Post-Hike Tent Review: Gossamer Gear The Two

00:00 Hey Y'all
00:12 Why I Tried This Tent (Gossamer Gear The Two)
00:41 Specs
01:21 Materials
02:45 Features (Pockets, Clothesline, Seam Sealed)
03:52 Weight
04:33 Price
05:15 My Thoughts - Pros
05:20 Straightforward Set Up
05:55 Lots Of Space
09:02 No Big Issues With Condensation
09:32 Option To Stake Out Bathtub
09:45 Two Doors
10:15 Cons
10:25 Asymmetrical Design - Less Adaptable Set-Up
11:26 Attaching Vestibule - Zipper/Clip Combination
12:00 Line Inside The Vestibule
12:39 Summary

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[MrDynamik]

Great review Dixie. You're still my favorite for unbiased info without an agenda. Keep up the great work, I appreciate your content!

[lieutenantlucky]

I just ordered the tent yesterday and boy was I surprised to see Dixie post a review about it today! After watching, I’m glad I made the purchase and look forward to seeing it in person!

[Plastikdoom]

Nice…and that’s a big two man tent…you should give a pup tent a go…oh, they’re heavy by the way, haha. Try getting two marines and all your gear you’re carrying into one. Each Carrie’s a shelter half, made out of Cotten canvas, and three tent poles. Plus 4 stakes apiece, so two guys have a complete shelter. Definitely is small, but works. This looks like a way better, like light years better gear.

[craigbishop]

Over the past two years, I've had The Two, the Lanshan Pro 2, and the Duplex... Dixie, I completely agree with all your pros and cons concerning the Two. I did find The Two fiddly to tension, usually having to make two passes around the tent to get it right (vs the Lanshan and the Duplex which were simple to put up in one pass). I also preferred to stake down the bathtub floor, which added four stakes (although I used shepherds hooks, so they were light and compact). I also found it incredibly annoying to use a groundsheet when setting up in the wind. I actually prefer the doors on The Two vs the Duplex as, when its open, you don't have mesh sitting on the floor of the tent and accidentally step on it while you get inside. Overall, The Two was nice and roomy inside, great in the rain, and the vestibules were huge. But, it was just too fiddly and time-consuming to set up and I hated also having to use a groundsheet. Of the three tents, I'd place The Two at #3, the Lanshan at #2, and the Duplex at #1.

[andrewburchett]

Great review and very consistent with what I have experienced. I have The Two (nylon) and it works well. Holds up to wind and rain and is actually workable for two people because the vestibules are so spacious. I am always surprised at how little condensation I see in it. I prefer using a tarp, but when I pack a tent it is The Two.

[suzannehedderly]

Fancy Mae in her little coat is adorable! ❤️

[brendonm.deverix]

Loved this! Just ordered my Two I’m excited to see how I like it. Glad I got to see you trying it out with a dog because I’m always nervous about ordering tents and having the dog damage the floor etc I never know if the materials are suitable.

[TylerCampbellOutdoors]

I have the Two and the One. Used the One for hiking the JMT and Centennial Trail this year and worked out well. Hard to beat the price right now with the sale

[MtnManBo]

God bless your mother and father! Gosh dawg, I'm proud to be from the south! Good videos, good work! Today is my birthday, I think I will treat myself to a Gossamer for my AT hike in

[janefreeman]

I use polycryo ground sheet with my DCF fabric tent anyway. Couldn't imagine not with the price of the tent and minimizing dirt everywhere and compromising the life of the tent. :) I have seen the two on the trail. It appeared to be high quality.

[jfifield]

Thanks for the great review Dixie. The Two seems like a great ultralight tent option if DCF is not in the budget. I'm on the fence with buying The Two over continuing to wait for the Dan Durston X-Mid 2 tent to get back in stock. ( btw really hope you can review that tent as well). I think I still prefer the X-Mid 2 but just getting tired of waiting moths for it.

[MitchEmmons]

I have used “the Two” for quite awhile now. I also have “the One”. Love both tents, but Hank (my 80lb dog) and I fit much better in “the Two”. He actually knocked “the One” down on us during the night on out Roan Highlands hike. I know a hack for staking out the bathtub corners without additional stakes.

[gregoryemmanuel]

Great and thorough review Dixie, thank you. After trying out a number of different popular brand tents I’ll stick with the Duplex, it’s absolutely the most practical, sturdy, well designed, comfortable, easy to set up tent I’ve ever used. You get what you pay for!

[j.s.]

As a 6'4" tall guy with big feet (12 UK/13 US), it's something of a quest to find a tent that fits. Might have a look at this one so thanks for adressing the pro's and con's, Dixie.

[gsmnp]

Hey Dixie! Love your channel. Regarding knives, I've slowly been downsizing from a rambo knife to a really small Gerber. You said Gerber's are for babies, I disagree. Thanks for your channel and keep trekking on! John Feeney, Portage IN.

[takingawalkadventures]

I have the gossamer gear one tent. haven't had a chance to use it yet but I will be using next year and will be putting it to the test. it's my first free standing tent. I like how light wight it is coming in at 17.7 ounces. like your tent Dixie

[nicebopo]

Hey Dixie, great vid, I’m a fan, of your channel and the GG tents, for the price it’s a great value, but yes, few things that could be better for sure. I’ve been using the One and it’s held up well, I did a mod w the bathtub by attaching small shock cord loops and stretching them to the corner stakes, that way I don’t have to use as many stakes. My main complaint w most trekking pole tents is the footprint real estate, finding Six Moon Design tents to be little easier, better design IMO.
Really enjoy your attitude w all your vids, it’s inspiring and very inclusive, thank you👍🏻

[rangerinthewoods]

Had the same issue with the vestibule line and my pole. Use a tyvek sheet for the ground. Spent 3 nights on the AT last month and had a little condensation on the first night. The other two it stayed bone dry.

[kimsubacz]

There is a hack for the duplex bathtub floor that doesn’t require extra stakes. Zpacks sells extra stick on loops and loops with clips. I stuck four of the clips on each corner of the bathtub and use the extra line from your corner stake to tie off. The hooks weigh almost nothing and now my bathtub floor is taught. Someone has a video of this hack here, but I don’t remember his name.

[mhaney]

I have the same tent and found it easier to get a good pitch if you zip up the vestibule before inserting the poles.