Perfect timing, I just got off the trail. I used a Tarptent Protrail. Love how light it is and easy to setup, but getting in and out of it was a real pain. Along with sitting up in it of course. Definitely gonna give this one some serious thought. Thanks!

Hey Devin! I have a 2018 model of The Two and a 2019 model of The One. They are fantastic! To solve the need for extra stakes for the bathtub floor, I came up with a hack that I think you will love!! I used tiny lightweight 1.5mm cord (Ripstop By The Roll) tied one end to the bathtub loop, then put the other end through the inside loop of the main stake out point, then tied a slipknot to about the middle point of the cording so it can be adjusted. I left about a 2 inch tail with a knot so its easy to find and adjust. Works like a charm!!! Bathtub floor has a little bit of adjustable tension and no need for more than 8 stakes. :)

No need for more stakes. Just attatch some shock cord loops to each corner and wrap them around the stakes of the fly

Great info!! This is my next shelter!! Thanks bud!!

Looks fantastic, love the wider at the ridge line design. Bought this tent You don’t need because You’re buying another tent You won’t need wen it comes out in dyneema. 😆

Great tent! Lasted the entirety of the pacific crest trail for me in 2019. Being silnylon, it sags after initial set up, the especially in the rain. I’m probably going to end up with the DCF version for the CDT in April.

I’ve been using my The One for over a year now. Dozens of nights in it and I love it. I added lines to the bathtub floor loops so I can use one stake at each corner. Works great and lets you use the 6 stakes or 8 with the side pullouts. I replaced the stuff sack with a zpacks medium dyneema stuff sack. It’s a little narrower and longer so it fits better in my packs side pocket.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

William, that's a great idea for the bathtub floor. I should have considered that, or at least GG should just add that. haha. Thanks man!

@campchairchris

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing with the bathtub floor. Adding additional stakes is totally unnecessary. One stake per corner is all that is needed. 👍🏻

@hoser7706

3 жыл бұрын

But which is lighter, 4 ti hook or needle stakes vs adding line? Or is line just that much more efficient?

@WilliamKapes

3 жыл бұрын

@@hoser7706 its just faster/easier to use the line and one stake per corner. Plus if you are in a challenging spot, like sandy or rocky area, you arent dealing with 4 extra stakes. Keeps it simple, to me anyway.

@charlieciernia9189

3 жыл бұрын

@@WilliamKapes do you have a video on the line? What kind of line and loop?

Thanks for the nice walkthrough of The One. When I see reviews like this, I think I should throw in the towel on the tarp/bivy game and just go back to a simple, reliable integrated shelter like this. Interesting approach to include the weight and behavior of Easton carbon poles. I wonder how the GG aluminum poles perform in comparison. They’re 2oz heavier, but may be more rigid. At that point, you can get into a Nemo or Big Agnes 1p double wall at the same weight. Hmmm.

You aren't the only one. I like to camp in a hammock but at times do need a tent so I got one of the dan durston x-mid 1p tent's , 2 good of a deal to pass up. That tent is packed with four others ( 2 from Six Moon's Designs ) , all solo tents. Nice thing about the x-mid , 4 or 6 stakes and two treaking poles to set it up , which I replaced with the carbon fiber poles from Z-Packs.

This really looks like a great 1.5p single wall tent. I've been considering moving up from my Durston Xmid 1p to the Durston Xmid 2p. I'll have to seriously compare it to this tent before i make my purchase.

Never to much gear as long as it is useful... 👍👍

Finally a good review of the one. Wish they made a silpoly version.

@sparrowflying864

3 жыл бұрын

I wish they made it in a camo or army green color. *Sigh*

Awesome tent. When it come to gear for me sometimes wants are needs. Great review.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

I love some tent action!

Great review. Thanks for sharing.

I attached shock cord loops to the bathtub floor, that I pullout to the corner stakes. It works pretty well.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Messinger 👍🏻👊🏻

Great video. Thanks. How does this compare the the SMD Lunar Solo? I’m a bit worried about condensation especially as I’m in the UK.

Solid Tent I've been using! I can't wait to see the new DCF version! I've been holding out to buy one!

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Rad!

