Why Hasn't Anyone Else Done This Before? - 3FUL Gear Taiji 2 First Look
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Imagine a tent that's large, fairly lightweight and can be used in the Summer as well as the winter and get this, it's not crazy expensive!
3FUL is a company who has a growing fanbase within the outdoor community as their reputation is a good one. They are known for making good quality gear at a fair price and today, we are taking a look at a 2 person, freestanding tent called the Taiji.
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3FUL Gear Taiji 2 - 2 Person Freestanding Tent - First Look
Colors : Green, Khaki, and Grey White
Versions :
3 season mesh version
4 season fabric version
Materials :
Fly : 15D silicone outside/PU Ripstop Nylon inside
Inner : 20D Nylon Mesh
Aluminum Poles and Stakes
YKK Zippers
Duraflex Buckles
HSHR : 5,000
Dimensions Stored : 17.7"*6.3"
Dimensions Set Up : 7'1"(L)*4'5"(W)*3'11"(H)
Weight :
4lbs 4.5oz for full tent, poles and stakes
5.1oz for the groundsheet
Price :
Amazon - $214 for the green and white 3 season version
$222 for 3 season version
$230 for 4 season
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Mentionable Features :
2 persons
2 door
- Removable and replaceable inner - you can go from the mesh 3 season version to the 4th season version when it begins to cool down. If you want to purchase a 4 season inner for your 3 season Taiji, it would cost $105.
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Impressions :
Construction Quality :
Set up : The set up of this tent is simple, easy and straightforward.
Size : This is a large tent, larger than most 2 person tents - large enough for Susie and I, our pads, our backpacks and even our shoes.
Weight : On paper 4lbs sounds somewhat heavy but when you factor in just how large this tent is, the weight isn’t bad at all.
Material Quality : The materials that make up this tent are top notch. Best of the best.
Ventilation / Condensation : Ventilation is very, very good! Condensation is possible with any tent but it’s impressively controlled. Also, the fly pulls away from the body enough so that it isn’t an issue if condensation is present.
Wind Resistance : Based on my testing so far, the only issue that I have is wind resistance. The fly doesn’t have any guy line placements so in strong winds, the front and back walls of the tent can be blown inwards. There are guy line placements on the poles and while that’s great, nothing is going to stop the movement of fabric. Recently I had this tent out in the Utah Desert and we were camping up on a shelf with moderate winds around 15 mph with 25 mph gusts and experienced the walls coming in as mentioned. While you can stake them out, there is no way to pull them out and away from the tent.
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Summary :
So far folks, I like what I am seeing with this tent; 3FUL tends to make very good gear and the Taiji is looking great so far.
One aspect that I am interested in learning is whether this tent is waterproof; according to the company the HSHR is high so in theory it should handle even heavy rain with no issues.
Soon, I will test this out so stay tuned for an upcoming test night episode.
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The 3FUL Lanshan 2 has 3 and 4 season swappable inners as well and is a trekking pole tent and less than half the weight of this one. Had it for years and its awesome, still no leaks, tears or rips ;)
I purchased the 3-season version and the 4-season inner separately. I have been following Luke on this tent. He has been spot on. I have shared my testing with him as well. I live in a rather unique area of Texas and recently did my testing. I waited for a combination of Wind, rain and a bonus of pea sized to marble sized hail. I tested this out when we were having severe weather and tornado warnings out. I know Luke said something about some minor seam leaking around the vents so I wanted to be sure to watch for those areas. Our weather on this day was 35-50 mph winds with rain and small hail. I had the vents closed and I had the 3-season inner installed. I put about 50lbs of weight in the tent to keep it on the ground. I also had it completely pegged out because of the wind driven rain and hail prospect. I might add I added 2 additional guy lines to the tent body just in case. To make a long story short, I thought the tent was a goner but, it withstood everything and upon inspecting it after the storm passed, I only found two small drops of water, which I felt came from the wind driven rain through the vent that was up wind. Two small drops on the inner opposite the vent area. I had no issues with waterproofing, it handled a storm that would have torn up my umbrella tent and left in in a pile. Like I say I was very impressed with the tent. I did make one modification to my tent before testing, I tied all of the poles with a zip tie at the top keeping them linked together a just in case safeguard because of the wind. I purchased the Kaki version and love it.....maybe this will help some of you. I look forward to hearing from Luke on his storm testing....
