I’m really glad UA-cam recommended your channel. I’ve been looking into wild camping since we started family camping this year and your reviews are very well made. Really in depth with an honest unbiased views. It’s refreshing to have someone recommend without getting a financial payment from companies. Looking forward to watching the rest of the series.
Paul, this was a fine instructional video. It was much needed and desired by many of us. Your instruction was thorough, organized well and easy to understand. Much appreciated and I send much respect…from an old veteran, retired in the US, foothills of the Smoky Mountain National Park.
Thank you Paul, with the big 50 coming up, have decided to have a crack at the southwest coast path, split into 2,and not having camped since my early 20s, your videos have been invaluable, I’m going to look a total noob😄but looking forward to it.
Looking at having a go at the same next year.... 46 years old now so left it quite late to get into outdoors but took up kayaking this year and love it... camping next on the list... all these videos are great to watch and very helpful.
I’m planning camping in my 60th year next yr not done any since 30s so will be noob too. Just got to get out there. Sw coast path looks good. Probably do a few overnighters like Clovelly to start. Can’t wait.
@@clovermark39 Sorry chaps I am 70 this year (I can't believe I am saying that, it sounds so old, but in my head I am 30) and although I have camped on and off for over 50 years, from here to Nepal, I am thinking of doing a Paul Messner and doing a bit of wild camping in the Lakes and Peak District. But only if 'er indoors comes along too.
Thank you Paul. The best comprehensive explanation on backpacking tents I have seen on UA-cam. You have obviously spent a lot of time researching. We do spend a lot of time looking at videos of hiking UA-camrs to see what item of equipment may suit our needs but yours has been presented very clearly. It was like listening to all the other videos I have seen but in one video. Thank you for your time 🙂
Paul, I can watch every one of your fine videos and always find info and well explained details that I didn't know before. Thank you so much! This video series has proven brilliant. Far too many USA reviews are sadly manufacturer driven with an added slat to them. Learning from your knowledge seems genuinely more sincere and unbiased, again Thank You! As always many happy handshakes from this side of the pond.
No idea how PM appeared in my UA-cam startup list. Hardly ever been camping and unlikely to do so now at 65. But, I'd like to say how superb are the couple of PM vids I've seen. If wife did agree to it, these are perfect for us. Crystal clear, well placed, very good camera work and editing with the info we need now I can't jump on my race bike for 100 miles or jog 25 miles to bivouak - which had envisaged until heart issues then ha. This is trekking in uk with a bit of comfort. Excellent
Never too old matey, I am a few years behind you, I keep my muscle tone by getting into the gym a few time a week and eat more protein than carbs. I hit the trail whenever I can, only started a couple of years ago, just choose hiking routes that arnt too aggresive.....you can do it... :-)
Brilliant Video Paul. I wish I had a channel like yours to watch when i was just starting out backpacking. It would have saved me a few bad purchases at the time. :)
I've not used one myself Dan but I was quite impressed by the look of some of them in GO Outdoors. They are little heavy but look very sturdy compared to some of the other brands
Paul is correct.. Side entry doors are excellent.. I have been using the Vango Banshee 3 for two people or solo and i absolutely love it.. It was not that expensive and worth every penny.. I like the thinner less 'crackly' type groundsheet, alloy poles, double layer bright inside, green outside.. The storage access at the head of the tent accessible from inside is also excellent.. The Banshee has a low profile which helps with stealth too..
And there I was thinking I’d made my mind up on a tent lol I think I need to have a look around online again! Fab video! looking forward to the next one!
I've been camping for a good few years now, and 12 years ago I spent, for me then, was a small fortune on a tent. It was a Coleman Epsilon 2, and cost me just under £100. It was one of the best investments in camping gear I've ever made! It's still going strong and I used it in May on the Coast 2 Coast walk. I wash it in the washing machine after every trip out, using soap flakes and once a year I re-proof it with a well know waterproofing treatment. It's easy to pitch, both inner and outer together, has a good HH level for the tent and base, is reasonably light, 2.4Kgs, and is just a brilliant tent. It's spec is as good as some really high end tents of today. So your point about paying for what you get is a valid one. Really good series and I've recommended it to a few people just starting out. Thank you.
