Is the DARK GREEN VIK 2 The Single-Skinned Backpacking Tent That You've Been Searching For?
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2023
- Trev has yet another Naturehike Tent to test out - the Naturehike Single skin Vik 2 wild camping tent in a decent stealthy Dark Green, ideal for the most low profile wild campers out there.
PLEASE NOTE - I AM 5' 9" and NOT 6' 9" as I say in the video 🤦♂️ and yes, I have reviewed a tent with opposing door openings - the 3fUL Taiji 2! I'd forgotten that I had seen that!
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One of Trev's favourite tents was the Vik 1. Well, this 2 man version of the tent is a decent weight and pack size, but is it worth the slight extra weight for the space gained?
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6’9” 😳 blimey that is a big tent 😂 no incy wincy spider either which is impressive 😉 looks a good tent that 👍🏻
Great to see you back man. Love your videos 👍
Good to see you back Trev!
Feels like its been forever Trev! Good to see ya!
Solid looking tent, looking forward to seeing it out on a camp, good to see you back mate! 👍
Hi Trev, Nice to see you back doing another video.
Perfect timing, I just ordered this tent a few days ago :)
Good luck in the new home and good to see you again.
Great to see you back Trev! Lovely looking garden and new house. It looks like when you do get out with Woody, he will be spreading out and having the lion's share of the tent. ;)
Welcome back Trev. You've been missed. Looking forward to the new videos.
Do luv my Mongar, nice review Trev, thumbs up for Naturehike tents. Nice garden there and cute dog too. 👍 Cheers mate.
Great vid Trev
...got to admit, it's a bloody good tent 😎👍💯
Great review Trev and as always value your comments. Hope to catch up soon. Cheers, Jim
Great vid as always Trev, I've taken this vid as a sign, after spending a wet night in a tagar 1.....I've just ordered a dark green vik2👍
Nice viddy been looking at these might have to get some in , colour alone is such a good change from the 1 , nice one Trev 👍
The Lanshan 2 pro has opposite doors opening. Mostly found it a weird feature for having just one side design. I like the Vik - a nice addition with the green color. I've used the Vik 1 for years even though I have much more expensive and lighter tents, i just love the Vik 1 😊
Thanks for the video. Your videos helped me decide on a Vik 1 and I love it. I dig exoskeleton tents. The green Vik 2 looks great. Wish there were a dark navy blue version.
I'd also prefer the doors open the opposite way. More options to place your cook kit when the wind changes. I like how the Mongar 2 doors open, but I understand they're trying to reduce weight with the Vik 2.
Good too see ur back m8 hurry and get back camping👍
Good luck at the new home. All the best and look forward to seeing more trips! Beach camp?
I absolutely love this tent
I bought one
Then got my son one for his birthday
Lovely.. 🚙 garden.. 🚜 Trev.. 🚛.. I said LOVELY GARDEN TREV! 🤣 For a few extra hundred grams or so, I'd go the Vik 2. I'm a short-a*se, but I do like a bit of space. Thanks for the review and give Woody a good ol' tummy rub for me!
Thank u king ive been trying to put those clips on for an hour 😭😭😭
Good to see you Trev.
Nice to meet Woody.
Terrific review.
Who’s this new bloke? Oh it’s Trev good to see again. Your new garden looks massive it could become a camping area
Really good observation on the doors, I completely agree they should be opposites. It’s an obvious design flaw!
Tent review that goes well... hmm you didn't even have to threaten to beat it with a golf club. I guess that means free standing tent are a better fit.
I can't wait for the wind and rain test.
As always, all the best
George
Another good review Trevor. 6.9” how did you ever fit in the banshee back in the day ha ha 😮
Hi, I've had that tent for about 3 years now and it is good. I used a couple of poles to hold up the door on mine providing a mini tarp.
Great tent.
Nice one one Trev … although I did miss your ‘Tent Faux Pas’ music 😂 ….. gonna pop over to Ali and see what you can get em for over here in the states …. Thanks for the review … ATB D Mc
Great review as always!
I only can find the white version in Germany, the green is so much better!
Definitely not the first to mention 6,9. Is that girth?😂
Great video mate, always love your tent reviews
The opposite door thing.
I have seen a review of a tent that does that but to the Fife of me, I cannot remember what it was.
Mate I got too many tents now you done make me want to buy another
6 foot 9!..... With your 70's disco platform shoes maybe... ;).
