This is the third video I’ve seen by you and I’m impressed with how much knowledge you have on these products, and I want to thank you for the trials and tribulations you have gone through to narrow it down for us to pick out a handful of the best products!! Thank you ! For someone who’s starting out in backpacking and camping you’ve helped me out tremendously and I’m sure hundreds of people as well!
We love ours. We have the 3p. We (husband and I only) keep our packs at our feet and have room for misc. things all around. The internal pockets are nice for things we need to find in the dark.
I've had Telos 2p since it was launched in the US, so about 2 years. It used to be $100 cheaper back then. There actually is a rooftop pocket/net available as accessory for this tent (they call it gear loft), and I would recommend dishing out those $20 extra for it. It's great to dump all your clothing there overnight to let it dry out. Only gripe I have with this tent is the flat top you mentioned. When it rains, it can sog so much that it will basically close off the ventilation window. Otherwise, prettty good tent, we did the WCT with it last year and it kept us cozy and dry.
The light bar works great actually. It seems there is a missing component in your light bar sack, you probably three it away thinking it was carton or something. There is also a gear loft accessory you can add in order to get the big storage option inside.
bought this tent in Canada for a good deal. I have had it in a full rain evening and night. Little bit of condensation was all I had. Pretty damn satisfied for the price I paid VS weight and features.
One of the biggest issues with these tents is the taper..during set up. You have to make sure your head end is a little higher than your foot end. (if not on a completely level surface) If not, you can’t just turn your pads around inside the tent.. you literally have to turn the entire tent.
I simply have no idea why you would buy this tent over a Copper Spur 2P/3P Long or a Nemo Dragonfly 3P. For the same weight and peak height they are cheaper, more durable, more storm worthy, have increased floor area, and have better pockets and features. There are literally no advantages with the Telos
Nope, I like absolute insurance during storms. I purchased the MSR Remote 3 and ran it through an EF0 at 65mph. The video is enough to make you cringe. I have also made some we excellent changes to my Lanshan 2. This tent is a "nope" for us. Sorry S2S.
Why did you then describe the video with the title "Game changer" then when it is clearly not....🙄 that's an extremely strong term for a product bringing very little that is genuinely revolutionary
1) turned up brow poles (whether that has resulted in a net positive or negative, hard to say. 2) fly attachment system is the game changer to me. The ease of use and ability to pitch fly first is a game changer. There are very few (if any) traditional tents that can pitch fly first without a footprint.
@@GearPriority I still really enjoy your videos, you're supremely good at what you do and we've had good correspondence on other products so I respect your experience and opinion. I'm going to have to disagree on calling anything STS has done here as "game changing" though because it strongly implies that it has brought with it revolution and one should rethink the whole industry and one's choices now a leap forward has occurred. The market doesn't appear to think so given the reviews I can find, the flat roof gets pooling complaints, it's weak in wind and it's pricey. Beyond that, fly first? Every Hilleberg tent can be pitched fly first or fly only for example, just unclip it before you go. I actually thought that the stuff sacks turning into pockets was a cool innovative feature and the only real "new" to me thing the tent brought. Lifting the tent as a sun shade is kinda quirky but okay, nice out the box thinking there STS. Turning the brow poles upside down though and creating a fairly obvious flaw with sustained rain/snow to me only counts as making the design "game" worse not better. Maybe sales of this tent will explode and I'll eat my words! From what I've seen though I'd still prefer to receive a classic Hubba Hubba as a gift than these models.
I don't think snow and wind are conditions that most weekend warriors want to deal with. I think they prefer going out on sunny days. I assume the people who buy this spacious shelter appreciate time inside their tent, while the weight gives a bit more freedom. For that purpose, it's good. 👍
This is the third video I’ve seen by you and I’m impressed with how much knowledge you have on these products, and I want to thank you for the trials and tribulations you have gone through to narrow it down for us to pick out a handful of the best products!! Thank you ! For someone who’s starting out in backpacking and camping you’ve helped me out tremendously and I’m sure hundreds of people as well!
Awesome review, have looked at telos but the price is the killer , foe 2 people to be comfortable $700 is ridiculous on a non dynema tent
We love ours. We have the 3p. We (husband and I only) keep our packs at our feet and have room for misc. things all around. The internal pockets are nice for things we need to find in the dark.
