BAD WEATHER TEST (Nature Hike Cloud Up 2 Upgrade) ULTRALIGHT TENT REVIEW

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2018
  • Following on from our initial look at the NatureHike Cloud Up 2Ultralight Backpacking tent, we finally managed to get out for a wild camp and see the tent in action, and where better to test it than the extreme weather of Dartmoor?
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  • @elpresso1983
    @elpresso1983 3 роки тому +48

    This is why I prefer UK tent reviews to overseas ones. The conditions are NEVER perfect so you get a better idea of how well the tent will hold up in a situation that isn't "idillic sunset with a gentle breeze and amazing vistas" ;)

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому

      You certainly do, Peter! Thanks for watching!

    • @pero.botelho
      @pero.botelho 3 місяці тому +1

      You should watch South American reviews then 😂😂 In the tropical region any tent with less rain resistance than 4000mm is just a kids toy

  • @davidmcconnon2800
    @davidmcconnon2800 Рік тому +1

    After watching this video i went out and bought one of these. Been a great 3 season (UK) bike packing tent 👍👍

  • @lyspaere
    @lyspaere 3 роки тому +1

    After commenting on your other video I found this one! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!!!

  • @josephbarrett365
    @josephbarrett365 10 місяців тому +1

    I really rate what I’ve seen and experienced of the naturehike tents. Great review.

  • @pixiepoo8989
    @pixiepoo8989 5 років тому +6

    I have the previous revision, bought September 2016. I camped on the shores of Loch Lomond and gale-force winds came in at me sideways. The tent buckled, sure, but it never caved in. Never got wet either. Fantastic for the price (just £80 back then).

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      That's great to hear. It certainly is a great lightweight tent for the cash. I have two now,a grey and a green and I absolutely love them. Can't wait to get back out. Thanks for watching!

  • @erikawoods8975
    @erikawoods8975 5 років тому +10

    Thank you so much for doing this video, I have been thinking on buying this tent for a bit and this video has helped.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching. It's a great tent!

  • @sidestickflyer
    @sidestickflyer 5 років тому +5

    Thanks Trev. Looking forward to the full video. Personally, I've always preferred the 'outer' first type tents like the Banshee but this one seemed to hold up well. More than one night out camping in wet weather with moving locations might cause a problem or two if everything is packed together. ATVB Graham

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      I know what you mean, Graham. Thats the great thing about the banshee. I cant see how the outer could go up first with the naturehike but maybe I will have to attempt it! Thanks for watching, Graham!

  • @kct9967
    @kct9967 2 роки тому

    Just received the same tent, it was on sale for €87,so i pulled the trigger, nice tent, easy to set up, haven't taken it camping yet, but it looks promising.

  • @Ceece20
    @Ceece20 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve had that Y shape connection before, and yes it does snap, usually at the inserts.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому +1

      Ive heard some say the same. Thanks for the info!

  • @glenscott123456789
    @glenscott123456789 5 років тому

    I got one of these, you can strip the inner out before taking the out down on you drop the inner then transfer the clips to the ground sheet bit of a fan but dose work nicely

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      Funny you should mention this, I just posted a video yesterday of me attempting the very same method. Thanks for watching and your feedback. All the best!

  • @kenhenley7599
    @kenhenley7599 5 років тому +4

    Good review...thanks for taking the time and trouble to make it. I agree with Olly Outdoors...try walking poles on the side guy lines. If you just use a guy line pegged at the bottom it tends to pull the side of the fly down and not necessarily away from the inner. If you use a walking pole that is taller than the point where the guy attaches to the fly, the guy pulls the fly up and out (away from the inner) before (having wrapped it securely around the pole handle) you then run the guy to ground and peg it. Does that make sense? I use this technique with my SMD Lunar Solo LE and it works a treat.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +2

      It sounds like a great solution. In practice. I must admit that my rope tying seems to lack any finesse so will be interesting to see me try for sure haha. Thanks Ken

  • @hogey74
    @hogey74 5 років тому +4

    I've got the first gen and it did surprisingly well in some Tasmanian wind and sleet etc. Just the 210d version at 1.5kg on my kitchen scales, not including footprint and pegs. I still don't like the single entry thing but it did well. If it had been flattened by the wind I had decided to use my hiking poles with a bit of rope at the top as braces from near the high point down each side - roughly where the new lines come from. This is obviously stronger but I haven't experiemented to see if water comes in via them. As a cheapish option I think they're pretty good but the Big Agnes design is for UL camping, not for copping serious weather in remote areas.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the info. Always great to hear how others cope with the tent. Thanks for sharing!

