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Oh wow thank you so much for the Super Thanks, Tony! It really means a lot and I'm really glad that you like all my reviews 🥰🥰 I'll definitely do my best to put out more of these camping reviews!
First thank you for your super Test Videos. But herein my question : Did you here from the Tent s Fresh and Dark from the Brand 》》》 Decathlon ? I prefar an big Family Instant Tent with 2 or 3 sleeping room and with one living room. WhatsApp can you prefar? Thank you for your answer.
@@michaelpupin Hi Michael! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you like the test videos! If I understand your question correctly, I think the answer should be yes! I've used the Fresh and Black from Decathlon and I have the review on this channel. But the 2 Seconds Tent I reviewed is definitely not going to be suitable for you cos it's pretty small (only 2P and 3P sizes). Hmm I don't think I've reviewed tents as big as what you're describing, with 2 or 3 sleeping rooms. I think that's easily a 12P tent and up. I think Coleman and Ozark Trail have those types of tents, but I wouldn't count on them being top of the line kind of quality. You can check those out though! 😊
Thank you so much Timothy! 😊 The comment definitely helps the YT algo for sure, and I appreciate it 😊 Hopefully one day I'll get more traffic for this channel, thanks to the lovely viewers like yourself. Fingers crossed!
By far the best tent reviews anywhere! You cover every detail- and the details that actually matter. . Thank you for your hard work. Just excellent comprehensive reviews.
Thank you so much Cheryl! 🥰 Your kind words and comment really means a lot to me! Glad that you liked all the details too 😁 More reviews coming up asap!
You are so incredibly thorough and detailed in your reviews! I'm blown away by the quality of your videos and the obviously hard work you do in creating them. You don't really leave any questions unanswered!
Yay that's awesome to hear Jeff! I'm really glad that you liked my reviews and all the info in them, your comment means a lot 😊 Happy that I could answer all your questions! 😊 Although if I do miss anything out, do feel free to reach out anytime, I'm only a comment away 😊
Omg I'm replying all my comments in order of receiving them and I just saw this!!! Thank you so much!!! 🥰 You're so sweet and it really means a lot that you not only used my affiliate link but even sent me a Super Thanks?! Wow! Thank you! Lemme go out and buy more gear right now hahaha 🥰
Quick suggestion btw, don't apologize for wearing a mask, you are you in your own way, what matters is the quality of the video not how you look or what you wear. If anything it feels a bit different than other videos out there which is a good thing.
Thanks for all the kind words Bin Zhu! It really means a lot to me 🥰 I didn't think it would be a big issue but to be honest I did get some hate for wearing the mask :( I'm a UA-cam noob here and this is my first channel so I didn't wanna offend anyone so I guess I ended up apologizing :/ I've actually moved away from it so I don't think there'll be too much of an issue about it in the future. But thanks for your kind words I really appreciate it 🥰 I'm really glad that you didn't mind it at all!
@@CampingGuidance no problem, yeah if someone looking at a tent review complain about you wearing a mask, you really shouldn't care what they think. UA-cam comments is a dark place, just focus on the positive and ignore the haters.
@@bigbin1070 I try not to! I'm more used to the hate nowadays, but the first few hate comments about the mask were a bit shocking to me. I definitely didn't expect them XD But thank you! My UA-cam comment section is actually a really great place with mostly positive comments (except for the occasional mask stuff) so that means a lot. Thanks to commenters like you and many others! I appreciate it 🥰
By a Country mile the best review of tents I've ever seen .The rain test was off the charts. The time and effort you put in is commendable. Well worth a sub and the clicking of the affiliates.
Thank you so much Robert! It really means a lot that you subbed, comment and used my links! I really appreciate it! 🥰 And glad you like the rain test too! I'll do my best to make more of those 😃
Aww thank you so much Yair! I really appreciate all the kind words and the Super Thanks 🥰 I'll definitely do my best to continue putting out great camping content on this channel!
Hi Carl! Thank you for watching and commenting all the way from the Philippines! It really means a lot 😊 I'm really glad you like the videos too! And yes the 2 Seconds Easy tent is on my list but it's on the back burner for now till I update the pop up tents video :( I do really like the 2 Seconds tents (not the Easy) from Decathlon though, and I'm sure the Easy is just as high quality 😊
I recently upgraded from a Coleman Sundome 4P to 6P tent. The 4P was still fine after many years of camping but the 6P has a bit more space for a solo camper. It may not be the best but works for me when it comes to space for 1 person, ease of setup, small size when packed, good weather/wind protection and hard to beat for under $100. Amazing review as always and must have taken lot of time and work, including the editing. Your previous review of the Sundome tent made me decide to get another Sundome. Thank you!
Hey Frank! Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad that you upgraded to a 6P - there's quite a bit more headroom right? 😊 And yes! You're definitely right about that. So far, I haven't come across any other budget tent that has been able to beat the Sundome in terms of price for sure. That's why I still recommend it for those on a budget. 😊 Oooh and I'm glad that you liked the review of my Sundome as well! Thank you for watching so many of my videos 😊😊
Great video! Thanks for highlighting the larger family car camping tents that are more on the budget friendly side / casual camper! Appreciate the hard work and thorough reviews!
@Kblane Thank you so much for the comment! 😊 I'm really glad you liked this video! And yeah I love to buy budget friendly tents as well, it helps spread the budget out a little bit over more tents hahaha XD
I'm going to be buying my 2nd tent ever as I'm heading toward semi-retirement and want to do a lot more camping. What a thorough, amazing, informative presentation. I'm not sure I've ever run across any review - ON ANY SUBJECT!! - as well done as this one. Thanks so much for all the time, effort, and organized thought you put into making this. Wow! These companies should be giving you more than a small commission - they should have you on retainer and be giving you a percentage of their sales!
Hey Dee! Thank you so much for your comment and all the kind words, I really appreciate it loads! 🥰🥰 I'm really glad that you liked all the info provided, that totally makes all the effort that went into this video worth it! 😉 Hahaha I'd love to be on retainer with them, but I think I'm a little too small for these companies for now. Maybe next time! 😉 Btw - which tent did you end up going with? I'd love to hear about it!