I do think it's worthwhile spending a little extra for better quality. I can understand though that people don't want to spend big for the first time in case they don't like it
Excellent information Paul, very well explained. Shelters are so much of a compromise, more so than any other kit. As they say 'you choose - you lose'.
It's definitely swings and roundabouts. Everyone asks me me to recommend a tent that weighs only 1 kilo but will with stand a hurricane and only cost around £50. I'd like to find that tent too 😂
Paul Messner hey Paul ! I was in the lake district this sat I walked from Windermere up to crag quarter near kentmere... but it was far to windy to camp in fact not places worth pitching a tent .so just wanted to know can you advise on ideal location's were to pitch a tent for next ?
Awesome video that covers everything you want to be considering when buying a tent. This is one of the best videos to start with when starting out camping. Thanks Paul.
Some useful advice in this video Paul. I purchased the Vango Nevis 100 and it is making my camping trips much easier than any of the previous tents I'd been using. Only just started camping a couple of months ago and watching your videos has definitely helped me settle into the wild camping life.
Great video,a suggestion. Check out reviews where the tents have been trail tested. Looking at a tent set up in the shop is fine if you are concerned about it's dimensions. But the true test is surviving a downpour or high winds. Even trying to pitch on hard ground. Paul is right you do get what you pay for.
@@PaulMessner Yeah Indeed Both Great Hammock Or Tent Outdoors Is Awesome, it Was Great Experience i Stayed At Treffgarne Bridge Quarry (Treffgarne Bridge Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile geological elements. The site has an area of 0.4 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.) My Friend Was In Tent He Woke Up In Around 6 Inches Of Water As Set Up On Slipway Against My Advice As It Was Raining Upon Arrival.. Still Great Fun Great Lessons Learned Done Some Fishing Mainly Gold Fish Hybrids .. Love Your Channel
Great video! I’ve used the QUECHUA QUICKHIKER ULTRALIGHT 2-PERSON TREKKING TENT for a few years bike packing. A bargain 2kg tent from Decathlon. I’m not getting a kick-back for this I just love it! Lol
Another great video. Its turning out to be a great little series. I personally am in the market for a small 2 man tent that packs down small enough to pack into a motorcycle pannier. It needs to have good space in order to get changed and have a good sized vestibule. Weight isn't too much of an issue. The main thing is that the poles fold down small enough to get in the motorbike panniers.
@@PaulMessner the tent would be used for hiking and camping on summits. But needs to pack down to a small size. I was looking at the helm 2 the cloudpeak and the berghaus 3.2.
I love that nature hike I think because it reminds me of that hilleberg you have. Because I do long distance hikes I’m going to go for the cloud up 2 and then possibly later on get the cloud peak for wild camping where I don’t have to walk so far. One day it’s the Hilleberg for me which seems to be built like a tank.
Some very useful stuff here. Good job. One thing I would add is that, once you've bought your tent, pitch it in your back garden or somewhere else that's easily accessible. This way, you can check it has all the bits it's supposed to have; and you can find out if the instructions make sense. You'll also get some idea of how much space it needs, and you won't look a complete noob when you're actually using it for camping. I've learned this from experience. Nearly thirty years ago, I went winter camping for the first time. I knew we'd be pitching in the dark, but hadn't checked the tent. As it happens, it was both dark and raining when we discovered that one of the poles as supplied was broken.
We use the Banshee 2 and 300 + the added Gear store and footprint, Fair play they anent the complete backpacker tent but for me and the wife on the bike there great ,plus there a 5 peg 2 pole and they have the 2 door for in case the weather changes,Your tent may be cheap but drown it in Nikwax before you use it, it works
It's all about using the right gear for the right situation. You're clearly sensible about where you pitch and the vango works great. If I'm honest I pitch in places that I wouldn't really recommend for people as they are usually more exposed so I get the views I'm after. I know the Hilleberg will take it but it's still not the most sensible choice.
Been using Vango for years in all weather & situations, half way up Helvellyn in a storm no problem! I cannot believe £300 or 400+ tent's perform better, I'm in the Lakes next week with my Banshee 2 man & the adventure tarp, unbeatable!
Thank you for the information. I am moving to the UK this December and I am excited to try to explore out there. Been thinking of buying a backpacking tent and some other gear so this is just perfect for me! Subscribed!
