Should you buy an ALPKIT SOLOIST? First look at this budget ultralight backpacking tent ⛺️👀

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  • GIVEAWAY DRAWN on 7th February 2022: • Video
    Looking for a compact, lightweight tent for backpacking and wild camping? The Alpkit Soloist is a popular choice for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors on a budget.
    Come along as I take a brand new Soloist tent out, get it unpacked and pitched, and give you my own impartial and unbiased first impression of it…
    Let me know what you think to it down in the comments 👇
    #SORRYBOSSIWILLTRYHARDERHONEST
    1) For those upset that I didn't peg the tent out properly - Let me be clear (again. As I said in the video) I didn't feel the need to peg it out fully as I knew by looking at the door design that this tent wasn't for me (hence giving it away...). So I'm sorry that this first look video I made (in my own time, with my own money) wasn't up to your standards. I'll try MUCH harder next time. Honest guv. I probably will.
    2) Again, let me be clear... this is a first look at the Alpkit Soloist TENT (as it says in the title and all the way through the video). It's NOT a review of Alpkit the COMPANY. Yes Alpkit do make some great kit (Hunka, Brukit etc.), and I really like their stance on sustainability. So... Alpkit company 👍, Alpkit soloist tent 👎(IMHO, IDST, 4EVA).
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    The Soloist is a lightweight, compact and stable backpacking tent with plenty of head room for multi-day wilderness adventures or extended bike tours.
    - Low weight and compact pack-size for backpacking, bikepacking and wild camping
    - Tall enough to sit up in and comfortable over multiple days
    - Stable and free-standing single pole structure that’s quick to pitch
    The Soloist uses lightweight fabrics and short pole sections to create a compact package weighing just 1.2kg and packing down to the size of a bottle of wine. This allows you to keep your overall pack-size down, makes it easier to stow on your bike, and keeps your luggage weight low and your enjoyment levels high on multi-day trips.
    Pitching inner-first with a single hubbed pole, the Soloist is quick and easy to pitch for one person. The self-supporting semi-geodesic structure is stable in bad weather and allows the tent to pitched pretty much anywhere with just 6 pegs.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 274

  • @richmcg
    @richmcg 2 роки тому +14

    I used an alpkit Soloist for the West Highland Way in early October 2021, it rained most days and I always pitched it outer first. This is actually easy to do if you have the additional floor print, just hook the frame into the eyelits on the floor print tabs, then lay the fly over the frame. If doing this in rain, once the fly is on you can crawl inside and wipe the floor print with a sponge to remove any rain water, then just hook up the inner from inside. It's a good priced tent but a little small and impossible to cook in the vestibule unless in dry weather.

  • @pootlingalong8928
    @pootlingalong8928 Місяць тому

    Two years on I know but just wanted to put in a word for this little tent. When the rain is hammering down it is such a cozy tent to be curled up in if you zip the door down to half way and secure there leaving an 18 inch gap to watch the rain falling knowing you are warm and dry. Pitched properly it always looks neat and taut and it is such a grand little package to carry on my bike. I think your points are valid but - I don’t know - in spite of all of that, this little tent stands up to some harsh weather and keeps me cozy and dry.
    Glad you found yours a new home and hope it is out there having adventures still 👍🏻

  • @gileslambourn5317
    @gileslambourn5317 2 роки тому +9

    I'm thinking the Cloud Up 2 would have been a better vote now.
    That said, I've bought many bits of kit over the years from Alpkit and they have all been excellent. The Hunka bivvy bag always gets a big thumbs up from me.

  • @angelah2083
    @angelah2083 2 роки тому +2

    I've been using the Soloist for a couple of years including for most of the Pennine Way. Very packable, easy to pitch and good amount of sleeping room. If you peg it out properly there is plenty of space for you and your rucksack (I'm 5ft 10). But I completely agree about the door, the catching zips (try closing those from the inside at night Alpkit), and the vestibule. Great in dry weather but in the wet you need to have the door rolled halfway down all the time with the ends propped up on twigs or poles. Overall I do rate it, but I'm surprised Alpkit haven't redesigned that door yet - give it some 'overhang' for rain shelter and just enough space to brew a morning cuppa and you'd have a real winner!

