Forclaz TREK 900 1 person tent (quick review - in rainstorm⛈) 1.3kg value ultralight trekking tent

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
  • 3 Season 1 person tent bought at Decathlon

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  • @amirulrazak7793
    @amirulrazak7793 3 роки тому +79

    This is what a tent review should be. Real life application. Nice work man!

  • @RoGameReview
    @RoGameReview 3 роки тому +81

    dude is a legend for instaling the tent in the rain

  • @chriswatson2407
    @chriswatson2407 Рік тому +16

    I watched this video a couple of years ago. I then purchased the 2 person version and stayed in it for 90 nights on a euro bike tour. Excellent tent. Thanks for your entertaining review.

  • @kolarungu
    @kolarungu 2 місяці тому +1

    deserved a like for the effort good review as well !

  • @IgnacioGlezCllo
    @IgnacioGlezCllo 3 роки тому +13

    I juts bought this tent, to use during my hike of the South Downs Way. So far, only spent one night in it (to test it out).
    Weight is competitive. Don't know that I would call it ultralight, but at this price point, and for those of us in a pinch, it works (I shaved almost 500 grams compared to the tent I used last year on the SDW).
    Price is incredible if you ask me. Agree that the durability of the materials might be a constant doubt, and also the finish in some of the seams isn't great, but if you want to try a smaller tent, or can't stretch that far with your budget, it's great.
    Space is so-so, leaning towards small, definitely an acquired taste, and helps if you're willing to leave the pack outside (you will have to).
    Pegs are good, comparable to MSR Needle. Personally I will use four of them (on the corners), and add 6 v-pegs (for guy lines, vestibule and rear)
    I do wish the webbing straps that attach the top of the fly (head end) were the same as the bottom ones (foot end), or viceversa; that way you just have to 'learn' one way, and not have to remind yourself about clipping the G hook or whatnot.
    One nifty trick it has (and should be easy to replicate as a hack on other tents) is the bottom corner of the door is attached with some cord to the zip puller, so that when you pull the zip upwards to open the door, it 'travels' up, like a curtain, instead of dangling down on the floor.
    Hope it'll do me proud on the SDW in 10 days time...
    PS: I also think I will end up buying the footprint...

    • @tonyfraser3704
      @tonyfraser3704 3 роки тому +2

      i have the 2 man version of this and also the 3man tunnel version i purchased the 2 man as it is free standing , the 2 man is defiantly worth the extra 700g for the comfort and convenience of being able to keep all you gear inside , good luck with your trip and i hope you have a great time , ps the footprint is defiantly worth having even if you are just using a cheap poundland tarp .

    • @chriswatson2407
      @chriswatson2407 3 роки тому

      @@tonyfraser3704 I just bought the 2 man but unfortunately the groundsheet is out of stock in the UK.

    • @ianwild
      @ianwild 3 роки тому +5

      @@chriswatson2407 I've got a spare foot print for the one person tent if you want it.... decathlon sent me extra three by mistake.
      Just pay for your postage

    • @ianwild
      @ianwild 3 роки тому

      @@chriswatson2407 looking at your channel you're in nw England....

    • @chriswatson2407
      @chriswatson2407 3 роки тому +1

      @@ianwild thanks Ian, but I bought the two man tent. In case the 2 person footprint doesn't come back into stock soon I have bought the 3 person version and will have to cut it down.

  • @littlegoat4090
    @littlegoat4090 2 роки тому

    I just bought it and was figuring out how to assemble it, then I found your video. Thanks, I'll be going camping soon!

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer 3 роки тому +7

    Ideal for the price. I've been looking for a budget 1 man tent for my mate here in the UK and I've just found this - the better one yet. Great demo buddy. I enjoyed that. All the best. Mark (England)

  • @im-Sara-Jayne.
    @im-Sara-Jayne. 6 місяців тому

    Love this ! Just got the same tent but 3 man I can say this is how I rolled around putting the tent up before it got dark 😂 ❤

  • @JuglarEuskaldun
    @JuglarEuskaldun 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, I just bought it and it helped to see how it's assembled.

  • @fatihcnar7636
    @fatihcnar7636 3 роки тому +2

    You worked hard to examine the tent. Thank you very much for your effort.

  • @RonnelB.
    @RonnelB. 3 роки тому +7

    I like your manner of speech. Thanks for the great review!

  • @taklayagelensermest
    @taklayagelensermest 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the effort. Good job man.