Have a Robens Goldcrest1, is great used many times, 1.15 Kg but a bit more wt with longer stronger pegs as backup. This is the lightest quality tent would recommend to anyone doing long hikes & space wise it is so small to pack.
Ive had many tents over the years but my latest one is a Hilleberg Rogan. A good compromise between strength, weight and ventilation. I bought it for cycle touring and it does come in at 2.1Kg but I love it to bits. I also have a Nordisk Telemark 2 (950g) for light weight stuff but I wouldn't trust it in a strong blow!
Great video Paul. Youb did a great video on the cloud peak 2 which I bought for the coast. Tested it out in my local woodland. Can't wait to use it on the coast. I have to get good budget tents because I can't justify the cost. Got the trekology sleeping pad. Trekology chair and undermat. I wildcamp mostly in my local woodland but venture out to dartmoor alot to a legal wildcampsite and hike around there. Love to do the lake district and Peak District but it is too far from me to travel . Next year maybe . Love to wildcamp at Ulles water like you have. Thank your honest reviews on kit . Karl
Marvellous, informative vid as usual Paul. Thankyou for taking the time. I have been out about 4 times in my Cloud Peak 2 - just watched a mod video on youtube where the guy upgrades the poles to 9.5mm Dac Featherlite NSL poles. Last time I was out in my CP2 was October - darent take it out in winter! - when win lottery I will be buying everyone hilleberg allak's! ha ha my dream tent! Cheers again for the vids - much appreciated
I bought a Coleman Cobra 2-RS ..comes in under 3Kg , you can sit up..it has two side doors and two vestibules . I have been using it for more than 20 years and its never let me down :)
Snugpak makes great products that many in the military use...ripstop nylon flys and other great features... also the New Zealand brand Zempire make affordable but high quality gear...check out their adventure tent range
I have an old Golite Hex 3 single wall , Agreed it does get condensation but it’s weighs 600grams and being huge ( 3 can get in side ) going solo you don’t get close to the walls And being a tipi it’s tall single pole which I use a walking pole with the supplied 12”alloy extension . You can use the separate bath tub ground but as I’m a summer hiker I use my poncho and bivvy bag on the deck. It’s easy to buy loads of stuff and spend buckets on tents and kit which seems to be a hobby in the hiking world. I’ve had my Golite for 10 years apart from one repair after a rock roll down on it in high winds at night and wore a hole. Still won’t change it for the sake of keeping up with the trends.
Thanks for watching mate and taking time to comment. Something a little different in my new video if you're interested. A bit of woodland camping. ua-cam.com/video/cFkKjNkJmLQ/v-deo.html
Great tips and advice. The only problem with the Lanshan not available, in shops. I work on £1/use/day. So a bag is £80 you use it 80times brilliant. A tent is £600 you have it for two years, more than 600 days and hopefully you’ve had many uses in two years. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
That's not a bad way of looking at it Michael. Everyone has their limitations on what they are prepared to spend on anything in life. You have to buy what you feel is good value for yourself
You have offered a lot of good information on tents and what to look for and to consider. Like any subject or even a coin there are two sides to it. Thinking of the other side I'm going to be the odd man out on this topic. In my 60 plus years of camping I have gone threw a lot of tents and yet have to find one that suits my needs 100%. Only item that fills the bill for me and what I always go back to. It's a good Jungle Hammock and a rain fly over it. One word of warning , some of the better Jungle hammocks can cost as much as a good tent and sometimes even more. Here in Florida the weather is hot and muggy and a tent becomes a sweat lodge. The Hammock is up off the ground , plenty of ventilation , light weight , comfortable and takes very little room in my pack. Cold weather a under quilt ( under the hammock ) with a top quilt ( over you ) keeps you nice and warm.
I love my hammock too however the areas that I tend to camp I will pop on the Summits of the Peak and Lake District. Unfortunately trees are hard to come by in those areas. I know it sounds daft but it's true. I also sleep better on the ground in in a hammock.
@@PaulMessner ...My problems are just the opposite of yours. Believe it or not I actually have had problems with to many trees. A lot of Florida's woods and especially the swampy areas are tree and shrub rich. It can take some time to locate a good area to hang in. As far as sleeping on the ground with a hammock , for better words it's nothing more then a really good Bivy.
