Hey, what's good. The Gazelles are 3 season tents. I spoke with Gazelle and what a lot of people are doing is using a moving blanket to cover the roof mesh then put the rain fly over the moving blanket. That helps keep the cold from coming in. I have done that and additionally I will add the shiny R21 Insulation roll to the floor and then add a pad over that, could be more moving blankets or green camping mats. That keeps the ground cold from rising up. Then dress right at night of use a heater. I have done many winter camping in the gazelle but it's definitely not a winter tent. Another thing for winter camping is using a cot, so you aren't sleeping directly on the ground.
Somewhere on UA-cam I saw someone cut a hole in the side and sew in and seam seal a fireproof stove vent so they could put a small wood stove in their Gazelle.
I use a diesel heater. I have used the moving blankets. But unless it's under 15f don't need to. Have the T8 with California king air mattress mattress
I went from an RTT to a Gazelle T4+. As a hiker, It is so nice to not have to pack up a rooftop tent to drive from my campsite to a trail head. I've been using it all winter around Lincoln, NH with just a cold weather bag and an old army blanket.
I bought my T4 a year or so ago, and I love it. Granted I'm in FL and don't see any snow camping in my future, but it works great for me for what I use it for.
Best tent we've ever had, and we camp year round in it (just cover the mesh top when it gets really cold). We're thinking about the T-hex, or maybe whatever they're calling the double t4.
I have a Smittybilt overlander rtt but now my little kids are getting older and it's just not enough room. I'm thinking of switching to a Gazelle because my biggest rtt annoyances is that I can't set up my tent then drive anywhere if I'm camping somewhere more than one night.
I have a t4 and an gazelle screen tent, love them! I just got back from Glacier ,Teton and the Medicine Bow in Wyoming and they work great. The Screen tent been in Death Valley, Chaco Canyon In New Mexico, Calveras big Trees, Joshua tree and a few other places. I tent camp out of a prius pulling a modified motorcycle trailer and the tents are strapped to the top. I dont overland, but gravel roads are no problem.
I have an OZ3 and it is great. I also have a Gazelle 3 that weighs at least 1/2 the weight but as you say it is not a winter tent. I am going to use a moving blanket to cover the mesh top of the G3 and see if there is a significant improvement in warmth at night. Thanks for the tip.
This is funny. Somehow Google has found out I camp, hike, fish, etc., and been hit with tons of "Gazelle T4" videos. Never heard of the brand before this. What's funny to me is there seems to be two genres of tents: 1) These, so-called, "overland" tents. IMO, these are what I used to call, "wall tents.." Nice, sort of the latest genre of WW-II, er, wall tents. Then 2), we have the typical evolution of mountain tents - brands like TNF, Marmot, Mountain Hardware, etc. In the late '70s I bought an "overland" tent. It was a Camel, "12' x 9'" and we about killed it. Single wall. Nylon on the walls, canvas on the roof. Big and heavy. When it rained, leaked a little here and there, but otherwise real solid. So today, all the reasons you guys might like an "overland" tent, are the reasons I would not want one. I would not want a tent with fiberglass poles. Been there, done that. Removable floor? Nope. Bathtub, all factory taped seams please, and prefer full coverage rain fly. Yeah not so many windows in those, but zero water inside the tent - ever. And DAC aluminum poles please - did I say, "no fiberglass?" Oh, and nice big vestibule too. What I just said is what I call the new iteration of tents, maybe started in the early '70s with tents like Sierra Designs "Flashlight?" Dunno. These were small tents then. But the *big* 4 person+ tents are just bigger "mountain tent" versions - big (too big for backpacking) backpacking tents. Lastly, price.. The big cost in tents is in the poles. Fiberglass is waaay cheaper than aircraft aluminum alloy (hence the brand, "DAC"). The rest of a tent is fabric. A tent is not a "house," per se, but more like a garment, or better, like a huge umbrella that won't blow away in the wind. So there you go.. two evolutionary streams of tents. Have fun with your choices!
I use this in the snow as a wind blocker for our hangout/dining area/potty sh!tter/changing area. Buddy heater heats this tent up real quick. Wife is very warm/comfortable and want to go on more trips (YAY!) lol. We sleep in the RTT with thermal liner.
I'm also concerned about how to fit this thing in the back of my JLU Wrangler and hadn't thought of putting it on a roof rack. My first thought was whether the storage bag is waterproof. According to the Gazelle folks, it's not waterproof. They suggested spraying it with a sealer but I'm not sure I'd want to risk it, particularly during a long drive.
