Clam Shelter - The Good And The Bad, Review Update
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2020
- We purchased our Clam Venture shelter over a year ago and have used it extensively in hot, cold, wet and dry climates. In this video we tell you what we like about it and what it is that we don't like as well as how it's holding up and whether or not we would buy it again. If you're debating getting one of these shelters then you should hear the pros and the cons.
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One thing we always do whenever using nail stakes, we put those artificial flowers. Helps from tripping when not thinking 😰 and when barfoot or wearing sandles.
That's a good idea.
I find that stepping on the ground flap makes it much easier to open the zipper with one hand. We usually make sure one flap is flipped to the inside so it works going in or out.
Good tip!
Good video folks. I will give some advice on stakes. In my extensive camping experience I've found that wooden stakes I made form pallet wood work the absolute best in sandy soil. I found it quite by accident, I was out of plastic stakes and I found an old pallet, I split a pallet board into long strips with pointed ends and they worked incredibly well. I found later that something called the Coefficient of Friction keeps the wood stakes from sliding out of the sand. Well just FYI for your next time you have to cope with the windy days instead of folding it up over and over. Have fun folks
We'll keep that tip in mind Donald because we are always in the wind!
@@gonagain Ha Ha roger that. I made my stakes for sandy soil about a foot long, didn't necessarily have to be too sharp but somewhat pointed. You guys ROCK. I am hoping to convince my wife Linda to go the boondocking route. Have a good one.
I use 10 inch stainless steel bolts with 2 inch washers. My battery powered drill runs them right into the ground and they never come out.
We've been doing that also lately, using 10" lag bolts, and it sure works great
I love my Clam! I cover my top with Aluminet shade cloth. It breathes but still reflects heat, creates better shade and also protects the fabric from deteriorating UV rays. You can use a longer piece that can cover the top and the sunniest side. Then just turn it when sun moves to other side.
I wasn't familiar with that product, thank you for sharing!
Great idea!!
I know tents leak when one puts something against the fabric. Do you suspend the shade cloth?
Another happy Aluminet user here. It really makes the Clam quite comfortable on warm days.
@@robiny1823 I'm always on the lookout for a lightweight frame to throw shade tarp over at flea markets, shows etc...might have to make my own
Looks like you are living the dream. Keep the videos coming and good luck.
Great review! Had the same issue with sunny days making the tent HOT. Made quick work of that problem by making what I call a "Sun-Fly" I put over the tent made out of mylar. I have a 3 minute video showing it on my channel for anyone who might be interested. My next project will be to make a side panel or two out of the same mylar to better protect the side of the tent that would get the most sun exposure. Now even in direct sun, I can enjoy the same temperature inside the tent as I would under the full shade of a tree! It's been a game changer for our camping!
That is a fantastic idea and nicely executed. Here's the link to the video so the rest of you can see what he did: ua-cam.com/video/NYZl8ooOhM4/v-deo.html
I have one. Love it. Only problem I’ve had is in the wind even though it was tied down good the roof would collapse. Had to put a pole up in center to hold it up.
tie off from the corners at the top to reduce ti from collapsing
Rick & Linda,
We received our Clam Quik-set shelter a few weeks ago and put it to use for 4 days while camping. The flies were bad but not inside the Clam. Set up the Jackery and 100-watt folding panel and we were all set. I was able to run a 12-v desk fan and power electronics. What a great addition to our camp, thanks for the heads up.
Our Clam gets regular use too, for shelter from the sun, wind and bugs. Montana has so many pesky bugs!
I found this very useful be safe out there
I had to chuckle at your comment, "Linda can put it up by herself ... so it's pretty simple." LOL I was looking to see if she was going to give you an eyeroll. Great video and product demonstration -- happy camping!
Thanks, Cheryl, I got him later. Haha.
Thank you, this is a real review. You’ve had this for a year and can tell us why you bought it, what you like about it, how often you use it, etc. Now I’m interested in your channel.
Thanks. We would still buy another Clam shelter if something happens to that one!
We have the Clam Escape. It's a bit larger than yours. It has D rings on all the upper corners for more tie down options. With wind curtains attached and all tie downs being used ours withstood 40+ mph gusts coming off Lake Ontario. Though it says water resistant it has yet to let any water penetrate. Clam recommends you do not cook inside, however with a propane stove and a bit of COMMON SENSE we have had no issues. We bought ours after watching your first video and use it the same way you folks do. AN EXCELLENT PIECE OF GEAR. Ditto to Everything you said in this update. You guys are awesome.