I decided to go with the REI Base Camp. Guess what?! They've discontinued it! I've looked everywhere. I called the main headquarters and nobody could tell me why. I found one on Marketplace - but I'd second in line. Someone accidentally got two and is selling the second one - a six-person, never opened - for $250. I can't imagine the other person wouldn't take it. :-( Thanks for asking @@CampingGuidance
Oh yeah I'm so sorry about that Dee, I was really disappointed to find out about them discontinuing the Base Camp too :( When do you need the tent by? I do hope that they'd release a new version of the tent soon, so if it's not too urgent for you, you could wait until the next one comes out! Sometimes they do discontinue products, in preparation for releasing a new update. Alternatively, you could hang out on REI Used Gear, maybe one might pop up if you're lucky!
Great review! Sadly, both REI Base Camp tents were closed out fall 2023 at 50% off. Be interesting to see what they "fix," like ventilation.. Good tents but I've had TNF tents in the past and found they're pretty bomb proof as the review showed!
Hey John! Thank you so much and I'm glad you liked this! 🥰 And yeahhhh!! I was really sad to see the Base Camps go, but hopefully they come back soon with better fixes. What other TNF tents would you recommend? I'd love to check out some of them 😊
Hands down some of the best reviews and comparisons I’ve come across. Fair, thorough, un-biased but with helpful insights, couldn’t ask for more. Definitely gained a subscriber, thank you for your time. Looks like I’ll be picking up a Wawona
Thank you so much for the high praise, that truly means a lot and I really appreciate it! 🥰 It makes me really happy that you liked it that much! And thanks for the sub and comment too! Btw did you use my affiliate link for the Wawona? I saw one purchased yesterday through my link, and figured that might be you, and I owe you a thank you 🥰
The Wonderland looks like a great choice, but the bent poles keep me from considering it. I’m sold on the Wawona 6-due to the Wawona’s great taping job, the quality of the poles, and creative layout (genius vestibule!).
You have the best and the most comprehensive tent reviews, period. I've actually used your reviews to purchase a mattress and a towel. Great work. Thanks for testing these out for us.
Oh wow!! Thank you so much Werkar!! It really means a lot that you supported the channel by using the links!! Thank you!! 🥰❤ Really happy that you like the tent reviews too! I'm hoping to branch out into other camping gear soon too 😊
Thank you so much Jukka! 😊 I really appreciate your comment and all the kind words. Glad this has been helpful for you! Hope you manage to find a tent you love ☺️
Thanks watched a couple of your videos and chose the wewona 6. Luckily it went on sale to $300 so I had to snag it up especially if it’s going to last me a couple years. Was going for $450 a couple days ago !
Ok i see the charts are up for much longer on the new video s. Just great reviews. Maybe think about rating the tents for what and when you would use them . There are lots of backpacking tent reviews. But i intend to motorcycle camp and or camp on my woodlot 7 acres ish while i am doing some clearing and property line marking.
Thanks Mike! I'm really glad that you liked the charts better on this video. I'll do my best to remind myself to keep the charts up for longer for sure! Sometimes I get carried away with all the info and don't get the charts up for too long 😂 Hmm does summer camping / hot weather camping / 3 season camping count as when I would use these tents? Tbh I rarely go backpacking and I don't go motorcycle camping so I'm not sure how I would add that into my experience 😅
Hey Liz, great vid! I just finished watching your 10 best double wide vid as well. Have you considered doing a single person sleeping pad video series like you did with your double? I suspect ExPed would take first of course, but I'm very interested in the XL of the single pads. Here's a list of very portable 30" wide single person options that I'd love for you to review if you want to/have the time to. Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe - You already did the double, but I'm concerned that the single may be a tad flimsy being not as wide. Haven Insulated Pad XL Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe XL Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe Insulated XL Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe XL If you have time, thanks! If not, I understand lol.
Hey TJ! Wow thank you so much for binging my videos and commenting too! That really helps the channel out and I really appreciate it! 🥰❤️ and yes! I eventually plan to get around to doing a single person sleeping pad series, but not in the near future (I’m focusing on tents this year, and then all the different types of camping lights next year. At least that’s the plan for now 😅) I’m not too sure if the Exped would come in first, I’ve heard many great things about the Thermarest Mondoking too 🤭 but the Exped will definitely be one of my top picks for sure! And thank you so much for all the suggestions on the single person options! I’ll keep them in mind as I continue to save up and eventually buy them for this channel ☺️
Another well done and informative video. The rain test reminded me of the hydrostatic head (HH) ratings published by some brands of their tents. That rating means it takes certain pressure to "force" water through the material. This may not be very relevant for the canopy or fly, unless there is a very strong wind that acts as a force on the water. However, I think this rating has practical implication for the floor. For example, the floor of the Gazelle T4 Plus has an insane 5000 mm rating. In a YT video in which the camper was caught in heavy rain fall and the camp site was flooded, he was walking (i.e. asserting force on the water) in the Gazelle tent and there was no leakage through the floor material. The floor of the Wawona 6 has a 1500 mm rating, which is not bad. I wonder if it would or would not leak had you walked inside it when your yard was flooded.
@Chomp Thank you so much as always! Really appreciate your constant support and comments on my videos, they mean a lot 😊 Oh wow I never knew about the practical implications about the flooring! I just thought that the higher the HH ratings, the longer the tents would be able to stay dry under constant pouring rain. So, I thought that the Wawona would have stayed dry for longer with a higher HH rating. I'm probably wrong about that then, am I? But thank you so much for letting me know! Your insights are so thoughtful 😊 The 1,500mm is definitely a lot lower than 5,000mm, but sadly I don't think I walked around it much while it was flooded! There was still water underneath when I checked in on the tent after, but exactly how much water was underneath I didn't take note! (Sadly.) It didn't leak though so it probably wasn't too much. But next time I'll definitely take note! 😊
Hey Camping Guidance. Thank you for making such informative, thoughtful & well produced videos. Is there any chance that you could review the LL BEAN ACADIA 8 PERSON CABIN? Many thanks, Dev. PS - I don't mind in the slightest that you wear a mask & cap. Keep up the good work. Love your back yard :)
Hey Dev! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 It really means a lot to me that you've been liking my reviews! And thank you for the LL Bean suggestion too! I've run out of money for the year actually, and my next few reviews are already planned based on the gear that I already have 😅 But I'll keep your suggestion in mind the next time I'm buying new tents! And I'm glad you don't mind the mask/cap!
This is gonna be one of the best review videos I’ve ever seen. Quick question for you. I’ve really been thinking about getting the north face, Wawona tent, but a lot of people say that the all mash door and the large gap to the ground for the vestibule make it very cold/drafty. Do you agree with this? Or do you think it’s not that big of a problem?