I have a Jeep Gladiator and my T4 will not fit in the bed long ways. It has to be turned diagonal across the bed that does cause issues when packing more stuff.
This. I've got a Colorado and it only fits diagonally in a short bed pickup. No way would it fit inside an SUV if I had people in the back seat. It's super convenient and the quick setup and tear down is really nice, but it really does take up an irritating amount of space if you want to transport it inside a vehicle.
So far the diagonal packing of the tent in my truck bed hasn't been terrible. If so, i just strap it to the rack. And itll fit inside the 4Runner with the seats down but if someone sits in those back seats, the tent is strapped to the roof rack again lol
I am trying to get back into camping after some car accidents and setting up can be hard for me. I would want to put an elevated queen sized air mattress in the tent, would a air mattress that size fit in this tent with enough room for a chair and my camera gear as well? Thank you very much. Oh I will not be doing much if any Winter Camping.
I use an elevated queen size air mattress actually lol fits well. Enough space for bags surrounding the bed. A chair might be tight but i think doable.
Great review, tons of info. I'm planning my first big overlanding trip out west for September this year as well, and I'm driving from Jersey, with an approximate 3 week trip time. My main target is Utah, with the off-grid portion starting in Colorado, then Utah/Arizona. Blocking out drive time and routes/camp spots is tricky, and I do have a few bucket list areas picked out. I'd be curious to talk to you and see how your planning is going.
@@DB-kl6we the black canyon in Gunnison national forest, the San Juan region, with some combination of Telluride/ouray/Silverton. Not sure the exact route entering the Rockies out of Denver. Also, I’m in an F-150, so passes like Black bear are out ( inexperience as well ). I plan to head towards Moab when departing Colorado
Thanks I'm enjoying your vids. Some of our group uses T4's and G6's etc in milder SW mountains, snow, 2 cots and a buddy heater. Lowest we've been is 5 deg F. Sierras, Utah, Death Valley mtns, etc. They love them. Some use diesel heaters. I use Coleman Sundome 2P ($42 LOL) , full tarp tub (priceless), n Buddy pre heat in eve n morning. I don't run it while sleeping. Do have Co2 sensor, never use it. With Thermarest mondo king XXL R7, mil spec Wiggy's 0 deg bag, good to go. Sometimes throw a hand warmer in the footbox. Thanks
Great tent but - it can not fit inside a truck with a five foot bed. It is 5’ 7” long. So, Jeep Gladiator and other five beds are out unless you tie down to roof rack or bed rack. Thanks for the great review.
They sell Gear aid, tenacious tape, and that’s all you need. Put some on both sides of the hole and it’ll be good as new. hikers have been using this trick for years on very expensive gear like $400 down jackets and $800 tents
I looked at this tent, the open top made it a no go for me. I would use it in the spring and fall with a heater. To bad they couldn't have zippers to close it like the side windows. If they did I would of bought one.
Hey man, I watched your gazelle tent first set up video from last October. Can I ask what your sleep system is? I saw you used the Jackery to blow up an air mattress and am definitely interested! Thanks
Can I ask you a question? I’m a single woman and I’m thinking about becoming a pioneer and traveling with my two younger children. I’ve been looking at this tent online for a while now I am very curious as I have a sundown. My sundown was supposed to be a pop-up, but I had to put bars in it when I opened it up. Actually, somebody else did it after traveling the way I do I do not have energy to put bars or do anything basically with a tent, so is it really the way you showed it? Does it just have the bars in it and just pulls out and pops upautomatically brand new or do I have to go through the process of putting that in there once I get the campsite I know it sounds extremely lazy but I live on the East Coast and if I drive whole way to Arizona or Colorado or Nevada I’m gonna be tired
Um…. So you’re single and planning to camp across the country with two young kids? And you consider yourself lazy? Ok! Sounds like you’re going to have lots of fun! 😂😂😂
I'm a 64 year old woman and highly recommend the Gazelle T4. I set it up by myself in under five minutes. It pops up and you're done. The bars are integrated into the tent so you don't have to install anything. I've had a friend join me and there is room for 2 adults to comfortably sleep on cots or air mattresses. The three of you should fit fine if you don't use cots. There's still room in there for backpacks, etc. It fits in the back of my Subaru Outback with the seats pushed down flat. If I had 2 passengers with me, the person in the back would still fit because my car allows me to fold down just one half of the back seat at a time.