  • @phillipgreen6203
    @phillipgreen6203 5 років тому +5

    An excellent honest review. Looks to be a decent piece of kit! Would be better in camo for stealth wild camping.
    After watching this review, I would definitely consider a purchase.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Cheers Phillip. We are always candid on Summit or Nothing, not afraid to share our fails or mistakes. If that tent was to fail you would see it here. Cheers for watching!

  • @kjguitarman
    @kjguitarman 3 роки тому +3

    I just received this tent as a gift. You can't beat the price and quality of this tent. I'm thoroughly impressed with this product. I have a Sierra Designs Comet (3 person tent) which was 3.5x the price of the NatureHike and honestly, the quality of materials and construction seems close to the Sierra Designs model. Zippers on the Sierra Designs are heavier duty for sure, but the rest of the tent materials are comparable. The NatueHike fly is definitely stout and sealed. The tent is fairly lightweight for a 2 person tent too. Highly recommend! Thank you for the review.

  • @gerardwhittle8941
    @gerardwhittle8941 5 років тому +1

    Hi
    I've got one of these. £65 on Amazon earlier this year. The fly is a bit flappy so I've added velcro loops (double sided) close to the guy line pull outs on each pole element. Now pretty solid!

    • @gerardwhittle8941
      @gerardwhittle8941 5 років тому

      Also have Banshees (200 and 300). Bombproof and tolerant of poor sites/setup. (Esp. 200). Current favourite is Macpac Microlight (£15 at auction, with 2 other tents that I sold for £85) - but look at Berghaus Peak 3.1. - similar cost. Naturehike is great for lowland/sheltered sites - and use the mat. I have yet to try the fly with the mat as a lighter weight option - but I thing that this would be a great idea.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      Cheers for the feedback and the tip. Great idea. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelthomas6797
    @michaelthomas6797 2 роки тому

    Hi Trev any ideas how this tent would compare with the lynx alpine 1

  • @emeryhersh8702
    @emeryhersh8702 4 роки тому

    Subbed! Thinking of purchasing this tent.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      I would, Emery, its a great little tent. Thanks for subbing!

  • @smokeycanopy
    @smokeycanopy 5 років тому

    Got one n there great

  • @craigbetts1586
    @craigbetts1586 5 років тому

    good follow up to the tent review from your back yard, the tent does seem a good product so far, thanks for taking the time to film this

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      So far so good. It certainly feels a lot nicer inside than the banshee although I could imagine it's high sides could prove a challenge in high winds. Thanks for watching Craig.

  • @nicholascroll8954
    @nicholascroll8954 5 років тому

    What a great video! Thanks for sharing. I've been looking at the Vango Banshee for bike touring, but I quite like the size/weight of the NatureHike tent and also the fact its freestanding. So, I've got a trip to Islay coming up for the annual whisky festival and I'll be pitching a tent due to the limited accommodation. My one and only concern is whether or not the NatureHike is going to be midge proof. I've heard that some tents from abroad are fine for keeping out the mosquitoes but not for the wee Scottish midge. What do you reckon?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      Sorry, I seemwd to have missed this comment. So far its held out midges, but then I have zero experience with the Scottish midges, so can't really comment. Although, by now I imagine you have made a choice one way or the other. Of you did take the plunge with a Naturehike it would be great to hear how you got on. Thanks for watching and sorry for the late reply.

  • @davidmcconnon2800
    @davidmcconnon2800 4 роки тому

    Great demo. Weather perfect for purpose. How did you manage cooking in that tent in that wind? Of did you go/eat cold turkey?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      Thanks David - Yes, its a great little tent too, and always enough room for the jet boil in the vestibule. Thanks for watching!

  • @mirror2398
    @mirror2398 2 роки тому

    Hi! Hows your tent now? I just bought the 1st gen

  • @BLEINMONO1
    @BLEINMONO1 5 років тому

    Great reviews! Can you tell me what brand is the grey sleeping pad you use?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      Its a Thermarest Ridge Rest. amzn.to/2S7BgtK It is lightweight but not very comfortable if I'm honest!

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp 5 років тому +16

    Can't think of a better place to test a tent out than where you are...The moors wind driven rain and all... 😖 Cheers...

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      You betcha! Lol. Cheers for watching, Max!

  • @bidufree
    @bidufree 3 роки тому

    This is the 10D or the 20D version?

  • @ArielAlertaVLOGS
    @ArielAlertaVLOGS 5 років тому

    Cool...looking for my own experience with this cloud up 2 soon..

