It’s Time You Met The One. Or, How About The Two? Fall in Love with the Best Lightweight Shelters for the Trail.

It’s Time You Met The One. Or, How About The Two? Fall in Love with the Best Lightweight Shelters for the Trail.

We know you've been waiting for this moment. You've been searching, hoping that you'll find it. You'll know it's right as soon as you see it. We're talking about the moment you meet The One. Or, well, maybe The Two. The point here is that Gossamer Gear is stoked to share that our lightweight shelters, The One and The Two, are now back in stock and ready for your trail adventures ahead!

Both of these lightweight shelters are perfect for campers and backpackers who enjoy the privacy, comfort, and protection of a tent, but don't want to be hauling around a bunch of excess weight on the trail. The One and The Two can both be set up using six stakes and a set of trekking poles, eliminating the need to carry around extra tent poles. Both lightweight shelters are sold with the necessary stakes, and lightweight segmented poles or trekking poles can be added on separately.

The One: A Perfect, Solo Lightweight Shelter

The One is back with even more determination to keep you dry without weighing you down. Features of this sleek, simple ultralight solo shelter include factory-taped seams, reflective pull-outs, robust zippers, and fully-rigged lines. It's easy to set up, rugged, spacious, and weighs less than two pounds. The One is truly the lightweight shelter of your minimalist dreams.

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Dimensions:

  • Packed size: 5 inches by 10 inches
  • Floor size: 33 inches at the head, 21 inches at the foot, and 84 inches long for a total of 15.75 square feet
  • Vestibule area: 10 square feet
  • Head height at peak: 45 inches (when using 125-centimeter poles)

Materials:

  • Tent body: Custom-formulated 10D Nylon Ripstop SIL/PU fabric waterproof to at least 1800mm.
  • Tent floor: Custom-formulated 10D Nylon Ripstop SIL/PU fabric waterproof to at least 1800mm.
  • Guylines: 1.8mm reflective nylon sheath and 1 mm dyneema core
  • Zippers: First quality, robust #3 TPU Vestibule Zipper.
  • ITW lineloc3 tensioners all main tie outs

Recommended Uses:

  • A full moon backpacking trip into the Blue Ridge Mountains to howl at the stars like the fierce lone wolf you are.
  • A night spent in Badlands National Park tripping over the fact that you're camping on an ancient seabed.
  • Honestly, it's roomy enough (while still being so light!) that you can definitely invite your new trail friend to stop by your new digs for an evening of story swapping.

The Two: The Best Lightweight Shelter for Lovers and Friends

The Two has plenty of space for two hikers, whether lovers, friends, furry companions, or whoever you like to adventure with. This two-person lightweight shelter can keep you dry without weighing you down. As The One's two-person counterpart, The Two also features factory-taped seams, reflective pull-outs, robust zippers, and fully-rigged lines. It's easy to set up, rugged, spacious, and still clocks in at less than two pounds. In addition, both sides of this lightweight shelter have doors for easy access and ultimate ventilation.


Dimensions:

  • Packed size: 5 inches by 11 inches
  • Floor size: 48 inches at the head, 42 inches at the foot, and 84 inches long for a total of 26.25 square feet
  • Vestibule area: 20 square feet
  • Head height at peak: 45 inches (when using 125-centimeter poles)

Materials:

  • Tent body: Custom-formulated 10D Nylon Ripstop SIL/PU fabric waterproof to at least 1800mm.
  • Tent floor: Custom-formulated 10D Nylon Ripstop SIL/PU fabric waterproof to at least 1800mm.
  • Guylines: 1.8mm reflective nylon sheath, 1mm dyneema core
  • Zippers: First quality, robust #3 TPU Vestibule Zippers
  • ITW lineloc3 tensioners all main tie outs

Recommended Uses:

  • That romantic getaway you're planning with your boo to check out Japan's new Michinoku Coastal Trail.
  • Your BFF thru-hike of Canada's Great Divide Trail.
  • Honestly, you'll love it so much that you might as well set it up in your backyard for the summer and just make yourself at home.

The One and The Two are Trail-Ready Lightweight Shelters

If you're looking for a tough, lightweight shelter, The One or The Two are ready to hit the trail with you. Check out each of their product pages for more information on their features, directions on how to set them up, tips for taking care of them, and reviews from others in the Gossamer Gear community. We also have a video demonstrating how to set-up your new favorite lightweight shelter.

Finally, make sure to share photos of your adventures with The One or The Two with us by tagging @gossamergear and using the hashtag #takelessdomore. Happy trails!

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