I have the two, what i like. The ventilation is great, i have no condensation issues. My husband is 6'2 and he has lots of room. What i dont like, the bathtub floor is slippery and i find it just slips too much with my sea to summit sleep pad. It is nylon and i am not sure how long it will last.

Ya, I’ve been eyeing the upcoming Dyneema version for The Two; but the condensation in single wall tents!! 😢😢😢

I have a Two... light.. fast and easy to pitch and packs down small. I'm a real fan of this tent.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan!

Love your reviews brother. Man seriously, this is how I QA the heck out of things. I really like the fact that they thought to give the option to lift the vestibule without unsteaking. Thats pretty slick. Oh and we totally can relate to mostly well thought out buying with the occasional impulse buy. This was a good impulse buy it looks like. :) P.S. we heard the coyotes this weekend, was pretty surreal with the full moon.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man! Figured you’d enjoy the approach on this one.

What about adding some shock cord to the bathtub guy outs so u can use the same 4 corner stakes for the bathtub as well?

My go-to tent. Agree with your comments, in particular ease of pitching and internal space. They seem to have improved it: mine does not have the tie-out points on each side, meaning that sagging under rain reduces inside space - main drawback of old model, I think.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and they seem to be coming out with a new 2021 version too that has updates along with the DCF version.

The old adage of less is more. Less tent is more money.

I have the same tent and use 1.8mm reflective guidelines with a Lineloc on the bathtub floor. Just attach the same stakes as the corners and adjust last. Use a total of six Vargo titanium sheppard stakes (.28oz each) and two Vargo titanium V Stakes(.39 oz each) for the front and back trekking poles. Works perfect with less stakes and weight,

@WilliamKapes

3 жыл бұрын

Thats exactly what I did with mine. Added linelocs and lines to the bathtub corners. I use the stock stakes for the corners and end pull outs and MSR Groundhogs for pole tie outs. I'm too rough with stakes to be trusted with sheppard hook stakes :)

Who’s the stud on the left at 0:53? He looks like a genius at setting up!

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

HA HA HA!

Can you speak to how well the tensor long wide would fit in this shelter? Mainly concerned with the width at the foot.

I have The TWO. I prefer more space to store my gear with me inside the tent. It is really easy to setup and works pretty good in the rain. Condensation is a possibility if you have close up the tent, but having 2 openings can usually allow you to leave one side open for air flow. The stake issue bugged me at first, but I got some lightweight titanium ones for the inside floor. Thanks for the great video.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@saskhiker3935

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thats what i do leave one side open and ventilation is fine. But that bathtb floor is so damn slippery. My only dislike about it.

@MrWoodleyf

3 жыл бұрын

@@saskhiker3935 You can apply some seam sealer to the floor and it should become less slippery.

I have 2 tents . Tarptent double rainbow LI, Altaplex and Naturehike 1p tent 😩😩 I want one more 😃

This tent looks amazing for its weight and size. I’m looking after a good lightweight 3aeason season that will stand up to uk weathers. Had my eye on the notch li but it’s expensive and doesn’t have as much room in the inner. How does it fair in the wind?

Gotta say, I'm a Dan Durstan XMid2 fan. Not nylon, it's silpoly, so no moisture sag. Handles rain, wind, and a few inches of snow, like a champ... excellent stitch quality... ZERO regrets, only satisfaction.

Try this for your bathtub.. permanently attach 1.5 mil shock cord from the bathtub corners to the tent corners

Good review, neat tent. I have been considering the Durston X-mid or Lanshan 1 Pro, but this adds another option. The x-mid seems to be a very easy pitch too with only 4 pegs required but it is less roomy and the little chance it will be made with dynema. Too many choices, I suppose that is a good thing. Look forward to your dynema version comparison.

@Oldsparkey

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 1 person x-mid and it's what I call a poor mans dynema , polyester. Water runs off it and it dose not hold water like the nylon tents do.