Hi Bill, thanks for your input!
Wind screens?
No cooking? The lawyers made them say that!
@billheckman5937 Just to clarify, it didn't collapse or fold up in 40mph winds? Why did they mention not to cook inside? Due to fire? Thanks
I have a larger clamshell as well. It functions as my kitchen and craft and reading area. Would not be without it.
Really enjoyed your review! Gave me food for thought!
Great review. Thanks for sharing. I’ll add this my list of “must haves”😊🤙🏽
hello from the sunny ozarks rick and linda!! i use mine more in fall and winter and it been hassle free this past year!! i still use my drill and lag bolts and washers cause hard ground and its quicker and magnetics on screen door instead of zippers! thanks for your update. tight lines and cheers!!
I'm going to get the magnets!
Magnets sound great! How did you attach magnets and which kind did you use?
Thanks for the great review!
So glad I came across this, have been wondering how the clam works. The good the bad and the ugly 🙃. A lot of good information thanks. ☺️
Good feedback. Thank you!
Hey guys thanks for the review. I was not familiar with this product but now plan to buy one.
Our pleasure!
Great review! We want a screen tent but still looking at the alternatives and less expensive. I appreciate your truthfulness about how yours has worked out. Too funny about the time yours took flight and fell back in on itself. Good to know you didn’t have to chase it down. Happy camping and thank you again for the review.
You're welcome Betty.
You r a great utuber..real honest reviews ...ty
Thanks Bill!
Great update / Review! I have been looking at these... I may just get this one! Thanks
Great review, comprehensive, lots of good points
I have the travel size but because of Covid have not had a chance to use it yet. Found this review very useful. Thank you.
You are such sweet couple. Enjoy watching you two interacting. God bless🙏
Thank you!
That tent, screen house or whatever, lol I love it! We could not sit out in the evening at all this Summer, so many bugs! Y'all stay safe, Blessings
It'll sure work for that.
Nice review. I also love your stove in the table. That’s genius.👍🏻
good stuff,,, be well out there!
Use a magnet strip for the screen door instead of the zipper for easy entry
We need to do that! I have to put it on my list of things to do.
Yes! That would have been way better!
That clam sets up just like my ground hunting blind. Pretty cool.
Thanks for the honest, very helpful review.
Glad it was helpful, Emma.
This was a well done video. Thanks for uploading!
Totally interesting video. You are a great speaker. Can tell it was all natural and unscripted. You are a great public speaker with Lots of great ideas. I can tell you are a smart guy. Remind me of the guys who worked for Lockheed Skunk Works back in the day. I just bought one in artichoke and got six wind panels. Planning on a fun summer. During research, I found your video and am now a subscriber. Enjoy the great outdoors with Linda.
Thank you for subscribing!
You guys are adorable. Thank you for the review.
Great advice! Thanks
Great idea to add on the lightweight Mylar Space Blankets so as to avoid the direct
sun heat. 🌞
Excellent information... Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing.
Great review! Thank you
Finally someone that makes a point mentioning that this is NOT a tent, nor a shelter. Is a gazebo with walls, a good one at that but a gazebo nonetheless. I actually got the Gazelle several years ago. Love it for its intended purpose and have actually used it as a second tent with the panels but I had my regular tent pitched as well, decided the gazebo had a better view of the river and slept in it knowing my tent was ready should rain, severe cold or wind would happen, I was in the Sierras. Is also great to keep my dogs contained when I want them out of their tie outs in National Parks, my dogs although big they’re well behaved and won’t dig underneath, still this is always supervised since the mesh wouldn’t be able to stop my pit to go after coyotes and viceversa. Thanks for the great video.
Love the space blanket idea.
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Great review keep them coming living life
Good review, thanks for showing us. Take care.
Hey, thanks for stopping by Quinn!
You convinced us, we just ordered one. Liked and subscribed.
You won't regret that decision. If I lost mine I'd replace it with the same one again.
Great review I have a 12 x 12 with a bottom and an extra fly for the top. it’s so big I get lost in it. One thing you forgot to mention is how well-made it is . One day during a windstorm very strong winds picked it up and threw it across the yard I thought for sure it was broken but but it was so well-made it just popped right back up. One con is it so big When it’s in its case and packed up. I enjoy you guys channel
Thanks for watching our videos Frank. We had the same thing happen to us and I thought for sure it was all ripped up and broken, but it was totally fine.
This review has been very helpful. We have gotten mixed reviews about other brands, but everyone seems pleased with the Quick-Set brand.