Vango Banshee XD 300 all the way for me. I had a Hydra 200(aka Mirage), but found it claustrophobic, no such problems with the Banshee and only about 500g heavier. Had a night of constant rain and 50mph winds recently, and I was bone dry and the tent didn't move, I think their TBS system really did help with that.
Not sure if they still do them but the really cheap Wilkos tents are really small and light, sort of mini tunnel tents with one pole with side door, I picked up 2 in a sale for about £25 for both. They would be classed as non free standing. I have noticed that cheap tents tend to be very light and then as you go up in price they get heavier, then above a certain price they get lighter again.
I was talking to a tent salesman the other day but I didn't buy a tent. I didn't like his pitch. 😁👍🇨🇦
Dad what are you doing on the internet again?
Sounds like the guy was slacking...
Grrroooaaaannn😬😬😬😬😬
BUT...
...had to be said by someone 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just bitter i didnt get to it first
Maybe he was just pretenting😁
@@octowuss1888 😂😂😂😂
I’m really glad UA-cam recommended your channel. I’ve been looking into wild camping since we started family camping this year and your reviews are very well made. Really in depth with an honest unbiased views. It’s refreshing to have someone recommend without getting a financial payment from companies. Looking forward to watching the rest of the series.
Paul, this was a fine instructional video. It was much needed and desired by many of us. Your instruction was thorough, organized well and easy to understand. Much appreciated and I send much respect…from an old veteran, retired in the US, foothills of the Smoky Mountain National Park.
Probably one of the best tent reviews on UA-cam especially design/weight and affordability 👍
Hi I'm a new subscriber to your videos I've watched 2 so far. Both were full of valuable information .
Thank you .
Keep these coming pal. Those of us that do this stuff regularly, it is still useful. Saves on research when the next purchase is needed. Thanks pal.
Thanks Billy everyday is a learning day for all of us
@@PaulMessner So true
Another excellent vid!
Thanks for uploading.
Addicted to your channel. Gotta big hike this upcoming weekend, taking all advice I can! Thank you!
Thank you Paul, with the big 50 coming up, have decided to have a crack at the southwest coast path, split into 2,and not having camped since my early 20s, your videos have been invaluable, I’m going to look a total noob😄but looking forward to it.
You'll be fine. Let me know how you get on
Looking at having a go at the same next year.... 46 years old now so left it quite late to get into outdoors but took up kayaking this year and love it... camping next on the list... all these videos are great to watch and very helpful.
I’m planning camping in my 60th year next yr not done any since 30s so will be noob too. Just got to get out there. Sw coast path looks good. Probably do a few overnighters like Clovelly to start. Can’t wait.
@@clovermark39 Sorry chaps I am 70 this year (I can't believe I am saying that, it sounds so old, but in my head I am 30) and although I have camped on and off for over 50 years, from here to Nepal, I am thinking of doing a Paul Messner and doing a bit of wild camping in the Lakes and Peak District. But only if 'er indoors comes along too.
Thank you Paul. The best comprehensive explanation on backpacking tents I have seen on UA-cam. You have obviously spent a lot of time researching. We do spend a lot of time looking at videos of hiking UA-camrs to see what item of equipment may suit our needs but yours has been presented very clearly. It was like listening to all the other videos I have seen but in one video. Thank you for your time 🙂
Paul, I can watch every one of your fine videos and always find info and well explained details that I didn't know before. Thank you so much! This video series has proven brilliant. Far too many USA reviews are sadly manufacturer driven with an added slat to them. Learning from your knowledge seems genuinely more sincere and unbiased, again Thank You! As always many happy handshakes from this side of the pond.
Very informative video Paul. I'm sure that will help a lot of folk.
Sandy
Thank you Sandy. I hope will help a few. I've never rabbitted on so long in a video though. None stop for 20 minutes 😂. Best wishes.
Genius! You said it all and did not forget anything. This is basicly all the Information you can get
by far the most helpful and engaging guide to tents I've seen. such a great job!
