I own two of the first gen's. Here in the Midwest of the United States, you get 4 seasons worth of weather in one evening. These are amazing at handling the rough weather. "It's so heavy"- Seems like a bad thing, until the wind picks up. "But my air-mattress is packable"- The mattress in the WOTR is foam. The comfort is unmatched by blow-up mats. Yeah you can pack other tents into stuff, but with these, you can pack stuff into THEM. You can literally roll stuff up inside the tent when you put it on your bike (similar to a traditional cowboy bed-roll) making it multiple purpose. The canvas material is strong and will last way longer than any paper-thin, poly-blend material, that leaks when you barely touch it... Definitely not "hipster bullshit".
Totally agree, it's a functional tent. Can be upgraded if needed, can roll in a warmer sleeping bag if the one in there is too cold. As for having a spot to relax if it's raining, well a tarp with ropes is a quick solution, Easy to pack. I'm not sure if I can fit the Toucan on my bike with all the other luggage, guess it's going to be the last thing I buy when all is on the bike I'll know more what I have to buy. Great review guys, Would have love to see more about the sleeping bag and foam pad. Also thanks for talking about the pillow, didn't think about that😂
I have the Toucan and I love how comfortable it is... It's heavy but since I am driving a GS doesn't really matter that much, unless you'll do off-road. It's a very good back rest actually...
Very nice review guys 👍 It makes me so happy to see more people really understand how good Wingman Of The Road products are 😃 Been using their Toucan tent since 2019 and got the new edition this year. They still blow me away with the design and durability. And the Road Kitchen, which you mention, is SO good! Keep it up lads. I root for you. Go get that 1K subs 😎🤘🏼 Ride Safe - Ride Far 😁
Thanks for comment, really glad you enjoyed the review / our other content. Happy to see you love the wingman of the road products too, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more content in the new year, appreciate your support 🤙❤️
Yes lads great video. Been using my Goose for 2 years, faultless.Have bought a tarp but not tried it out yet, the idea is to give some porch space for cooking in bad weather. Looks great on my Vulcan S!
I have the Toucan and fitted a 10cm inflatable mat and a carinthia defence 1. The original setup was a little too hard for me and a few nights where a bit too cold for my preferences. My setup is 1,4kg heavier than original but so much more comfy. I like to leave a dry pair of clothes inside or all the non riding clothes inside, cause you don´t really notice it. (i´m 1,98m and 110kg for reference)
I get the point on the inflatable mattress. I’d say rolling something up that much is risky with the mattress as it could pop and it’s hard to clean but deffo would save some space, Same with the canvas. Would deffo be lighter and more compact but more prone to ripping and weather
@@NoPlaceToBe. The (mainly Australian) companies that make traditional swags, which this is almost certainly a repackaged version of, make one with (removable) inflatable mattress that rolls up inside no drama. I also have a Thermarest Neoair Xlite Max that is both a 7.3R value and virtually indestructible. The reason these are canvas is because they *are* a swag and designed for the harsh Outback bush. It’s not necessary in the majority of other environments, particularly if you’re marketing it to British consumers.
@@LukeTPZ I'm pretty sure this is the company's own design, but it's definitely taking lessons from existing swags. They have a few little touches like the helmet hooks, the awning, and the zippable goodies pouch inside that would be hard to just find as existing features and repackage with a new badge.
Good question, we slept in a insane storm in Scotland (watch the vlogs on the channel) and the tents held up fine, the canvas layer on the outside is really waterproof. Sometimes it can get through but nothing major, if you set it up the day after it would air out within 30mins. The main problem with rain is you can’t sit outside and they aren’t they best things to sit in when your not sleeping.
Hey Lads, you mention in the vid that rough water, does cause some dampness on the inside. Does that cause any issues with the foam getting wet? Curious as I'm looking at getting a Toucan, but my trip will take me coastal and up to the northwest of the US. Cant be very comfortable to sleep on consistently damp foam/bedding if the weather wont let up. Grateful for any insights, safe travels!