  • @monophonoise4548
    @monophonoise4548 2 роки тому +1

    racing againts storm, thrilling

  • @abreyu
    @abreyu 2 роки тому +5

    Best review ever

  • @tonyfraser3704
    @tonyfraser3704 3 роки тому +3

    good luck with you channel . and happy and safe travels from the uk

  • @ab-lw8pv
    @ab-lw8pv 3 роки тому +2

    Great Video mate
    Thank you

  • @corradogiorgio
    @corradogiorgio Рік тому +2

    I only wish the 900 series was available here in Canada we only have the 500 in the 3-person version. Maybe for spring of next year but the 2-person version.

  • @apaarjeet
    @apaarjeet 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks. This might be just the thing I was looking for since I trek solo. Weight being the main issue.

  • @MrSilver261
    @MrSilver261 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed your review of that decathlon tent a real world review thank you for sharing

  • @silaswild6233
    @silaswild6233 3 роки тому +6

    Nice little, tent cheap and looks fairly good quality. The only problems with these type of tents is that I f the rain had come a couple of minutes later, the inside would have been soaked as it's inner pitch first. The other thing is that it's lightweight, yes, but this makes it rather flimsy, so you'll probably need a footprint to avoid damaging the groundsheet. This will add another 200grams of weight, making the 1300 grams into 1500 grams. I have a Wild Country Helm 1, at around 1870 grams. It's heavier yes, but bombproof, pitches all in one and no need for the extra footprint. Also only £40 more than this one.
    Thanks.

    • @ulyssepinon9177
      @ulyssepinon9177 2 роки тому +3

      With the extra footprint (150g) you can mount the outer first.

    • @JonW.11
      @JonW.11 Рік тому +1

      我來自香港,在一次黑雨(香港的最大雨警告訊號),及擔心中渡過,幸好,外帳無漏水,內帳底部也沒有透水,當時內帳底部衹放上一塊膠紙,可能因為太大雨,近營帳門口,沒有防水的內帳沙網,有些水跡,估計是大雨撞到地面反彈而上所至(並已把這經驗,通知.香港decathlon),...因為有這經驗,便多購入2p營

    • @fraserp2377
      @fraserp2377 Рік тому

      @@ulyssepinon9177 sorry I am just trying to get my head around your comment. How does it go up with an extra footprint?

    • @ulyssepinon9177
      @ulyssepinon9177 Рік тому +2

      @@fraserp2377 you can lay the footprint and mount the outer without the inner. You have the same loops that you use to mount it with the inner but on the footprint.

    • @fraserp2377
      @fraserp2377 Рік тому +1

      @@ulyssepinon9177 aha that makes sense. Thanks 👍

  • @pyciar
    @pyciar Місяць тому

    Best tent review ever 😁

  • @JonW.11
    @JonW.11 Рік тому +1

    很喜歡這款營,2019年購買時衹hk$ 999,重1.3kg,能在狂風暴雨中渡過,已成為我遠足露營的首選,...並在營內加裝繩圈,方便掛物(不用所有東西都放在下面),在內帳外面(沒有門的一邊),加兩條短繩,連上外帳,拉風繩時,也把內帳擴大幾吋

  • @winstonsmith7686
    @winstonsmith7686 2 роки тому +1

    Great review.

  • @jamestopham7744
    @jamestopham7744 2 роки тому

    Perfect for my solo trips in wales

  • @homanmasody5970
    @homanmasody5970 Рік тому +1

    Quechua and decatlon is always the best brand

  • @bertman4
    @bertman4 3 роки тому +5

    Would love to see a follow up when you get more uses in. Thanks!

    • @paulcreux3929
      @paulcreux3929  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Bertman, yes, hoping to post one or two more (test) videos on actual hikes. Thank you for your feedback. 🙌

  • @galileufigaro
    @galileufigaro 2 роки тому

    thanks, Im going to buy one

  • @themunrobagger
    @themunrobagger Рік тому

    Nice tent

  • @MichaelDavid7777
    @MichaelDavid7777 2 роки тому

    Hey Paul. I bought this tent and have used it twice now. Not in the rain yet but I’m sure I will soon. I also purchased the foot print that allows you to put up the rain fly without the inner. I’m gonna be taking it into the Welsh mountains in July. Like you I choose for its weight & pack size. How are you getting with yours ? Is it still as good as you first thought …

  • @guinieroo
    @guinieroo Рік тому

    Hey Bro, great vídeo! I have a question, about the condesation, specially when you put your backpack outside, on the footprint and lean against the wall

  • @yankohristov2361
    @yankohristov2361 Рік тому +3

    Can someone update how is the tent after an year of usage?

