Let's Be Frank About Teton Sports
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This is my Company Review of Teton Sports and what I have experienced after using and reviewing their products since they opened their doors.
This is a new series and in each episode I’m going to review an outdoor related company and share what I like, don’t like, what I think of their products and if possible, what it has been like interacting with those companies.
I will also share additional insights which have been shared with me from you all.
The first video in this series involved MSR and in this episode I will be reviewing Teton Sports which is an outdoor company that produces Budget tents, sleeping bag, sleeping pads, cots and more.
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I do car camping 2-4 times a year. I have the Mountain Ultra 4p tent and Leef 0 sleeping bag. I did tons of research before buying from Teton and I’m glad I did. The products are awesome and cost 2-2.5 times less than comparable products! No issues so far. I plan to buy more gear from them, I’m sold on their product for my needs.
Hello Luke! Thanks for the review! Just took the Teton sports Celsius XXL sleeping bag camping in cold conditions over the Halloween weekend, I have to say I got the best sleep camping I've ever gotten. My husband just bought one for himself after seeing the great result I got with it. We both have Teton backpacks. I just purchased the Scout3400, he has the Explorer4000 and he loves it. I'll have to use mine before I can say if I like it or not. We love the channel! Thanks so much!
I love Teton sports, I started backpacking roughly 4 years ago and I purchased the scout 3400 after watching your review and have had zero issues. I appreciate your reviews Luke.
I have an Teton Oasis 1200 Backpack that I got 6 years ago. It had been in many mountain bike crashes and on many trips around the country and it is still in fantastic shape. No holes, zippers are still perfect. It has been fantastic.
Love your gear reviews. I am an old camper and my friends are old as well. I use an iKamper roof top tent, but for my friends who have some trouble getting on and off the ground a cot system works much better. For those who want to be off the ground, I recommend the following Teton products. 1) Outfitter XXL Camp Cot with pivot pin, 2) Vista 1-Person Quick Tent (for XXL cot), 3) Elite extended length rainfly for Vista 1-Person tent, 4) Comfort Lite XXL Self-inflating Sleeping Pad. The extended length rain fly covers the hight of the cot legs down to the ground. There are UA-cam videos of people using this system even in cold winter snow. My 60+ year old friends find this set up quite comfortable.
i love this series - it's great to get a feel for a company for more than just one product. I've got several companies that i use, and I know that most products they sell are top quality.
Great review as always! I've owned a few teton products. The only issue I've had so far is with one of the 2 person "pop-up" tents. The rainfly ripped down near the attachement point at the foot of the tent. They sent me a brand new rain fly within a week of contacting them. Additionally, I own their NEGATIVE 35 degree deer hunter bag. Granted, I've only had it down to about 3 degrees f, but it is by the far the warmest, most comfortable, well made bags I've ever owned!
Great song at the end of the video. Puts me in a good mood. Thanks! :D
Gday mate. Watching from a tiny town called Bealiba, in Victoria Australia. I look forward to your reviews. Keep up the awesome effort.
I bought Teton Sports XL sleeping bags for my family for winter camping. I believe they are rated for -25 degrees fahrenheit. We used them in the Rocky Mountains with a low temperature of -10 and felt warm and cozy in the morning.
I love the products I have from Teton. I would add to your review that the products are great for "car camping," but probably not light enough for hiking with.
Have a Teton Sports -25° sleeping bag that I've slept in every night for the last 30 days. Temps have dropped to single digits and bag has been a little warm! I've had to unzip most nights. First time buyer of Teton products and I'm a believer!
i have a yellow 4 season 2-person teton tent with the snow skirting and its amazing i haven't tried it in winter but i tried in the summer and spring and falls mouths in the summer it can get way to hot if i have it al closed up, but that's to be expected for a 4-season tent so im ok with that in fall and spring time its perfect keeps me nice and worm ill probably try it out this winter and see how it will do in the winter time
Trained and ran a marathon with a Teton Sports hydration pack I got off Amazon for under $30. I’ve been impressed it held together and performed great, even have run it through the washer a few times.
