Gossamer Gear - The One

The Xmid 1 Pro is definitely the best option, but I have also enjoyed using the GG The One. I have found it impressively stormworthy in wind, rain, and hail of Wyoming summers. It's much less good for me at 6'2" than the Xmid Pro, but for you it would be fine. The second con is indeed the silnylon, but I didn't find sag to be a huge problem. Only one pole can be height-adjusted without leaving the shelter, which is one strategy for coping with sag. The third con is requiring 6 anchor points instead of 4. The obvious advantage is the lower price, but another is packed size. The One can pack up much smaller than it's included sack, roughly the size of a grapefruit. I'm not sure about longevity. I never had issues with the ultra-thin silnylon in about 50 days of summer use, but it would have to go much longer to compete with the Xmid Pro (a long-term review on YouTube used one for like 10 months). If you rule out Zpacks, as I have, for the poor designs, quality control, and customer service, there are unfortunately few tents in this category.

I tried this combo and with lines I found the total weight to be 23oz, heavier than a GG The One

My GG The One (2016 version) packs down to about Nalgene size, using a 1L S2S stuff sack. My Slingfin Splitwing also squishes down to about the same size.

I wouldn't go off of manufacturers' listed packed sizes because there is no standard. They could use a lot of force to cram it into the smallest cylinder possible or have it loosely stuffed into a stuff sack. I think for smallest fully enclosed the GG The One will be hard to beat.

My new GG The One started developing pinholes after 100ish days on the PCT last year, and the seam tape started losing its adhesiveness after 110ish days. I was able to cover the pinholes with tenacious tape, but the shelter was no longer waterproof for me in northern Washington. That said, I would buy it again (on sale) in a heartbeat.

I did for the last third of the AT, somewhat out of necessity. So much rain that I wanted all my gear in the tent. That being said, I typically use a one-person tent (GG DCF The One) and it is a tight squeeze. I carried a Big Agnes Fly Creek HV One on the CT and it had a little more elbow room, but is a little heavier.

Gossamer Gear The One is $255.00 and under two pounds. I own the DCF version which is much more expensive. It is a trekking pole tent.

With experience with a Duplex, Plex Solo and The Two, I'd probably pick The One if bulk was a big factor. It's not as sturdy in high winds as a non-stretchy DCF tent, but I've slept through some heavy gusts in my GG tent. A good pitch goes a long way. The sag is there, and some hikers I met find it bothersome while it's only a minor nuicanse for me. I'd say get the GG, try it out in a wet environment and see if you manage. If not, resell. You won't lose too much money. One inconvenience the Pivot Solo shares with the other Zpacks 1p tents is the low beak attachment. Getting in and out can be pretty inconvenient. But I guess that's where lower weight impacts comfort. The arched zippers in the Zpacks tents is a nuisance under high bug pressure. GG and Durston designs are much better there as theirs have the mesh fall into place even when the zipper is open, so you don't invite an army of mosquitos into your tent each time you get in or out. Think Yosemite right after snow melt. I'm going to take my The Two on the JMT this summer, and I've hiked in the Sierras before so I know what to expect.

Also, don't forget the Gossamer Gear people. Not many complaints there either. The One's a neat single person, two pole tent with plenty of room. Cheaper than the Lunar Solo, especially if you use a coupon code from backpacker radio. I woldn't worry too much about a broken pole. Many users here, me including, have hiked thousands of miles with two pole tents and it has never become an issue. Most times, a broken pole can be fixed with a bit of duct tape, and a spare peg can give back stability in the even rarer case when you have a complicated break. And unless you're hiking in treeless areas like the arctic, a wooden stick usually isn't too far away. In good weather, you can always cowboy camp.

That tent is kind of hard to recommend to beginners because 10d is very thin fabric, if it was just the walls then I get it, but a 10d floor requires either a footprint (in which case just buy a tent with a sturdier floor imo), or extra care taken with site selection that I wouldn't want to put that kind of work on a beginner personally.

Looks a lot like my Gossamer Gear The One. I have been very happy with that style of tent in general and The One in particular. I strongly agree with other posters that one wants to have a quality tent.