Hey Colin! Thank you! I'm really glad you liked the review 🥰 Ah yeah the mesh door is great for me cos it's only ever summer where I am. But if you're going to be camping in colder weather I don't think it would be for you. The mesh can't be covered up at all, and no matter what I did, the vestibule doesn't extend all the way down to the ground, and there'll still be gaps at the bottom. I've never camped in colder weather, but that's just my suspicion.
Thank you so much for your reply! Being in Canada, it can get below zero Celsius most of the year. It’s too bad the door doesn’t zip all the way up and that the vestibule walls don’t come closer to the ground. I’m sure this tent works well for people here, but with my young kids, I could see it being a potential issue. Thank you again for your reply!
@@colchilibeck Thank you for your reply too Colin! 🥰 Oh man I didn't realize it would be so cold during most of the year. Even in spring and fall it's still below zero? 🤯 (Sorry if that's a dumb question, but I have never lived in any season other than summer cos that's the only weather I have) And yeah I think a warmer full rainfly tent would definitely be better for you and your kids! Let me know which you end up going with! 😁
We just took the wawona out for the first time yesterday. It rained all night and was completely dry inside. Also we ate breakfast in the vestibule and stayed dry. Great tent!
Not sure if this is possible but it would be great for Canadian campers to see some decent reviews of products from MEC which is kind of the REI of Canada. In particular they have a Cabin 2.0 Tent which when you add the vestibule is very similar to the Wawona 6. However the Mec vestibule has a mesh layer as well as skirt at the bottom and the front panel can be set up as a canopy. The tent can also be set up with full fly without the vestibule. Water proof rating is 2000 for fly and 5000 for floor. Unfortunately ther are no really decent reviews ( by that I mean the calibre of yours) to be found .They are not cheap so a good review would be very useful to us here in Canada. Their Base Camper tent is also pretty good looking as well and is also not cheap but less than the Cabin 2.0. Thanks and keep up the great reviews.
Hi Patrick! Thank you so much for your comment and the suggestion! 😊 I checked out the MEC Cabin 2.0 - it looks great! I love how it's possible to set it up without the vestibule, but that also means a little bit of added costs. I'm so sorry though I'm still a pretty small channel and I don't have a lot of funds coming in, so I don't think I'll be able to branch out to Canadian products yet. But that's definitely something I've never thought about! And I appreciate it. Hopefully next time I'll grow bigger and be able to cover MEC products too! I never knew it was like the REI Canada - so cool! 😊
@@CampingGuidance thanks for the reply and yes if it becomes possible or works for you to review Mec products it would be great as I am sure you have a lot of Canadians checking out your reviews because camping is huge across the country and your reviews are very helpful.
@@Patrick-uf1cq Thank you so much for your reply too Patrick! I really appreciate it. 😊 Oooh I was curious so I went to check in on my analytics! I think only about 10% of my audience is from Canada, but I think that's because most of the products I reviewed are US-based products? It would be great to one day check out MEC products too! It might take a while though cos this channel is still pretty small but I'll do my best! 😊
Great job, as usual! Easily the most informative comparison video I've seen on these tents. I won't disagree with your choice for the top tent, I just wish it had the internal space they advertise. I do like the Wonderland as well, just wish they would've brought that fly lower on the sides. Thanks for your hard work!
Thank you so much Chris! Really appreciate you being here and your comments on my videos, they mean a lot 😊 And yeahhhh sadly we both got much smaller Wawonas than expected :( But I guess the rest of the tent being awesome helps me to overlook that a little XD And yeah about the Wonderland too! Wonder why they changed the Kingdom's fly to the Wonderland's haha.
Thank you so much! 🥰 Oh man so sorry I haven't got my hands on the BA Dog House :( I think that depends on what you're looking for in a tent though. The BA will be much better for spaciousness and livability, the Wawona is kinda small for that (in the inner tent itself). But if you're expecting rain, I'd go with the Wawona cos the vestibule is super useful in the rain. I hope this helps a little! 😊
Tent suggestion for these measurement. I’m Looking 4-6person tent 2 to 3 poles max 9x9 floor give or take .i dont really want to go 10x10 which seems To be most 6per tents. And I want peak height 68-70” . Idea is tent tall enough I can stand I. 68” tall, but not too tall Or big. Again my dream Tent would be 9x8 with a peak of 68” max 2-3poles easy setup and done. Thoughts? Recommendation?
Hey Jesse! Oh wow that's a difficult question! Hmm a 2 to 3 pole tent is usually a more simple dome tent. My Coleman ones aren't the best in rain, so you may want to go with a dome tent with another better brand like Kelty or Alps Mountaineering. The Kelty Wireless looks good (I haven't tested it out yet but I've heard many good things.) The problem is that with your max floor space of 9x8, you're mostly limited to a 4P tent, which typically doesn't have a tall enough peak height to hit 68". I think you may need to compromise a little there to find something that best suits you. What are your thoughts?
Thank you so much for your comment, like and even sub! I really appreciate it 😊 Hahaha you're definitely right! It took many months of work 😂 But it means a lot that you appreciate it, so thank you!
Well done and informative video. I think I have a tent that trump's all the tents in this video. But then again the tent I have costs probably as much as all the tents in this video combined. I'm in California if you're ever in the area I would love to pitch the tent for you and get your opinion.
@tommieboi707 Thank you so much for your comment Tommie! I really appreciate it 😊 Oooh what's the tent that you have, if you don't mind sharing? I'd love to check it out (though I probably won't be able to afford it hahah) I'm actually halfway across the world (Singapore) so it might be a while till I get to California, but I'll definitely take you up on your offer if I'm ever in the area! 😊
@@CampingGuidance Singapore?? I thought you were in Florida or something lol! Anyways the tent I have is called the Vango anantara IV TC. It is almost 400 ft/sq. Check it out. And see if you can get 1 to Singapore!
@@tommieboi707 HAHAH I wish! Sadly I'm stuck halfway across the world, so I have to deal with shipping + taxes whenever I buy gear to review :( Oh wow thanks for the heads up on the Vango Anantara! A friend of mine recommended Vango to me, but I haven't had the chance to get any of them. I don't think they're available here plus they're really expensive. But it looks amazing!!! and soooo huge!!!
Thank you so much John! That really means a lot and I'm really glad that you like my reviews 😊 Could I trouble you to use my affiliate links to get the Wawona (if you've decided to get that)? 😊
Fantastic video. I always wonder whether it would be possible with these tall tents, especially those with that umbrella poles, to somehow throw the rainfly over before erecting it. Sounds easier, but might be more struggle in practice. Myself, I love tunnel tents. What drives me nuts a little is that most carrybags are...tightly dimensioned. I find it always difficult to store a tent away. If possible, I opted to spread out the components. Which can be risky, because if you forget e.g. the rainfly or tent stakes (first is catastrophic, you can perhaps purchase spare stakes in a pinch) at home, your camping trip might be over.