  • @kyfisher3662
    @kyfisher3662 Рік тому +2

    how did decathlon make a better ultralight tent than most the top brands out here and 400grams lighter than most the competitors as well!

  • @emilioambrogi7330
    @emilioambrogi7330 11 днів тому

    Thanks for the review mate! Is there enough space for a bike as well?

  • @jamestopham7744
    @jamestopham7744 2 роки тому

    Love my saffie bros

  • @MxSzczepanski
    @MxSzczepanski 8 місяців тому

    In France, we have ageing nuclear power stations and no oil. Fortunately, the engineers at Décathlon are raising the bar.

  • @pdacollinsgmail
    @pdacollinsgmail 3 роки тому +1

    As tents go, looks a bit messy/complicated to set up in a hurry. Nice review though🙂 I guess that's what reviews are for, to buy or not to buy.

  • @allawallabedalla
    @allawallabedalla 3 місяці тому

    Still happy with it. Would you recommend it for bike packing?

  • @gml6040
    @gml6040 2 роки тому

    Howzit China? I was wondering how you would think this tent would work for a 186cm person? You seemed to have more than 7cm of margin with ya but I've seen other reviews saying that over 6'/181cm is a no go...
    thanks bru

    • @paulcreux3929
      @paulcreux3929  2 роки тому +1

      Howzit! I think there is a chance you might fit in there. I’m reasonably sure the margin below my feet and above my head would total more than 7cm.

  • @enricolionello9044
    @enricolionello9044 3 роки тому +1

    how tall are you @paul Creux ? thanks for the review

  • @johnamer6461
    @johnamer6461 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir for your effort and details about the tent and your height. I'm considering this for solo hike.here in equator,weather can change fast from hot to wet and vice versa.
    Would appreciate if you could share more about the condensation experience?

  • @sema9568
    @sema9568 3 роки тому +1

    The tent oural2 is for 2 persons for 1,9Kg and so cheaper.

  • @chrischristofis8501
    @chrischristofis8501 Рік тому +1

    Just a thought is it wise to be barefoot with thunder and possible lightening in the area, guess its an African thing but some rubber soled boots may save your life

  • @robertdavies9435
    @robertdavies9435 Рік тому

    Would a 64cm wide mat fit inside?

  • @kexfpv3730
    @kexfpv3730 Рік тому

    Salut! Ya t'il un moyen de la monter directement avec la doublure externe, histoire de ne pas mouiller l'intérieur ?

    • @OdinOleg
      @OdinOleg Рік тому

      Привет! Да можно поставить каркас и на него установить внешний тент. Потом чтобы поставить внутреннюю палатку надо будет в маленьком пространстве осторожно действовать. Но если будет возможность поднять каркас с тентом, то сделать это будет намного проще.

  • @jackvoss175
    @jackvoss175 3 роки тому +3

    Does anyone else think about hunkering down in thunderstorm, in a tent with metal poles (lightning rods)? Or, waggling them around in a thunderstorm?
    Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.

  • @yeahbutytho126
    @yeahbutytho126 11 місяців тому

    Is it made in a BRICS Country?

  • @Ranveer_Singh_Kahani
    @Ranveer_Singh_Kahani 7 місяців тому

    How much is it?

  • @foggs
    @foggs 3 роки тому

    What was the total import cost? Did you have to pay import duties? I'm also in SA

    • @paulcreux3929
      @paulcreux3929  3 роки тому +2

      I bought it in the uk and flew home with it. Might be worth chatting to decathlon in SA and seeing if they could ship one in for you.

  • @joupals
    @joupals 2 роки тому

    Had to stop the Video and put on a Raincoat 😝😝😝

  • @andreasweber5638
    @andreasweber5638 3 роки тому +2

    1,3kg for a coffin like 1p tent. Sorry, I rather use my Nemo Dagger 2p just because I like to have a little extra space. And it ways only 1,5kg, so just 200g more

    • @Mark-vi7jh
      @Mark-vi7jh 2 роки тому +7

      4 times the price though..

  • @elenafedina8232
    @elenafedina8232 2 роки тому

    Не продаётся.