I would not place too much weight on the packs size claims of companies because there is a lot of wiggle room there (e.g. a conservative spec vs assuming it is packed perfectly and compressed). It's better to look at what the tent actually is. A tent will pack smaller when it is singlewall, small dimensions, uses trekking poles, no struts, and using lighter (low denier) fabrics (if using woven fabrics). If it uses DCF can be larger but what really makes those tents bulky is the 1.0oz DCF floor, so DCF tents with other floors (e.g. woven) are pretty close to woven tents in packed size. The smallest tent I’m aware of is the GG One since it is hits all of those critieria. It has small dimensions, no other structure, and uses really thin/light fabrics. That'll give a tiny packing tent, with some obvious downsides (e.g. a small tent is small). There are other small singlewall woven trekking pole tents but I don’t think with fabrics this thin (10D).

I would avoid all DCF tents - it’s significantly more voluminous than nylon or polyester. Where on the bike do you plan to store it? Tailbag? Between the handlebars? Off the top of my head, the only single pole single wall not-DCF tent I can think of is the SMD lunar solo. GG the one should also pack down pretty small but it’s two-pole. If willing to add another two pole design - consider the Tarptent Protrail (not li) since I believe it’s fairly tall-person friendly. It’s not side-entry though. Others may chime in with other options.

between three options: (GG the one, tarptent protrail, SMD lunar solo), looks like advertised packed size is similar enough between the tents that it should be a non-issue (they're all approx 2.5L packed). GG the one will be the most delicate/least robust. It's also the lightest. It's got a 10D floor which is....pretty thin to put it mildly. Personally I would want a footprint with this (so factor into weight and size calculations). SMD lunar solo is made of the most robust materials. It's also the heaviest at 26oz. 20D fly and 40D floor. TT protrail is between the two. 20D fly and 30D floor and 24oz. Beyond that - it's just a matter of side entry vs head entry and what features you want.

I hiked the pct with the gossamer gear the one and it held up great. Would highly recommend

I would suggest something like the Gossamer Gear One instead. Very light and you can sit up in it to do things inside the tent if the weather is bad. I have one and love it. I also bought a two person version (knock off brand from China) which is also nice. You can either use trekking poles to set up or buy the matching tent poles. Main advantage to bivy style tent for backpacking is stealth or possibly in mountaineering - like sleeping on a cliff edge.. not something I have tried.

Might add the Six Moon Designs Lunar solo which has more interior space for gear as one vestibule is basically built into the floor. The One is nice and light for the price, but still very narrow inside.

Ya. I paid the extra for them to seam seal it as I've done it and it wasn't fun or pretty. Lol. Even though I have a very expensive Zpacks Duplex that is a few oz lighter and much larger, I still bring my Lunar Solo now and then as it packs super small and the single pole setup is super easy. I considered the one until I saw the interior floor space that would force me to leave my pack outside in the vestibule.

packed sized is 10"x5". [Large softball...](https://www.gossamergear.com/en-ca/products/the-one) This being said, L x W makes it a 3.3L packed size. Very small indeed. The Unbound is 4 6L, the Nemo Hornet is 4.3L, the BA Tiger Wall 6.6L and the Lofoten packs 2L. A clear winner but is more a bivvy than a tent -- you hardly can sit inside, and it is apparently sold out...

Still can't see it. Are you sure there's a tent there? Jokes aside, I used this tent for many years before upgrading (primarily to get a tent a bit larger for someone my height). Incredibly satisfied with it and super light weight. Within your budget too. [https://www.gossamergear.com/products/the-one](https://www.gossamergear.com/products/the-one) It's not camo, but it's not neon. I'll be able to find my tent when I'm walking back to it in the dark after a pee.

FB Marketplace or GearTrade. I managed to snag a Gossamer Gear the One for $120 and it only was used for a handful of nights

I have the MSR freelite 3p and have been really happy with it. Semi freestanding and 2lb 6oz. Not sure how comfy it would be for 3 people, but it’s perfect for 2 people and a dog. I got mine with the 20% off coupon at REI and it came in around $400. I also have the gossamer gear the one and that is a great tent, I’m sure the two is just as good.