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      Ho, thanks for commenting. Sorry for late reply. How are you getting on with the cloud up 2?

    • @ArielAlertaVLOGS
      @ArielAlertaVLOGS 4 роки тому

      Yes actually its cool.. i did my timelapse on my youtube channel about it...

  • @tonyyates2012
    @tonyyates2012 5 років тому +2

    Tent fettling is a fine art, with practice, you can improve your mood and living conditions.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      You've never seen me put up a tent. Fine art doesn't come into it lol. More like abstract art!

  • @galeriyolda5706
    @galeriyolda5706 2 роки тому

    Is this tent good for tall person like me ??(193cm). I couldn't choose between the two tents Cloud up 2 20d and Star River 15d. In heavy rain 15d fabric is good ???

  • @janji9529
    @janji9529 3 роки тому

    i have the same tent but why is it my wind ropes were not green? i have grey

  • @Choccytube
    @Choccytube 5 років тому +3

    Great review guys, but just a couple of notes about the tent that were inaccurate. It does have a pocket on the front ceiling part, I put my phone in there for easy access and the tent can be taken down from the inside. Just unclip the poles and place them back into the ground sheet clips, then unclip the inner tent from the poles, starting from the entrance of the tent. Also Ken Henley's idea about the two higher guy ropes is a great way to keep the outer from touching the inner. Keep up the good work on the Moors.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      Yep these are both points that we have amended in later episodes but thanks for your feedback and for watching anyway. At 9 tonight there is a PREMIERE of my latest solo camp in this tent if you are up for joining us for live chat

  • @atapuma5756
    @atapuma5756 5 років тому

    Would you reccomend the Banshee or the Cloud Up 2? Which one can handle strong wind better? Thanks

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Good question. I prefer the Naturehike for room and brightness, etc, plus its a lot lighter, but the Banshee is a lower profile, idea for the winds. Come join us for a Premiere of our most recent video tonight and see what happens to the naturehike when it gets hammered by 57mph winds ua-cam.com/video/8KiqJ1W4lsE/v-deo.html

  • @leelewis8270
    @leelewis8270 5 років тому +1

    What a great test. High winds and some rain. Would really like to see how it handles in a thunderstorm and with a snow load.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Funny you should say that - the last time i went out on Dartmoor I was greeted with snow through the night. Despite the falling temperatures, the Naturehike was relatively warm. Here's that video if you wanted to check that out - ua-cam.com/video/fZzEMYqfIYA/v-deo.html

  • @eyacaparas5905
    @eyacaparas5905 3 роки тому

    Hi, can you tell me if the mat has been we moistened or even if the water gets inside the mat? Thank you! :)

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому

      Never had any trouble with water in the mat. Have used this tent for the best part of 3 years now too.

  • @FreeSoul.7
    @FreeSoul.7 5 років тому

    thanks. my English is not so good . i like to know about this tent . is it good waterpreof in rain ? thanks

  • @davids9549
    @davids9549 5 років тому +1

    Good video thanks, nice to see a tent set up by an 'ordinary' bloke in 'ordinary' UK conditions!
    A suggestion if I may with regards to how you pack your tent:
    Ditch the provided stuff sack (or just use it for home storage or chopping up for repair material);
    Carry the flysheet in the main outer mesh pocket which comes with most packs these days (particularly effective when the flysheet is wet);
    Invest in a small lightweight waterproof bag the right size for your inner tent, which is the only part of the tent to be carried inside your pack's main compartment (this will ensure it stays dry);
    Poles can be strapped into the side pockets, or carried longitudinally inside the pack (additional stiffening!);
    Your peg/guy bag can go wherever you like (I keep mine with the flysheet because that's the part which goes up first).
    Initially I found this system took a bit of getting used to, because I had to get out of the mindset of having my 'whole' tent in one place, but I find it works much better, saving weight, using pack space more efficiently and keeping the inner tent in drier condition.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      This sounds like an interesting technique to test out - I will try to get around to that, thanks! and thanks for watching!

  • @johnslade
    @johnslade 4 роки тому

    Hi Trev. I'm thinking of buying the cloud up 2 but just wondering how tall you are? I'm 6'2 on a good day and my OEX Phox 2 is just a bit on the small side. Love the content, keep up the great work!

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому +2

      I'm 5'11, and its been alright for me, but that being said I sleep curled up.

  • @nicholaszer
    @nicholaszer 3 роки тому

    Would you suggest this naturehike 2 upgraded or ALPS lynx 1?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому

      I have not tried the Alps Lynx 1, so I cannot report... sorry!

