The One - WhiteBlaze

Lyle · 02-15-2008, 14:53

Anyone seen one of these yet?

Looks awful good to me. One pound - full protection.

http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/...r/The_One.html

Footslogger · 02-15-2008, 14:58

Great looking shelter. From the outside it appears to have the same general shape as my 11 oz Wild Oasis from Six Moon Design. But this one appears to have some inner walls and a floor ?? Also kinda similar to the Lunar Solo, but thats a 23 oz shelter.

Man ...that thing's light !!

'Slogger

BR360 · 02-15-2008, 15:20

Light, yes, and only $275.00 That's only $16 an ounce!

_terrapin_ · 02-15-2008, 17:36

I'd be wary of the nearly-horizontal flat surfaces. But if it works, it'll be a winner.

Roland · 02-15-2008, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by _terrapin_

I'd be wary of the nearly-horizontal flat surfaces. But if it works, it'll be a winner.

What do you mean by this? I don't understand.

Lyle · 02-15-2008, 18:29

Speaking for terrapin, I believe he thinks it is a flatter pitch than I do. I know what his concern is, I've had a few of the stretched out pyramid tents that have tended to sag, particularly if there was any chance of snow or ice.

I think the photo might be deceiving as far as how flat it is. If you watch the video, it looks about the same pitch as many standard A-frames were way back when, maybe slightly less of an angle. I don't think it is all that flat, but I may be wrong. That is one reason I was asking if anyone has actually seen one yet.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but hands on is worth a thousand pictures. :-)

Forgive me for speaking for you terrapin, feel free to correct me if I'm FOS.

Roland · 02-15-2008, 18:34

Thanks for the interpretation. I watched the video. The slope of the "roof" does not look particularly flat. And because the poles attach at the ridge, I would not expect the ridge to sag much at all.

wrongway_08 · 02-15-2008, 18:46

Pretty cool tent but that price tag seems steep, maybe if I could see if in person to get a better idea of the construction. Not sayn anything bad about it but would need to see it in person to drop that much money on it.

Smile · 02-15-2008, 18:59

I'll have to agree, the price is a little steep. Nice looking shelter though

_terrapin_ · 02-15-2008, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyle

Forgive me for speaking for you terrapin, feel free to correct me if I'm FOS.

No problem. I think we're on the same page. All fabrics sag a bit when they get damp or wet. The slope of the tent's roof has to be steep enough so that rain drains off immediately, even with some sag in the fabric.

Tinker · 02-15-2008, 23:19

It's nice that the tent uses two poles (if you hike with trekking poles). There's probably a good amount of usable headroom vs. a single pole flat pyramid style.

I'm done buying tents for a while. I almost wish I needed one.

Roland · 02-16-2008, 01:08

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Originally Posted by Tinker

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I'm done buying tents for a while. I almost wish I needed one.

It sounds like you're trying to justify buying "just one more".

map man · 02-16-2008, 08:53

By the time you add six tent stakes, the polycro ground cloth (which the manufacturer advises), and two tent poles (for those of us who don't use trekking poles) the weight goes from 17 ounces to about 1 lb., 10 ounces, and that is in the same ballpark as the Six Moon Lunar Solo and Tarptent Contrail, only a little more expensive.

On the plus side, it looks well made and designed, has good head room, and that spinnaker material intigues me because I read it is more truly "waterproof" than silnylon.

(by the way, the dog wandering in and out of the setup video was a nice entertaining touch

)

Nearly Normal · 02-17-2008, 09:03

I would have liked to seen a little more closeup on the bathtub floor. The front side looked to stand up well but I wanted to see the head and foot ends and what keeps them standing.
Nice looking overall.
Be great to see it from the users view in a wind driven downpour.
That would sell it.

Appalachian Tater · 02-17-2008, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by map man

By the time you add six tent stakes, the polycro ground cloth (which the manufacturer advises), and two tent poles (for those of us who don't use trekking poles) the weight goes from 17 ounces to about 1 lb., 10 ounces, and that is in the same ballpark as the Six Moon Lunar Solo and Tarptent Contrail, only a little more expensive.

They should call it "The One and a Half".

ChinMusic · 02-17-2008, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by map man

By the time you add six tent stakes, the polycro ground cloth (which the manufacturer advises), and two tent poles (for those of us who don't use trekking poles) the weight goes from 17 ounces to about 1 lb., 10 ounces, and that is in the same ballpark as the Six Moon Lunar Solo and Tarptent Contrail, only a little more expensive.

To be fair the Lunar Solo weights do not include stakes, tent poles, or ground cloth either. I think The One picks up on the design of the Lunar Solo and improves upon it. I like how it uses both poles (more head room) and how the poles are attached. With my LS I have a tendency to push on the pole with my butt as I roll around at night. I sometimes will push the base of the pole a bit and cause the tent to sag. The strap at the base of The One prevents this.

Appalachian Tater · 02-17-2008, 15:00

Seam-sealing can also add more weight. On a large shelter, it can be a couple of ounces.

spittinpigeon · 02-17-2008, 15:16

In a heavy wind, it could keep you awake with how noisy the fabric is.

Tin Man · 02-17-2008, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by spittinpigeon

In a heavy wind, it could keep you awake with how noisy the fabric is.

Yep. Wind is silent. Fabric is noisy.

ChinMusic · 02-17-2008, 15:28

Any speculation on condensation or "breathability" issues with this material over the LS?