  • @Andie-C
    @Andie-C 2 роки тому +1

    So glad this was reviewed. As someone new to camping and still yet to own a tent of my own this one passed my radar and I love Alpkit stuff and the shop in the peak district is a good one. Thanks for spending ya time and money doing this review it’s been very helpful!

  • @fcboomstick
    @fcboomstick 2 роки тому +1

    The door is easy to keep up (and stay up!) - just fold the left and right sides in and then roll a couple of times and put the tassle through the hole. It's quicker than the tradional 5,000 rolls 😂 I took this tent wild camping and it's incredibly light and had enough room for 6 ft 2 me plus 28kg dog, but barely room for my backpack in the vestibule and no chance of cooking in bad weather. Easiest tent I've ever had to pack away. That said, the light weight and low price point mean it definitely feels like it might break in future - not poorly made, just fragile feeling floor and things like that. Can always use a ground sheet to mitigate, plus 3 year warranty from alpkit, so no problem if it does take a little damage 👍 I would definitely recommend for gram counters on a budget

  • @jimmys60ny
    @jimmys60ny 2 роки тому +1

    My mate has one of these. He has had it out up Windy Ghyle in a gale force and he reckons it was spot on. He does spray it with fabsil, (which I use on everything as well) He did get a bit of condensation.
    On the other hand another fellow walker was telling me his £140 Chinese tent was so badly stitched it dismantled itself overnight on a rainy night. I was lucky, my wife overstitched everything on my little cheap tent, and seam sealed it all she also added extra reinforced tieouts to my little coffin tent. She did say it was a one off.
    I'm waiting for my next tent a Trekkertent Stealth 1. If I enjoy it as much as my 49quid coffin then I'll be the happiest sausage eater in the UK.

  • @peterdelmonte9832
    @peterdelmonte9832 2 роки тому +2

    I haven’t read every comment but you couldn’t find an elegant way out because you had your head at the feet end. Every tent I’ve been aware of that narrows is designed that way to save weight and create a wind cheating wedge shape; head and shoulders at the wider door end. When not raining, fall asleep looking up at the stars.

  • @simonrowe4815
    @simonrowe4815 2 роки тому +2

    I used this tent on the Cumbria Way and will use it later this year on the Tour de Mont Blanc. The XL version is a better option and there's stacks of room to put your gear behind your head. Getting in and out can be tricky. But all in all this is a great tent for budget and low weight, plus significantly cheaper than some others

  • @alexbryce1449
    @alexbryce1449 2 роки тому +11

    #GOINGSOLO Hi Ben, thanks for the review, I think it would have been good to see it all pegged out fully, Alpkit gear is normally pretty good and they're also a very ethical and eco friendly company. Overall, I think the tent would be good for a lightweight 1-2 night trip.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Alex 👍 After seeing the door design I didn’t feel I needed to peg it all out to know it’s not for me (and I knew I was giving it away). Good luck 👍

    • @ashab1
      @ashab1 Рік тому

      I’m thinking of this or the helm 1, I imagine the helm 1 is stronger but the price has shot up and it’s a fair bit heavier also hard to justify paying an extra £100 over an OEX phoxx 2 for a little extra head room and vestibule area. The older Robens arch 2 is cheap and solid though a little heavy, not sure what to get sub £200 good in wind mainly summer tent lighter the better? What would you recommend?

  • @bdavidson5187
    @bdavidson5187 2 роки тому +1

    Another crackin honest review fae Ben...this is why a watch his channel keep it goin Ben...wont be gettin Alpkit... but will be getting cloud 2... already have naturehike opalus 2man amazing good for bikepacking trips..👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Baz - Thanks for watching mate 👍

  • @miketaylor1916
    @miketaylor1916 Рік тому +1

    It’s a great tent for the money and entry level

  • @magoo4452
    @magoo4452 2 роки тому +1

    Great review mate. You're spot on about this tent. Good work. Love from the Antipodes.🇦🇺

  • @geraintjones75
    @geraintjones75 2 роки тому +5

    Jesus christ, was that tent piched by stevie wonder off cam?

