ZONTRACFIELD NOTES

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Freestanding Is Back Under Two Pounds
Lead Story / Gear Watch FN-26-029

Freestanding Is Back Under Two Pounds

Gossamer Gear’s first freestanding tent combines a double-wall structure, dedicated poles and an 845-gram trail weight. The Free 1P brings convenience back into the ultralight equation.

03 Sep 2026 EN 5 Min Read
3 Recent Gear Watch Product drops, material shifts and equipment signals from the field. 0 Recent Field Tested Hands-on product notes, scores, limits and real-world use cases. 3 Recent Movement Culture Stories on sport, outdoor aesthetics, subculture and movement. 1 Recent Product Research Design, materials, construction and performance context.