Thank you for the high praise indeed it is much appreciated
No idea how PM appeared in my UA-cam startup list. Hardly ever been camping and unlikely to do so now at 65. But, I'd like to say how superb are the couple of PM vids I've seen. If wife did agree to it, these are perfect for us. Crystal clear, well placed, very good camera work and editing with the info we need now I can't jump on my race bike for 100 miles or jog 25 miles to bivouak - which had envisaged until heart issues then ha. This is trekking in uk with a bit of comfort. Excellent
Never too old matey, I am a few years behind you, I keep my muscle tone by getting into the gym a few time a week and eat more protein than carbs. I hit the trail whenever I can, only started a couple of years ago, just choose hiking routes that arnt too aggresive.....you can do it... :-)
Thanks for the great video Paul!
Paul thank you for taking the hard work out of it alot of home work thanks again bren
Thank you so much. Really useful for me looking for my first ever tent on a minimum budget second hand
It's a dream to camp one day, this contained clear and useful tips, thanks.
Brilliant Video Paul. I wish I had a channel like yours to watch when i was just starting out backpacking. It would have saved me a few bad purchases at the time. :)
I still make bad purchases now Maximilian. Not everything that you get works for you. But when you find something that does stick with it
Hi Paul I always use oex tents ,
I've not used one myself Dan but I was quite impressed by the look of some of them in GO Outdoors. They are little heavy but look very sturdy compared to some of the other brands
Awesome video. Just what I was looking for 👍👍
Thanks Paul again great and helpful video and like you said lots information not only for a beginners but also for old dogs in my opinion 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you. Glad you found some of it useful
Splendid video, very good advice. To be honest, this is all the info anyone getting into camping needs to know. 👍👍👍
Thank you for the kind words Del. And as always thanks again for watching
Another grand video Paul. Thanks!
Thanks Mark
You are the best Paul
Paul is correct.. Side entry doors are excellent.. I have been using the Vango Banshee 3 for two people or solo and i absolutely love it.. It was not that expensive and worth every penny.. I like the thinner less 'crackly' type groundsheet, alloy poles, double layer bright inside, green outside.. The storage access at the head of the tent accessible from inside is also excellent.. The Banshee has a low profile which helps with stealth too..
Congrats on remembering to put the link card in the corner when you referred to it! Many UA-camrs don't. Good info. Thanks.
Super informative. Thanks for all you do for this community
Thank you for the kind words I hope the video is useful to many people
Nice one. I'm really enjoying this series!
Glad you like it
Excellent info Paul... brilliantly put together.... ive certainly learned a few things... cheers...
Thank you Adrian glad you found it useful
And there I was thinking I’d made my mind up on a tent lol I think I need to have a look around online again! Fab video! looking forward to the next one!
I've been camping for a good few years now, and 12 years ago I spent, for me then, was a small fortune on a tent. It was a Coleman Epsilon 2, and cost me just under £100. It was one of the best investments in camping gear I've ever made! It's still going strong and I used it in May on the Coast 2 Coast walk. I wash it in the washing machine after every trip out, using soap flakes and once a year I re-proof it with a well know waterproofing treatment. It's easy to pitch, both inner and outer together, has a good HH level for the tent and base, is reasonably light, 2.4Kgs, and is just a brilliant tent. It's spec is as good as some really high end tents of today. So your point about paying for what you get is a valid one. Really good series and I've recommended it to a few people just starting out. Thank you.
I do think it's worthwhile spending a little extra for better quality. I can understand though that people don't want to spend big for the first time in case they don't like it
Great video. Really enjoying all your vids
Every now and again I forget my elocution lessons. It's reyt annoying 🤣
Great guide Paul!
Comprehensive advice - keep up the good work!
Thank you for watching Carl glad you found it useful
Thanks paul for doing that video, it's really informative. Can i just say you have a lovely voice, its very calming.🤗
Thank you I'm glad you found the video useful
@@PaulMessner Your welcome paul, and yes it was very useful 👍
Thanks for the vids Paul. They are inspiring me to get out more and further off the beaten track.
Glad to be of help Chris
Great video Paul, no doubt this will help a lot of people looking for a first tent or upgrading
Hopefully a lot of people will get some good information from this
Excellent information Paul, very well explained. Shelters are so much of a compromise, more so than any other kit. As they say 'you choose - you lose'.