  • @gordonwu87
    @gordonwu87 3 роки тому +1

    its' now £109.99

    • @gmosia
      @gmosia 4 місяці тому

      £149 now
      Sorry, actually £159

    • @gordonwu87
      @gordonwu87 4 місяці тому

      @@gmosia well not surprised, 2 year ago and inflation and all that 😆

    • @gordonwu87
      @gordonwu87 4 місяці тому

      @@gmosia ended up getting a lanshan 2 pro, got it 2nd hand but hardly used.

    • @gmosia
      @gmosia 4 місяці тому

      I have naturehike cloud peak 2, very decent

  • @tomailboxth303
    @tomailboxth303 2 роки тому

    it seem too poor in rain.

    • @paulcreux3929
      @paulcreux3929  2 роки тому

      I haven’t had issues with rain or condensation yet.

  • @SS-st6ou
    @SS-st6ou 2 роки тому

    The gear vestibule is all wet and it didnt even started raining ....

  • @raywright7996
    @raywright7996 Рік тому

    I SEE DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE ON THE ONE'S THAT WAS DRIVING THAT NIGHT, NO HARM DO U UNDERSTAND

    • @borek92
      @borek92 11 місяців тому

      What on earth are you on about

  • @marlo2198
    @marlo2198 3 роки тому +2

    Bro, I am 2 meters, I won't fit. Lol

    • @paulcreux3929
      @paulcreux3929  3 роки тому +4

      You might just, just fit. Maybe I’ll do the sequel: “will a great friend fit into a good tent”. 😄

    • @abcschneekatze
      @abcschneekatze 3 роки тому +5

      I'm 202cm (6.6ft) tall and i do fit in that tent. Of course it's not that comfortable as sleeping in a bed, but thats normally the case while camping. My feet do have contact with the fabric, also headroom isn't great; but for such little money, there are no lightweight alternatives in my eyes, except tarps/hammocks.

  • @tamasnemeth6473
    @tamasnemeth6473 3 роки тому

    Bonyolult.

  • @DerKatzeSonne
    @DerKatzeSonne 3 роки тому +1

    Ok, this video shows the problem of this tent - setting it up in the rain isn’t fun, because you need to set up the inner tent first, exposed to the elements... I prefer those tents where the inner and outer tent are set up as one piece at the same time.

    • @paulcreux3929
      @paulcreux3929  3 роки тому +4

      If you purchase the footprint for this tent then you are be able to set up the inner tent last. I didn’t have the footprint.

    • @DerKatzeSonne
      @DerKatzeSonne 3 роки тому

      @@paulcreux3929 I read about that but I image it still will be quite tricky, also another part (weight) to carry around. Currently I'm more leaning towards the Trek 900 Ultralight 2... Sure, it's a bit heavier (1.75kg) and 2 persons (but I found that this is great at rainy days, more space to get changed, to store stuff etc.). And it's not self-standing which might be the biggest problem (however, I never had this problem in reality). Currently I have the (much cheaper and with 3.5kg very heavy) but very similar Forclaz 2 (not sold anymore, it looks like this: ua-cam.com/video/1M63mzPiIX8/v-deo.html) and it was always great to set up in the rain. While others were swearing while setting up their tent and getting everything wet, I never had any of these problems, it was always quick and easy. But maybe I also just have bad luck and other people don't need to set up their tents too often at rainy days :D

    • @paulcreux3929
      @paulcreux3929  3 роки тому +2

      @@DerKatzeSonne Space is limited in the one person especially if you want your stuff inside If you’re hiking with another person the two person is going to shine because you’ll be able to share it’s weight. 1.75kgs is already a fairly light tent in my opinion and would probably be a good option for the application you describe. I agree with you, being able to set up dry in the wet is a great feature in a tent.

    • @DerKatzeSonne
      @DerKatzeSonne 3 роки тому

      @@paulcreux3929 Yeah, it's always a tradeoff between comfort and weight :D

  • @migranthawker2952
    @migranthawker2952 Рік тому +1

    Yet another poorly designed tent - clearly shown in this video - inner first setup, useless in bad weather!!

  • @playingtheWorldoftanks
    @playingtheWorldoftanks Рік тому +1

    Hello! Could you measure the tent frame. If yes, then please write the dimensions of the frame (arc) of the tent.

  • @playingtheWorldoftanks
    @playingtheWorldoftanks Рік тому +1

    Здравствуйте! Могли бы Вы измерить каркас палатки. Если да, то прошу написать размеры каркаса (дуги) палатки.