?
The Free lists for $425.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Gossamer Gear The Free or the Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 1?
Per ounce carried, The Free costs less: $13.42/oz against $28.77/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

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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CrossPeak 1

Inspired by the popular CrossPeak 2, the CrossPeak 1 brings the same freestanding design, stability, and quick setup to a solo backpacking tent. Its compact footprint hides a roomy interior with generous headroom, while 100% waterproof Dyneema Composite Fabrics deliver an ideal balance of low weight, durability, and weather protection. At 28.

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