So I’m gonna a go ahead and say that list is ridiculous 😂 only two tents under 2lb. And any I clicked to check price were pushing $400. So you’re looking at the wrong list. Very surprised no one has mentioned Gossamer Gear yet? Their two man “The Two” weighs 26oz and costs $320 new (or watch gearswaps and get one for ~$225 regularly). “The One” is 18oz and $250 new (<$200 used) if you want to go smaller and lighter. Both use trekking poles and are very easy to setup. Stake your corners, insert poles, stake your peaks. And watch r/GearTrade r/ULgeartrade and backpackinglight.com's gearswap, or post a Want To Buy (WTB) in any of those

I have a Plex Solo and GG The One. The One is a really good tent. Not cramped, packs small, cheap and light. I found the condensation not bad but it does sag when wet. For me the sagging isn't a big deal - many people make it out to be some major issue that could ruin your trip. The Plex Solo is just nicer because it's lighter and gives you one less think to worry about. But I feel more cramped in the Plex Solo and really don't like getting in and out of it (much more of an annoyance than the sagging from The One).

Plex Solo Lite, Altaplex Lite, Pivot Solo, GG The One. The One sags some in rain-not insane amount. Needs a ground sheet as much as the others do. Packs down incredibly small. Lots of room inside for your height. No quality control issues with Zpacks. That was overblown and is a tired line.

I liked the headroom in the One. Really it's a tent that is underrated. So many people dismiss it because of the material. If they switched to a silpoly of the same denier it would be much more popular I think.

The smallest full feature tent I believe is the GG The One. I can squeeze it into the size of a softball. Great tent.

Specs still list it at 10D for the tent. But I agree, nothing compress smaller than thin nylon.

Borah Gear 7 x 9 Tarp & Bug Bivy $193. 15oz Tarptent Protrail $240. 24oz Durston Xmid 1 $240 25oz Gossamer Gear The One $255 18oz There's 15% off coupons out there too Tarptent Rainbow $300. 32oz All of these except the Rainbow use trekking poles to set up.

Consider trek pole tents. Much lighter than either of these options at lower price points until you get into the DCF models. Before you count the pole weight: X-mid 1 sil poly: 28oz $250 Six Moons: Trekker: 28oz; Lunar solo: 26oz approx 310$ after seam sealing Gossamer Gear The One: 17oz $255 These are light and very livable tents. You aren’t sacrificing comfort but you are saving more than just “a few” ounces. Easier setup than you’d think especially for a scout. If you’re not using trekking poles, you can get a carbon pole set for any of these and be lighter than the options you mention. OTOH, there’s a reason trekking poles have increased in popularity to the point of near ubiquity amongst people backpacking on regular trails. Cascade Mountain Tech are like 40 bucks on Amazon or even Costco. The Nemo and the Big A are nice tents. X-dome would be what I’d want if I went freestanding. I think it will probably become king for a while amongst those who don’t simply purchase everything from REI. 370 usd is cheap for what you get.

I'm five years using the One in the desert, lower mountains and above treeline. So far, I've only patched the floor in a couple of places. The material is thin, but the geometry spreads the load so no rips or holes so far. Dual trekking poles make it very stable in the wind. It packs down very small, which is a priority for me. If you like to tent-camp, perhaps go larger. In my case, I'm hiking, cooking and then sleeping, so something small and light is enough.

I got the Pro which is a single skin Lanshan. It’s slightly lighter than the ones with the mesh inner. I used it in -5c last week with no issues other than a bit of condensation. Highly recommended. I’ve got the more expensive Gossamer Gear “the one” but I much prefer the Lanshan 2 Pro. The extra space is great.

Is this for car camping or backpacking? It would work for car camping. I prefer a tent at two pounds or lower for backpacking. Gossamer gear the one or two is a great entry level backpacking tent. It uses trekking poles but it's affordable. If you'll be in higher humidity a double walled shelter like the xmid 1 or 2 is great, but you pay a weight penalty for both. There is also the the lunar solo that's great. If you're car camping, there are a lot of great tents that are cheaper.

after my experience with the gossamer gear the one which is basically what the lanshan 1 is, the x-mid 1 is what i’m going to get next (or at least consider). Unless ur in fair weather, in a very dry climate, it will get condensation and stay wet. (I know one layer tents do tend to get more condensation but the weight reduction is still best for me.) When I used the GG one in wet weather it sucked, sagged, and even though it should fit me (190cm) both my toe box and head got wet from condensation. X-mid handles wind better, doesn’t sag, has more space inside, and more vestibule space. Hope this helps somewhat, ofc you are not limited to these choices and everyone likes different things. Maybe even tho not ultralight spirit, a Nemo tent is more your style