Great video! At 6'3 and 250lbs a 1p tent has me touching both sides, this usually makes things get wet from condensation so just doesn't work for me unless it's not calling for rain. A 3p is also higher and may give enough room to sit in a chair depending on the tent and chair but in the rain this is a huge advantage
I'm the same size. My Big Agnes wide/long Echo Park and 25x78 pad pretty much max out my 2p tent, I can't imagine squeezing into a 1p! For my next tent, I may very well even go to a 3p. Will definitely switch to a side entrance style as well. It's gotta be way easier to get in/out of for larger folks.
@@907jl side entrance is WAy better. My favorite tent is the big Agnes salt Creek has side and front entrance. Front is much easier for setting up tent, airing up sleeping pad etc
@@tennyis28 That Salt Creek looks great, thanks for the tip! Even the 2p version looks way roomier than my Firstlight 2p. The 3p would feel like a hotel room!
@@907jl the 3p is overkill but I believe offers extra head room which is nice in the rain, you can potentially sit In a chair inside the tent. Motocamp nerd should get this tent in haha
You probably wouldn't remember me but I met you and your wife at the soac palmetto rally hosted by Cheyenne. I just bought my first product from you this morning big agnus boundary deluxe 30x78 using the dork in the road discount lol. Look forward to getting more and supporting you guys
I love my copper spur ul3 bikepack that you sold me. I seriously couldn’t be happier with it in combination with my Big Agnes diamond something or other and zoom pad! It all packs perfect on my little 250 and sleeps great!
Really good overview of tents Ben! I'm a long time user of a Black Diamond Firstlight. 4 season, 2 man, single wall, freestanding. For me here in Alaska, it's been a great choice. Super light, packs small, fast to pitch, and bombproof in the event of high winds. However, as I age, I really tire of crawling in and out of the small door entrance in the end of the tent. After we relocate to NC next year, I foresee paying you guys a visit to look at a side entrance style tent, and maybe go double wall, as condensation will probably be more of an issue down there than it is here.
Sounds like a winner of a tent for Alaska! Would be more than happy to show you some options to help figure out what works best for this area. The mountains are nice with cooler nights for sleeping but the temps usually drop to the dew point and cause everything to be damp in the morning.
@MrRacesv That's the NEMO Dragonfly Bikepack tent that comes with that landing zone area. Pretty sweet to keep the water from coming up and over a normal footprint.
I have 2 complete opposites - a Coleman Sundome 2P, and a Lone Rider Moto Tent. The Coleman packs up nice and small, the Moto has an awesome stand up vestibule but is a PITA to set up and pack size is 24x10. I’d like to find something in between - at least the uniform 5x7 floor plan of the cheapo Coleman (room for stuff inside the tent), but a full rainfly dome style with some kind of vestibule. The ADV tent is a possibility but the floor plan is smaller than the Coleman.
@Hogdriver88 All the tents we stock pack smaller than the Sundome 2p with the exception of the copper spur long. The ALPS mountaineering and Kelty tents we have are good mid grade options. Good quality, lifetime warranty, and smaller packing than the Coleman. Feel free to call or email me too if you have questions about them.
Great information. But I think pack size is a consideration for the majority of riders. It would had been nice to see a couple different options in your hand. When you made the sleeping bag video, and lined them all up, that made my choice simple. Tent and sleep pad hasn’t been as easy.
I switch between tents, when I’m staying in one place as a base camp I have a large tent. When I am touring on the road I take my small two man tent, trying to pack light.
Mój przyjacielu, dlaczego nie poruszyłeś kwestii typu namiotu, który można rozbić w deszczu ! To jest priorytet, nie tylko dla mnie. pozdrawiam z Polski
I've been looking at a large canvas tent for some motorcycle glamping. It's going to take up a good bit on the back of a big adv bike. Has anyone tried this before or am I being silly?
@kerseymancory Riders use them a lot. The wingman of the road is a popular option for nostalgia. For most it's not the most practical. Like you said, large to pack and heavy. You can probably find bigger nylon or poly tents that still pack smaller and lighter but it's totally up to what you want to accomplish. My initial worry would be if the tent takes up so much space you don't have room for the rest of the gear.
Sir, your audio is horrible. Your lave mic is on your hat, and should be on your shirt. Not only for it to be closer to your mouth, but your chest ( the bass it needs). Just fyi
@robertburks2126 Yeah I've since upgraded. It was a cheaper one from Amazon and if I put it any closer it was too loud and caused a ton of distortion and had no adjustment. New lav is DJI and much cleaner
What's your favorite style of tent to use for motocamping?
Free standing, 2 person, rectangular floor, with two doors so both vestibules can be accessed easily.
@@mayo_moto You just love that MSR Hubba hubba lol
@@MotoCampNerd yes I do!
Do you ever run any sales on Big Agnes tents? ⛺️
@@jasoncrose8650 Sale times are set by Big Agnes, but generally around holidays is when outdoor brands do their sales
👏 super-helpful explanations, not a wasted word.
Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you Ben for this very detailed Content, Love the stand up tents.