Dyneema one person tent? I had 2 Zpacks but nothing beats my Tarptent Aeon Li as for ease of pitching, minimal floorspace required, build quality and general performance. I LOVE it. (Btw, I have the 2019 model and a friend got the 2020: both excellent ones, but I probably still prefer the 2019...)

i just ordered it because Friday, Dec.3rd,2021 night i had a big problem at wilderness under snow condition..i use Amok drumry 5.0 but it was not closer trees..plus some big pieces between trees if they are closer..and so many arms on pine trees..so i used my Dyneema tarp on snow, now it has many holes on,and i need fix it..didn't have another tar, and snow stared around 11 pm..i was almost sleeping, got on my face cold water drop from snow melt..i had my sitting blanket (it is not waterproof) and i put it between my face and mosquito net..it helped to survive till get out..but no sleep..and decided search UL tent..woo saw this one..and got it.. i have 7oz hiking poles..from my Mat i can keep weight under 1lbs means i will drop my bag weight between 1-2 lbs..and i like to say price is good..no need pay for Dyneema over $500 i think..thanks for sharing great info for this tent..plus i liked color too

I'm looking at this tent but have a 25 inch wide sleeping pad - is the narrower bottom part wide enough for that?

The packed size looks nice but I'm not a fan of anything that requires two poles to setup. I generally prefer a single trekking pole. Thanks for showing how flimsy the carbon poles from SMD are. I'd thought about picking up one but it seems like the aluminum version would be worth the weight penalty as I'm assuming it's 7 series and stiffer. The rear panel would concern me since I side sleep and toss and turn at night. Any condensation on that part of the tent would drip down into the bathtub floor as best as I can tell. It looks like you could ad some shock cord to the floor timeouts and just guy them out to the same stakes as the fly. Personally I've been using a tarp bivy combo lately. I have a new flat tarp coming in today to try out as well. But for the time being a cheap shaped tarp and borah bivy has been a great shelter for just under a pound with no Dyneema required. Definitely not for everyone but you still get lots of room so long as you don't mind being exposed to the outdoors during the waking hours. I'm not sure you would like the idea of just tossing a sack on the ground and crawling in though but it definitely is more fun than it sounds.

I wonder what Century we will get this tent in the uk

Couple of follow up questions. You commented on the space. Curious of your thoughts on the new dimensions of the 2021 One. It is a bit smaller. I have the Two and really like it. Looking to downsize. I currently have Nemo Tensor regular wide. Debating on the 2020 vs 2021 version. Thoughts?

I have the current The One and it's 22oz with tent lines and titanium stakes.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I have The One as well. Easy to get a quick setup. At 5.7" and getting slimmer I love the room. I normally use 6 MSR mini groundhogs but add up to 6 titanium shepherd hooks if I stake out the floor and the extra wall tie outs - alot but manageable. About 22.5 to 24 oz total. They have a newer version of the nylon The One that is a bit lighter. The DCF version is not 100% DCF - only "rain fly" is. DCF. Bathtub is still Sil-nylon and is only about 2.6 or so oz less the the new Sil-nylon version which given the price of $539 is a turn off for me. I'd like a bit lighter setup but their DCF price or the ZPACKs Plexamid at $549 or Duplex at $599 is out of my league for now.

Hi is it the: SIX MOON DESIGNS 5 Section Carbon Pole - that you are using - I have bought the tent with the GG LT5 trekking poles - I am only using one trekking pole when hiking, so I was thinking about getting one carbon pole frem SMD - what do you think about that idea 💁

Do you think you would have enough room without using the panel guy lines on the head and foot end of the tent? Or do you think they are necessary to keep your head from rubbing on it?

something I've always wondered about with non-self standing tents is-- can you connect a string to the peak to a tree instead of using a trekking pole.

@KB-re4ku

3 жыл бұрын

Potentially, but from how this looks to setup you might need one on each end of the peak to give tension. And of course trees in the right place.

You don't include the trekking pole weight in the with shelter if you already bring trekking poles with you.

What is the WIDTH of ugq quilt

is this the 2020 version or the updated version?

Great review - tx! One point, I think the foot width is actually 21" not 28" which means if you have a wide rectangular pad like the Tensor Insulated this tent won't work... sadly. But there's always the two. Just wish Gossamer Gear was still making the DCF versions.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

This is the 2020 version before it got changed for 2021. So the 28” is correct. Last I heard on the DCF models is they are just waiting for a new batch from the factory to get finished and delivered.