  • @chrisblyth6716
    @chrisblyth6716 5 років тому

    Hi guys. What's the strongest wind the n
    Naturehike tent has had to face, apart from Nath'?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Hahaha - This is the only time we have taken it out so far - probably 20 - 30 mph winds. Will get it out again soon though. Looking forward to a winter hike. If you havent seen already the actual video of this camp is up on our channel now too . Thanks for watching

  • @allanspqr14
    @allanspqr14 3 роки тому

    Good tent, can't you clip the inner off the poles and roll it up inside as the poles will still have fly over it?.
    The design seems similar to my MSR elixir 1 and i can do that trick.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому

      I did that exact thing on our last trip out ua-cam.com/video/tkjaKPvJp30/v-deo.html

  • @kamanikumudupriya6301
    @kamanikumudupriya6301 4 роки тому +2

    Hello what about your recommendation about the tent, is it suitable for at inside inthe rain,? Is it really water proof? What about the ground flor, does that water comming trough rain fly or ground floor, 😊

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому +3

      Its been a great tent - I have taken it out lots, as you can see if you watch through more of our videos. It has held up well in wain, and also wind if you make sure you attach enough guy ropes. The ground sheet is worth the extra weight for peace of mind and there is plenty of room inside for one man and all of his gear!

  • @ThisNoName
    @ThisNoName 4 роки тому

    Are the rainfly and other major fabric using ripstop nylon? It was just brought to my attention that they may not, and in fact, no where in official store spec mentioned ripstop.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      If it was, I think that they probably would advertise the fact - so I guess not.

    • @ThisNoName
      @ThisNoName 4 роки тому

      @@SummitOrNothing Thanks. I saw closeup in some videos and the fabric does look like ripstop. I would assume interweven pattern in fabric is not hightec stuff and probably not saving much trying to fake it? Even less sure now.

  • @gdaymates431
    @gdaymates431 4 роки тому

    I have the Vango Banshee tent. I just wish it wasn't so heavy.

    • @gdaymates431
      @gdaymates431 4 роки тому

      And I've also stayed at place where the ground was too hard to get any pegs in! Nightmare.

  • @angelbowman1486
    @angelbowman1486 4 роки тому

    Interesting I’ve been looking for a budget light tent for hiking over Bodmin and Exmoor. I’ll give that one a look

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      Its a great tent fr sure! Thanks for watching and good luck on your own adventures!

  • @willianmicheldefaria8493
    @willianmicheldefaria8493 3 роки тому

    Muito bom

  • @mykoreandreams7636
    @mykoreandreams7636 5 років тому

    Wow great one my friend! Huge thumbs up for this

  • @FreshAyers
    @FreshAyers 8 місяців тому +2

    Hi Trev. I am a bit late to the party but interested in your opinion on the grey colour of the Cloud Up. These are appearing cheaper than the darker one I suppose because no one is buying the grey! Cracking channel btw, been lurking and watching for awhile now!...Nige

  • @donaldwalter1317
    @donaldwalter1317 2 роки тому

    One suggestion is I would join your side and back tie down locations into one peg anchor points instead of two which is probably why your tent fly was not as taught as it could have been.

  • @AndyMorfett
    @AndyMorfett 5 років тому

    Really do like this video guys and I must admit I'm considering the Cloud Up2 tent as a replacement to my cobra 3 but not sure if it's upto the worst the British (mainly welsh) weather can throw at it. Would you guys seriously considering this as a go to tent?
    Great review as always guys, glad I subbed to keep a track of your vids. ATB Andy

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      So far so good with the tent, but worth noting this is the first (and only) time out in it so far. A few of our viewers have said they have this tent and like it, one even used the words 'bomb proof'.... We will see how it holds up with some more winter camping. Thanks for watching!

    • @AndyMorfett
      @AndyMorfett 5 років тому

      Summit Or Nothing My pleasure and thanks for sharing. May consider the 'upgrade' version like yours. Thanks for the reply. Andy

  • @dannyboivin
    @dannyboivin 4 роки тому +2

    thank for this, so this tent pass the test againts rain and wind ? :) i can buy it ? :)

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому +4

      Yea, it's a good one. Been out in stronger winds and pulled through. I would suggest tying an extra guy rope on the back vent for additional support. But yeah, a great tent, lightweight and roomy.