I've had 3 Gazelle tents - 1 T3, 2 T4 Overland Ed. Long story short, IMHO, major design flaw is the over-stressed door zippers. Quality control also seems to be weak. For the price, I guess there's not much out there that's any better. I haven't looked at many others in the flesh.
It doesn’t, get the Coleman instant tent 4 person. $120 and I have used it for three years. Fits in a TJ and JL, seat removed. Will likely fit with back seat upright.
I really like mine also ,the other reason I bought mine was the fact the floor is removable for ice fishing right,well it's gonna be a shower room now,hah
So you are a wimp...just kidding. We used ours all winter last year and had no problems, but we also understood what to expect with the tent. It is not a 4 season tent but does ok in the cold when you are prepared. Great review thank you!
Haha thanks! Oh I know my weaknesses 🥶 I camped in the snow only 2 last year and definitely wouldn't do it without my ikamper tent insulation. Thanks for watching! 🙏
We have the T4 and have used it during Wisconsin’s winter and it’s great. We love it.
Hey, what's good. The Gazelles are 3 season tents. I spoke with Gazelle and what a lot of people are doing is using a moving blanket to cover the roof mesh then put the rain fly over the moving blanket. That helps keep the cold from coming in. I have done that and additionally I will add the shiny R21 Insulation roll to the floor and then add a pad over that, could be more moving blankets or green camping mats. That keeps the ground cold from rising up. Then dress right at night of use a heater. I have done many winter camping in the gazelle but it's definitely not a winter tent. Another thing for winter camping is using a cot, so you aren't sleeping directly on the ground.
Somewhere on UA-cam I saw someone cut a hole in the side and sew in and seam seal a fireproof stove vent so they could put a small wood stove in their Gazelle.
I use a diesel heater. I have used the moving blankets. But unless it's under 15f don't need to. Have the T8 with California king air mattress mattress
@@toddbeach6840does the diesel heater hose intake not burn the tent wall? And does this really keep the tent warm?
I went from an RTT to a Gazelle T4+. As a hiker, It is so nice to not have to pack up a rooftop tent to drive from my campsite to a trail head. I've been using it all winter around Lincoln, NH with just a cold weather bag and an old army blanket.
I bought my T4 a year or so ago, and I love it. Granted I'm in FL and don't see any snow camping in my future, but it works great for me for what I use it for.
Thats awesome! And I'm jealous of no snow camping lol
@@Napier4547 I haven't been in any rain yet.
Best tent we've ever had, and we camp year round in it (just cover the mesh top when it gets really cold). We're thinking about the T-hex, or maybe whatever they're calling the double t4.
I have a Smittybilt overlander rtt but now my little kids are getting older and it's just not enough room. I'm thinking of switching to a Gazelle because my biggest rtt annoyances is that I can't set up my tent then drive anywhere if I'm camping somewhere more than one night.
I have a t4 and an gazelle screen tent, love them! I just got back from Glacier ,Teton and the Medicine Bow in Wyoming and they work great. The Screen tent been in Death Valley, Chaco Canyon In New Mexico, Calveras big Trees, Joshua tree and a few other places. I tent camp out of a prius pulling a modified motorcycle trailer and the tents are strapped to the top. I dont overland, but gravel roads are no problem.
I have an OZ3 and it is great. I also have a Gazelle 3 that weighs at least 1/2 the weight but as you say it is not a winter tent. I am going to use a moving blanket to cover the mesh top of the G3 and see if there is a significant improvement in warmth at night. Thanks for the tip.