Hello Rose, it really does add a lot of comfort to a campsite.
I solo camp in a hard-side A-Frame camper and I have the 6' Dia Traveler. I've had the wind collapse it once, so I now tie down the sides. It does get very warm inside out in the sun. It's great for keeping out the bugs. I have already had zipper problems and just have a single zipper now. I do like the magnet idea, just need to figure out how to mount them. The only damage I have experience is a bear putting his claws through the mesh siding.
Man you great at these videos. Love your voice. You have skills. Make more reviews and how to videos! I’ll watch them all!
More coming up soon. Thanks for watching!
We love our Clam Escape, the version with all the wind panels attached. Heavier, but I can carry it by myself, and set it up by myself. We stake out the panels facing the wind, only, and occasionally a panel pops in; That tells us where to add another stake. The 12 footer is 6 1/2 feet long when closed up, so consider the length before choosing one. My brother and all his camping friends have them, various sizes; we bought on their recommendation. I have small trailer ( Casita) and this additional space makes me feel like I have a huge camp. We love it.
It's like adding another room. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for sharing. Very helpful
You are so welcome!
Excellent video, full of good info. Thinking of using this as an addition to my SUV conversion. When weather is stormy or windy I can retreat inside the SUV and use the Clam when weather is better, which will be most of the time where I will be. The ease of setup and takedown makes me think this could work well. Thanks for the info! ☮️❤️😎
Glad it was helpful!
I adore the clam shelter. We got the larger one, 12 foot. Perfect for our kitchen and office. And SO sturdy and quick set up/take down. Great video, thanks!
@lynneb6510 how is it on 30-40mph winds?
@@juliuscajilog9371 I camp mostly along the east coast. You absolutely do not keep a clam shell up in a hurricane or tropical storm. I purchased several very sturdy stakes of metal, but the hard plastic ones it came with are very functional. Never leave the clam shell up without stakes or it will roll away in the wind. I also have wind/rain flaps that attach to the outside. They are essential in a rainstorm as the sides of a clam shell bow out, and you want to keep everything nice and dry inside.
Good info!
we have a small portable building like that also, no a claim shelter but a knock off. It is a pain to put up and we are talking about getting one of these, I am glad you did the update.
This one is certainly easy to put up, and to take down in a hurry if necessary.
Good review. I've always wanted a screened in tent for getting away from the bugs and elements. You sold me on the clam👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hello Bill! Yeah, for the money these are pretty good.
@@gonagain 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice review and if I have the space will get one, thanks!
Thank you. This is helpful.
Good video! You guys are Great! Peace and Blessings
The Clam shelter is still going strong and this very day it's keeping the rain off of us.
Great information. Thank you for sharing and be safe.
Thanks and hope you're doing well.
@@gonagain yes I am. Thank you.
Thanks, great information.👍
Thanks for the review. Ours arrives today and we got it for the Florid bugs. We will see about the wind and heat. The mylar is a great idea.
Others have told us that a fan inside the clam shelter helps a lot. We didn't use it while in Florida where we hung out during the hottest part of the day inside with Linda's sister, enjoying the coolness of the ac.
Glad to hear you guys are still lovin the clam! We sold ours after about 6 months when we upgraded our electrical in the van and no longer had room for it. I just ordered another Clam Venture for our truck tent and hope it fits our new situation! Need a spot to cook like you guys and also work/workout and get away from the bugs. I contemplated the Gazelle G6 as it is a tad bit bigger than the 5 sided calm but isn't as large as the 6 sided clam. Do you ever wish your Clam was just a tad bigger?
If you guys see us copying your new set-up one of these days you deserve all the credit. We think our Clam Venture is just the right size. We use a 2'x4' folding table for cooking and have plenty of room for two comfortable chairs and legroom. Lots of room for exercising. Love your channel.
Like the fact that it goes up and comes down easily. I've looked at them, but have hesitated to spend the dollars yet. I have a netted shelter now, but is more difficult to erect and I really don't use it that much. We deal more with horse and deer flies than with no see-ums or mosquitoes. As always limited area to carry stuff, so you have to pick and choose what you want to haul with you. Thanks again for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Have a great week.
Thanks for watching MSgt.
Gracias I may get one of the 6ft square ones to compliment my cargo trailer 👍
Great video and content. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Duke.
Dear Sir. I saw your review or info on the NeWay stove. I'm in the process of building out a 6x12. .I decided to purchase the stove due to your experience. I live in michigan very near the manufacturer. Tomorrow I'm calling the co to inform them of your youtube recommendation. Thank you.