    • @CB19087
      @CB19087 6 місяців тому

      😂

  • @outdooradventure4590
    @outdooradventure4590 2 роки тому +5

    #GOINGSOLO Great video Ben, I’ve got this tent and love it, I can get me and my rucksack down the side next to me, I do what you said and use my trekking poles and make a porch shelter with the door, give it another go in your garden and pitch it out properly, think it might change your mind 👍👍👍

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers mate - it’s all packed up ready for the winner now 🤓👍

    • @outdooradventure4590
      @outdooradventure4590 2 роки тому +1

      @@DaleyOutdoors if by some miracle I win it, I will be giving it to my brother-in-law 👍👍

  • @chrisbardell
    @chrisbardell 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the review. Torn on this one. Planning 1- or 2-night solo bike camping, existing cheap Vango Alpha 200 weighs 2.9kg, and you feel all that weight when cycling. Light weight and small pack size obviously important for a replacement, but not clear if the very small internal dimensions or the Soloist would just be too restrictive. But I’d love to give it a shot #GOINGSOLO

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +2

      Worth a try mate. It would bd good for good/fair weather trips 👍

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 2 роки тому +1

    That’s a good ratio of mesh to solid on that inner! 👍🏻

  • @fraserconnell21
    @fraserconnell21 2 роки тому

    Great job chap👍. Good on ye for sticking to your original remit👍. 👍

  • @stevew585
    @stevew585 10 місяців тому

    Hi Ben, its funny, I've really gone off this style of tent, the ''crawl in a hole head first'', I much prefer the Phoxx 1 and 2 style/ shape now days, two porches and two doors, i've got rid off all my tents of this style now.

  • @BorderRambler
    @BorderRambler 2 роки тому

    Bought it , used it , sold it !
    I did like this tent but the down side for me was front entry and water dripping on me when you got out in the morning 😂 I went for a side entry tent ,so now use the msr Hubba nx which I much prefer with its larger porch etc . Saying that it’s a great starter tent for a newbie ⛺️👍

  • @thedoginside
    @thedoginside 2 місяці тому

    Naturehike Cloud Up 1 every time over this for me 👍🏼

  • @AirbornePirates
    @AirbornePirates 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve got one, it’s not bad’ prefer my OEX PHOXX 2 but ALPkit gear in general is v good

  • @awatt
    @awatt 2 роки тому +1

    The trick with entering this tent IMHO is to sit in the inner facing out, bring your knees up under your chin and rotate 180 degrees. Then stretch your legs to the back of the tent. That way your head is at the door. Just a thought.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah I used to get into the Cloud Up 2 that way. On this occasion I couldn’t be arsed to take my boots off 😂

    • @awatt
      @awatt 2 роки тому +1

      @@DaleyOutdoors
      It does seem to be a tent that you wear rather than live in.

  • @Al-AI
    @Al-AI 2 роки тому +1

    I was literally just pondering this very quuestion

  • @PeteDevlinootnaboot
    @PeteDevlinootnaboot 2 роки тому

    I have this tent and have used it a couple of times. I can live with the door, it's not too bad and pegging it out with sticks or poles is quite handy for cooking under etc. If it's to be heavy rain though I'll take something else as the inner getting wet just doesn't appeal. I can't see a big lump like me being able to put the inner up inside the outer without getting soaked on my back end hanging out teh front door.