Hey Sandra thanks so much for the input! 🥰 And yeah most carry bags are quite small, so it helps to allocate enough time to packing up haha. And yes throwing the rainfly over before erecting does work with some tents! But not all I think.
I've been considering the North Face and really appreciate the detail you provide here. Any chance you are planning on reviewing the Nemo Aurora Highrise 6p? It's one of the others considering
Hi Abbie! I'm really glad that you liked all the detail 😊 And I don't have any plans to review the Nemo Aurora Highrise at the moment, as I maxed out my budget for this video :( Maybe in the future though! 😊
Hi Abbie, I have the Nemo Aurora Highrise 4, if I can answer any questions for you. The Cliff Notes version is that I liked a lot of things about it, but after one weekend of rainy weather camping I decided that it was not for me because I found that trying to get in and out through that style of vestibule was really frustrating. I just picked up a Wawona 6 instead.
Hi Jessie! Thank you so much for the kind words, I’m really glad that you like the reviews 😊😊 I don’t usually use waterproofing spray but I have tried out Nikwax, it’s not bad! A few of my viewers have also suggested Scotchgard and Kiwi!
Thank you very much for the great review. I have a older model REI Base Camp 6. The build quality is very good but the ventilation is not good enough for summer camping. For that reason I just purchased a The North Face Wawona 6.
Hi Chongmin! Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m really glad that you like the review! What were the differences between the newer and older models? I found the newer Base Camp to be too hot for my climate too (summer all year round). The Wawona is a lot better for that for sure. Let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear about your experience 😊
Thanks for the reply Chongmin! Oh wow that would have been even hotter. Even the newer one is still pretty hot with the Rainfly! 😅 thanks for letting me know!
Excellently done review video. Only one problem, but really big. The chart displays are simply too s h o r t. So short, you could have left them out! Easy fix. Please do?
Hi again Laurel! Really appreciate all your comments on my video, they mean a lot 🥰 Oof sorry about the charts! I've already left them up for longer than I used to, but I'll do my best to make them better. Can you manage to pause the video when the charts come up? That might help! Alternatively, I do have a blog post that includes all these charts, so you can read them more easily: campingguidance.com/best-6-person-tents/#how-i-tested-my-6-person-tents
Hi Tyler! Hmm there aren't many options for a 4P tent under $200, but I think you can try out the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 4. I have the 1P and 2P versions, they're pretty rainproof, and right now the 4P is on a great discount and totally fits your budget! Let me know what you think after checking it out! 😊 Here's the link to it on Amazon: amzn.to/3JVUoUq
That's definitely a great choice too! And yeah I've tested a lot of budget tents (especially when I first started camping), and the Sundome is still my fav. Love the dark room tech too! 🥰 Bang for your buck for sure.
Hi again Brandon! Thank you for your comments! 😊 hmm what’s your budget? I think it’ll help if you gave me a specific number. Ah but I’m so sorry I don’t have any of the Big Agnes tents for now (as I maxed out my budget for this video), but I think the Bunk House the more popular option! 😊 the least expensive budget tent I have in a 6P is the Coleman Sundome. It’s solid for a $100 tent for sure.
@Moondog9322 Awww thank you!! I'm really glad that you enjoy the videos, it means a lot 😊 Hahaha I find it a bit cringey to see myself on video though so I do my best to edit out my face as much as possible XD Maybe next time I'll be even less camera-shy! Hopefully 😊
Hi Bin Zhu! thank you so much for your lovely comment and I really appreciate all your kind words 😊😊 I'm really glad that you liked this tent review! Have you decided which tent to go with? 😊
@@CampingGuidancenot yet, but I'm torn between the sundome and the msr habitude 6, on one hand I camp a lot and think the better quality one is worth it, but also I've been using the sundome 4 and it had no problem
@@bigbin1070 Thanks for the update Bin Zhu! 😊 Hmm if you camp a lot then I think the MSR is worth it! It's definitely gonna be MUCH higher quality than the Sundome for sure. I don't have any MSR tents at the moment but I've heard many great things about it. Maybe you could also wait for a sale before buying! I usually like to wait for REI's 20% off full price sales to buy my tents 😂
This is the BEST, THE ABSOLUTE BEST channel to review tents, hats off pretty lady amazing!!!!By the way, shout out to the visitor walking on your yard at 26:10, where the heck do you live?, amazing
Hi Andres!! Thank you SOO much for your lovely comment and all your kind words, it means a lot to me!! 🥰🥰 Ooooh you noticed that!! I live in Singapore! I see these little guys almost everyday looking for food around my neighborhood 😂 I actually shot more video clips on them, but decided not to add them into the video cos it was already so long :( I'm glad you liked it though! 🥰
@@andresmartinez6134 Haha yes do come visit! Just hit up any of the reservoirs and you'll find these little monkeys everywhere 😆 And yep I will! More videos coming up soon Andres! 😉
Can you review the big agnus bunk house 6? There are hardly none and UA-cam won't let me explain where to go to get it cheap but the place I found mine as a customer return started with an e and ended with a y.
Hey Franny! Thanks for the suggestion on the Big Agnes Bunk House! I did want to buy that honestly, but I ran out of money for this video :( I had only about $2,000 to spend on this, and I maxed it out with all these tents, sadly. But I hope to get around to that one day when I make more money! 😊 Oh wow I'd love to know where you got it cheap for sure though!!! I'm drawing a blank with your hints though, so sorry! 😅 Anymore hints you can give me? Weird that UA-cam doesn't let you type it out! :(
Great video and very informative! I would point out though that the Wonderland 6 poles are pre shaped / rounded. When I first unpacked ours I thought they were damaged, but they actually are manufactured that way. My guess it’s to reduce stress on them as you build up the tent shape.
Hi Joe! Thank you so much for the kind words and the input too! It really means a lot 😊 omg I didn’t realize they were pre shaped! The Wawona had an obvious pre-shaped pole so I noticed that, but didn’t notice the Wonderland at all 😅 did your poles bend like mine after using them?
I have a kingdom 6 ( previous version of wonderland). I hate setting it up. You will eventually bend a poll trying to do yourself. Just got a base camp 6 as the kingdom has had its run. I like that north face tent but I don’t trust the brand.