You're going to love that stove! It's quiet and the heat is dry like a wood burner. Thanks for watching George.
Thanks for sharing this video, interesting information about clams.
Ours continues to give good service and we don't exactly treat it nice either.
Thanks for the review. I'm looking at the 6 x 6 square clam to set on my ramp on my 7 x 14 cargo trailer to extend my living space when "long terming" it somewhere and extra bunk space for the Grandkids.
That could work out nice!
Very nice job and quite informative!
Thank you, Chris. We use it when we can. Always glad we have it.
After seeing your first video, we purchased a Venture. We have not added the waterproofing yet. Because of COVID we have only been able to use it twice, once in the rain and once in the cold weather. It preformed perfect both times. We are both in our eighties and like it for the easy setup. Good videos!
Ps: I lubricated the zipper with “zipper wax”. It zips a lot easier now.
Great tip!
We use small auto fans that plug into the port (Cigarette lighter) to move air. We have 2 of them in our Pleasureway RV. I added on extra wire and would use them in our tent when we are tenting as well. I would think these would work great in the Clam. Many places have electricity and we take a 12 in circulating fan and extension cord to have a breeze when hot. Love the info you shared Thanks
Thank you for the tips on the fans David!
Yes Sir! Love my Clam!
Bought the other brand(Gazelle) and your review would be about my review for that one also. Live in Minnesota and for fall camping ... Set up the Gazelle and put the wind panels on it and used it as a tent ... it looked like a living room LOL as had my cooler, table, and Tent Kot set up in it. Was wonderful as also had my buddy heater (use it for ice fishing) and low temp got down to 28F NO Prob, love the room and was super easy to set up!! for warmer weather, plan on getting a small fan & a Jackery :) loved it!! Gazelle makes a very nice POP out Tent with floor that looks amazing as its very similar but water proof and easy and roomy (for a tent) Fits in the back of my Tacoma and can be set up so fast .... and get this ... Way cheaper than an over priced RV!! Yee Haw!!! Come to MN and I'll take you ice fishing 😀😉
I have the Gazelle T4 tent. Live it!!
I will be getting the Gazebo as well. But for now, my easy up has been doing....ok...ish.
Ice fishing? Do we have to do that in the winter? Only kidding and thanks for the offer.
Thank you so much-I was concerned about snakes/ ground bugs / etc but I see the extra material around the ground perimeter may take care of that. Happy Thanksgiving y'all 🙏✌🌎💞
Very helpful, thanks!
I am hungry for clam dinner now... Stay safe and healthy.
very informative! Liked and subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing, Don!
Thank you for sharing
I have a smaller Clam shelter but havent used it yet due to snowstorms in NY. Lots of good tips in this video for when I do set it up in backyard the first time or two. It will eventually be a add on for a used motorhome of some sort. Liked and subbed!
Thanks for the sub John, we really appreciate it!
Well I put up my 6x6' Traveler Clam tent. Maybe I did something wrong but I needed my girlfriend to help by holding one pull rope. I could not pull out the walls, I had to go inside, push up the roof then push out the walls. Might be a trick to it I dont know. I do like it, keeps wind out. I plan to spend some time in it tomorrow as the weather has been mild.
Watching again to get ideas
Oh my goodness! Don't use me as an example!!!
Awesome follow-up review.. much appreciated. Hey, it could probably double as a smelt net! Lol
I think it would!
If I had bought one of these, I may have kept my 16 foot Scamp. It would have given me an alternative place to hang out. When I was in Quartzite there was a fellow Scamper with a Clam & he used a 20 lb. propane tank with a fireplace for some heat, it worked great. Thanks for the review.
That heat would be nice in the Clam. We spent most of this past January in Quartzsite and it was chilly in the mornings and evenings.
Just asked if you cud point out video where you reviewed the clam. Found it on me own....tnx will purchase one on near future. Thanks guys!! Herb
Ive bought the Clam about 4 years ago, we have used it everytime we've gone camping and hiking. We've been in big rain storms and very high winds. The Clam has held up well for us. The only issue we've had is that during prolong rains, Our Clam leaks from various places on top and from the seams. Sometimes we wake up with wet blankets. A fly for this would help out tremendously. Overall, would definitely buy another because we've used it for just about everything.
Hello Phillip, we sprayed the top with waterproofing and it hasn't leaked, even in heavy downpours.