I have a Teton XXL cot and 2 of the plastic plugs located in the ends of the metal tubes fell out and I lost them, I emailed them and they sent me 6 not the 2 I requested and they followed up to see if I received them. This is very refreshing having dealt with other companies that could care less about customer service.
The issue is their tents are to small for me being 6’2. They are also very heavy tents.
At 5'3" I have plenty of room inside most every tent ever made.
The girlfriend and I just purchased the mountain ultra 4. I can't wait to receive it and start our camping adventures.
This is why i watch you, you just tell the truth. I’ve unfollowed others cause this channel is where its at. Keep it up!
Strong customer service is huge. That alone has me sold.
I love this new series of video! Keep'em coming. I've been seeing this company more and more over the past couple years and wasn't sure about the quality of their products but now I may reconsider purchasing them in the future. That said, thank luke for your agenda free revues. That's what keeps me coming back.
Thanks for this review of Teton Sports. I bought a Mountain Ultra tent based on your prior review. Good to hear that the company stands behind their products. Hope they keep it up.
I bought a Teton sports pack as my first pack over 15 years ago. I still have it and it goes to everyone that wants to try backpacking with my for their first time. It’s adjustable and it fits all the creature comforts a Newb thinks they need on their maiden hikes. If they love backpacking they get a true fitted pack and carry the essentials. If not, no loss because it cost under $100 and goes to the next person who wants to moonlight as a backpacker. No complaints.
Have Teton leef 0 degree sleeping bag. Incredibly warm, incredible value! I find 0 degrees very do-able in that bag. In fact, Id say that's a comfort rating, not "you'll survive, but you'll be freezing"! rating. Also have 4000 backpack - very good gear!
I have a Leef 0° mummy bag and I used it right when the temp was around 0 to 5° F and i stayed plenty warm.
Appreciate these reviews by TOGR although I would like to add that many of these companies making outdoor products who report a USA address, use foreign labor and in many instances, materials. To me, this invites too many opportunities for failure of the product at inopportune moments in the field. In fact I have had to deal with the inconvenience, frustration and loss of time dealing with some major purchases from so-called good companies, much too often. My mantra is "you get what you pay for". Cheers.
Thank you for the honest gear reviews
The best way you can help a company out with quality control is to send them back their product with a letter explaining what was wrong with it. It's nice ifthey let you keep their failed items but it shows them nothing. I make formal wear. The only way I can address a problem is if I see it. The right thing to do would be send the item back with explanation. It will help them better. They don't want to lose any customers
They have the BEST cotton canvas bell tent on the market IMO!!😁✌️💚✊️🔥
My number 1 dislike is companies that cut quality or downsize their products to increase their bottom line. From chocolate bars to tents as soon as a company makes cuts to optimize profits I'm done with them.
The only Teton Sports product I've owned is one of their smaller backpacks, and I think it's around 15L, not sure. I will say that it was cheap, but well made and I trekked with it quite a bit back several years ago, and it held up beautifully. As for budget gear, you cant ask for more.
Hey Wolf I’m sorry to hear you had a bad Deer hunter. Just to set my experience with it, here goes. I’ve got both the Deer and Elk hunter and I’ve had NOTHING but INCREDIBLE experience’s with both I’ve slept in the Deer hunter down to 7 degrees on the Miracle Mile in Wyoming and was toasty warm. Both have more than generous room and I’m 6foot 5inches tall at 235 pounds. I always look forward to sleeping in either when it’s cold enough to use one of them. Seriously I can’t say enough good things about each of them. 👍hopefully it stays real cold over thanksgiving cuz we’re heading that way in the next couple weeks and I will have my elk hunter.
I've been impressed with them ! Their products have been excellent for the price. I bought , based on your reviews! Thanks Luke!
THANK YOU. Very Helpful as usual!
I've had great service from any Teton item I've bought. As to "issues" it's a manufactured product and to be honest "s - - -" happens. That said Teton stands behind their product. Period.
I have a few Teton products and find them to be excellent.