@@CampingGuidance it’s more on their gear side. Once their fleece became a fashion statement their quality decreased, 2000s. Sadly this has also happened with a bunch of gear companies over the last 20 years. Even arcteryx has gone downhill since being acquired. Also I have no use for the bigger vestibule. We live in NorCal so no rain for 7 months but we have wind. And we really only sleep in the tent. Daytime is for exploring.
@@AB-nv7bz Ah I see. Oh well :( But yeah I think even Coleman's quality has slowly decreased. With higher costs, I guess companies need to cut costs further. I'll try out a few more TNF gear soon and see how it goes! Thanks for letting me know 🥰
Hey Ben! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you like the reviews! 😊 And thanks for the suggestion too! Btw if you don't mind me asking - what exactly is a hub tent? I don't think I've ever come across it before 😅
@@CampingGuidance hub style tents have poles on the walls of the tent along with the roof. I would classify them as instant tents as they typically take less then 2 minutes to set up!
@@bencrowe8991 Hi Ben! Thanks for the reply and explanation! Ah I see I think I call them instant tents instead 😂 And I've actually got a Best Instant Tents video coming up nearer the end of the year after I get the Gazelle T4 review done. Thanks for the suggestion on the Bushnell! I'll definitely think about getting that too. The problem for me now is the cost. On my local Amazon it costs $999 for a 6-person :(
Thank you so much Ryan! Glad that you've been liking the reviews! 😊 Hmm I recommend upsizing your tent by 2 persons, so for a family of 4, you could go with any of these 6P tents 😊 And I think you know my favorite tent out of all these by now 😂 Maybe you could also let me know what you're looking for in a tent (budget/rain protection/easy set up), and I could help you out further! 😊
@@CampingGuidancethanks for your reply. I think wawona 6 is great but I also liked your review about core instant cabin tent. So I am debating between these two..
@@ryankim4550 Ah I see. Thanks for sharing, Ryan! 😊 Honestly, I would go with the Wawona over the Core. It's much higher quality, and better rainproofed. Are you expecting a lot of rain while camping though?
Hi Brad! Thank you so much for your kind words and also for using my affiliate link! That really means a lot to me and goes a long way for sure 🥰🥰🥰 let me know how you like it! I’d love to hear about it.
I have the rei base camp 6 and want to replace the tent poles with dac mx poles. Do you know where I'd go to buy some? Also amazing job on these review vids. Felt way better about my purchase of my tent after seeing you do these thorough tests.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad that the video helped! 🥰 And the Base Camp is a really good pick, so don't worry too much about it 😊 Oh man I'm sorry though, I haven't actually bought DAC MX poles separately. But I think going to either REI or directly to DAC would help. I tried to get my Wonderland poles replaced, and they gave me a contact, which I can't find at the moment :( I hope that helps though! I'd love to know how to replace the poles too, in case I do that next time.
@@SomeGuy-yknow You're welcome! Sorry I'm not a lot of help on this. I hope that helps you a little bit though 😅 I'm definitely interested in knowing how to get the poles cos I need to get new poles for my Marmot haha 😅
The weathermaster was discontinued. I sent mine back and bought a big agnus bunk house 6 man tent instead. It would have helped if I'd seen it here first because there's almost no reviews.
I also just bought the Big Agnes Bunk House 6. Almost completely overlooked it because there’s almost no videos on UA-cam. This lady does awesome reviews and I would’ve LOVED to see one on the Big Agnes. I was going to go with the Wawona but there were just a few things that I didn’t like about it. Have you had the Big Agnes out yet? I haven’t even been able to set mine up yet. My biggest concern a lack of ventilation with the fly all closed up.
@@ricky_ticky_tavi Thank you so much for the kind words Ricky! That really means a lot 😊 I'll definitely keep the Big Agnes in mind for next time for sure! Btw could I ask - What were the dealbreakers of the Wawona for you? Hopefully @franny5295 replies! Would love to hear her input on the Bunk House as well.
Thanks for the great suggestion Bin Zhu! I did wanna review that but I ran out of budget for this video hahaha 😂 But yes eventually sometime in the future I do wanna get around to reviewing that! 😊
Oh wow I'm really glad to hear that! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! 🥰 Let me know how you find the Wawona 6 if you have the time? 😊 (Edited: Oh btw I noticed a few Wawonas bought through my affiliate links on sale at REI. Maybe one of those were you? Thank you so much for your support!! 🥰)
@@CampingGuidance Spent this past weekend in the wawona and it was great! Three nights with two days of rain and stayed dry inside and the vestibule was great for being out of the ten in the rain.
@@badshoes Thank you so much for the update! 🥰 I really appreciate it, and I'm so glad that it kept you guys dry! And yeah the vestibule is really awesome and useful, especially in the rain!
I from Alberta, Canada, youre Tent video reviews, are 110% the best on the the Web, amazing work & very precise info, great job !!! Also that video of the 6 person Wowona in Rain Test was Crazy, that is a great Product. Have you ever thought of testing Hilleberg Tents ?. Thanks keep up on Great Videos......
Hi Randy! Thank you so much for your comment and I'm really glad that you like the reviews and all the info 😊 I really appreciate it! ❤ Oooh yeah the Wawona rain test is definitely one of my favorites so far. I haven't had any other rain that heavy in a while. And yes I've heard of Hilleberg tents! But unfortunately they're out of my budget :( I try not to spend more than $1-2K per Best video cos I don't know if I'll ever make it back hahaha. But maybe next time when this channel gets bigger I'll finally get to test Hilleberg tents!
AMAZING REVIEW! You have helped us to make a buying decision because of your criteria for evaluation and solid data points. Best tent compare-and-contrast ever. Thank you! SUBBED!!
Hi Robert! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and also the sub! I'm really glad that you like the tests and the comparison! 🥰 Which tent did you end up going with? I'd love to hear about your experience if you have the time to share!
Absolutely Awesome Product Review of the various 6 person tents. The Caddis tent looks great but how much different is it to the Coleman 6 person Camping tent with Instant Setup?
Hey there AJ! Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you're liking my reviews, thank you so much for always commenting on my videos too, it means a lot 😊 Hmm I had the Coleman Instant 4 and the Instant 10, and I definitely think the Caddis Rapid is MUCH higher quality. Tbh I'm not a big fan of Coleman's instant tech. It seems more cheaply manufactured compared to the other instant tents that I have, and flimsier too. I'm planning on publishing a Best Instant Tents video going into more details about this in a few months! 😊
@@CampingGuidance I thank you for your input always. One of the issues with the tents is the colors are too bright to use in a military environment. There is a tent that I am looking at is the Coleman Skydome Camping Tent with Full Vestibule 6 person. Have you had a chance to check out this item?