  • @tonyubr
    @tonyubr 2 роки тому

    Vango Nevis every time at this price. Very strong and very waterproof. Good vid as always mate 👍

  • @simonwoodward438
    @simonwoodward438 2 роки тому

    I have one, you can fold up the door a lot better and pegged out properly they pitch well. I bought mine for bikepacking as alternative to a coffin style tent which offer very little room especially sitting up but also pack up small which helps a lot on the bike where space is a premium. I wouldn't use mine for hiking as I have a bigger Coleman Cobra which is my next point, I tend to buy kit to suit the type of activities I am doing or conditions, so this tent is ideal for bikepacking or lightweight hiking. They do stand up well in bad weather however I wouldn't pitch it on top of a mountain there are stronger, heavier and a lot more expensive tents out there for that. Generally I like mine, a XL with a foot print, I am 6'3 and getting on a bit so agility is not great especially after a long ride or hike, I like the high roof and find I have enough room to store my bikepacking bags along side me though a rucksack would need to stay out side. I also have had a Alpkit Hunka for about 6 years and it's been brilliant and I recently bought their Elan hooped bivvy, as well as other bits n bobs from them. I'd say take the tent out on a lightweight exped, be sensible don't stick it on top of a mountain in a storm but put it in context for its intended use, I have it's great.

  • @Curlew-Corner
    @Curlew-Corner 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Ben. I prefer a side entry tent.

  • @whatsnottohike
    @whatsnottohike 2 роки тому +2

    That door rolled up! That would get on my nerves. Only 3000 HH? Hmmm. It may be handy for a one nighter, lightweight camp but I think there's better out there for the money (flytop?) Ha, I know I keep going on about that tent but it really is a great little tent for the money. Thanks for the review.

    • @northernswedenstories1028
      @northernswedenstories1028 2 роки тому

      HH is one of the most overrated things about tents. It's just another way to charge people more. It's waterproof and that's what matters. Won't make any difference to most people if it's 3000 or 20,000

  • @Noisette1011
    @Noisette1011 Рік тому

    Something to also consider is Alpkit are now PFC free

  • @nseight
    @nseight 2 роки тому

    You do these demos brilliantly* & it's kind of you to give these tents away as give-aways* Sending best & well wishes from Scotland* :-)

  • @QuakerJones268
    @QuakerJones268 2 роки тому +1

    You should have a look at Snugpak tents, Ben. Really good quality for the money. Downside is they can be weighty. 👍

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +2

      I’ll add them to the list - cheers Mark 👍

  • @marksadventures3889
    @marksadventures3889 2 роки тому

    I think you need your head at the door end, you'd get more room if you could be bothered to guy the sides out. That door is a faff. I don't like the shape either. My first camp was sh*t. But I came back to it. Good luck to the winner.

  • @RoyceKitts
    @RoyceKitts 2 роки тому

    It's amazing how much the area you are in looks like the areas in Kansas I tend to camp in.

  • @alejogerosa
    @alejogerosa 4 місяці тому

    Great review. Thanks for the door and rain input!

  • @Mickoutdoors
    @Mickoutdoors 2 роки тому +1

    Nice review Ben might be a nice little tent for my bikepacking overnighters where pack size and weight are key but in all honesty I didn't like the look of it, it wouldn't be a tent for me either so I'll pass on entering to give those who would use it a better chance 👍👍

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers mate - Thanks for watching as always 👍

  • @Cucumbercastle1
    @Cucumbercastle1 2 роки тому +6

    Oex Phoxx 1v2 is still the way to go for a budget 1 person tent. Side door, storage vestibule and cheap. One man tents aren't for everyone, but if you just want somewhere dry to sleep, they do the job.

  • @kevinmcguire6774
    @kevinmcguire6774 2 роки тому +2

    #GOINGSOLO
    Good review Ben. I’m considering this tent, primarily as a one-nighter tent. Looking to keep my weight down and just going to see, to begin with, how little kit I can take to be comfortable!

  • @andyventures6574
    @andyventures6574 Рік тому

    Contemplating the idea of getting a different tent later this year - love the Macpac but it's getting on a bit ....would rather get summat in sooner . Would look at something with a bit more space... Not sure whether this is big enough.