Ya I have a Teton backpack and tent and they’ve been amazing starter gear. I’ll upgrade them eventually to lighter stuff but when you’re buying all your stuff initially I’m glad I went with Teton sports for what I did. I’ve always thought it was weird how they don’t seem to be a wider known brand. Seems like most of the other UA-camrs I follow have just been sleeping on them every time they do some budget oriented video.
I wonder if the size reduction trend is a consequence of weight reduction attempts in order to compete with the ultralight market?
I doubt that. They would have to reduce weight a lot more and that would mean choosing different materials, which would increase costs. Maybe that was their thinking, but a competitive market analysis would tell them they don't have a chance competing on weight.
You buy 2p tent, its too small.
You buy 3p tent, it's too heavy.
Then you're looking to buy a 3rd tent.
Knock on wood I don't have an issue with they're product yet I have the -35° sleeping bag and it kept me warm in -6° so hopefully I got a good one.
Useful info, as usual. Keep up the good work.
Love your reviews
Good information! I might give Teton a 2nd look, I'm normally a little suspicious of items at their price point. If you continue this series I'd like to get your opinion on some military style brands like Rothco or Snugpak.
He has a few videos out on those products already you might want to backtrack a little bit on the videos that he's done I'm not sure the names of them but he's done them have a good day
great ED music :)
Alps Mountaineering produces quality gear as well....
Good product looks strong and great price
@3:11 The temperature rating was accurate in Celcius. What civilized countries use Fahrenheit anyway? 😄
I have a Teton sleeping bag. It's an XL with the green nylon shell and a tan interior rated for 0°. I'm a warm sleeper so I have been comfortable at lower temps than that. Overall I've been very happy with it for more than 5 years. I'm considering one of their backpacks for next summer, if anyone has recommendations I'd be open to them.
Sounds like a good company.
Amazon is overrun with knockoffs. If you have the option to buy direct from a manufacturer website, do so..
I have a Teton sport Phoenix 3P tent
And I've had it for quite a few many years and that thing is so waterproof it's not funny I literally had nearly 50 gallons of water above my head one morning not one drop went through the rainfly
Sooooo. Would you and your wife consider doing a 1 million subs give away of a one person backpack 🎒 extravaganza with ever one of your favorite pieces of gear to go backpack camping. Tent, tarp, sleeping bag, mat, light, stove, chair, power bank, table, etc. I suggest this becaise I would love to enter for a chance to win... RR builders a barndominium build channel did just that with a video submission to win. It was a great idea and fun to watch 💡. Anyways love the channel and adventures.
Teton, takes care of their customer's. But, saying that,, no company is perfect.
Warranty is a big deal
I'm tired of being Frank! Can't we be Sally or George, or Sam or Linda for a change?🤪
Lets talk about Teton sports and don’t call me Frank
Ordered a Teton LEEF 0F sleeping bag yesterday to use this weekend for hiking/camping. I'm expecting good things. My Slumberjack 20F is too bulky for this trip. Came across the video a day late.
My mountain ultra 4p has performed flawlessly in rain and winds. Very impressive for a budget tent. Thanks for another great review Luke!
I recommend Teton Sports to any of my Scouts wanting entry level gear at a good price.
I love the products I bought from Teton Sports based on your gear reviews. The products are great so far. I've been waiting for a good sale to buy more, but each time they put on a sale, they also raise the prices, so the sale ends up being 10% instead of 20-30% as advertised. I wish they thought more of their repeat customers and were more transparent in their pricing policies.
Omg… Téton in French Canadian means boobs but in kind of vulgar way…. Sorry but I giggled each time you were saying it!
i have a Teton 55L pack from Amazon that i've only used a couple times but for the price i can't complain one bit. definitely NOT a top tier brand, but a seemingly great budget option for amateur adventurers like me
I offroad and camp in remote areas. I have the Teton Sierra 12 canvas tent and two of their cots. I've had zero issues with the tent. It's survived -30C deep snow, +40C, deserts, torrential downpours. I don't agree it's budget gear. The tent is outfitter grade. I've had rivers of rain run under this tent and no issues/leaks. I've had one cot cross brace break. They replaced the cross brace. No questions asked, within a week.
