Gossamer Gear
The One
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$315.00
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Overview
The search is over, you've found The One. A classic single-walled ultralight trekking pole tent with updates to keep you cozy and dry. Open the top vent to get air flowing through the night and an all-new intuitive Fritsch Hitch guyline system to maximize precious interior space. Sleep easy under custom ClearSkies 15D recycled Robic.
Specs
- Brand
- Gossamer Gear
- Weight
- 558 g · 19.7 oz
- Capacity
- 1 Person
- Seasons
- Not published by the manufacturer
- Floor Dimensions
- 84 in long, 33 in wide at the head tapering to 21 in at the foot, peak height 49 in (213 x 84-53 cm, 124.5 cm)
- Materials
- ClearSkies 15D recycled Robic with 20D dope-dyed ripstop, silicone/PU coated, 4923 mm hydrostatic head, PFAS-free
- Packed Dimensions
- 12 x 5 x 5 in (30.5 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
- Weight basis
- 558 g / 19.7 oz, manufacturer stated
Weight vs. category
65% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the tents in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 1.23 lb (558 g)
- Lighter than 93% of 71 weighed · #5 lightest
- -63% vs the median 3.31 lb
- Price
- $315.00
- Cheaper than 83% of 78 priced · #13 cheapest
- -37% vs the median $499.96 · $16.00/oz (median $10.54/oz)
- Sleeps
- 1
- Larger than 0% of 59 rated
- median 2
The lightest of the tents on record is Zpacks Plex Solo Classic Tent at 12.3 oz — 210 g less for $284.00 more.
The cheapest is Big Agnes mtnGLO® Light Controller at $8.00 — $307.00 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Compared with
Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$315.00