I've had Telos 2p since it was launched in the US, so about 2 years. It used to be $100 cheaper back then. There actually is a rooftop pocket/net available as accessory for this tent (they call it gear loft), and I would recommend dishing out those $20 extra for it. It's great to dump all your clothing there overnight to let it dry out. Only gripe I have with this tent is the flat top you mentioned. When it rains, it can sog so much that it will basically close off the ventilation window. Otherwise, prettty good tent, we did the WCT with it last year and it kept us cozy and dry.
The light bar works great actually. It seems there is a missing component in your light bar sack, you probably three it away thinking it was carton or something. There is also a gear loft accessory you can add in order to get the big storage option inside.
bought this tent in Canada for a good deal. I have had it in a full rain evening and night. Little bit of condensation was all I had. Pretty damn satisfied for the price I paid VS weight and features.
Good review. Thanks Justin.
One of the biggest issues with these tents is the taper..during set up. You have to make sure your head end is a little higher than your foot end. (if not on a completely level surface) If not, you can’t just turn your pads around inside the tent.. you literally have to turn the entire tent.
yea that... aside from the price
I just bought this 2P tent, but I only paid $465 {US} brand new. REI had a huge sale this past Memorial day.
Can you do a review on the sea to summit ikos tent?
What the difference between the bikepacking version is it just pole length cheers
it also come with special bags and strap to attach your bike
Does someone has this tent and can tell if its good protected to heavy rain?
25 inches is normal for most people's pads, so this tent is a NO from me, Dawg
I simply have no idea why you would buy this tent over a Copper Spur 2P/3P Long or a Nemo Dragonfly 3P. For the same weight and peak height they are cheaper, more durable, more storm worthy, have increased floor area, and have better pockets and features. There are literally no advantages with the Telos
I'll tell you why I bought this instead of the others: I got it for 40% off.
In Europe at least you can forget about getting an answer and spear parts from Nemo
and that price....yikes
Great review, look like they have everything going for them… except the price.
S2S must be smoking Crack to think they can justify that price.
Nope, I like absolute insurance during storms. I purchased the MSR Remote 3 and ran it through an EF0 at 65mph. The video is enough to make you cringe. I have also made some we excellent changes to my Lanshan 2. This tent is a "nope" for us. Sorry S2S.
Why did you then describe the video with the title "Game changer" then when it is clearly not....🙄 that's an extremely strong term for a product bringing very little that is genuinely revolutionary
1) turned up brow poles (whether that has resulted in a net positive or negative, hard to say. 2) fly attachment system is the game changer to me. The ease of use and ability to pitch fly first is a game changer. There are very few (if any) traditional tents that can pitch fly first without a footprint.
@@GearPriority I still really enjoy your videos, you're supremely good at what you do and we've had good correspondence on other products so I respect your experience and opinion. I'm going to have to disagree on calling anything STS has done here as "game changing" though because it strongly implies that it has brought with it revolution and one should rethink the whole industry and one's choices now a leap forward has occurred. The market doesn't appear to think so given the reviews I can find, the flat roof gets pooling complaints, it's weak in wind and it's pricey. Beyond that, fly first? Every Hilleberg tent can be pitched fly first or fly only for example, just unclip it before you go. I actually thought that the stuff sacks turning into pockets was a cool innovative feature and the only real "new" to me thing the tent brought. Lifting the tent as a sun shade is kinda quirky but okay, nice out the box thinking there STS. Turning the brow poles upside down though and creating a fairly obvious flaw with sustained rain/snow to me only counts as making the design "game" worse not better. Maybe sales of this tent will explode and I'll eat my words! From what I've seen though I'd still prefer to receive a classic Hubba Hubba as a gift than these models.
What a terrible design. A flat top making it unusable with snow? No ‘aerodynamic’ walls for windy days? And then the price…
I don't think snow and wind are conditions that most weekend warriors want to deal with. I think they prefer going out on sunny days. I assume the people who buy this spacious shelter appreciate time inside their tent, while the weight gives a bit more freedom. For that purpose, it's good. 👍
this is a 3 season tent, I don't understand why you'd think to bring this on a snowy trek