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The Gossamer Gear "The Two" tent is a lightweight, single-wall tent suitable for backpackers and thru-hikers looking to shed every gram they can. It offers a balance between weight savings and functionality. The tent is spacious enough for two people and gear. The Two boasts ample headroom and living space.
Gossamer Gear says:
A sleek, simple ultralight two person shelter to keep you snug as a bug in a weatherproof ripstop rug.
The Two has space for two and can keep you dry without weighing you down. Features include factory-taped seams, reflective pull-outs, robust zippers, and fully-rigged lines. Easy to set up, rugged, spacious and less than 2lbs. Both sides have doors for easy access and maximum ventilation.
Our Verdict
The Gossamer Gear "The Two" tent stands out as a commendable ultralight shelter option for solo backpackers, thru-hikers, and those who camp with a partner, who are seeking a balance between weight savings and functionality. Its single-wall design, utilising a ripstop Polyurethane fabric coated with silicone, which offers impressive durability and weather resistance while keeping weight to a minimum.
The tent's spacious interior comfortably accommodates two people and gear, with ample headroom for sitting up. As with all ultralight two-person tents, this is a palace if you intend to use the tent solo (as I do), but it can be a little cramped for two for prolonged periods; OK for one or two nights away but not something I would wish to cohabit for a week, also, sadly The Two can not accommodate two wide sleeping pads at once.
It's a simple setup, using trekking poles as support, so you must adequately stake out and tension The Two for optimal performance. The adaptable set-up means that in foul weather, the tent can be pitched low for better protection and high in fair weather, promoting better airflow and ventilation.
While "The Two" tent excels in many aspects, it's important to note that its ultralight construction prioritises weight savings; as the tent is single-skin, condensation can be an issue. However, those who wish to shed every gram will appreciate the trade-off.
Overall, the Gossamer Gear "The Two" tent earns praise for its exceptional blend of lightweight design, durability, and functionality, making it a top choice for adventurers seeking to minimise their pack weight, without compromising their shelter quality.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Lightweight, with full protection from rain and bugs
- Factory-taped seams
- Bathtub floor
- Main body and floor have 1800mm waterproof UTS coating
- Great headroom (and shoulder room)
- Fits tall people
- Big vestibule with great protection
- Easy side entry
- Excellent ventilation with four doors to open to minimize condensation
- Catenary cut for quick, taut setup
- Highly adjustable pitch
- Interior clothes line and flashlight loop
- Reflective tie-outs for additional lines for high winds
- Ability to furl the vestibule for views when no rain expected
- Tensioners with reflective line make it easy to get a taut setup
- Reflective guy lines knotted so they can be handled with gloves
- Zipper pulls have reflective lines added for easier handling
- 2 large mesh internal pockets for personal items
- Minimum of 6 stakes required for setup (included)
- Uses carbon fiber or aluminum segmented poles, or trekking poles (set to 125 cm, tip down)
Specifications
- Weight: 684g (includes factory-taped seams and lines attached)
- Aluminum Stakes (8): 84g
- Dimensions (Packaged): L 10" x W 5" ( 25.4cm x 12.7cm)
Dimensions (Footprint including stakes & cord)
- Length 135"/ 342.9cm
- Width 117"/ 297.18cm
Dimensions (Bathtub Floor)
- Length 84"/ 213.3 cm
- Head End Width 48"/ 121.9 cm
- Foot End Width 42"/ 106.6 cm
- Length of Ridgeline 64"/ 162.5 cm
- Interior Height at Ridgeline 43"/ 109.2 cm
- Sleeping Pad Fits: Can fit two tapered 25"/ 63.5 cm wide inflatable pads
Dimensions (Vestibule)
- Functional Space 10 square feet
- Bathtub Floor Edge to Tip of Vestibule 35"/ 88.9 cm
- Length of Vestibule Zipper 45"/ 114.3 cm
Material & Construction
- Tent body Custom 10D Nylon Ripstop SIL/PU fabric waterproof to at least 1800mm
- Tent floor Custom 10D Nylon Ripstop SIL/PU fabric waterproof to at least 1800mm
- Guylines 1.8mm reflective nylon sheath
- 1 mm dyneema core
- #3 TPU Vestibule Zipper Waterproop
- ITW lineloc 3 tensioners all main tie outs