Tent looks nice. I think the color would blend in a lot more in the forest. Hopefully they corrected some condensation issues. Single wall will always have a bit of dew on the inside walls but the last one was pretty moist!
Love woody!!
Thanks Ellie!
Interesting tent, good review. 'IF' I was doing a multi day hike, in decent weather months, I reckon I'd consider this over a Lanshan. Oh wait... 6ft 9ins Trev? 🤨😆
Nice garden. Bit noisy. Good to see you back.
Hope that it's time to reclaim your position as king of the moor!
@@alistarc 🤣🤣 Cheers! I'll have a good go!
Sensible good idea 13:52 😊
Half way through. The door issue about being different ends each side is on some tents. Taiji 2 has it and my x mid I just did a video. That's what I love about them when the wind changes 👌👍
Can’t do it on a vik2 as not symmetrical still
Looks good for dollars
@South Coast Outdoors UK yeah, trev said he didn't know if any tents did it. Taiji and x mid but there are a few others.
@@NoviceWildCamper Northern lite 2 😀
Good Video, most important question though does the Vik have 2 door zips ?
Hi Trev.
Nice tent.
Is there much condensation with it, as it only has one skin?
Look forwards to a field test vid.
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
You moved to Cornwall?
Great review and details, thank you. The following is meant as constructive feedback, I’m not having a go or moaning - just feedback. The traffic noise was distracting to me - I know it largely cannot be helped and you did apologise at the start. Are there any microphones or settings that could filter it, for future garden gear reviews? all the best, thanks again
The Terra Nova Southern Cross 2 might do that different door thing each side. But at the price, it should have a buffet and an engine 😁
I like the vik but the issue i see is those doors. Same problem as some msr tents. When the doors open in slight rain it drips inside the tent as the zip goes along the roofline. Not an ideal design for uk weather. Good to see you back though. Hope the house move went well.
Trev nice backyard or garden as y’all call it. In Texas we can just say backyard.
Cheers Ray! It's only a part of the garden / yard too. Good space.
Hi Trev, didnt see the weigh scales listed beliw, can you recommend please?
How is the dimension of this Vik2 compare to NH Mongar2 ?
Looking forward to you taking it out in the wild.
Nice garden but sounds like you are next to the M5!
Be very interested how it holds up with condensation, recently got a lanshan 2 pro and spent one night in it and have to say it was very moist 😂
Vango Assynt 200 has opposite doors opening in different directions.
the x-mid does the opposed door thing, but that is a trekking pole tent and is a fair whack more expensive the the vik
He's back! 💪 Good to see you on't telly again Trev 🤘
Cheers Gaz!
Blimey you've grown
🤣🤣
Re the road noise, perhaps it would help if you had a detachable microphone on your shirt?
The Durstan tents have the doors you want.
Hi Trev,
You’re getting too professional at pitching tents.
I miss the music and seeing the tent getting a good kicking!
Stay safe mate.
Wow. Is you're new place on the M6 central reservation!? Seriously though, how do you put up with that noise mate?
It's only really busy during daytime, don't really notice it most the time.
Msr exilir clone by alot features looks good job
People with tents that have alternative side doors wish they had them going the same way as people laying next to you cant access it given it opens at the foot end, unless its your mate and they are laying oposite to you. SO the only way is half circle doors that are full length.
Nice video, but
Trev, you have already reviewed a tent with doors that open in different directions like you complain about at 12m 30s in this vid. You reviewed the 3FUL Taiji 2, six months ago, but you were fighting with granite rocks and maybe didn't open up the second door
I like woody
Cheers Ray.
The mongar 2 opens both ways
You moved again mate?
Not keen, windy day the rain will blow of the lower edge onto the groundsheet and your soaked. Especially if it not on a level pitch. Great review though.
The only question now is how to convince the wife I need another tent.. gets a bit more challenging each time..
You are 6 foot 9 inches tall ?
No. I'm 5' 9" ffs 🤦♂️
Pretty much every higher end tent has opposing doors, pity naturehike dont
Yea, even my 3fUL Gear Taiji 2 does 🤦♂️
You are 6'9? Then the tent must be massive.
D'oh! 🤣🤣 yea... 5'9". What a dumbass! Well spotted.
@@SummitOrNothing We all mix things up occasionally. 😊So how large is the tent? 200 cm or 210 cm as Naturehike claims?
you remind me of brian connoly,try saying,it'a a puppet
Christ I can see why you go camping....... Get a break from living at the side of the M25
🤣 Its only busy at daytime, don't really notice it most the time.