  • @Cys62
    @Cys62 3 роки тому

    In my opinion it is a good tent, due to its lightweightness and ease of setting up. One weaknessess like the author mentioned would most likely be, the bottom sheet could be easily torn by sharp objects lying beneath the bottom sheet poly u
    In indonesia it is now selling for rp1.250.000. I usd is about rp14.000

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому

      Yea, I imagine that is why they supply the additional footprint. Great tent though. Cheers for watching!

  • @xdnqnvxdnqnv
    @xdnqnvxdnqnv 5 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @norwegianminiranch
    @norwegianminiranch 3 роки тому +3

    Do you have the 20D or 210T (outer cloth) version of the Naturehike Cloudup 2? And what is the difference?

    • @tahliamoore1102
      @tahliamoore1102 3 роки тому +1

      From the colour I would say it’s a 20D. Which is the nylon version. The 210T is a polyester fabric.
      Nylon soaks up some water and stretches (hence his fly starter to touch the inner by morning and it looked a bit saggy). But is technically more water proof then the polyester and lighter.
      The polyester is heavier, but doesn’t stretch at all, so will remain taught and not flap about as the night goes on. Also is a bit cheaper.
      This blog post below explains it in more detail, but is heavily bias towards ploy tents. I think I am tempted to go with the Nylon for the weight factor.
      www.slingfin.com/blogs/the-beta/tent-fabric-101-nylon-vs-polyester-vs-dyneema-cuben

    • @norwegianminiranch
      @norwegianminiranch 3 роки тому

      @@tahliamoore1102 Thanks for the information! I'll probably buy a nylon tent. It seems like the best option, overall.

    • @Noeman2009
      @Noeman2009 3 роки тому

      @@tahliamoore1102If I live in tropic, I would choose the polyester one, because its tougher against UV.

  • @Petani_Maju_Mundur
    @Petani_Maju_Mundur 4 роки тому

    Based on your experience, which is better between NH Cloud up 2 20d or star river 2 20d ?
    can you help me to choose which one I should buy ?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому +1

      I prefer the Cloud Up 2 - the star river is larger, so a little heavier and harder to keep warm when on your own - if you are looking for a tow man tent then the star river would probably suit better having doors either side.

    • @Petani_Maju_Mundur
      @Petani_Maju_Mundur 4 роки тому

      Thanks 😁

  • @WalksWithOlly
    @WalksWithOlly 5 років тому +1

    Good to see the new tent surviving its first night on Dartmoor. I did wonder if you could use walking poles instead of pegs for those guy lines on either side - the ones where the inner and outer were just touching - I hope that makes sense.
    Some might be critical of the brand for its low price. They look like affordable versions of the MSR tents. If it's something that only gets used a few times a year, is it worth spending any more than this, I wonder?
    Just so you know, there's something not quite right with the URL for your first impression video, in the description. ;-) I was going to have a look for a reminder on the weight and pack size.
    Looking forward to the future Dartmoor video as well! All the best.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +2

      Cheers Olly - I guess you could use hiking poles, maybe I will have a look at that next time and see if it helps at all. We did mention that its closer in size and weight to the MSR Hubba Hubba in the last video (Link amended now - thanks!) but without seeing one of those in the flesh I cant really say for sure if its worth the extra cash or not or whether the Naturehike will survive for long. We will continue to test it out and see how long it is until things start to fail us. But so far, as an alternative to the Banshee, I am happy to keep giving it a good go!

  • @Monica-jq4gy
    @Monica-jq4gy 4 роки тому +2

    hey summit or nothing !! I hope you have an LanShan 2 PRO review on the way !! New tent came out this year (2020) single wall (basically the zpacks duplex) !!! Hurry up and give us a review !! i'm so addicted to ur channel :) haha thanks !!

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      I will add to my list of tents to review, thanks very much for watching!

    • @Monica-jq4gy
      @Monica-jq4gy 4 роки тому

      Summit Or Nothing really looking forward to it...people are calling it the AliExpress duplex (like from z packs) 😄🙏🏻💓🌧🌴🌏

  • @Arthur-Silva
    @Arthur-Silva 5 років тому +28

    A self standing tent, weighing less than 1.3kg for $120 shipped!That’s excellent for the price

    • @blueckaym
      @blueckaym 3 роки тому +1

      Looking at their site the lightest single person tent is 1.5kg, and the 2-person is around 1.9-2 kg
      Are they sold at some sites claiming to be ligher?