It's definitely swings and roundabouts. Everyone asks me me to recommend a tent that weighs only 1 kilo but will with stand a hurricane and only cost around £50. I'd like to find that tent too 😂
@@PaulMessner Yep, you know the score:- Light - Strong - Cheap, pick two.
Great video Paul. Loads of useful information. And practical advice. 👍🏻
Thanks Robert. Glad you liked it
Paul Messner hey Paul ! I was in the lake district this sat I walked from Windermere up to crag quarter near kentmere... but it was far to windy to camp in fact not places worth pitching a tent .so just wanted to know can you advise on ideal location's were to pitch a tent for next ?
@@kenboon1478 it depends which part of the lakes you're in next time. There's loads of great spots around Buttermere
Great video Paul. Tons of quality info for the beginner camping, good job mate 👍
Thank you for watching Dave
Some great advice there Paul and well put together. This is going to be a cracking series :-)
great idea look forward to the rest.
Thanks George I appreciate the support
This was an exemplary presentation. Thanks for sharing.
Thank Paul for the video that helped me to choose a 4 season tent with inner and outer walls thanks Paul for the information .👍
Very informative! Cheers!
New to camping, so the first two videos have been really informative. New subscriber and looking forward to the rest of the series Paul.
Awesome video that covers everything you want to be considering when buying a tent. This is one of the best videos to start with when starting out camping. Thanks Paul.
Hey man, you're killing us, keeping us waiting for the next video!
Great video Paul 👍 very helpful
Some useful advice in this video Paul. I purchased the Vango Nevis 100 and it is making my camping trips much easier than any of the previous tents I'd been using. Only just started camping a couple of months ago and watching your videos has definitely helped me settle into the wild camping life.
Glad you're finding the videos useful Gaz. Thank you for watching. It's much appreciated
Great video,a suggestion. Check out reviews where the tents have been trail tested. Looking at a tent set up in the shop is fine if you are concerned about it's dimensions. But the true test is surviving a downpour or high winds. Even trying to pitch on hard ground. Paul is right you do get what you pay for.
I agree. I do recommend this at the end of my video thanks for watching
Just found your channel; Sir, you are a star.
Excellent vid as usual kidda! Very interesting and help information passed on. TFS ATB Steve 👌
Thanks as usual for watching mate. Glad you see you and the Mrs are knocking plenty of IPA down your neck too 😂🍺
Excellent video, thanks Paul
Thanks for watching Matthew
@@PaulMessner You're very welcome Paul 👍
Brilliant as always
Really great video thanks
Really enjoyed this thank you Paul ⛺
Glad you liked it Philip
Thank-You So Much Paul, I Swooped To A DD Tavel Hammock, My Mistake Was Getting One With Mosquito Net Keeps Nats Out But Not The Wind
I need to get out in the hammock set up. Its been mainly tent camping this year for me
@@PaulMessner Yeah Indeed Both Great Hammock Or Tent Outdoors Is Awesome, it Was Great Experience i Stayed At Treffgarne Bridge Quarry
(Treffgarne Bridge Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile geological elements. The site has an area of 0.4 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.) My Friend Was In Tent He Woke Up In Around 6 Inches Of Water As Set Up On Slipway Against My Advice As It Was Raining Upon Arrival.. Still Great Fun Great Lessons Learned Done Some Fishing Mainly Gold Fish Hybrids .. Love Your Channel
Great video! I’ve used the QUECHUA QUICKHIKER ULTRALIGHT 2-PERSON TREKKING TENT for a few years bike packing. A bargain 2kg tent from Decathlon. I’m not getting a kick-back for this I just love it! Lol
Brilliant video Paul
Cheers Col. Bit longer than I wanted but still didn't manage to mention everything I wanted to.
Another great video. Its turning out to be a great little series. I personally am in the market for a small 2 man tent that packs down small enough to pack into a motorcycle pannier. It needs to have good space in order to get changed and have a good sized vestibule. Weight isn't too much of an issue. The main thing is that the poles fold down small enough to get in the motorbike panniers.
I think when you have a motorcycle I assume you won't be climbing to mountain Summits. This makes using a tent much easier
@@PaulMessner the tent would be used for hiking and camping on summits. But needs to pack down to a small size. I was looking at the helm 2 the cloudpeak and the berghaus 3.2.