  • @ramblingracheltrailtales
    @ramblingracheltrailtales 2 роки тому +1

    I hear the disappointment in your voice. Sorry it didn't work out. Any thoughts what you might try next? I have a Lanshan 2 standard and love it. xx

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      I’ve got a few I want to try - OEX Phoxx II, Snugpak, Decathlon, and a couple from AliExpress. I’ve had a Lanshan 2 - great tents 👍

  • @phil.clarke
    @phil.clarke 2 роки тому +4

    Would have been a fairer and better review if you had pegged it out fully, shown off the awning feature with your trekking poles, and put in your sleeping system etc. Having said that this is an infinitely better review than any I have ever done so many thanks for your observations. #GOINGSOLO

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      It would, but the door design put me off enough to know it wasn’t for me 👍

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому

      @@deeric7115 I’ve explained above and in the video description (as well as in the video itself). Plus why get the pegs dirty when I knew I was giving it away 😆

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому

      @@deeric7115 that’s why it’s a first look, not a review.

  • @morgulblade4
    @morgulblade4 2 роки тому

    Can't remember last time I was in a tent, I always use my hammock. I may look at a hooped bivi if these storms keep up tho, there'll be no trees left 😂

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway 2 роки тому

    Will be doing some car camping this summer and looking for a tent that I can actually stand up in...getting tougher on this old back and knees of mine getting in and out of my current tent. Great honest review! Bruce and Otis

  • @sebastiancovenent1528
    @sebastiancovenent1528 2 роки тому

    STITCHING - I think this must be pretty common at this end of the price spectrum.
    Recently got an OEX Phoxx 1 v2 - whilst the build quality is pretty good, particularly in light of
    costing £62, I have noted some loose tails of thread here and there. It isn't structural, just looks
    a bit untidy. Water-proofing, I can say, is excellent.
    My main gripe with the OEX products > the Millets/Blacks/group use Hermes, now
    re-branded as Evri ... customer service still totally absent. If you ask Millets/other to check up
    on where your parcel is, whilst they do sound like they want to be helpful, reading between the lines
    it does sound like they have a hard time finding anything out too ..... So ... decent product,
    decidedly 'mediocre' courier (being diplomatic!) > for this reason, I would say, buy in store if you can!

    • @sebastiancovenent1528
      @sebastiancovenent1528 2 роки тому

      After being reminded of why I avoid retailers that use Hermes like the proverbial plague,
      I checked with Alpkit what courier they use - commonly Royal Mail, or, in the case of my
      gas and wind break (stove) this week ... DPD. < with live tracking. A total joy,
      compared with the infuriating Evri!

    • @sebastiancovenent1528
      @sebastiancovenent1528 2 роки тому

      I've also had quick deliveries from Cotswold, and LOMO (Glasgow) recently - also non-Evri/Hermes.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому

      The stitching on this was worse than any other tent I’ve reviewed. Not horrendous just something worth pointing out.

  • @NoviceWildCamper
    @NoviceWildCamper 2 роки тому

    Never been a fan of this style of tent. Think it's the front entry for me and that door design is awful. Wouldn't want to be in it if the wind changed either with that sail side being battered either 😂 good video as always.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate 👍 I definitely prefer a side entry 🤓

    • @NoviceWildCamper
      @NoviceWildCamper 2 роки тому

      @DALEY LIFE OUTDOORS oi oi! 😂

  • @hughmcharg111
    @hughmcharg111 2 роки тому +1

    I agree not 1st time go with cloud up2, great channel, no bull and got into wild camping watching advice from you. Followed from day 1 great work sound advice keep on keeping on. #GOINGSOLO

  • @kgornall
    @kgornall 2 роки тому

    I really like your honest reviews and have purchased kit recommended by you before. This review seems a bit half hearted from the beginning. I would highly recommend that you set it up fully, you can’t do a review of a tent and not pitch it up properly 😆 I love my Elan, squishes down to nothing, weight is excellent , space for a one man lightweight tent is as good as many others. Cheers.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      It’s just a first look, the door design is enough to put me off and it’s already packed up for the winner 👍

    • @kgornall
      @kgornall 2 роки тому

      @@DaleyOutdoors keep up the great reviews

  • @notracetrekking1077
    @notracetrekking1077 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic review/look at this one Ben. This looks like a fantastic little tent for a night or 2 in-between walks in the summer. Especially for those hikers who are smaller in stature.
    #GOINGSOLO