    • @Arthur-Silva
      @Arthur-Silva 3 роки тому

      @@blueckaym I found this one on their website, it's 970g but it costs about $150
      www.naturehike.com/naturehike-vik-series-970g-ultralight-15d-nylon-single-tent-nh18w001-k.html

    • @pluggothesluggo5509
      @pluggothesluggo5509 3 роки тому

      @@Arthur-Silva 404 page not found lol

    • @pluggothesluggo5509
      @pluggothesluggo5509 3 роки тому

      @@Arthur-Silva but if i were to guess it's a naturehike vik one

    • @mezmerya5130
      @mezmerya5130 3 роки тому

      except it's shit and in a year of constant use you will need a new tent.

  • @sausagesandwichSA
    @sausagesandwichSA 5 років тому

    Hi mate, I've just bought one of these but I reckon I've been short changed on the pegs. How many did you get ?
    I have contacted them to confirm but am still waiting to hear back.
    Cheers

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      I think it came with 11 pegs bud. Seems a bit of an odd number. Hope you get on alright with the tent.

    • @sausagesandwichSA
      @sausagesandwichSA 5 років тому

      Thanks mate...I reckon the first version had the same amount but they've added extra tie down points now but forgot to increase the pegs as well, Thanks for responding.

  • @ranrjbneztnarf8932
    @ranrjbneztnarf8932 4 роки тому +3

    I spent a night in a storm on mountain in Norway with Naturehike cloud up 3. That was a complete nightmare. I was up all night holding the tent in place. I had to go out in the middle of the night to DIY more guylines on the tent, which actually helped. It collapsed a bunch of times through the night. When sunrise came I had a look at the damage. The poles were completely deformed and bent and the fabric torn up.
    For calm summer nights, these tents are absolutely fabulous. And the price is almost too good to be true for what you get.
    BUT! I am not bringing these tents on another hike in the mountains. xD

    • @GEX-23
      @GEX-23 4 роки тому

      The shape of this tent does not benefit from the strong wind resistance, you should look for tents with as many sticks mounted in X, low in height, and the anchor strings should be linked to the sticks, for example: Husky Flame, Simond Makalu, Vango Mirage etc. but these are not very comfortable, so it depends on which trip you want to make. Paths with sun!

    • @GuilhermeBianeck
      @GuilhermeBianeck 4 роки тому

      You must be kind of an amateur dealing with tents right?
      Every tent has a stronger position against wind and it should be preferably positioned that way, newer models come with more attaching joints so it can be set to resist stronger winds...

    • @BjornarFrantzen
      @BjornarFrantzen 4 роки тому +1

      ​@@GuilhermeBianeckGood job Captain Hindsight

    • @BjornarFrantzen
      @BjornarFrantzen 4 роки тому

      @@GuilhermeBianeck Do you say to hurricane victims that they should have positioned their house differently? lmao.

    • @GuilhermeBianeck
      @GuilhermeBianeck 4 роки тому

      @@BjornarFrantzen if you can move your house knowing what ypure going into yeah.
      You must be so dumb to camp in the middle of a storm and don't even set up the tent properly...
      All you have to do is check the weather forecast for wind sides and rain...

  • @ukannachung
    @ukannachung 5 років тому

    Love your videos! :) Always a good chuckle to watch your videos. Would love to see more tent reviews tested like this. Have you looked at the 3F UL Gear tents that are not the Lanshan but shaped like MSR Hubba NX? Also a Naturehike Cirrus tent - it's semi-Geodisc shape looks like it would hold up pretty good even without guy ropes in strong winds.
    I'm assuming you're using the 30D silicon nylon version of the Cloud Up in your video? These UL fabrics tend to be so thin and unreliable, that they can easily rip, like the delicacy of the tent floor. They also stretch a lot once it has been rained on so you'd need to repeg the tent to make it taught again...even then, you can't really make it that taught due to the limitations of angles to the ground. i wonder if the 210T Polyester version of the Cloud Up would hold up better in the rain. They don't sag like Nylon, tend to be cheaper as it's heavier but more durable and water resistant if coated well. Food for thought anyway!
    Keep your videos coming!

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      Thanks ever so much for watching. I will certainly be looking into other tents to review further down the line, so stay tuned for that. Thanks again for the comment.

  • @michaelknauer5873
    @michaelknauer5873 4 роки тому

    You should have put all the ties on it in that kind of wind storm

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      Yea, it held up and I have since added a total of three additional ties - one to either side but I have found that one to the rear window does the most to keep the thing stable in very high winds.

  • @AngeloBracht
    @AngeloBracht 4 роки тому

    Is it the 20d or 210t?

  • @markexpose6108
    @markexpose6108 Рік тому +1

    HELLO. WATCHING. VIDEO.