I left this type of Clam shelter up all year continuously for 2.5 yrs in North Carolina. I used it as my kitchen and shower/laundry area while living off grid. The roof collapsed a few times when the snow was too heavy and I shoveled it off and popped it right up. But that thing really held up impressively! I had treated it with waterproofing spray before I put it up initially and it never leaked. Despite the sun bearing down on it and every type of weather throughout those year, it only had minimal damage- a few little areas starting to rip. The color faded, the roof did get stained. It handled wind well (I had it secured with 12” lawn staples. But that would be expected.
Ours is still going strong and I'm sitting in it here in the Sonoran Desert as I write this!
Looks like a great product
Ty great review.
Great video!
Yes, even after weighing down the perimeter skirting with big rocks (we didn’t use stakes), the wind took our Clam down a ravine where we were camping. We were able to retrieve it, and we were surprised at how little damage that it had sustained.
They're pretty tough.
Not using the stakes is a mistake
One of my roof poles poked through the stitching in a huge wind. I thought my Clam was a goner (couldn’t pop the roof up any more) but one tiny bicycle tire patch-the pre-glued kind-fixed it right up!
I just purchased a 12' CLAM for my family of 4. I used your Amazon link, so hopefully you got credit.
Thanks! It works and we get a small commission.
Good point about the wind. I’ve seen winds that made me consider re-aligning my CTC into the wind for fear it might blow over!😬
That's always a good idea, is more comfortable and parking into the wind keeps the door from flying out of your hands too.
@@gonagain right! But the real point was that if a person has never experienced western wind and they plan to camp out there be prepared for REAL WIND! And, as you recommend, don’t be timid about taking things like your shelter down. (You also get in the habit of hooking your foot under the car door...just in case!)🤠
@@hgj2019 Very true!
We have a clam and we call it the club house and basically use it for the same thing , cooking ( bar and grill ) and hanging . The one we have is a bigger one and it’s unbelievable how I can set it up myself in under 5 minutes . We live in Montana also and find staking all the internal stakes plus the guy lines help keeping it not to scary at a good 30mph . As he said if you know it’s going to be Montana windy take it down . I’m surprised I do not see more of them when We’re camping . Thanks for the video
Happy Trails
Thanks for the tip, Mike. Appreciate your comment, see you on the next one.
Nice helpful video, thanks. 👍
You're welcome Alexis!
Still looks like new. Has held up well.
We've got the G-5 Gazelle with three panels, which don't have roll up windows. I think the package was about $220. We have the same likes and dislikes as you do with your shelter.
Good video!
Thank you John!
I am new here
You both remind me of my friends I had here
Have a good day
🙂
Awesome real review, did you compare to the gazelle?
Thank you for being honest about the wind issue.
Question: how often are bugs/noseeums/mosquitoes an issue in the Arizona desert?
Anytime we've been around water and cattle, we've had mosquitoes, flies and other annoying flying objects bug us.
Great video and thanks for the advice! For hot weather (not enough shade) or rainy weather (waterfall al door), I'd suggest using a large rain fly (made of lightweight tent material - less stress on clam) and either tie it to trees etc or stake it such that it drapes over the clam and provides a front door cover (this side could be held up with tied off tent poles). I'm curious to try this myself. Also, they do make darker colored clams, which would provide more shade. Good luck!
I just re-sprayed our Clam with tent waterproofing spray. The last time I did that was when it was new 3 or 4 years ago. You're sure right about the waterfall over the door and today's rain was a good reminder of that. How about a tarp that attaches to the rear of the Clam, goes over the top and extends out the front? Just for rainy days?
@@gonagain yeah, that's what I was thinking. I've actually had to do it a couple times.
First time, my ex and I were camping in WV and everything was soggy it rained so much. We had an enormous tarp (at least @12x25) and roped it from as many trees as we could. Slanted it upward from the back of the tent to out front and over the picnic table then edged over the fire ring to attempt to keep it dry and have a fire without encouraging smoke towards the tent.
Second time I was camped alone in GA and just wished I could run a tarp over top enough to prop and stake it out front to create a porch. It worked somewhat - would've been better if I had tent poles and more rope.
It's great you've had the clam so long! Impressive! I did more recently purchase a couple of large tarps made of tent material to keep in my "possible needs" stash - they are much more compact. Here's to several more years of your clam before recoating! :)
...my tent is a 6 person Coleman instant tent, which is @ 6+ yrs old, but not gone on lots of trips. Great tent and easy to set up, but I waterproofed it before use, too. I'd like to get a screen room.
You remind me of my dad, we lost him a couple of years ago. He was awesome
Thanks, that's quite the compliment.
Thanks