Very informative video, thank you.
Thanks Richard
i have a vango banshee pro 300 and its actually very nice and really warm but i haven't really experimented with tents
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and look after yourself my friend.
Some good advice for a hugely variable subject.
For me I have
I love that nature hike I think because it reminds me of that hilleberg you have. Because I do long distance hikes I’m going to go for the cloud up 2 and then possibly later on get the cloud peak for wild camping where I don’t have to walk so far. One day it’s the Hilleberg for me which seems to be built like a tank.
awesome video - would love to see you doing bike packing equipment reviews!
Very useful sounds like you know your stuff thinking about becoming a weekend warrior Think I need to find part one of this video First
Hi.
I don't mind a longer video if , like this one , is super informative.
A 👍 from me
Great Advice Paul .
Thank you for watching Nick
Agree so much about side-entry ! My Hilleberg Nallo2 is trusted , but access isn’t easy !
Some very useful stuff here. Good job.
One thing I would add is that, once you've bought your tent, pitch it in your back garden or somewhere else that's easily accessible. This way, you can check it has all the bits it's supposed to have; and you can find out if the instructions make sense. You'll also get some idea of how much space it needs, and you won't look a complete noob when you're actually using it for camping.
I've learned this from experience. Nearly thirty years ago, I went winter camping for the first time. I knew we'd be pitching in the dark, but hadn't checked the tent. As it happens, it was both dark and raining when we discovered that one of the poles as supplied was broken.
Excellent overview Paul, thanks!
Thanks Paul, great advice, looking for my first backpacking tent, so this really helps
Glad to help Nick
I have a vango which can be pitched either inner on it’s own or inner and outer together
Great information!
We use the Banshee 2 and 300 + the added Gear store and footprint, Fair play they anent the complete backpacker tent but for me and the wife on the bike there great ,plus there a 5 peg 2 pole and they have the 2 door for in case the weather changes,Your tent may be cheap but drown it in Nikwax before you use it, it works
It's all about using the right gear for the right situation. You're clearly sensible about where you pitch and the vango works great. If I'm honest I pitch in places that I wouldn't really recommend for people as they are usually more exposed so I get the views I'm after. I know the Hilleberg will take it but it's still not the most sensible choice.
Been using Vango for years in all weather & situations, half way up Helvellyn in a storm no problem! I cannot believe £300 or 400+ tent's perform better, I'm in the Lakes next week with my Banshee 2 man & the adventure tarp, unbeatable!
Bloody brilliant, Vlog as so many of your vlogs cheers
Thank you for the information. I am moving to the UK this December and I am excited to try to explore out there. Been thinking of buying a backpacking tent and some other gear so this is just perfect for me! Subscribed!
Glad you found it useful
Have a Robens Goldcrest1, is great used many times, 1.15 Kg but a bit more wt with longer stronger pegs as backup. This is the lightest quality tent would recommend to anyone doing long hikes & space wise it is so small to pack.
Nice, very much information
Ive had many tents over the years but my latest one is a Hilleberg Rogan. A good compromise between strength, weight and ventilation. I bought it for cycle touring and it does come in at 2.1Kg but I love it to bits. I also have a Nordisk Telemark 2 (950g) for light weight stuff but I wouldn't trust it in a strong blow!
What I understand all Naturehike tents with silnylon has polyurethane coating on innerside of the fly. Like the Cloud peak in video.
Great video Paul. Youb did a great video on the cloud peak 2 which I bought for the coast. Tested it out in my local woodland. Can't wait to use it on the coast. I have to get good budget tents because I can't justify the cost. Got the trekology sleeping pad. Trekology chair and undermat. I wildcamp mostly in my local woodland but venture out to dartmoor alot to a legal wildcampsite and hike around there. Love to do the lake district and Peak District but it is too far from me to travel . Next year maybe . Love to wildcamp at Ulles water like you have. Thank your honest reviews on kit . Karl
Marvellous, informative vid as usual Paul. Thankyou for taking the time. I have been out about 4 times in my Cloud Peak 2 - just watched a mod video on youtube where the guy upgrades the poles to 9.5mm Dac Featherlite NSL poles. Last time I was out in my CP2 was October - darent take it out in winter! - when win lottery I will be buying everyone hilleberg allak's! ha ha my dream tent!