This is funny. Somehow Google has found out I camp, hike, fish, etc., and been hit with tons of "Gazelle T4" videos. Never heard of the brand before this. What's funny to me is there seems to be two genres of tents: 1) These, so-called, "overland" tents. IMO, these are what I used to call, "wall tents.." Nice, sort of the latest genre of WW-II, er, wall tents. Then 2), we have the typical evolution of mountain tents - brands like TNF, Marmot, Mountain Hardware, etc. In the late '70s I bought an "overland" tent. It was a Camel, "12' x 9'" and we about killed it. Single wall. Nylon on the walls, canvas on the roof. Big and heavy. When it rained, leaked a little here and there, but otherwise real solid. So today, all the reasons you guys might like an "overland" tent, are the reasons I would not want one. I would not want a tent with fiberglass poles. Been there, done that. Removable floor? Nope. Bathtub, all factory taped seams please, and prefer full coverage rain fly. Yeah not so many windows in those, but zero water inside the tent - ever. And DAC aluminum poles please - did I say, "no fiberglass?" Oh, and nice big vestibule too. What I just said is what I call the new iteration of tents, maybe started in the early '70s with tents like Sierra Designs "Flashlight?" Dunno. These were small tents then. But the *big* 4 person+ tents are just bigger "mountain tent" versions - big (too big for backpacking) backpacking tents. Lastly, price.. The big cost in tents is in the poles. Fiberglass is waaay cheaper than aircraft aluminum alloy (hence the brand, "DAC"). The rest of a tent is fabric. A tent is not a "house," per se, but more like a garment, or better, like a huge umbrella that won't blow away in the wind. So there you go.. two evolutionary streams of tents. Have fun with your choices!
I use this in the snow as a wind blocker for our hangout/dining area/potty sh!tter/changing area. Buddy heater heats this tent up real quick. Wife is very warm/comfortable and want to go on more trips (YAY!) lol. We sleep in the RTT with thermal liner.
Ive used it once with a heat source and agree it works surprisingly well!
I'm also concerned about how to fit this thing in the back of my JLU Wrangler and hadn't thought of putting it on a roof rack. My first thought was whether the storage bag is waterproof. According to the Gazelle folks, it's not waterproof. They suggested spraying it with a sealer but I'm not sure I'd want to risk it, particularly during a long drive.
I'd buy one in a shot if it was camo coloured, i like to blend in when I'm out, really smart tent and great vid, covered a lot of info. 👏👏❤️🇬🇧
Camo would be awesome!
I have used it in the snow but did use a buddy heater on low and was perfectly toasty
I have a Jeep Gladiator and my T4 will not fit in the bed long ways. It has to be turned diagonal across the bed that does cause issues when packing more stuff.
This. I've got a Colorado and it only fits diagonally in a short bed pickup. No way would it fit inside an SUV if I had people in the back seat. It's super convenient and the quick setup and tear down is really nice, but it really does take up an irritating amount of space if you want to transport it inside a vehicle.
Yea… the length is a dealbreaker for me - LX570 owner
So far the diagonal packing of the tent in my truck bed hasn't been terrible. If so, i just strap it to the rack. And itll fit inside the 4Runner with the seats down but if someone sits in those back seats, the tent is strapped to the roof rack again lol
I am trying to get back into camping after some car accidents and setting up can be hard for me. I would want to put an elevated queen sized air mattress in the tent, would a air mattress that size fit in this tent with enough room for a chair and my camera gear as well? Thank you very much. Oh I will not be doing much if any Winter Camping.
I use an elevated queen size air mattress actually lol fits well. Enough space for bags surrounding the bed. A chair might be tight but i think doable.
@@varsityoverland Thank you very much for the reply, I do appreciate it.
@@bpnsirdiealot Of course! I hope it works out👍
Fits in my Tacoma good
Great review, tons of info. I'm planning my first big overlanding trip out west for September this year as well, and I'm driving from Jersey, with an approximate 3 week trip time. My main target is Utah, with the off-grid portion starting in Colorado, then Utah/Arizona. Blocking out drive time and routes/camp spots is tricky, and I do have a few bucket list areas picked out. I'd be curious to talk to you and see how your planning is going.
Where did you have in my in Colorado?
@@DB-kl6we the black canyon in Gunnison national forest, the San Juan region, with some combination of Telluride/ouray/Silverton. Not sure the exact route entering the Rockies out of Denver. Also, I’m in an F-150, so passes like Black bear are out ( inexperience as well ). I plan to head towards Moab when departing Colorado
I have T4-plus love it
Thanks I'm enjoying your vids. Some of our group uses T4's and G6's etc in milder SW mountains, snow, 2 cots and a buddy heater. Lowest we've been is 5 deg F. Sierras, Utah, Death Valley mtns, etc. They love them. Some use diesel heaters. I use Coleman Sundome 2P ($42 LOL) , full tarp tub (priceless), n Buddy pre heat in eve n morning. I don't run it while sleeping. Do have Co2 sensor, never use it. With Thermarest mondo king XXL R7, mil spec Wiggy's 0 deg bag, good to go. Sometimes throw a hand warmer in the footbox. Thanks
What about the bottom? The removable bottom might get bugs in from the bottom?