  • @TaxTheMonkey
    @TaxTheMonkey 2 роки тому +1

    Good video as usual Ben. I agree with you, I don' think this tent is worth my money. I think there are better alternatives out there.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers mate! Thanks for watching as always 👍

  • @michaellaing2067
    @michaellaing2067 2 роки тому +1

    I always go for a 2 man tent, so i can get my equipment in, a bit to small for me Ben

  • @0808anwar
    @0808anwar 2 роки тому

    here in Indonesia, we have only Alpkit Hunka bivy on the market and not a single tent. But for that kind of tent shape, we've got Naturehike or Great Outdoor tent. Nice accent btw 😁

  • @ezravarley6731
    @ezravarley6731 2 роки тому

    Hey, love the videos! I have been watching since the start. I have noticed recently that there have been less videos involving actual wild camping, it would be great to see this more regularly! Please take this comment as constructive and not negative:))

  • @irish-simon
    @irish-simon 2 роки тому

    the best budget tent has to be the bessport p1 not as light but very good use of space
    I've had mine for over a year and use it a few times a month and has not let me down

  • @jonpaullettice1685
    @jonpaullettice1685 2 роки тому

    I appreciate the idea of a budget tent purchase but I've been through a few and it's the middle ground pricing where I got my real rewards.. best by far tent I've purchased is the Robens "Starlight2" not light but wow it can handle all 4 seasons.. I've just bought a Big Angus "Blacltail 2" which I can't wait to try.. anyway all the best with you channel.. cheers.. P.S .. I hope one day you'll do a review on the Starlight..

  • @jdunn101ify
    @jdunn101ify 2 роки тому

    Got this last year , so light and there's enough room for mat etc and rucksack at the side ....

  • @dungeonmaster1971
    @dungeonmaster1971 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Ben, and an honest review. 👍
    #GOINGSOLO (thanks for the opportunity 🙂)

  • @chrismcelvar5654
    @chrismcelvar5654 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO great vid , keep them coming.

  • @BadgerBotherer1
    @BadgerBotherer1 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO
    Nice review! I'm just starting to get into wildcamping, and have bought a Geertop Blazer 1-man tent, which is pretty good, and was able to get it for only £62 on their website. I like the side opening as opposed to the end opening in the Alpkit, but would still like to win it!

  • @stevefyfe5497
    @stevefyfe5497 2 роки тому +1

    I've nearly bought this tent so many times, thank you for the review.
    #GOINGSOLO

  • @ridz9532
    @ridz9532 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO
    Good first look at the tent. Andrew Beavers has one and rates it. He looks like a big guy as well.
    Thanks for sharing Ben
    ATB-Phill

  • @tequeena
    @tequeena 2 роки тому

    Ayup Ben 👋 another ay? I have been looking at tents for my son and I appreciate your input. If I'm lucky I'll give it to him, if not I'll consider buying one of the others you mentioned for his 18th in March. I like the little hook inside. It looks a bit like a shark though. 🦈 😂 #GOINGSOLO

  • @Grez537
    @Grez537 2 роки тому +1

    Great Channel & Great Review Video! Keep up the good work. I’m looking to get out and try some good hikes this year. Hopefully building up to some wild camp nights out. Will be gradually building up my kit. All the best Ben & fellow followers. #GOINGSOLO

  • @martinclay7557
    @martinclay7557 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review Ben, I'm toying the idea to do an over-nighter on my new eMTB when it finally arrives, looks like a good option. #GOINGSOLO

  • @richardmiddleton4908
    @richardmiddleton4908 2 роки тому

    I have a Soloist, I think its small for the weight, not a bad price tho. The vestibule is non existant and the entrance is hard to wriggle in and out of. I prefer Naturehike or Decathlon tents for Budget hiking tbh.
    I also had a problem with the stiching coming apart, replaced no quibble from Alpkit tho.

  • @ProcyonAlpha
    @ProcyonAlpha 2 роки тому +2

    #goingsolo thanks for the review, looking to start wild camping when the weather warms up! Love your vids.