02-15-2008, 14:53	#1
Lyle Join Date: 01-25-2006 Location: Croswell, MI View my gallery 61 Age: 56 Posts: 2,051 Images: 61	The One Anyone seen one of these yet? Looks awful good to me. One pound - full protection. http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/...r/The_One.html

02-15-2008, 14:58	#2
Footslogger Donating Member/AT Class of 2003 - The WET year Join Date: 09-27-2002 Location: Laramie, WY View my gallery 88 Age: 60 Year of thru-hike: 2003 Posts: 7,188 Images: 88	Great looking shelter. From the outside it appears to have the same general shape as my 11 oz Wild Oasis from Six Moon Design. But this one appears to have some inner walls and a floor ?? Also kinda similar to the Lunar Solo, but thats a 23 oz shelter. Man ...that thing's light !! 'Slogger __________________ The more I learn ...the more I realize I don't know.

02-15-2008, 15:20	#3
BR360 Registered User Join Date: 11-01-2006 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 351	Light, yes, and only $275.00 That's only $16 an ounce! __________________ I walk the line.

02-15-2008, 18:34	#7
Roland Join Date: 02-15-2005 Location: White Mtns Age: 52 Posts: 964	Thanks for the interpretation. I watched the video. The slope of the "roof" does not look particularly flat. And because the poles attach at the ridge, I would not expect the ridge to sag much at all. __________________ Roland

02-15-2008, 18:46	#8
wrongway_08 Join Date: 08-03-2007 Location: westminster, Maryland View my gallery 58 My trailjournals.com Age: 33 Year of thru-hike: March 1 2008 - Sept 11 2008 Posts: 1,930 Images: 58	Pretty cool tent but that price tag seems steep, maybe if I could see if in person to get a better idea of the construction. Not sayn anything bad about it but would need to see it in person to drop that much money on it. __________________ FOR A.T. WEATHER FORECAST: http://www.sophiaknows.com/atdb/weather.php

02-15-2008, 17:36	#4
_terrapin_ Join Date: 09-20-2007 Location: Gone Posts: 5,038	I'd be wary of the nearly-horizontal flat surfaces. But if it works, it'll be a winner.

02-15-2008, 18:29	#6
Lyle Join Date: 01-25-2006 Location: Croswell, MI View my gallery 61 Age: 56 Posts: 2,051 Images: 61	Speaking for terrapin, I believe he thinks it is a flatter pitch than I do. I know what his concern is, I've had a few of the stretched out pyramid tents that have tended to sag, particularly if there was any chance of snow or ice. I think the photo might be deceiving as far as how flat it is. If you watch the video, it looks about the same pitch as many standard A-frames were way back when, maybe slightly less of an angle. I don't think it is all that flat, but I may be wrong. That is one reason I was asking if anyone has actually seen one yet. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but hands on is worth a thousand pictures. :-) Forgive me for speaking for you terrapin, feel free to correct me if I'm FOS.

02-15-2008, 18:59	#9
Smile Registered User Join Date: 02-12-2005 Location: Here. Posts: 2,137	I'll have to agree, the price is a little steep. Nice looking shelter though __________________ ad astra per aspera

02-15-2008, 23:19	#11
Tinker bivy pilot: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/237103382ByZIeG Join Date: 02-12-2004 Location: Warwick, R.I. View my gallery 39 Age: 56 Posts: 3,987 Images: 39	It's nice that the tent uses two poles (if you hike with trekking poles). There's probably a good amount of usable headroom vs. a single pole flat pyramid style. I'm done buying tents for a while. I almost wish I needed one. __________________ "I just walked. I was VERY happy" (Bill Bryson, "A Walk in the Woods")

02-16-2008, 08:53	#13
map man Join Date: 01-22-2006 Location: Ames, IA View my gallery 1 Age: 50 Posts: 290 Images: 1	By the time you add six tent stakes, the polycro ground cloth (which the manufacturer advises), and two tent poles (for those of us who don't use trekking poles) the weight goes from 17 ounces to about 1 lb., 10 ounces, and that is in the same ballpark as the Six Moon Lunar Solo and Tarptent Contrail, only a little more expensive. On the plus side, it looks well made and designed, has good head room, and that spinnaker material intigues me because I read it is more truly "waterproof" than silnylon. (by the way, the dog wandering in and out of the setup video was a nice entertaining touch)

02-17-2008, 09:03	#14
Nearly Normal Registered User Join Date: 02-08-2005 Location: Sea Islands of South Carolina Age: 53 Posts: 1,408	I would have liked to seen a little more closeup on the bathtub floor. The front side looked to stand up well but I wanted to see the head and foot ends and what keeps them standing. Nice looking overall. Be great to see it from the users view in a wind driven downpour. That would sell it.

02-17-2008, 15:00	#17
Appalachian Tater GAME 2006 Join Date: 08-29-2006 Location: 130r3D @5 U5u41 Posts: 7,501	Seam-sealing can also add more weight. On a large shelter, it can be a couple of ounces.

02-17-2008, 15:16	#18
spittinpigeon Registered User Join Date: 05-16-2006 Location: Worcester MA Age: 32 Year of thru-hike: 06 into 07 Posts: 323	In a heavy wind, it could keep you awake with how noisy the fabric is.

02-17-2008, 15:28	#20
ChinMusic Join Date: 05-22-2007 Location: Illinois Age: 51 Posts: 2,477	Any speculation on condensation or "breathability" issues with this material over the LS?

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