I believe it’s one of their oldest products.
Kinda hard to find too.
The Teton Tarp Poncho.
Comes in a mesh bag that’s easy to hang from your pack. Designed for a use over a backpack. Webbings straps sewn into the corners for a fast shelter and the waterproofing allows Gorilla tape to stick right to it! Fires in the rain!
Customer Service is the most important factor I consider when judging a company. Good to see Teton is a top tier company after all.
I, too, consider a Company's Customer Service reputation a make or break a deal issue.
I have the 2 person Teton tent and it's awesome. Best tent I've ever owned.
That’s my jam play that song again!! lol
The Teton 3400 backpack in tan is on sale on amazon for $59. Can't beat that.
very good packs for the price!! i totally agree
I ordered a Teton sleeping bag off Amazon 3 to 4 years ago and it came with a sticky type coating on it. Contacted them and they sent a replacement out right away. I didn't even have to send the defective one back.
Unfortunately I need to have all three of my poles replaced after that night they all got cracked
I got a Teton Explorer 4300 backpack. I’ve taken it on a few trips so far and it has performed very well. Last trip I had approximately 70lbs of gear in it and it handled the load very well.
My favorite tent of all time so far is actually from Alps Mountaineering (Lynx 2). I've been selecting It for multi day kayak and boat trips since 2011. I used it on the Upper Missouri Wild and Scenic Benton to Kipp (149 miles) in 2019 and this year on the 2022 Missouri River Rendezvous several 1 night camps along the river including what can only be described as a near miss by a tornado with hail falling g sideways. It was one of the tents that stood up to the wind and didn't leak. Many other blew flat and the wind was bad enough that it moved blew kayaks into the water! I'll be buying another when this one is finally done.
Good review, thank you! I would like to see you do Kelty. They seem like a good value to me.
Yes! KELTY review we be awesome! 😎
I commended on your post a while ago about Teton sports. I had a mishap with the mountain ultra where one of the poles snapped and tore through the tent and fly (my fault). Regardless, they sent me a brand new tent and it arrived a few days later. However one thing I have noticed that you mentioned is how their tents have been getting smaller. I first bought a mountain ultra 2 and the size was as small as my 1 person tent from another brand. I ended up with a mountain ultra 3 just for the added space.
PS: it's nice how you let the music play at the end of your videos.
Very well thought out review. Customer service is at least 50% of the equation for the consumer. Very much looking forward to your review of Hilleberg 😊
Once again.....great new segment to your channel. I agree 100% with you about Teton Sports. Every single item I've purchased from them has been awesome! They are my #1 go to outdoors store.
Should review Alps Mountaineering.
Best company I’ve ever felt with. I bought the XXL outfitters cut. Something went wrong with it, and they sent me a replacement.
As economical / budget gear goes Teton Sports delivers. I would say from my experiences, it would represent high value to low cost gear selection that won't break the bank. It is somewhat a back to the basics company, mostly conservative traditional, and trending a No Frills copy mode of well-established designs. It is good to hear reasonable evidence of the company standing behind product.
Always like your honest , no bias reviews! Never owned a Teton but have had friends who have and they really like them but those were just the backpacks. I've ordered many products after seeing your views on other companies and have been satisfied with my purchase
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Can you link you reviews of Teton products
My favorite Teton product is their Base Mat I use on my van's sleeping cot. I have almost two years of use and it is still comfortable to sleep on.
Can you do a review of their canvas tents ?....compared to Springbar and/Kodiak canvas
Just bought the Teton Sports Explorer backpack 75L with the internal frame for $75 at Amazon on sale. What do you guys think? Luke I would like your opinion on it. We bought the Ridgelight and we love this product. You cashed their site as they were sold out. Luke thank you for the honesty on the things you review. We value your opinion greatly. Say hello to your wife Susie from us. God bless you and keep you safe on your adventures. Sincerely Melvin Alejandro US Army Retired. Strength and Honor my friend
My girlfriend had an issue with her scout 3400L backpack. The pockets were sewn all crooked and couldn't fit a nalgene bottle, but mine could. She told contacted them and they were like tough luck call the website you purchased it from.