Was thinking the same
Been running an RTT for 4 years now(soft and hard shell). Most likely switching to a gazelle this year.
Tell us why you plan to
Weight of the standard T4 is 30# / 34# Overland model. 😉
Great tent but - it can not fit inside a truck with a five foot bed. It is 5’ 7” long. So, Jeep Gladiator and other five beds are out unless you tie down to roof rack or bed rack. Thanks for the great review.
mine fits in my gladiator bed at an angle
Have at4+ and would camp all season long if I wasn’t camping with my dogs- gets too cold for them in Colorado after November. But a great tent…
They sell Gear aid, tenacious tape, and that’s all you need. Put some on both sides of the hole and it’ll be good as new. hikers have been using this trick for years on very expensive gear like $400 down jackets and $800 tents
I am 72 & grew up in the out of doors camping & miss it! Thinking about this tent as an investment! Want to thank you all for your comments! 😊
After researching I find this tent for us older folks a little hard to walk into!
I looked at this tent, the open top made it a no go for me. I would use it in the spring and fall with a heater. To bad they couldn't have zippers to close it like the side windows. If they did I would of bought one.
Hey man, I watched your gazelle tent first set up video from last October. Can I ask what your sleep system is? I saw you used the Jackery to blow up an air mattress and am definitely interested! Thanks
Its a self-inflating air mattress called Aerobed. I cant remember where I picked it up. Ive had it for about 10 years.
You could hang the tent from the ceiling in the garage then only 1 person is required to load and off load.
Thanks for the idea. My garage doors are too low for the truck to fit with the tent mounted on top unfortunately 🤷♂️
Can I ask you a question? I’m a single woman and I’m thinking about becoming a pioneer and traveling with my two younger children. I’ve been looking at this tent online for a while now I am very curious as I have a sundown. My sundown was supposed to be a pop-up, but I had to put bars in it when I opened it up. Actually, somebody else did it after traveling the way I do I do not have energy to put bars or do anything basically with a tent, so is it really the way you showed it? Does it just have the bars in it and just pulls out and pops upautomatically brand new or do I have to go through the process of putting that in there once I get the campsite I know it sounds extremely lazy but I live on the East Coast and if I drive whole way to Arizona or Colorado or Nevada I’m gonna be tired
Um…. So you’re single and planning to camp across the country with two young kids? And you consider yourself lazy? Ok! Sounds like you’re going to have lots of fun! 😂😂😂
I'm a 64 year old woman and highly recommend the Gazelle T4. I set it up by myself in under five minutes. It pops up and you're done. The bars are integrated into the tent so you don't have to install anything. I've had a friend join me and there is room for 2 adults to comfortably sleep on cots or air mattresses. The three of you should fit fine if you don't use cots. There's still room in there for backpacks, etc. It fits in the back of my Subaru Outback with the seats pushed down flat. If I had 2 passengers with me, the person in the back would still fit because my car allows me to fold down just one half of the back seat at a time.
I've had 3 Gazelle tents - 1 T3, 2 T4 Overland Ed. Long story short, IMHO, major design flaw is the over-stressed door zippers. Quality control also seems to be weak.
For the price, I guess there's not much out there that's any better. I haven't looked at many others in the flesh.
I just discovered Clam Tents - Quick Set Shelters. Have you heard of them? I might try to check one out.
@@varsityoverland Those were the first hub style I considered. I don't recall why I went with Gazelle. I just need a van. 😆
I have a 2-door Jeep Wrangler, and I can't imagine this tent will fit in it.
It doesn’t, get the Coleman instant tent 4 person. $120 and I have used it for three years. Fits in a TJ and JL, seat removed. Will likely fit with back seat upright.
I really like mine also ,the other reason I bought mine was the fact the floor is removable for ice fishing right,well it's gonna be a shower room now,hah
Overlandish winter tent
Are overlanders your fan base
Yes
So you are a wimp...just kidding. We used ours all winter last year and had no problems, but we also understood what to expect with the tent. It is not a 4 season tent but does ok in the cold when you are prepared. Great review thank you!
Haha thanks! Oh I know my weaknesses 🥶 I camped in the snow only 2 last year and definitely wouldn't do it without my ikamper tent insulation. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Great tent for the coast with breeze. The mesh is too thick for ventilation during windless nights, it’s suffocating alone, two is unbearable
Just put it on the roof then....waalaa
Lmao you don’t use proper equipment . Need the right sleep gear . That ten is amazing .