  • @michaeldennis1021
    @michaeldennis1021 5 років тому

    Hi you can take the inner down with the outer still up if you peg it out correctly.....the poles are holding the outer......
    Just saying

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Yea - if you watch our later videos you will see that we sussed this out - thanks for commenting though!

  • @charlesbransoniii58
    @charlesbransoniii58 5 років тому

    what kind of camera do you use?

  • @georgedpost
    @georgedpost 5 років тому

    Would rather play cards against Nath in this tent or the banshee?
    I can't judge much on quality over the Internet, but I do like the lighter colour (color for us lazy guys, this side of the pond.) When filming in banshee or the tarps it always seemed gloomy. I think the white material makes a better backdrop.
    Now that I have that settled, when are you guys going to try fancy pants cooking over a camp stove?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      Trouble is George there's a strict no fire policy in Dartmoor, although we are looking for some locations to try a bit of bushcraft fire cooking.
      Cards with Nath? You must know by now that the minute that tarp is up Nath is in the land of nod.
      I know what you mean about the extra light in the tent. It does feel much brighter and roomier than the banshee. Let's hope that it holds up!
      Thanks, as always, for watching!

    • @georgedpost
      @georgedpost 5 років тому

      @@SummitOrNothing Well sir, you faked that video where you went wild camping and you made it look like it wasn't raining, right. You probably filmed that in a studio with a fake background. Could you do another fake job, use the same fake Dartmoor background and fake Styrofoam rocks to make a cooking vid?
      BTW did you erect the tent by yourself, or did you have help?

  • @leonardmcdermott7703
    @leonardmcdermott7703 2 роки тому

    You said 'floor', surely you mean the ground?

  • @skyblue-df2od
    @skyblue-df2od 5 років тому

    hi pity NATUREHIKE didn't send you the 210T polyester version of this tent aswell..? then both tents could have been tested by you guys in identical conditions..and the advs and disadv of both revealed..

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому +1

      Yea, a real pity. That would have made a great video! I also tried to get them to give us another tent to offer for a subscriber giveaway but they declined :-(

    • @theparsonsnose2760
      @theparsonsnose2760 5 років тому

      @@SummitOrNothing too bad NATUREHIKE missed a marketing opportunity there! 👎

  • @MrSilver261
    @MrSilver261 2 роки тому

    do you think it handled the bad weather ok, it looks like it did

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, very well. There's plenty of footage of it handling much worst on our channel too. In later episodes I tied a guyline off to the rear window which makes a lot of difference, an improvement which Naturehike have since gone on to add to the tent in newer models

    • @MrSilver261
      @MrSilver261 2 роки тому

      @@SummitOrNothing what is the guy lines made of on the nature naturehike cloud up 2 tent are they cheap polyester or are they dyneema as I'm thinking of changing them to 275 paracord

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  2 роки тому +1

      @@MrSilver261 I dont know what they are made of - but have been out in high winds and never had them break, snap or fray up until now

    • @MrSilver261
      @MrSilver261 2 роки тому

      @@SummitOrNothing thanks a lot your advice has been very helpfull not to mewntion the great youtube videos!

    • @MrSilver261
      @MrSilver261 2 роки тому

      @@SummitOrNothing thank you for taking time to answer my question cheers !

  • @abnerkruger2502
    @abnerkruger2502 3 роки тому

    is he scottish? I'm Brazillian, and having a really bad time trying to understand him. It's just curiosity. He has a really diferent accent

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому

      Haha... not Scottish, no. Im a southerner, born near London raised near Cornwall.

  • @jamesmcphee6406
    @jamesmcphee6406 5 років тому

    There is pockets mate above the door

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      I'm pretty sure I discovered the pocket by the end of the video. Or if not then in the next video.

  • @roymichaeldeanable
    @roymichaeldeanable 5 років тому +1

    It doesn't look that stable to me....the weather was mild for the UK and nothing exceptional. ...

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  5 років тому

      It did get quite blustery through the night, but it was only it's maiden voyage. we will keep testing it throughout the winter months to see how it really holds up. I haven't gotten rid of my banshee just yet! Thanks for watching!