@@ajmartinez1906 You're most welcome AJ! And thank you so much for the reply! I'm really glad that I could give you some input 😊 Ah I see, yeah a lot of the tents that I reviewed here are super bright - many of them are orange and yellow! I've seen that item online but I don't have plans to get it for now. I did review the Skydome last year, and I think the full vestibule really addresses the biggest issue I had with the normal Skydome, which is the rainfly being too short over the front door. If you're expecting lots of rain though you'd still have to do all the normal seam sealing yourself, Coleman tents aren't that great in rain.
@@CampingGuidance Thanks for your input. If I choose to invest in that tent, I will use a tarp over the tent for added rain protection. I will look up the tent sealer item.
@Aj Martinez Always happy to help you out, AJ! 😊 Oh yeah a tarp is definitely a good idea too! Let me know if you eventually get the full rainfly Skydome, I'd love to hear your experience with it! I've been wanting to test it out too but I'm so short on funds at the moment hahaha
Aww thank you so much! It really means a lot to me that you liked it so much! I really appreciate you 🥰 And I hope you like all the new gear reviews coming out in 2024!
Very good review. I was impressed at your thoroughness and attention to each parameter you tested. What i saw, what you reported , i agreed totally with your number 1 pick. That would have been my pick as well. The amount of mesh was amazing. Here in Texas, in the summer, it gets about 10 degrees cooler than the face of the sun. So any and all ventilation is a big plus. Thank you again for your testing and reporting. God bless ya'll and hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.
Hey Brian! Aww thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to me that you liked the review 🥰 and yay! I’m glad you think the same! Great minds think alike I guess 😉 Hahaha yeah!! The mesh is great! It’s scorching where I am too (Singapore), but probably not as bad as where you are 😅 I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too Brian! 🥰
You do an amazing job reviewing tents. What are your thoughts on the Nemo Aurora highrise tents? Any chance you will review it. Thanks for your great videos.
Hi Craig! Thank you so much for your kind words! That truly means a lot 🥰 And yes I do wanna review the Nemo Aurora one day, but I gave it a miss for this video because I didn't have enough funds to buy it :( But there's a really good review by one of my viewers (her name's Amy) in the comments of this video if you wanna scroll down and find it 😊
After watching your other video and this one, plus doing some of our own research, we bought the Wawona 6. I'm going to be using it in a couple weeks when camping in New Hampshire with my boys and can't wait to use it. We're replacing a huge 10 person Coleman cabin tent that we've used for over 7 years, which last couple camping trips had started to have some leaking and broken poles. Not only am I excited about more usability with the Wawona, but also better weather protection, although I will say for a cabin tent our Coleman did do well when tied down with strong winds.
Thank you so much! I think I saw a few Wawonas coming in through my affiliate links, so your support really means a lot to me, and I appreciate it loads! 🥰 I'm really glad that I could help you decide on it. It's definitely gonna be much better than your Coleman tent! (I had the same one as you too but I returned it cos mine was so badddd.) Just do remember to buy/bring extra guylines to guy out the entire thing so it'll do better in strong winds. I hope that your family really enjoys camping in this! Let me know how it goes if you have the time! 😊
Thanks for doing this video. I'm glad that I found it. I'm in the market for a 6 person tent, searched on UA-cam and this came one came up first. Now I don't have to watch any other videos - you saved me a ton of time, except that I might watch a few more cat videos though. Cheers.
Hey Paul! HAHAH I'm glad I could save you some time so you can watch more cat videos 😉 Those are definitely more interesting and cuter too hahaha. I'm really glad you liked this though! 🥰
Hi Richard! Thanks for the question! 😊 Yes I've reviewed the Core Instant 9P and the Core Straight Wall Cabin 10P. Only those 2 so far and the reviews are on this channel too 😊
What a fantastic video! Even though we already bought a tent informed by your previous videos, I couldn't help but subscribe to see your other reviews! So informative and thorough.😊
@Estrafalario Oh wow thank you so much!! I'm really glad that I could help you out with my other videos 😊 And thank you so much for sticking around to watch this one even though you've already bought your tent, it helps the channel out for sure! 😊 Which tent did you end up buying? Is it the Wawona by any chance? 😊
@@CampingGuidance We needed a 10 person tent and went with the Weathermaster based on your reviews and our budget. We used it a number of times last Summer and early fall and really have loved it. We're about to pull it out for first camping in a few weeks. We'd never have gotten it without your review. Also got a few Matador towels based on your recommendations. So thanks!
@@CampingGuidance Also, have you ever considered reviewing Camping Pillows? There seem to be so many options out there it seems very overwhelming. Just a thought. THanks again!
@@EstrafaDC I'm really glad to know that you liked the WeatherMaster and the Matador towels! It really means a lot that you supported the channel too, so thank you so much!! 😊😊 Happy camping in the WeatherMaster! Btw how did you find the Matador towels? I'd love your input 😊
@@EstrafaDC Oh yes! I have a couple of camping pillows from Sea to Summit, one from Thermarest and one from Teton Sports. And yeah you're right about there being so many options! I'd love to do a Best Camping Pillows review for sure 😊 I'll try to finish up what tents I have on hand, move on to camping lighting, and then maybe pillows next!
Really appreciate the depth you went into for this video. Addressed all my concerns. Recently had my old Coleman dome 6 man fail in wind after multiple high wind trips. It always took multiple additional lines to keep it semi stable in wind and eventually the material failed. My main concern was holding up in the wind, but ventilation was also always an issue. All the categories here was immensely helpful.
Thank you so much for all your kind words! That really means a lot and I'm really glad that you liked this review and all the categories 🥰 Ooof yeah Coleman is definitely more of a fair weather brand rather than anything else. Sorry to hear that it failed :( I hope your new one does better! I'm interested to know which one you end up going with! 😊
Thank you so much Glenn! I'm really glad that you liked this and all the details. I'm definitely thinking of adding the Nemo next time! No budget for now but next time - definitely 😃
The money you spend on these videos! I hope it's worth your time. I guess it is but you put a lot of effort into what you do. I'm sure everyone appreciates that.