I have had my four-season tent ,in the UK, for just under one year. A good piece of kit, no problems at all.
I'm really looking forward to the storm test on this one. I love being able to have one tent that can be year round since we have hot summers and cold winters here.
AGREE i def want to upgrade from this crappy walmart tent i have and really hit the trails!
I have the 1 person 3FULGEAR Lanshan (not the pro version) with both 3 & 4 season inners, it's so versatile. also I've used it with no inner as a tarp tent which you could also do with the Taiji !
Well this might be my next purchase depending on how it handles rain and condensation, looks promising! Look forward to final review
Looking forward to see the rain proof part of the review.
Looks really good so far.
I want to see the rain test too, I don't want to unwrap my tent until the rain test is over. Some other UA-cam testers have mixed feelings about it being waterproof. Some I have read say that it leaks around the vents and around some of the guyout points, others have experienced little leaking issues. It may well be that Luke is right and it just needs to be seam treatment around those areas. I have asked the company about those issues and have not yet heard back from them as yet. Another thing to review if you are thinking about purchasing one of these is the warrantee and return policy. I would read those before purchasing the tent. I agree in that this is a good quality tent and for $100 more you can have a 4-season inner, and thus a multi-season tent all in one. Now what to do with all of the others we have collected?
Man, that price is awesome. I really hope it's waterproof. I'm glad to see there are companies making quality and affordable gear.
Put a tarp over it 😂
It's a great tent. I've got that exact one and it's waterproof too
@@dancinbear01 Have you had it out on windy days?
@@brianwest5348 it's ok Brain, however I did by extra tie out loops to put on the poles higher up and it's worked extremely well. You can email Colin and he will send you some. 👍
I have a lanshan 2 and carbon trekking poles from 3FUL. Great company. Used it multiple times in the alps and on the GR20 what is a quality test for all your equipment.
So far, this tent seems to be especially well-designed for function. I LIKE the 2-person plus gear format. I LOVE the potential to convert to cold weather use. The vestibule(s) are well-suited to alcohol or butane gas stove use for limited food and beverage preparation.
Just got home from a 4 day campout and high winds and the cheap stakes bent and I had use heavy duty tent stakes to stake down the new tent thank God for the rule of 3 - 3 ways to do everything
Just what I've been looking for so far. Looking forward to your other test. Thanks for all you do Luke and Susan.
Fly first tent answers my question. I tried to pitch a mesh first tent in the rain, it was no fun. I also appreciate a mesh tent for ventilation and prevent condensation. A fly first tent thats portable and works is an amazing achievement. Waterproofing is the only test left that'll make this the best 2P tent on the market. I had to buy a waterproof tarp as a secondary shelter in case I have to pitch my mesh tent in the rain after that one miserable trip. All in all I spent over $600 for my mesh tent, waterproof tarp and poles which is easily all replaced by this one tent. Impressive.
You can usually mount the fly first to any tent if you have their ground sheet. If not, you can build something from a thin thread
@@cristibaluta Let me give that a try next trip, thanks for the tip!
I never plan on camping, but I love your videos. Very informative and fun to watch. Honest reviews.
Great job Luke! This looks like a great tent. I will wait for the rain testing but at 5000 rating it's got to be good.
Looking good Luke. Looks like you have been hitting the weights lately.
Thank you sir. I love when people show equipment they actually used and present used info.
My 50 cents:
It's honestly refreshing to see a product which wants to give it's customers the most without taking the most. This tent just gives off a passionate energy from the creators who designed it. I see the passion in how they didn't cut corners with the material quality to the size of the tent. Many generic tents will (like you say) say it's for two people yet be so cramped, while also providing cheap materials. 3FUL just radiates with the desire to wanting to provide a quality tent with premium features for a fair price. It's like a steak. You know a good butcher based off his cuts.