  • @vverbo
    @vverbo 4 роки тому

    The regular was ok, but it did last just 20-25 nights. The zip starts to have big problems. The tent was cheap comparing to famous brands, but if I think that it didn't last more than 25 nights, it is not that cheap anymore. I was happy with the tent, but because of its short life I won't buy a naturehike tent anymore. The upgrade is not interesting. The new version is heavier and it is not an ultralight tent anymore.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому +1

      The zip seems a bit on the cheap side, but to be honest, 25 times is quite a lot of use for a £120 tent, surely. A lot of people would be lucky to get out three or four times in a year and so forking out for an MSR may not be beneficial... Incidentally this very tent stood up to 60mph winds better than its double priced counter part on one of our adventures, the MSR was absolutely mangled, and the poles had to be replaced... and it was only its first night out,. The Naturehike still stands today.

    • @vverbo
      @vverbo 4 роки тому

      @@SummitOrNothing Yes, also brand tents can be of low quality sometimes. Ok, I got it, I wont buy MSR (-: , even because the waterproofness seems to be very poor. I was comparing with tents, which I know from friends and got used for 6 months or a year almost every night without any issue. I loved this tent for the lightness and the space, just the short life disappointed me. Enjoy the summits :)

  • @JohnFarrowIsMildFuzz
    @JohnFarrowIsMildFuzz 3 роки тому

    Is sweatcoin worth using?

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому +1

      It took me a while to work out what you was on about.... no... it wasn't really.

    • @JohnFarrowIsMildFuzz
      @JohnFarrowIsMildFuzz 3 роки тому

      thought that might be the case. Don't get anything for free, as they say

  • @michaelsargeant5923
    @michaelsargeant5923 5 років тому

    Will it only goes to prove cheap isn't always better

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      I think I know what you mean haha. It's done a fantastic job so far. Thanks for watching.

  • @viktorkadza
    @viktorkadza 5 років тому

    floor level is to low. it wiil be water inside the tent , after massive raining

  • @stevedavies3322
    @stevedavies3322 5 років тому

    Good Review. There are some slight mistakes you made when pitching it, but I think you know that. I`m a motorcyclist, so weight & size is always an issue as with hiking, but this tent is spot on in that respect. Not bad value for the money me thinks.

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  4 роки тому

      Yep, I always seem to balls something up haha,but regardless, the thing stood up to the gusty weather. A great little tent. Thanks for watching

  • @shaunwilkinson9191
    @shaunwilkinson9191 3 роки тому

    I don't think I've ever stuck my wallet in my keys

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому

      You should try it sometime haha!

    • @shaunwilkinson9191
      @shaunwilkinson9191 3 роки тому

      @@SummitOrNothing haha maybe I will buddy. Great review. Keep em coming 👌💪

  • @JohnVianneyPatron
    @JohnVianneyPatron 3 роки тому

    Coming in at a weight of 1.6kg, the Nature Hike Cloud Up is a "lightweight" and not "ultra lightweight" tent.

    • @bidufree
      @bidufree 3 роки тому +1

      The 10D version is only about 1kg.

  • @kingsmelting1595
    @kingsmelting1595 3 роки тому

    I cringed so hard when you said there were no pockets I was like LOOK UP!!

  • @DjJDtech
    @DjJDtech 3 роки тому +3

    I discovered last night the pocket above the door is great for placing your phone face down so you can watch a film hands free while lying down haha

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому +4

      Haha! Yea - I do the same thing!

    • @DjJDtech
      @DjJDtech 3 роки тому +1

      @@SummitOrNothing great minds think alike haha. Camped on Helvellyn last night, woke up to crazy blizzard conditions, just managed to get the tent down before it was completely flattened by the winds. Suffered one bent section of pole and lost the tent bag in the process, was great fun though!

    • @SummitOrNothing
      @SummitOrNothing  3 роки тому +1

      @@DjJDtech D'oh!!! Yea, I reckon this time of year you want to pitch a little lower than mountaintop lol. Have you tied an extra guy line off of the rear window? It makes all the difference.

    • @DjJDtech
      @DjJDtech 3 роки тому

      @@SummitOrNothing yeah guy lines off every point possible. I checked the mountain forecast just before sleep and it was saying 55kph by 9am so I knew I'd need to get up early and pack away before the worst hit. Got woken at 5.30am by some substantial gusts so decided to make brekkie and pack up. by the time I was putting the tent away it was just starting to get flattened by the winds. Felt bad for the other guys camping up there as I think they were trying to wait it out but the forecast said it was only going to get worse as trhe day went on! Seen a few flat tents with peeps inside on the way down lol. The winds must have easily been hitting 70mph as it was blowing my back pack along the floor, with 15kg's inside while I was packing the tent away!

    • @DjJDtech
      @DjJDtech 3 роки тому

      I've posted a couple of videos of the conditions on Instagram : wild_happy_camper