@wellseasonedhiker

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure Right on! tx brother...

great review Is each entry the same or are the entrances different thanks

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

The One just has the one door. Thanks!

I have the Durston x-mid. The x mid is a great tent, no doubt about it. The interior hight on the x mid does not Work out great for me. I'm a little over 6 feet long. When sitting Up on my x-lite pad, my head touches the roof in the x-mid and I have to bend down or move back in the tent. Reading the stats the one only provides 2 inches more of headroom compared to the x-mid, so think thw problem would be the same with the interior hight.

I’ve been using “The Two” for almost a year. I like it so far.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues in weather or durability?

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

3 жыл бұрын

I’m pleasantly surprised at the durability so far. Absolutely no problem with the materials even though it’s all so thin. I’ve camped on ground, leaves, pine straw and even over roots in the Smokies (no alternative) with absolutely no damage. As far as weather, I’ve been lucky and slept in shelters every night that it has rained. I’ve had heavy dew though 😂🤣 I’ve even considered setting up in the backyard on a rainy night just to test it.

8 stakes enough..but winter time neen snow ones..

Wow, that tent is huge inside! Almost palatial. I'd love to have something like that. My current tent is perfectly functional of course, but probably half the amount of elbow room, and almost twice the weight. But it was the only thing I could afford, so it'll have to do. Unless you want to make some space and send me a tent you don't really need anyway 😉 Why does gear have to cost so much? I buy the gear then I have no money left to go out and use it! 😂😂

@jimmac1953

3 жыл бұрын

Love mine!

We can never have too many tents 😎😎😂😂

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

This is a true statement!

Some people have said that the "flimsiness" of the poles is actually a plus in bad weather, because they bend in the wind and then bounce back rather than cause the fabric to take the brunt of the wind. I don't know if that is correct. Just throwing it in.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m not totally certain about that either, but would be something interesting to research and understand better.

I wanted to love this tent but ended up selling it. The condensation is pretty terrible due to lack of ventilation. I'm only 5'10 and would wake up with a wet foot box. The other issue is the fragile bathtub floor. I did my best to baby it and ALWAYS used a ground sheet and still got a tear in the floor. Like I said... I REALLY love the concept... but its lack of breathability and fragile material were why I sold it.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

could you add some cordage to the bathtub floor and attach to the existing stakes.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's the plan. Seems like something GG could/should do from the factory.

@campchairchris

3 жыл бұрын

Seems like pretty much eveone stakes out the bathtub floor that way... Seems like the obvious solution.

interesting no info on the specs or dimensions of the tent on their website. Thanks for the review.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on which link you're looking at. I know they are currently updating the tents with new 2021 models.

great review... would the Nemo Tensor 25X72 fit in the One?

@BackcountryExposure

2 жыл бұрын

Based on their website, it should.

I feel like that could be the title of many of your videos 🤣

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha! You’re on to me!

Let's get that tent out in California!

Hmmm - except for weight, I can’t see any advantages of The One over the Lanshan 2 Pro. The Lanshan costs about half the price, is more solid (20 D), is 7 cm longer and has a HH of 2.000 mm (compaired to The One’s 1.200 mm) . Or am I missing something? 🤔

@rgmALC

3 жыл бұрын

Weight, build quality and customer service are why you’d choose the One over the Lanshan

@hoser7706

3 жыл бұрын

And according to this video, inconsistent itching w the Lanshan vs The One.

@jpriddle

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have experience with the One, but after owning GG’s previous Twinn Tarp (which was a custom 7D material) I would have no problem recommending their ripstop requirements. The denier isn’t the whole story of fabric durability. HH also depends on real world degradation based on UV breakdown, abrasion, waterproof coating, etc.

@kimpriessloft371

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew C . I agree with you on weight and customer service, but disagree about build quality. Have you ever owned a 3F tent? I now have 3 of them and previously owned 2 others, and the quality is really top notch (- which you also can see from the many reviews on UT). And still half the price..😜

@polunga

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention you need 2 trekking poles, I only hike with one, so I will need to bring in another one or the dedicated pole but thats adding ~3 oz more, which brings the weight gap even closer between lanshan and the GG tent., I believe a couple of oz of difference between the 1 person model. But not sure if you have more head room with the one vs lanshan 1 pro, any ideas?