The dampness is pretty minimal in our experience, just make sure you close off the zips off before you get in to sleep if the weather is bad, easy mistake to make that caused my tent to get quite wet without realizing one time. Best part is you can take the foam mattress out of the tent and air it out / dry it the next day if you get a spot of good weather. Hope this helps and sounds like a great trip so enjoy 👌🏍️
They deffo aren’t the smallest thing when rolled up but they ain’t too bulky considering what is included (maybe 90cm x 40 cm ish). They are ideal for those weekend quick summer get aways where not much luggage required as they are so quick and convenient but anything over 5/6 nights we think some more hardcore gear would be needed
@@NoPlaceToBe. Is that with the mattress and sleeping bag? I'm curious about how big it rolls up without them as I have lightweight backpacking gear for that.
We've had a few mention 'Swag'. they sound really cool. Such a good idea for those wanting a weekend away. Thanks for the view from the other side of the world, be sure to sub and stick around for more.
No, this not a tent it is little better than a bivvy bag. You cannot sit up, so cannot prepare food, or eat, so it is a heavy crash bag. So you out in the elements on you bike all the time, except for sleeping, that makes life so tough. There are plenty of lighter tents that are tents.
I've looked at these tents a few times but I can't get passed how absolutely massive they are when they are rolled up. I can get my tent, sleeping bag, pillow, inflatable mat, extra camping blanket, camping stove plus room for clothes in a 30l bag so why would I want to strap a something the size of a small greenhouse to the back of my bike instead? The camping gear I have is also almost certainly far superior to what comes with the Wingman and it was also cheaper! I'm sorry but these tents are hipster bullshit! Good channel though! Keep the vids coming......
Glad you enjoy the content, thanks for checking out the channel. If you prefer packing all those individual items more power to you, we just love the easy all in one feature of the tent but we appreciate it's not for everyone! Stay tuned for more 🏍️🤙
Sorry but "fairly waterproof " i was seriously looking at buying this till he said that. I dont want to get wet while im sleeping. I've been there with a cheap nasty tent im not paying £400 to get wet. Great idea but its a fail if it isn't waterproof...
From our experience yes it is. Here is a snippet from wingman FAQ's: How waterproof is the tent? The tent is extremely waterproof, canvas has been a trusted material for the outdoors for many years. Used by the military and survivalists alike. The fibres of the cotton swell like planks of wood on a boat to create a water tight seal, filling any small holes or stitching . The canvas has also been treated to increase the natural waterproof qualities of the material.
@@Tagfire17 A lightweight rent of same size. Max 2kg. Self inflating madrass, 2,2kg. Fiber sleepingbag 0,8kg. Tarp 0,5kg. You can roll it up in the tarp, or use a dufflebag. You end up with a kit that weighs the half of the hipster-tent
The swags are better. Those things are made in China with cheap materials. Save your money and buy a quality Australian swag. These are not 2 man tents if you want to sleep
I own two of the first gen's. Here in the Midwest of the United States, you get 4 seasons worth of weather in one evening. These are amazing at handling the rough weather.
"It's so heavy"- Seems like a bad thing, until the wind picks up.
"But my air-mattress is packable"- The mattress in the WOTR is foam. The comfort is unmatched by blow-up mats.
Yeah you can pack other tents into stuff, but with these, you can pack stuff into THEM. You can literally roll stuff up inside the tent when you put it on your bike (similar to a traditional cowboy bed-roll) making it multiple purpose.
The canvas material is strong and will last way longer than any paper-thin, poly-blend material, that leaks when you barely touch it...
Definitely not "hipster bullshit".
Totally agree, it's a functional tent. Can be upgraded if needed, can roll in a warmer sleeping bag if the one in there is too cold.
As for having a spot to relax if it's raining, well a tarp with ropes is a quick solution, Easy to pack.
I'm not sure if I can fit the Toucan on my bike with all the other luggage, guess it's going to be the last thing I buy when all is on the bike I'll know more what I have to buy.
Great review guys, Would have love to see more about the sleeping bag and foam pad.
Also thanks for talking about the pillow, didn't think about that😂
I have the Toucan and I love how comfortable it is... It's heavy but since I am driving a GS doesn't really matter that much, unless you'll do off-road. It's a very good back rest actually...