Like i said, many brands will make you buy two separate tents for two things. The fact that you can practically own a winter tent and a summer tent is amazing. It shows that this product what intended to last and instead of having to buy a new own, you can simply keep on enjoying your tent by being able to winterize it. The winterizing process isnt even janky either. It's done so well. You don't have to buy a process to backwoods rig it to be warm.
Everything this company has done to make this tent was done with care and passion. I cant wait to see more vids on this tent!
Brilliant initial review. Looking forward to more info on this tent. 👍🏻
So far it looks like a great tent, looking forward to your in-depth testing Luke, stay safe.
as always, thorough review - loved, and rewatched the drone footage going up through the mist, stunning - thanks Luke
hey you finally got it, i was waiting for this video.
Great review as always!!!!
Looking forward to the complete testing series on
this tent. Great video.
Tarptent has been selling seperate solid and mesh inners for quite a while. Their tents are quite a bit more expensive though.
It looks good. I do worry that the poles on the outside of the tent will ice up in cold weather. Not that I am tent camping in cold weather anymore!
Looking forward for the rain review, thanks for sharing
Looks great! Looking forward to the review from Luke.
Love the ease of setup. Can't wait to see the waterproof test.
This looks like the best tent you have demonstrated in a while!!!
Thank you for the comprehensive introduction.
Mt Man here 👍👍 keep the good gear in an the junk going out
Thanks for your work, nice to find a reviewer that looks at good mid priced equipment, most outdoor reviews are only the extremely expensive gear
Great reviews, from a seemingly solid dude. Keep it up!
It's really cool that it's so versatile for the seasons and weather, looking forward to an epic test night
from the UK - most of the tents in the UK are like this form factor, as 80% of the year the weather can wet and windy ulita lightweight tents don't handle our weather very well
so far I like this tent, waiting for the rain test!
its one thing i love about sidewall camping. the ability to add insulation as needed. to add layers to the tent. the further into winter you get the more you can add on so you are comphy and warm at -40 or below. with the thick inner liner, the heavy canvas base, and the fly. if the weather warms up you can pull down the inner liner... (or leave it in if you are going to add an AC unit)
Thanks Luke looks great value for money
Great video Luke
Seems like something I would like to get. Cant wait for a full review..
So far.....very sweet. The journey continues.
The military have been doing this for years nice to see it in the camping world. And the price is good for a all around tent. I have the same 4 season in the lanshan 2.
I have just come back from a trip with this tent (3 season, khaki) and have a few points +/-:
(We were 2 people, 1 camp in Thetford Forest, and 2 camps on peaks (Kinder Scout and Derwent Edge)).
+ Re: guyline points. You can actually order more guyline 'rings' (attachment points) when you purchase the tent. I asked the retailer and was given 4 extra as well as 4 extra guyline cords for free. This means I now have the possibility of 4 guylines on each pole. I'm yet to attach them as it is spring-summer but my only concern would be the black clips (where the fly clips onto the pole) getting in the way of attaching another. But I'm yet to try!
+On all nights we had 0 condensation with 2 people, all doors zipped up. Dry as a bone.
+In the forest the colour blended in ridiculously well, great for 'stealth' camping.
+Upon Kinder Scout we had pretty exposed location with breeze with fair gusts (35-40mph give or take?) and the tent felt sturdy, and that was with awkward peg locations and 4 guy lines. I'd be hesitant in 40+mph winds, especially constant ones.
+The room was magnificent. I had my Forclaz MT500 mat with a Fjallraven Keb 52 at my feet comfortably. My partner had a Thermarest (really long one) with a 30l pack at her feet comfortably. There was room between our mats.
+Being able to roll back both the door and vestibule allowed us to really appreciate where we camped.
+Setup options are fantastic. With or without the groundsheet, with or without the inner, freestanding so you can move it etc.