What's the song at the end? You should put music credits in the info! 🙂
On Teton Sports, I have the Mountain Ultra 3P tent and it has been great this summer during 3 outings, including one light, but constant rain event, with no issues. I also have three 0deg C bags (2 Jr and one regular for me). The kids bags were good enough at ~30 deg F that they slept soundly. I however did not during that first low-temp campout with my old bag and purchased the regular version for myself - at 28 deg F on the next campout slept cozy in a 3 season coleman fast pitch 4P tent. They are budget, they are good. The 3P tent is small and light enough that I strap it to the bottom of my pack no problem for an outing with a kid in tow that likes space. The bags are warm IMO but rather bulky compared to lighter, more expensive alternative. Definitely a good place to recomend people start when camping.
Good review, Good information
Nothing wrong with budget friendly gear, and a company that backs up their products.
Every time I hear companies do well in customer service it makes my recent experience with a Kuhl rain jacket look that much worse. I bought direct from Kuhl, rain resistance failed after wearing once in a moderate rain for 10 mins. I was soaked. I emailed them and they said it was too old to warranty (it was 3 months old!) and said here’s a $40 coupon to buy more junk from them. Unbelievable.
I wish I could share your sentiments about teton sports but, I don't. on my 2 person. I had 3 poor examples! All had crappy zippers. All had poorly applyed pu coating on floor that literally comes off and allows water to come up from underneath. One I can understand.even bigger names have a bad one slip thru. But 3 in a row? they sent me 2 more and all had the same issues. I will however say the warranty and customer service was excellent! And that's good when they are selling a product with this bad of quality control. Maybe I got a bad batch. Bad luck? Either way I would never recommend this product.
Hello fellow TOGR fans. Can anyone tell me the name of the backpack Luke talked about in one of his episodes that is around $85 to $90 dollars that he said he likes and can't go wrong with buying it? Was it the Teton Sports?
From South Africa The ONLY company that has a foothold here is Decathelon, so keen to hear your review. RGDS Warren
Too many companies that sell on Amazon get bought by Amazon. Sometimes Amazon makes cheaper copies of their better sellers through the companies they own. Buyer beware.
i dont say you cant get working gear for cheap but what did the person get for doing it for that cost?
I have had great experiences with Teton, my only complaint is more just silly and irritating. I hate the color of my ultra mountain tent’s, yes I have three. In the gray color it is so out of place in the woods, beach, campground, I wish it was a true earth tone, brown, o.d.green. But the color of my Teton backpacks, and sleeping bags are great
I've been sleeping on the teton sports xl cot, xl cot pad, pillow, and xxl celsius sleeping bag for the past week straight. Flat out I sleep better on this than my actual bed. No complaints at all. I will say this. They don't really advertise all of the features of their products well. I find new stuff on my sleeping bag all the time. I just realized it had a pouch built into it.
I have a couple of their inflatable pillows, both work well and still hold air after a few years use. I also have their Explorer 4000 backpack and have taken it hiking (with at least 50lbs of gear in it) and on multiple backwoods camping trips. It performed great and still looks pretty much new. Budget friendly, quality, good customer service and excellent warranty... what more could a person ask for.
I trust your reviews. This tent, or the two-person version, have many quality attributes. There is one negative … it is made in China. Call me Xenophobic, but I don’t think it is irrational to not want to give money that is being used, in part, to improve their military at the same time publicly threatening to harm US interests, or to threaten our allies, knowing that any military action taken against them would (or should) involve direct military action by us to protect our allies.
Larry from Texas
I got a Mountain Ultra 4 for elk camp. Heavy rain for 8 hours. No probs thus far.
Two gals walking down the sidewalk together, one says I'm really going to be frank with you, the other said, oh please, let me be Frank tonight.
Great series... but that outro music, holy sheeyit 😅
Bought a teton tent. It came with holes and frayed fabric. Sent it back.