Very nice review guys 👍 It makes me so happy to see more people really understand how good Wingman Of The Road products are 😃 Been using their Toucan tent since 2019 and got the new edition this year. They still blow me away with the design and durability. And the Road Kitchen, which you mention, is SO good! Keep it up lads. I root for you. Go get that 1K subs 😎🤘🏼 Ride Safe - Ride Far 😁
Thanks for comment, really glad you enjoyed the review / our other content. Happy to see you love the wingman of the road products too, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more content in the new year, appreciate your support 🤙❤️
Yes lads great video. Been using my Goose for 2 years, faultless.Have bought a tarp but not tried it out yet, the idea is to give some porch space for cooking in bad weather. Looks great on my Vulcan S!
I have the Toucan and fitted a 10cm inflatable mat and a carinthia defence 1. The original setup was a little too hard for me and a few nights where a bit too cold for my preferences. My setup is 1,4kg heavier than original but so much more comfy. I like to leave a dry pair of clothes inside or all the non riding clothes inside, cause you don´t really notice it.
(i´m 1,98m and 110kg for reference)
I dig that cowboy-vibe of these.
I own one of them and use it for my 1 man 1 night camping trips! An optimal choice for this kind of stuff
Ye we use it 2/3 days at a time. Anything longer and I think a bigger tent would be great just for that added bit of comfort
@@NoPlaceToBe. yeah, exactly.
Thank you for your informative and interesting, equally humorous videos. I will get such a tent and also follow your Scotland tour. Top👍
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video and it inspired your decision! That's for checking out the channel, plenty more videos to come in 2023 🙌🏍️
Nice video guys, thank you. I'm going to get a Toucan to go with my Royal Enfield, cheers!
Nice one, enjoy it man, we’ve been using them last two nights as I write this
Just purchased the Toucan. I'll be touring the top half of the United States early this fall!
Nice one man. Enjoy it.
Drop a sub for more 🤘🏻
This is just a rebranded swag. Make it with polyester not canvas and with an inflatable mattress pad and you’d have a *very* compact package.
I get the point on the inflatable mattress. I’d say rolling something up that much is risky with the mattress as it could pop and it’s hard to clean but deffo would save some space,
Same with the canvas. Would deffo be lighter and more compact but more prone to ripping and weather
@@NoPlaceToBe. The (mainly Australian) companies that make traditional swags, which this is almost certainly a repackaged version of, make one with (removable) inflatable mattress that rolls up inside no drama. I also have a Thermarest Neoair Xlite Max that is both a 7.3R value and virtually indestructible. The reason these are canvas is because they *are* a swag and designed for the harsh Outback bush. It’s not necessary in the majority of other environments, particularly if you’re marketing it to British consumers.
@@LukeTPZ fairs, guess you’ll have to sub to see what they end up getting used for 😉
@@LukeTPZ I'm pretty sure this is the company's own design, but it's definitely taking lessons from existing swags. They have a few little touches like the helmet hooks, the awning, and the zippable goodies pouch inside that would be hard to just find as existing features and repackage with a new badge.
@@LukeTPZ The Aussie swag is just a repackaged British bivvy lol..
We got the same thing over here in Australia and they are called swags not tents.
Very cool, hopefully our tents can hang out with swags at some point in the future
Got my OzBiker Swag for $100 AUD 👍🏼
If you get stuck in a storm and have to leave and roll up the swag wet.....does the bedding and stuff inside also get wet ?
Good question, we slept in a insane storm in Scotland (watch the vlogs on the channel) and the tents held up fine, the canvas layer on the outside is really waterproof. Sometimes it can get through but nothing major, if you set it up the day after it would air out within 30mins.
The main problem with rain is you can’t sit outside and they aren’t they best things to sit in when your not sleeping.
I'd be interested to see what difference to the packing size removing the foam mattress might make? Does it make a huge difference?
Hmmm we haven’t looked but ye it would make a big difference, mattress pads it out a lot, I’d say maybe even half the size
Absolutely love my Toucan! Fits well on my bike and the extra room makes all the difference.
Is it heavy?
Closed up, it is huge! Set up it is too small. Looks like super good quality.
Hey Lads, you mention in the vid that rough water, does cause some dampness on the inside. Does that cause any issues with the foam getting wet? Curious as I'm looking at getting a Toucan, but my trip will take me coastal and up to the northwest of the US. Cant be very comfortable to sleep on consistently damp foam/bedding if the weather wont let up. Grateful for any insights, safe travels!