-Haven't tested this in any rain events yet
-My only minor gripes are that the topmost 'hub' the poles clip into is quite difficult to clip in and out of. Instead of pulling out the poles, twist them out sideways.
-The black plastic ring and hook system for the inner, groundsheet and door-holders is a bit of a pain. But there is a knack to it. Instead of pulling the hook off, twist it out sideways. The rings come out easier.
-I wish there were double zips on the doors
-We were limited to where we could pitch due to the size - but there was no way around that! Perhaps not ideal for a solo hiker though.
I am impressed waiting to see the rain test and 4th season liner
That's a very nice tent. I hope it passes the rain test. Pulling the fly away from the body is definitely a plus hope they address that issue.
S&H 💪🏼✌🏼
In the UK- we've had this tent for quite a while. Most people here won't even entertain a inner fly pitch first because it rains a lot 😂. The HH of this tent is also pretty typical. Have a look at Tera Nova, Wild County, Hilleberg or Vango.
Great review as always! Would love to see a comparison video with Naturehike Mongar 2.
I grew out of sleeping on the ground lol I’m 57 years old so I bought a turn key cabin no power or power either but she has solar panels and inverters and batteries and it has water catches too 800 gallons and a 12 volt pump it’s got a septic system too but I have a old Remington done tent and it’s been thru torrential rains and 18 degree winter ❄️ weather she has been the best ten I’ve ever had bud!!
Looks really good. It could be amazing with a second 4th season fly (instead of 4th season inner). If I needed a tent, I’d buy this. Still tempted to anyway.
I really am Impressed with this tent love everything about it tons of space, vestebule, comes with a ground sheet and so on sounds perfect. Sure hope it dosnt leak that would be a let down. Cant wait until the rain test. Price sounds great.
The landshan 2 and 1 has a winter inner as well that you can buy separately. Nice review and a nice tent.
I like it. Nice tent, and nice color. VERY lightweight. I like the green even more than the grey.
Well done review as usual. The wind resistance aspect of the tent looks to me as easily addressable by the company. Looking forward to the full review as.I am looking for a 4 season tent to use while overlanding.
Looking forward to your full review, it appears really good right now. Thanks for doing the hard work for us.
That music is excellent. Great vid.
The size, the quality, the price, the ease of set up, the weight everything adds up to a 9. A 10 would be given if the guidelines were higher as you stated.
I like that closing theme.
I have this tent, had it for about 2 years and love it, so quick and easy to set up, mine has never leaked, if you seperate the poles out it packs down pretty small, and I have no problem getting it in my 40/50ltr backpack with all my other gear, one word of warning though this tent is not designed to be out in strong winds or even moderate winds for prolonged periods, it simply won't stand up to that, I use mine for predominantly low level camping, as long as you're aware of this tents limitations it's a fantastic spacious relatively light full 2 person tent 😉👍
Love that they include a ground sheet. Simple but important things like that indicates very heads up thinking.
Great tent. Good price also. My best wishes
Great video, I like the look of it, but I guess it's not wind tested to EN5912 ? I suppose if it was it wouldn't have those big unsuported panels.
Fantastic and it's a rectangular dome with side entries, the absolute best design. Quick fly first setup with inner tent attached. NO POLE SLEEVES, YES! Nylon instead of polyester.
Looks good 👍🏻
Most of my camping is in colder weather, and I live in Arizona so even in the high forests condensation really isn't an issue. Sub-50 degrees, you really want a 4th season tent. I'd probably buy the 4th season version because of this.
Can't wait for you to try it in the winter!
Well you've now put the cat amongst the pigeons ,I had already decided on my new tent until this review I'll wait for the waterproof review before finally deciding thanks very much for your work
Hey Luke,,, Excellent pre-review,,,!!!! Most Definitely looking forward to “the Rain Test “,,, Joshua
I did that with my lanshan 1. If you don't get the pro version you have the possibility of swapping the inner tent. With less than 200 euros I now have a tarp (if I use the fly alone) a summer and a winter(ish) tent !