Hi, Awesome.. im from Indonesia for Gossamer Gear distributor in Indonesia and singapore..

Couldn't you add rope for the bathtub to string them up with the same stakes your are using for the "outer tent" That would save weight I guess?

Specs are cool yet...I hate waking up with a wet footbox in the the morning. Is this tent long enough for a six footer on a 3" thick pad? My lightheart gear tent is a palces of roominess yet is a bit heavier (2.5 pounds) than I would like.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

If you're using the panel pull outs, then you would be fine. Otherwise going to The Two would it better from what I have read, and another commenter mentioned.

@geraldhenrickson7472

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure Thanks for the quick reply!

Which version is this, the 2020 or the 2021 slimmed down one?

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

2020 version

Does a 25 inch wide rectangular pad fit in this tent? It's probably pushing the limits

@BackcountryExposure

2 жыл бұрын

It would in the older version. GG says on their site that a 25” wide pad will work in the new design, it just pushes the floor out a little. Not ideal imo.

I love it but at $300 it’s tuff if it was $220 $250 even it would be a number 1 seller but at $300 I can keep my lanshan 1 and 2 and buy a sick new backpack or something

The “regular” silnylon The One are actually 2, one sold for 239usd and one sold for 299usd, can you please tell me which one is yours...?

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is the previous year model The One.

Nice shirt.. you do not count the poles in the weight because I carry the poles anyway

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. But if you are someone who doesn't carry trekking poles, then they become added to the total weight.

Are they going to make The One in Dyneema?

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I put a link to it in the video description. Hoping they release it soon as I'd like to use it before the snow flies!

We never do NEED more gear...the wants just always outweigh 😆 🏕 ⛺

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Truth!

I didn’t need mine either, I have the two, I use the Altiplex most of the time. Like you I bought the two because I plan on buying the DCF version. LMAO

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully the DCF is available when they say it will be.

@Wondering_Fireball

3 жыл бұрын

Backcountry Exposure , only time will tell!

An advantage to a floating bathtub floor is not having to have a perfect ground space.

I understand wanting a good tent but i cant justify the prices on some of these ultralight tents

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

I totally get that. $300 for this tent is quite reasonable I feel, but yes, I do agree.

@greggibson7313

3 жыл бұрын

Apples and oranges, I guess, but I would rather spend $600 and own a tent I can sleep in anytime rather than shell out $75-100 per night for six days in a lodge or hotel.

You purchased it LITERALLY over Labor Day weekend? Are you sure you didn't purchase it a day before or after? Or was it LITERALLY over that weekend? Nah, just breaking your balls. If I were in the market for this type of tent at that weight and price I'd go for the Durston X-Mid 1 person. Only needs 4 stakes and comes in Silpoly, and is double walled.

Check out seek outside if you want dcf tents. Best out there

FYI: I'm 6'3" w/ a 3" pad. GG said that I'd be better w/ The Two.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Could be true. I haven't seen the two, but between those two factors, often the larger tent footprint makes things fit better for tall people.

@aaalllen

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure I didn't quite remember it right. I also mentioned to them that I had size 14 feet and that the pad is 25x78. I also expressed my concerns about the 24" footbox Here's what they wrote "If you utilize our side wall tie outs every night, you would fit perfectly. Without utilizing our side wall tie outs, it would be a tight fit (especially with that tall of a pad). The Two would certainly be more consistently spacious." You also mentioned 28" at the floor... is that including the bathtub? The current site doesn't have dimensions, so i had to come up w/ the 24" somewhere. Do you have the 2021 version?

@WilliamKapes

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaalllen I'm 6'2" and have size 13/14 feet, and use the Nemo Tensor insulated pad at 25" wide. I mostly use the tie outs with The One but not always and it hasnt been much of an issue. If I'm worried about condensation I'll pretty much always use them though.

@aaalllen

3 жыл бұрын

@@WilliamKapes Great info. Thank you. I guess I'll keep an eye on the DCF version's reviews. I went w/ the X-Mid 2p this year. Still a lb lighter than my Copper Spur 2p from 2013.

I still say don't add the pole weight to the tent weight. I Cary them regardless of what tent I use.