Aww thank you so much! It really means a lot to me that you like my videos and you’re always here leaving comments on them 🥰 actually this channel is still unprofitable sadly, especially because I buy all my gear myself. 🥲 it’s been tough, but im gonna stick it out for as long as possible cos I do love trying out new gear 😅
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Using my affiliate links above (only if you found the video helpful!) are what keeps my channel going 🥰 Also, a very special thank you goes out to @Bella Nova, @Tony Hendrick, and @Yair R. for the Super Thanks!
Excellent review 👏
@@darrelllewis2920 Thank you so much Darrell! I'm really happy that you liked the review 🥰
You really have the best reviews I've seen on any subject or product.
Oh wow thank you so much for the Super Thanks, Tony! It really means a lot and I'm really glad that you like all my reviews 🥰🥰 I'll definitely do my best to put out more of these camping reviews!
First thank you for your super Test Videos.
But herein my question : Did you here from the Tent s Fresh and Dark from the Brand 》》》 Decathlon ?
I prefar an big Family Instant Tent with 2 or 3 sleeping room and with one living room.
WhatsApp can you prefar?
Thank you for your answer.
@@michaelpupin Hi Michael! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you like the test videos! If I understand your question correctly, I think the answer should be yes! I've used the Fresh and Black from Decathlon and I have the review on this channel. But the 2 Seconds Tent I reviewed is definitely not going to be suitable for you cos it's pretty small (only 2P and 3P sizes). Hmm I don't think I've reviewed tents as big as what you're describing, with 2 or 3 sleeping rooms. I think that's easily a 12P tent and up. I think Coleman and Ozark Trail have those types of tents, but I wouldn't count on them being top of the line kind of quality. You can check those out though! 😊
Agree!
Just commenting to help the video, your work is so good for the criminally low traffic that comes your way.
Thank you so much Timothy! 😊 The comment definitely helps the YT algo for sure, and I appreciate it 😊 Hopefully one day I'll get more traffic for this channel, thanks to the lovely viewers like yourself. Fingers crossed!
By far the best tent reviews anywhere! You cover every detail- and the details that actually matter. . Thank you for your hard work. Just excellent comprehensive reviews.
Thank you so much Cheryl! 🥰 Your kind words and comment really means a lot to me! Glad that you liked all the details too 😁 More reviews coming up asap!
You are so incredibly thorough and detailed in your reviews! I'm blown away by the quality of your videos and the obviously hard work you do in creating them. You don't really leave any questions unanswered!
Yay that's awesome to hear Jeff! I'm really glad that you liked my reviews and all the info in them, your comment means a lot 😊 Happy that I could answer all your questions! 😊 Although if I do miss anything out, do feel free to reach out anytime, I'm only a comment away 😊
Love your honest reviews
@@maxtan3682 Thank you so much Max! I'm really glad that you like them too! 😊
I agree. Thank you so much for your hard work.
@@ipekd.4412 Aww you're most welcome! It's my pleasure. I appreciate your kind words as well! 🥰
Thanks for all the work and planning you put into this video and the others!
Omg I'm replying all my comments in order of receiving them and I just saw this!!! Thank you so much!!! 🥰 You're so sweet and it really means a lot that you not only used my affiliate link but even sent me a Super Thanks?! Wow! Thank you! Lemme go out and buy more gear right now hahaha 🥰
Quick suggestion btw, don't apologize for wearing a mask, you are you in your own way, what matters is the quality of the video not how you look or what you wear. If anything it feels a bit different than other videos out there which is a good thing.
Thanks for all the kind words Bin Zhu! It really means a lot to me 🥰 I didn't think it would be a big issue but to be honest I did get some hate for wearing the mask :( I'm a UA-cam noob here and this is my first channel so I didn't wanna offend anyone so I guess I ended up apologizing :/ I've actually moved away from it so I don't think there'll be too much of an issue about it in the future. But thanks for your kind words I really appreciate it 🥰 I'm really glad that you didn't mind it at all!
@@CampingGuidance no problem, yeah if someone looking at a tent review complain about you wearing a mask, you really shouldn't care what they think. UA-cam comments is a dark place, just focus on the positive and ignore the haters.
@@bigbin1070 I try not to! I'm more used to the hate nowadays, but the first few hate comments about the mask were a bit shocking to me. I definitely didn't expect them XD But thank you! My UA-cam comment section is actually a really great place with mostly positive comments (except for the occasional mask stuff) so that means a lot. Thanks to commenters like you and many others! I appreciate it 🥰
By a Country mile the best review of tents I've ever seen .The rain test was off the charts.
The time and effort you put in is commendable. Well worth a sub and the clicking of the affiliates.
Thank you so much Robert! It really means a lot that you subbed, comment and used my links! I really appreciate it! 🥰 And glad you like the rain test too! I'll do my best to make more of those 😃
This is the best camping review channel I’ve ever seen!
Aww thank you so much Yair! I really appreciate all the kind words and the Super Thanks 🥰 I'll definitely do my best to continue putting out great camping content on this channel!
Hi! Watching from the Philippines, like your videos, 😊 and maybe can you review decathlon 2 seconds easy tent, 2 person
Hi Carl! Thank you for watching and commenting all the way from the Philippines! It really means a lot 😊 I'm really glad you like the videos too! And yes the 2 Seconds Easy tent is on my list but it's on the back burner for now till I update the pop up tents video :( I do really like the 2 Seconds tents (not the Easy) from Decathlon though, and I'm sure the Easy is just as high quality 😊
I recently upgraded from a Coleman Sundome 4P to 6P tent. The 4P was still fine after many years of camping but the 6P has a bit more space for a solo camper. It may not be the best but works for me when it comes to space for 1 person, ease of setup, small size when packed, good weather/wind protection and hard to beat for under $100.
Amazing review as always and must have taken lot of time and work, including the editing. Your previous review of the Sundome tent made me decide to get another Sundome. Thank you!
Hey Frank! Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad that you upgraded to a 6P - there's quite a bit more headroom right? 😊 And yes! You're definitely right about that. So far, I haven't come across any other budget tent that has been able to beat the Sundome in terms of price for sure. That's why I still recommend it for those on a budget. 😊 Oooh and I'm glad that you liked the review of my Sundome as well! Thank you for watching so many of my videos 😊😊
Great video! Thanks for highlighting the larger family car camping tents that are more on the budget friendly side / casual camper! Appreciate the hard work and thorough reviews!