The dampness is pretty minimal in our experience, just make sure you close off the zips off before you get in to sleep if the weather is bad, easy mistake to make that caused my tent to get quite wet without realizing one time. Best part is you can take the foam mattress out of the tent and air it out / dry it the next day if you get a spot of good weather. Hope this helps and sounds like a great trip so enjoy 👌🏍️
How small do they pack down without the mattress and sleeping bag? That seems like a massive package for a tent you can't sit up in.
They deffo aren’t the smallest thing when rolled up but they ain’t too bulky considering what is included (maybe 90cm x 40 cm ish). They are ideal for those weekend quick summer get aways where not much luggage required as they are so quick and convenient but anything over 5/6 nights we think some more hardcore gear would be needed
@@NoPlaceToBe. Is that with the mattress and sleeping bag? I'm curious about how big it rolls up without them as I have lightweight backpacking gear for that.
Yes that’s everything included I’m pretty sure the dimensions are on their website
Swag are what we call em here in Australia. As tents dont have the foam mattress in them.
We've had a few mention 'Swag'. they sound really cool. Such a good idea for those wanting a weekend away. Thanks for the view from the other side of the world, be sure to sub and stick around for more.
@@NoPlaceToBe. Your welcome mate. but ya did pretty good reviewing them as i search the channels for those over sea's with Swags to review
@@hecticgerva1192 glad ya enjoyed. Stick around and I’m sure you’ll see them in action a lot this year
5:05 What was that black animal walking through the woods behind you?
🤣😅 looks like two people walking on the path in the distance 😉
100% a man eating Sasquatch, 12 ft at least, very dangerous out in the British wilderness! 😂
No, this not a tent it is little better than a bivvy bag. You cannot sit up, so cannot prepare food, or eat, so it is a heavy crash bag. So you out in the elements on you bike all the time, except for sleeping, that makes life so tough. There are plenty of lighter tents that are tents.
So nice toilet tent, where do I sleep?
I've looked at these tents a few times but I can't get passed how absolutely massive they are when they are rolled up. I can get my tent, sleeping bag, pillow, inflatable mat, extra camping blanket, camping stove plus room for clothes in a 30l bag so why would I want to strap a something the size of a small greenhouse to the back of my bike instead? The camping gear I have is also almost certainly far superior to what comes with the Wingman and it was also cheaper! I'm sorry but these tents are hipster bullshit! Good channel though! Keep the vids coming......
Glad you enjoy the content, thanks for checking out the channel. If you prefer packing all those individual items more power to you, we just love the easy all in one feature of the tent but we appreciate it's not for everyone! Stay tuned for more 🏍️🤙
Sorry but "fairly waterproof " i was seriously looking at buying this till he said that. I dont want to get wet while im sleeping. I've been there with a cheap nasty tent im not paying £400 to get wet. Great idea but its a fail if it isn't waterproof...
It's fully waterproof don't worry mate, just watch our NC500 tour, was fine in all conditions thrown at us 👍
@NoPlaceToBe. OK I will 🫡
@@NoPlaceToBe. do you actually guarantee it is waterproof? 🤔
From our experience yes it is. Here is a snippet from wingman FAQ's:
How waterproof is the tent?
The tent is extremely waterproof, canvas has been a trusted material for the outdoors for many years. Used by the military and survivalists alike. The fibres of the cotton swell like planks of wood on a boat to create a water tight seal, filling any small holes or stitching . The canvas has also been treated to increase the natural waterproof qualities of the material.
@NoPlaceToBe. so your that sure it's waterproof you can guarantee it?
No sound.
Try turn your volume on, works fine for everyone else 😆
@@NoPlaceToBe. Sorry guys stupid me. It's fine. Great review! Talked me into it.
@@timothyletwin5911 hahah no worries mate glad you figured it out and enjoyed. Be sure to drop a sub
Best tent on the market?
For what? Buying into the image, posing wanna be bikers? 😂
The biggest and heaviest gimmick for camping anyone could invest in . Don’t do it …
hipster tent😂
What other suggestions do you have?
@@Tagfire17 A lightweight rent of same size. Max 2kg. Self inflating madrass, 2,2kg. Fiber sleepingbag 0,8kg. Tarp 0,5kg. You can roll it up in the tarp, or use a dufflebag. You end up with a kit that weighs the half of the hipster-tent
The swags are better. Those things are made in China with cheap materials. Save your money and buy a quality Australian swag. These are not 2 man tents if you want to sleep