  • @outdooradventuresdave
    @outdooradventuresdave 2 роки тому

    Went to North wales few months ago got 1 man tent only cheap to try out was ok but wasn't that waterproof so this tent be ideal to try out on my next #GOINGSOLO adventure.

  • @markburke5683
    @markburke5683 2 роки тому

    I like it and Alpkit do good kit. I think it’s a good summer only tent. More of a bivvy tent than a normal tent get a big dry bag and put you rucksack in it and leave it outside for th night. No big deal. #goingsolo

  • @Smallrad93
    @Smallrad93 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO thanks for the review, like the tent besides that door 😩

  • @whitetongueoutdoors
    @whitetongueoutdoors 2 роки тому

    Good review , thanks for showing us this tent . atb

  • @AnthonyJohnson1
    @AnthonyJohnson1 2 роки тому +1

    Looks a bit claustrophobic in there Ben. My tent is an inner first tent. Great when it’s not windy but a pain in the arse in the wind on Kinder 🙈

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      It’s weird how it’s a similar size to the Helm 1 but feels like a coffin 😆

  • @AndyM_UK
    @AndyM_UK 2 роки тому +1

    This was my first tent, used it once, found it to be too claustrophobic so now got a Scarp 1 😀 #GOINGSOLO

  • @GlenT1D
    @GlenT1D 2 роки тому +1

    I have a few bits of Alpkit stuff. Always found their equipment very good. That door would do my nut, it should have rolled to the side. Thanks for the review. #GOINGSOLO

  • @jonathansamueljones
    @jonathansamueljones 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO cycling Lands End to John o'groats this May. Camping and wild camping along the route. This tent is half the weight of my current tent (although half the size too).

  • @HobbiesAndSunshine
    @HobbiesAndSunshine 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO I've been thinking about this one for a while as I prefer this concept over a trekking pole tent like the one DD has. Being able to sit up in it is good, thanks for the review.

  • @Buzpud
    @Buzpud 2 роки тому +2

    Really enjoy your tent reviews. I’m still trying to decide on my tent purchase. I think I’m leaning towards the cloud up 2 for weight/budget ratio. Have been borrowing a lightweight vaude but time to get my own I think. #GOINGSOLO

  • @jeremycrouch5548
    @jeremycrouch5548 2 роки тому

    #goingsolo
    Good review, I wouldn’t like to be out in that in poor weather. Tent pegs are like my Alpkit Jaran 2 and IMHO are too weak

  • @davidciaramella2003
    @davidciaramella2003 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO but only because my mates are too soft to go out this time of year 🧐

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +2

      Time for some new mates 😆 Thanks for watching David 👍

  • @bushydoctor66
    @bushydoctor66 2 роки тому +1

    I’m lost as to why or how you can do a review without pitching the tent fully.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому

      It’s not meant to be a full review. All explained in the description.

  • @tonyhill4984
    @tonyhill4984 2 роки тому +2

    I’m sorry to say this Ben on videos before you've said “wont show you me cooking and eating you've seen me do that before” last video mate??
    This video mate I get it the tent isn't very good and I agree, but at least do the tent some kind of justice by putting it up properly, to show us a peg points and not use it and show us guy ropes and not use them when it obviously needs them to make it taught.
    Sorry Ben I hope you take this as constructive criticism

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Tony 👍After seeing the door design I really didn’t feel I needed a full setup to know it wasn’t for me.

  • @calvingriffiths6146
    @calvingriffiths6146 2 роки тому

    Brilliant review, feeling sorry for the tent, it got roasted. I think it's needs a loving new home. My wild camping tent is getting on, lichfield treklite 200. Brilliant little tent but like most my gear getting on abit. #GOINGSOLO

  • @jackblanchard5348
    @jackblanchard5348 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO I think for what the tent is it looks like a very affordable 1 person summer tent. It’s weight is good but it really is just a sleeping pod, maybe a sat around on a warm summers night then into the tent with a thin sleeping bag deal. One thing to bare in mind alpkits warranty is brilliant they have no issues replacing anything with a dodgy stitch and for that reason I think it’s a bargain. I bought a alpkit viso 2, slight nick to the fly and they sent me a new tent the next day. Love the videos

  • @keith_d
    @keith_d 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO Honest reviews are always of value so thanks for the info on this one. I'm still looking for my first small tent for an overnighter (I don't really fancy lugging the family tent out lol).......very much appreciate your mentioning the other options at the end too. Cheers 👍

  • @bluecheese1066
    @bluecheese1066 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO Thank you Ben, for making all these great videos and motivating the likes of me to get back outdoors after such a crappy couple of years. I'm slowly trying to acquire the bare essentials to get on to my first wild camp and your budget reviews are super helpful! Love and peace!

