Gossamer Gear The One Tent

Product detailed description

Gossamer Gear The One is another in a series of absolutely perfect products from this legendary American brand. For nearly 10 years, we have been offering excellent Gossamer Gear backpacks& nbsp;with which we have completed most of our long-distance treks and are now expanding our selection to include the brand’s excellent shelters and tents. Since its introduction a few years ago, The One has dominated the vast majority of rankings for the most popular ultralight 1-person tents. This is no different in the current ranking of TOP 10 1-person tents, published by the prestigious magazine Section Hiker.</ p>

Well-thought-out design and excellent materials

This is a single-wall hybrid design, where part of the inner tent is separated from the vestibule. Essentially, it is a simple pyramid that is pitched using two trekking poles, but already has a sewn-in inner tent, including a floor. The tent is made of very lightweight yet durable siliconized 10D nylon with an internal PU coating. To ensure the longest possible lifespan of the floor, we strongly recommend using tyvek or polycro. On one side, The One has an entrance with a full-fledged vestibule where both flaps can be opened. Ideally, you should leave one half of the vestibule rolled up, which ensures much better ventilation of the tent and thus reduces internal condensation. The floor is essentially one large, deep tub, preventing water from leaking inside the tent. Above this tub is a mesh inner side that ensures maximum ventilation throughout the tent. On the opposite side, the standard vestibule is replaced by a simple, shortened canopy that provides excellent protection for the interior from rain while also promoting better ventilation. It’s also worth noting that there are two mesh vents in the floor near the feet and head—a great detail, since these are the areas where people exhale the most moisture.

Ready for action

A huge advantage is that the tent comes with all seams factory-taped. You don’t have to worry about a thing. The package also includes 8 high-quality aluminum stakes (you’ll only need 6 stakes for setup) and additional guy lines, which we recommend using with the loops on the tent’s body. Thanks to these loops, you can easily increase the interior space above your head and feet. The corners of the tent, where the greatest stress occurs, are sufficiently and carefully reinforced, and of course, there are reflective guy lines with line-locks that make setting up the tent a breeze.

Plenty of space

With an interior length of 213 cm, the tent is suitable for people up to approximately 190 cm tall. The width of the tent is more than sufficient for standard sleeping pads. Smaller individuals will have no trouble fitting inside the tent even with a backpack, but we recommend leaving the tent and shoes in the covered vestibule. The height at the top of the tent is approximately 120 cm, so there’s no problem sitting down, changing clothes, etc., inside. You’ll also appreciate the small details, such as laundry line at the top of the tent, a hook for hanging a light, or the side mesh pockets for storing other small items.

Simple and quick setup

Since the tent is one large unit, setup is truly a quick process. Simply stake both sides of the tent loosely, then insert a trekking pole into the top (extended to about 125 cm), stretch out the vestibules, and stake them down. Do the same on the opposite side. Then simply walk around the entire tent and gently tighten all the corners so the tent is nicely taut. We recommend using the two extra stakes to further tension the side walls of the tent. With the right choice of location and careful staking, The One is truly stable even in windier conditions. If you don’t want to use trekking poles for setup, we also offer original aluminum poles.

Summary

The Gossamer Gear The One is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a lightweight, spacious tent with a groundsheet and mosquito net at an affordable price. The entire package is very lightweight, easy to set up, and takes up almost no space in your backpack. It is one of the most popular tents for long-distance treks. We at Nalehko also tested it some time ago, for example, on the Slovak SNP.</ a> If you’re concerned about condensation, we recommend reading our article dedicated to condensation.</ p>

We also offer a 2-person tent Gossamer Gear The Two.

Gossamer Gear The One:

• Option to open both vestibule wings.
• Ventilation vents at the head and foot ends.
• Setup using 2 trekking poles.
• Includes 8 aluminum V-pegs.
• Reflective elements.
• Reflective guy lines with line-locks at the tent corners.
• Supplied with guy lines.
• Factory-taped seams.
• Clothesline at the top of the tent.
• Internal mesh pocket.
• Comes with a transport bag for the tent and pegs.

Technical Specifications:

• Weight: 503 g (tent only)
• Total weight: 632 g (complete set - tent, bags, 8 stakes, guy lines).
• Internal dimensions: 213 cm x 84 cm (width at the head) / 54 cm (width at the feet).
• Height at the peak: 115 cm.
• Packed dimensions: 10 x 25 cm
• Number of entrances: 1.
• Number of people: 1.
• Package contents: Tarp including guy lines, line locks, patch, and stuff sack.

Material:

• 10D siliconized Nylon with PU coating (1800 mm water column).