Cheers again for the vids - much appreciated
I bought a Coleman Cobra 2-RS ..comes in under 3Kg , you can sit up..it has two side doors and two vestibules . I have been using it for more than 20 years and its never let me down :)
Snugpak makes great products that many in the military use...ripstop nylon flys and other great features... also the New Zealand brand Zempire make affordable but high quality gear...check out their adventure tent range
Great informative video.
Great vid as always Paul. BTW, you’ve got a bloody cracking back garden mate! 😉
Regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
It takes me ages with the lawnmower🤣
Boss video. Love your videos mate
I have an old Golite Hex 3 single wall ,
Agreed it does get condensation but it’s weighs 600grams and being huge ( 3 can get in side ) going solo you don’t get close to the walls
And being a tipi it’s tall single pole which I use a walking pole with the supplied 12”alloy extension .
You can use the separate bath tub ground but as I’m a summer hiker I use my poncho and bivvy bag on the deck.
It’s easy to buy loads of stuff and spend buckets on tents and kit which seems to be a hobby in the hiking world.
I’ve had my Golite for 10 years apart from one repair after a rock roll down on it in high winds at night and wore a hole.
Still won’t change it for the sake of keeping up with the trends.
Thanks for watching mate and taking time to comment.
Something a little different in my new video if you're interested. A bit of woodland camping.
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Great tips and advice. The only problem with the Lanshan not available, in shops.
I work on £1/use/day. So a bag is £80 you use it 80times brilliant. A tent is £600 you have it for two years, more than 600 days and hopefully you’ve had many uses in two years.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
That's not a bad way of looking at it Michael. Everyone has their limitations on what they are prepared to spend on anything in life. You have to buy what you feel is good value for yourself
Cracking review, I learnt a lot. Many thanks.
You have offered a lot of good information on tents and what to look for and to consider. Like any subject or even a coin there are two sides to it. Thinking of the other side I'm going to be the odd man out on this topic. In my 60 plus years of camping I have gone threw a lot of tents and yet have to find one that suits my needs 100%. Only item that fills the bill for me and what I always go back to. It's a good Jungle Hammock and a rain fly over it. One word of warning , some of the better Jungle hammocks can cost as much as a good tent and sometimes even more. Here in Florida the weather is hot and muggy and a tent becomes a sweat lodge. The Hammock is up off the ground , plenty of ventilation , light weight , comfortable and takes very little room in my pack. Cold weather a under quilt ( under the hammock ) with a top quilt ( over you ) keeps you nice and warm.
I love my hammock too however the areas that I tend to camp I will pop on the Summits of the Peak and Lake District. Unfortunately trees are hard to come by in those areas. I know it sounds daft but it's true. I also sleep better on the ground in in a hammock.
@@PaulMessner ...My problems are just the opposite of yours. Believe it or not I actually have had problems with to many trees. A lot of Florida's woods and especially the swampy areas are tree and shrub rich. It can take some time to locate a good area to hang in. As far as sleeping on the ground with a hammock , for better words it's nothing more then a really good Bivy.
Love my Hubba Hubba nx. You make it look huge 😂 must be a wide angle lens 😉
Another great video Paul 👍🏼
I'm only a dwarf 😂
I loved my hubba hp.....till the flysheet died. I've cleaned and reproofed it so it's confined to fair weather till I can afford a new fly.
Vango Banshee XD 300 all the way for me. I had a Hydra 200(aka Mirage), but found it claustrophobic, no such problems with the Banshee and only about 500g heavier. Had a night of constant rain and 50mph winds recently, and I was bone dry and the tent didn't move, I think their TBS system really did help with that.
This is great stuff, really helpful.....thanks! 👍
Thank you 👍
Just getting into this lifestyle so I'll be watching the series, thanks in advance. I'd appreciate any tips anyone has....👍
Not sure if they still do them but the really cheap Wilkos tents are really small and light, sort of mini tunnel tents with one pole with side door, I picked up 2 in a sale for about £25 for both. They would be classed as non free standing. I have noticed that cheap tents tend to be very light and then as you go up in price they get heavier, then above a certain price they get lighter again.