Thanks for the review! 3ful sells separate inners (3s or 4s) for several of their tents (floating cloud, zhengtu, lanshan...) on taobao. Very convenient if the tent is to be used year round as you mentioned. Asta gear, another chinese brand, also has this option.
Looking forward your rain/wind test of the taiji 2
Size is awesome. Will fit two 25" pads but not much more internally. Other stuff of course can be kept in the vestibules. Only one pocket. Vestibules are good in that they are wide but they could be deeper. I've used this tent in 41mph winds in snowy conditions. It held up fine, although it did get buffeted fairly heavily and the poles did flex.
That's a nice tent! I like the fly first pitch and the vents. This would be a huge tent for just me. I hope they make a 1 person sometime.
3FUL are doing things very right.
A bargain at this price for the size and ease of setup. If this is rainproof, it will be one I'll purchase. Can't wait for further TOGR testing!😊
Absolutely spot on! I hope that more tent manufacturers will come up with the "convertible" ability of this tent--one fly with a 3-season and a 4-season inner layer.
Check out almost any quality European made tent then, they're almost always fly-first and often with a choice of mesh or fabric inner.
@@gillie-monger3394 Therein probably lies the difference--European vs US.
I cannot wait for the results of this testing..
The cast of "Vikings" say: Great review! Can you return our cast member now?
A tent that you can set up in the rain seems like common sense to me. I hope that fly first tents become more common in the US. Really glad to see the innovation with the swappable inners
Luke is a savvy UA-cam operator - stretching out a tent review over multiple episodes.
Strength and honor. 💪
I would love love love to se a review of the Sea To Summit Altos TR2 tent. I really like how thorough and honest you are about the products you review, and would love to get your opinion on that tent.
If you end up recommending this tent, I am going to purchase it. This is exactly what I'm looking for in a 3/4 season tent and the price is good for what you're getting. Looking forward to the review of this tent.
Good value
Looking forward to the field test video for this. If it holds up, I'd seriously consider getting this considering it's better ventilated than my Kamprite.
4-season and set up in the rain. That's very attractive to me.
Sounds like a good value. I may need to get one.
That's a great tent if it's waterproof....and for wind resistance, a simple DIY guy line using a pebble would do the trick.
Woah… need more t-shirt only reviews!
It's like a REI Half Dome but with the poles on the outside so you can setup the rain fly first. Nice!
I guess you could use sort of a button rock to tie lines to. Just make sure what you use won’t damage the tent. I’ve done that with tarp camping.
Thanks for the preview. I'd like to see that tent tested in high wind and snow. I'm skeptical it will hold up to truly severe weather in an exposed location. BTW - Hilleberg tents, far more robust and far more expensive, have the same feature where the fly is attached to an inner tent that can be removed, swapped, and the tents can be set up in rain without the inner body getting wet. I agree, that is a nice feature. Generally, a dome style tent, as opposed to a tube style tent, will benefit greatly from having more crossed poles, generally three-four for the main tent, and one for the vestibule(s).
That theme music is killer 💪🏽
Very nice chat
And it comes in green ❤. Damn I just purchased the monger 15D 😂And now I have buyers remorse.
Luc is ripped. Ready for war brother. Welcome to the club.
Frozen pole clips would probably be a PITA to tear down in winter conditions. Hilleberg with the summer inner would be better.... but Hilleberg comes with its huge price tag.
Finally a decent 2 person tent.
I bought a one trigris north gaze hot tent which didn’t have an enter so I s reached other brands and matched up two different liners , has worked out good
Damn man! You’re slowly transforming into the hulk!
Your Japanese SUV purchase inspired our family---we just got a tiny Japanese camper. WOuldn't have thought about it were it not for your show!
What is the Japanese campervan you bought? I’m in the UK.
i was in a 400 person tent the other day 😂 i was thinking you should do a review. but it requires 3 days to set up, a diesel generator, 2 cranes, and a crew of 40 men.