Gossamer Gear The One: First Impressions and Setup | Is This Tent Worth Buying?

Here are my first impressions, review, and setup of the Gossamer Gear The One tent!
This is a single-wall, trekking pole tent that weighs 17.7 ounces.
If you want to try the tent for yourself, here is the link: www.gossamerge...

[@garypark9202]

Excellent, articulate presentation Gabby. I just bought The One for the Lycian Way in Turkey. Early next spring, I'll be using it to trek from Skardu Pakistan to the base of the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat. If there's any fuel left in this 66-year old tank, I hope to put it to the full tour test on the GR11 traverse of the Pyrenees in Spain next summer. Then I will post a video about it's performance and nuances. I've run a couple of Big Agnes tents (Fly Creek and Copper Spur) into the ground. Great tents and I ran 'em hard. I'm excited to be doing the single-wall. Condensation needs management, but the weight savings is compelling. Do post another video on your experience with The One's performance. Cheers 😊

[@hghikes4458]

Agreed with the size. I also have The One and it fits great in my pack, osprey arua and I have the gossamer Gear mariposa.

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Good to see you back.

[@vegasjaydon1aauditstrump2024]

I just got this tent. 1st time using it will be tomorrow night North of Neel Gap. 😊

[@Illkacirma]

thanks Gabby

[@R.C.1161]

Get some stretchy cord and attach the tent tub to the outside stakes. Save yourself 4 stakes and the problems that go with driving them into the ground. With a solid 2.5 season ground pad and a decent sleeping (bag) / top quilt.... Your good till 20!

[@Mas-ir]

nice video review about the tent

[@michellepemberton9569]

Any update video ?

[@JosephJonLombardi]

After using this tent for awhile, how bad was the condensation?

[@tdiler12]

This questions format is incorrect as its assumes there was troublesome condensation. Take care

[@juanbackpacks]

Great video... I have the GG "one" and "two" and have used them on hundreds of trail miles.... great tents if you need something light. I used my "one" in the woods of PA (snow/rain) and it does well because of the ventilation. No serious condensation issues so it should serve you well on the AT.

[@ffstopP]

Good video, Gabby. Helpful. I'm looking forward to a full review once you've hiked with it.

[@michaelw6084]

I love this tent! Especially that the trekking poles angle out (wider at the top). This feels surprisingly spacious inside! And allows me to use a carabiner to hang my backpack, shoes, etc. from the trekking pole wrist strap rather than leaving them on the ground or bringing them inside. They suspend comfortably away from the mesh door.

[@gokcegrbz]

I just came back from a week long hiking/camping trip. I met a guy and we camped two nights very close to each other and he had this Gossamer tent. I don't want to be a pain but I thought this was a horrible tent. I use a bulky seatosummit tent and not once have I had any problems with condensation/tent sweating. His tent on the other hand was like a rain forest. It sweat so much, he had to wake up 2-3 times during night to dry the tent walls, yet his gear was wet in the morning. Next night he stayed awake till 2 am to control condensation and only slept 4 hours. I don't know how but this tent has a solid condensation problem from what I've seen. I'd rather carry two kg more than sacrificing my sleep and dryness in the nature.

[@jimrubyhike]

Cool tent! Thanks for the review. I’m leaving in February to finish the AT! Safe travels. Jukebox

[@journeytothedestination]

Hey jukebox! Are you starting over or picking up where you left off?

[@jimrubyhike]

@@journeytothedestination starting where I left off, mile 752.

[@juanbackpacks]

I’ve used the Two and the One for about 5 years combined. I use the stakes that come with it except for the vestibule lines.. I use mini ground hogs for those anchor pints. I’ve used these tents in the Appalachian mountains as well as the Sierra and they’ve never let me down.

[@ricklohr5]

Nice review. Hope you make it back to the AT this year. I'm making my second attempt as well. Maybe see you out there. --Pale Rider

[@MrMorton]

I think I like this tent considerably better than the Zpacks tent. It seems to have much better condensation management in its design. And I like the way it has little awnings over the ends to direct rain away

[@mikomakvancouver]

Yes, an update on condensation would be great! I’m 5’2” and have always used a 2 wall tent, but after seeing so many thru hikers rave about dcf tents I’m starting to wonder if I’m really missing out! 😂 I really dislike being cold and wet… those tents also look a bit drafty. Would love to hear your review after using the tent for a whole season, especially after being g a double wall tent user! 😊 Hope you had a great trip!

[@rev.johnpate3231]

IMO: This is THE solo backpacking tent. I used a tarp for 15 years. Going into the ONE was a massive upgrade. And you'll get some attention at camp too! IMO #2: The condensation issue is overblown. While tarp camping, the top outer surface of my down sleeping bag always got wet because it would touch the bottom of my tarp near the ground. This really was dew, not condensation b/c the tarp was so open to the air. Never hurt a thing. Modern bags / quilts are DWR / Pertex, etc., so even less to worry about. Like Mark Twain said, "It's 'mind over matter.' If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

Stake recommendation: Don't use the stakes that come with ANY tent. MSR Groundhogs (minis if you are super concerned about weight) will hold better and weigh the same or less. Not CHEAP, mind you, but less likely to pull out.

[@journeytothedestination]

I’ll have to check them out!

[@Junkorgem]

Ive bought a lot of stakes and msr are my favorite. I wasted a lot of money before them.

[@tdiler12]

Totally agree. Msr groundhogs are the only stakes I ve come across that I havent been able to break or bend . The minis are great.

[@brianwofford3831]

Really good video. Thanks, I have already viewed a couple your 2023 videos

[@happydays2300]

The BIG AGNES! I loved love loved my Big Agnes Tent!

[@jpslaz]

A harmless fly, not a bee.