  • @JayloT93
    @JayloT93 2 роки тому +1

    I'm really confused as to why you wouldn't put it up properly to review it? It feels like you had already made your mind up before pitching it.

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому

      It was just a first look rather than a full review. I don’t do a full review until I’ve camped in a tent usually but I knew this one wasn’t for me. All explained in the video description 👍

  • @dougdixonhull
    @dougdixonhull 2 роки тому +1

    Great video.
    This reminds me of my first wildcamping tent, a Lichfield Apache. Then I went for the Banshee which although I don't use it as much nowadays I still have a soft spot for it. This would be great for my daughter who's starting her camping adventures.
    #GOINGSOLO

  • @ankitsheth3702
    @ankitsheth3702 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO Great first look! Was wanting a light weight 1 man tent and this looked like a decent option for better weather days. Would be good to see a video with things set up inside to get a better feel of it.

  • @davidwilkinson248
    @davidwilkinson248 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO I have been waiting for the Helm 1 compact to come back into stock as I build up my wild camping gear to start having some adventures at the age of 60. A tent is the last piece of my jigsaw (for the time being at least).

  • @alanbateson9275
    @alanbateson9275 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO Good review. Really enyojing this channel. I'm looking at getting a much lighter tent for my 1 night camps. Currently taking a Eurohike Tamer. Plenty of room but 3kg. I think the Alpkit might be a lot better when it's fully tentioned. Keep up the good work. 👍

  • @marshalfresco1846
    @marshalfresco1846 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO. I prefer a two man tent for solo camping.
    I'll be honest I'd not heard of this tent untill today. I'm off to look at a few reviews of it!
    That might come in useful for my lad if I were to win it!

  • @happycamper7004
    @happycamper7004 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO thanks for the review Ben! I was looking at this tent just last week in the alpkit store near me. Thinking about getting it for during the summer months. Would be a great birthday present for me seeing as it’s my birthday on the 11th February 🤪

  • @briangreen1054
    @briangreen1054 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO Another honest and genuine review from you. Looking forward to many more this year.

  • @erinsalarun1090
    @erinsalarun1090 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO .. Looks like a lovely wee tent.. thanks for the review .

  • @braddickinson7054
    @braddickinson7054 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO Thanks Ben. I’m just getting into camping and fancy trying a bit of wild camp in 2022. Do you know the weights for the Naturehike tents? Cheers .

    • @DaleyOutdoors
      @DaleyOutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      I think they’re 1.5 and 1.8kg. Links are in the video description with specs 👍

  • @oldbatwit5102
    @oldbatwit5102 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO. I think this might suit me.

  • @budget_camper
    @budget_camper 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO concise and interesting video fella.

  • @ChrisSaidIt
    @ChrisSaidIt 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO thanks for the review. This will do me for a local lightweight trip, fingers crossed 🤞

  • @davidbrown8947
    @davidbrown8947 2 роки тому

    #GOINGSOLO . I do like a one man tent. Being short they are all roomy. I'm not sure about using that tent in the rain and I guess no cooking.

  • @McGreyling
    @McGreyling 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO Looks like quite a nice little tent. To be fair, I have only ever used one tent, so not much to compare it to. Thanks for the vid!

  • @simonbirtles8981
    @simonbirtles8981 2 роки тому

    Great video again 👏

  • @TheMadcapMonster
    @TheMadcapMonster 2 роки тому +1

    #GOINGSOLO Great video, always good to get an honest review. Keep 'em coming 👍