Outstanding descriptions to the point easy to use recommendations
Great video! At 6'3 and 250lbs a 1p tent has me touching both sides, this usually makes things get wet from condensation so just doesn't work for me unless it's not calling for rain. A 3p is also higher and may give enough room to sit in a chair depending on the tent and chair but in the rain this is a huge advantage
I'm the same size. My Big Agnes wide/long Echo Park and 25x78 pad pretty much max out my 2p tent, I can't imagine squeezing into a 1p! For my next tent, I may very well even go to a 3p. Will definitely switch to a side entrance style as well. It's gotta be way easier to get in/out of for larger folks.
@@907jl side entrance is WAy better. My favorite tent is the big Agnes salt Creek has side and front entrance. Front is much easier for setting up tent, airing up sleeping pad etc
@@tennyis28 That Salt Creek looks great, thanks for the tip! Even the 2p version looks way roomier than my Firstlight 2p. The 3p would feel like a hotel room!
@@907jl the 3p is overkill but I believe offers extra head room which is nice in the rain, you can potentially sit In a chair inside the tent. Motocamp nerd should get this tent in haha
You probably wouldn't remember me but I met you and your wife at the soac palmetto rally hosted by Cheyenne. I just bought my first product from you this morning big agnus boundary deluxe 30x78 using the dork in the road discount lol. Look forward to getting more and supporting you guys
I love my copper spur ul3 bikepack that you sold me. I seriously couldn’t be happier with it in combination with my Big Agnes diamond something or other and zoom pad! It all packs perfect on my little 250 and sleeps great!
@efrancin1 Glad to hear it! I know you've been putting it to good use this year too.
Really good overview of tents Ben! I'm a long time user of a Black Diamond Firstlight. 4 season, 2 man, single wall, freestanding. For me here in Alaska, it's been a great choice. Super light, packs small, fast to pitch, and bombproof in the event of high winds. However, as I age, I really tire of crawling in and out of the small door entrance in the end of the tent. After we relocate to NC next year, I foresee paying you guys a visit to look at a side entrance style tent, and maybe go double wall, as condensation will probably be more of an issue down there than it is here.
Sounds like a winner of a tent for Alaska! Would be more than happy to show you some options to help figure out what works best for this area. The mountains are nice with cooler nights for sleeping but the temps usually drop to the dew point and cause everything to be damp in the morning.
Very good job, very informative. I learned a few things
Hi Ben. What was the tent near the end of the video that looked like it had a gear tub thing in the vestibule? Thanks!
@MrRacesv That's the NEMO Dragonfly Bikepack tent that comes with that landing zone area. Pretty sweet to keep the water from coming up and over a normal footprint.
I have 2 complete opposites - a Coleman Sundome 2P, and a Lone Rider Moto Tent. The Coleman packs up nice and small, the Moto has an awesome stand up vestibule but is a PITA to set up and pack size is 24x10. I’d like to find something in between - at least the uniform 5x7 floor plan of the cheapo Coleman (room for stuff inside the tent), but a full rainfly dome style with some kind of vestibule. The ADV tent is a possibility but the floor plan is smaller than the Coleman.
@Hogdriver88 All the tents we stock pack smaller than the Sundome 2p with the exception of the copper spur long. The ALPS mountaineering and Kelty tents we have are good mid grade options. Good quality, lifetime warranty, and smaller packing than the Coleman. Feel free to call or email me too if you have questions about them.
@@MotoCampNerd Thanks, will do. I'm a customer both on line and walk in - you guys have the best customer service!
@Hogdriver88 I remember, and greatly appreciate all the support and watching our nerdy and dorky videos
Great information. But I think pack size is a consideration for the majority of riders. It would had been nice to see a couple different options in your hand. When you made the sleeping bag video, and lined them all up, that made my choice simple. Tent and sleep pad hasn’t been as easy.
@airadaimagery692 stay tuned I already filmed a video for my tent choices based on camp style and will do one for pads soon!
@@MotoCampNerd 👍🤙
I used to have a 2 person and moved up to a 3 person and I camp solo.
Why?
I switch between tents, when I’m staying in one place as a base camp I have a large tent. When I am touring on the road I take my small two man tent, trying to pack light.
@@BudzzableRides The best of both worlds!
Mój przyjacielu, dlaczego nie poruszyłeś kwestii typu namiotu, który można rozbić w deszczu ! To jest priorytet, nie tylko dla mnie.
pozdrawiam z Polski
I've been looking at a large canvas tent for some motorcycle glamping. It's going to take up a good bit on the back of a big adv bike. Has anyone tried this before or am I being silly?
@kerseymancory Riders use them a lot. The wingman of the road is a popular option for nostalgia. For most it's not the most practical. Like you said, large to pack and heavy. You can probably find bigger nylon or poly tents that still pack smaller and lighter but it's totally up to what you want to accomplish. My initial worry would be if the tent takes up so much space you don't have room for the rest of the gear.
Hammock is the way to go.
@@stevewalker2397 to each their own, both have pros and cons
Sir, your audio is horrible. Your lave mic is on your hat, and should be on your shirt. Not only for it to be closer to your mouth, but your chest ( the bass it needs). Just fyi
@robertburks2126 Yeah I've since upgraded. It was a cheaper one from Amazon and if I put it any closer it was too loud and caused a ton of distortion and had no adjustment. New lav is DJI and much cleaner
Great videos, but please fix your bad audio and get a proper microphone.
@kaspersergej will do. Was working with what we had until I can afford a nice mic
How to a chose a tent for motocamping ???? I ask Duke @mayo_moto: he’s tried them all !!! 😆😉