OEX BOBCAT 1 | In-depth Tent Review & Essential Mod
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- The OEX Bobcat 1 is a very popular and highly regarded tent amongst the wild camping community. But is it really justified?
After nearly a year's worth of experience camping out in the tent, in various conditions throughout the year, we give our honest assessment of this tent!
00:00 Introduction
00:42 The Price
01:05 The Basic Specs
01:55 The Bag and What's Included
01:57 The Bag
02:56 How To Get The Perfect Pitch
07:36 The Exterior Features
09:24 The Door and Vestibule
12:25 The Interior Features
16:49 Pros/Cons Roundup
Please note: we are not sponsored or affiliated in any way, with any of the brands or products in this video. This is simply our own honest thoughts and opinions on the tent.
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I got mine last year for £59 I think, never been that price since. I like this tent for what it is - got it just as a sleeping room not as a backpacking shelter, but even as that it is impressive as to the speed of putting up and taking down - not only that the small size means that putting it away wet means that drying out takes only a small amount of space, it fits on the washing line!! Nice video
I love these videos lads, the quality and editing is superb. Thanks for sharing the details of the tent. I have one myself and didn't know about that mod for the back. Thanks 👍
Thanks for the feedback we really appreciate it! It’s a great little mod, more so because you don’t need anything other than a trekking pole. All the best - BR
another cracking video lads 🙏 have been using this tent and couldnt agree more with what you have to say. no one does affordable gear quite like OEX
Great value for money and it’s an absolute workhorse the Bobcat! Be interesting to see how this new OEX ultralight range does in terms of public reception. All the best - BR
Great video, well presented, thamks. I have two Bobcat 1 tents, i think they are awesome. Have you got or tried tge OEX Cloud Peak 2? Great tent weighing in at 2.4kg.
Nice video 🙂👍
The first time I used this was in an absolute torrential downpour at a campsite in the forest of dean. I did wake up with puddles around the edge but have read through the comments and on reflection I don't think the guy ropes were tight enough to give it a fair go in such conditions. Too heavy and too big a pack size for bikepacking for me personally, but I'll certainly give it a go with the poles separately now and see if that is better.
Great review 👍Bombproof tent that can be up and down in a few minutes once you get the hang of it.
My trusty little Bobcat is coming with me on a 4 day roadtrip to Scotland later this month.
Not exactly wild camping, but I do want the minimum weight I can get away with in the boot of my little sportscar.
I have done the carabiner mod to the corner hooks to make them more permanent, and am currently just using a garden cane for the rear guy line mod.
(I will find something more suitable eventually lol)
One thing I do have to disagree with you (and quite a few other reviewers too) is the lack of space for a taller person. I'm 6' 2" and can sleep in it no problem
(Although I am a side sleeper which may help)
Great review, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great review and a great tent. I love this little tent nearly as much as Ant survive the night. Fantastic tip on the trekking pole at the back. I was out at weekend in mine and 2 pals who also have the BC1. The biggest issue we had was the sleeping quarter giving your face a battering but it was very windy up yonda. Thanks for sharing it pal
Cracking tent mate and unbelievable value for money! Yeah it’s not massive on space but it’s worth giving the mod a go to see if that helps. All the best - BR
I have hillebergs, fjallravens. All sorts of tents, but I still love my little bobcat... I would say it is a 4 season tent.. I have had it out in horrendous conditions and it was unfazed... I put 4 of those tiny carabeaners on the four hooks quick, easy and effective. I have put it into semi-retirment, I care for it that much.. iam making a footprint for it , just to give it more protection... mine cost me £49... what a bargain for what a tent... Take care out there.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the tent and we think that’s the same sentiment shared by a lot of other bobcat owners. It’s never going to be the best tent in your collection, but it’s a proper guilty pleasure because it works and value for money wise it’s probably unbeatable. All the best - BR
Lads, your tent reviews are really well thought out and very informative. Some of the best on YT by far! Cheers lads!
Thanks for the positive feedback its really appreciated 🙏 All the best - BR
Nice to see you back lads! Missed your content. Get some more in the pipeline! 🎥
Nice one as always Alex and not to worry, we’ve got a few vids already shot 👌