@Kblane Thank you so much for the comment! 😊 I'm really glad you liked this video! And yeah I love to buy budget friendly tents as well, it helps spread the budget out a little bit over more tents hahaha XD
I'm going to be buying my 2nd tent ever as I'm heading toward semi-retirement and want to do a lot more camping. What a thorough, amazing, informative presentation. I'm not sure I've ever run across any review - ON ANY SUBJECT!! - as well done as this one. Thanks so much for all the time, effort, and organized thought you put into making this. Wow! These companies should be giving you more than a small commission - they should have you on retainer and be giving you a percentage of their sales!
Hey Dee! Thank you so much for your comment and all the kind words, I really appreciate it loads! 🥰🥰 I'm really glad that you liked all the info provided, that totally makes all the effort that went into this video worth it! 😉 Hahaha I'd love to be on retainer with them, but I think I'm a little too small for these companies for now. Maybe next time! 😉 Btw - which tent did you end up going with? I'd love to hear about it!
I decided to go with the REI Base Camp. Guess what?! They've discontinued it! I've looked everywhere. I called the main headquarters and nobody could tell me why. I found one on Marketplace - but I'd second in line. Someone accidentally got two and is selling the second one - a six-person, never opened - for $250. I can't imagine the other person wouldn't take it. :-( Thanks for asking
@@CampingGuidance
Oh yeah I'm so sorry about that Dee, I was really disappointed to find out about them discontinuing the Base Camp too :( When do you need the tent by? I do hope that they'd release a new version of the tent soon, so if it's not too urgent for you, you could wait until the next one comes out! Sometimes they do discontinue products, in preparation for releasing a new update. Alternatively, you could hang out on REI Used Gear, maybe one might pop up if you're lucky!
Great review! Sadly, both REI Base Camp tents were closed out fall 2023 at 50% off. Be interesting to see what they "fix," like ventilation.. Good tents but I've had TNF tents in the past and found they're pretty bomb proof as the review showed!
Hey John! Thank you so much and I'm glad you liked this! 🥰 And yeahhhh!! I was really sad to see the Base Camps go, but hopefully they come back soon with better fixes. What other TNF tents would you recommend? I'd love to check out some of them 😊
Hands down some of the best reviews and comparisons I’ve come across. Fair, thorough, un-biased but with helpful insights, couldn’t ask for more. Definitely gained a subscriber, thank you for your time. Looks like I’ll be picking up a Wawona
Thank you so much for the high praise, that truly means a lot and I really appreciate it! 🥰 It makes me really happy that you liked it that much! And thanks for the sub and comment too! Btw did you use my affiliate link for the Wawona? I saw one purchased yesterday through my link, and figured that might be you, and I owe you a thank you 🥰
The Wonderland looks like a great choice, but the bent poles keep me from considering it. I’m sold on the Wawona 6-due to the Wawona’s great taping job, the quality of the poles, and creative layout (genius vestibule!).
You have the best and the most comprehensive tent reviews, period. I've actually used your reviews to purchase a mattress and a towel. Great work. Thanks for testing these out for us.
Oh wow!! Thank you so much Werkar!! It really means a lot that you supported the channel by using the links!! Thank you!! 🥰❤ Really happy that you like the tent reviews too! I'm hoping to branch out into other camping gear soon too 😊
Thanks!
Wow thank you so much for the Super Thanks!! It really means a lot and helps the channel out for sure 🥰
Thank you for your very good and insightful reviews, we are about to buy a tent and these have been very helpful for us. Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you so much Jukka! 😊 I really appreciate your comment and all the kind words. Glad this has been helpful for you! Hope you manage to find a tent you love ☺️
Thanks watched a couple of your videos and chose the wewona 6. Luckily it went on sale to $300 so I had to snag it up especially if it’s going to last me a couple years. Was going for $450 a couple days ago !
Ok i see the charts are up for much longer on the new video s.
Just great reviews.
Maybe think about rating the tents for what and when you would use them . There are lots of backpacking tent reviews. But i intend to motorcycle camp and or camp on my woodlot 7 acres ish while i am doing some clearing and property line marking.
Thanks Mike! I'm really glad that you liked the charts better on this video. I'll do my best to remind myself to keep the charts up for longer for sure! Sometimes I get carried away with all the info and don't get the charts up for too long 😂 Hmm does summer camping / hot weather camping / 3 season camping count as when I would use these tents? Tbh I rarely go backpacking and I don't go motorcycle camping so I'm not sure how I would add that into my experience 😅
Hey Liz, great vid! I just finished watching your 10 best double wide vid as well.
Have you considered doing a single person sleeping pad video series like you did with your double?
I suspect ExPed would take first of course, but I'm very interested in the XL of the single pads.
Here's a list of very portable 30" wide single person options that I'd love for you to review if you want to/have the time to.
Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe - You already did the double, but I'm concerned that the single may be a tad flimsy being not as wide.
Haven Insulated Pad XL
Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe XL
Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe Insulated XL
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe XL
If you have time, thanks! If not, I understand lol.
Hey TJ! Wow thank you so much for binging my videos and commenting too! That really helps the channel out and I really appreciate it! 🥰❤️ and yes! I eventually plan to get around to doing a single person sleeping pad series, but not in the near future (I’m focusing on tents this year, and then all the different types of camping lights next year. At least that’s the plan for now 😅) I’m not too sure if the Exped would come in first, I’ve heard many great things about the Thermarest Mondoking too 🤭 but the Exped will definitely be one of my top picks for sure! And thank you so much for all the suggestions on the single person options! I’ll keep them in mind as I continue to save up and eventually buy them for this channel ☺️
Another well done and informative video. The rain test reminded me of the hydrostatic head (HH) ratings published by some brands of their tents. That rating means it takes certain pressure to "force" water through the material. This may not be very relevant for the canopy or fly, unless there is a very strong wind that acts as a force on the water. However, I think this rating has practical implication for the floor. For example, the floor of the Gazelle T4 Plus has an insane 5000 mm rating. In a YT video in which the camper was caught in heavy rain fall and the camp site was flooded, he was walking (i.e. asserting force on the water) in the Gazelle tent and there was no leakage through the floor material. The floor of the Wawona 6 has a 1500 mm rating, which is not bad. I wonder if it would or would not leak had you walked inside it when your yard was flooded.
@Chomp Thank you so much as always! Really appreciate your constant support and comments on my videos, they mean a lot 😊 Oh wow I never knew about the practical implications about the flooring! I just thought that the higher the HH ratings, the longer the tents would be able to stay dry under constant pouring rain. So, I thought that the Wawona would have stayed dry for longer with a higher HH rating. I'm probably wrong about that then, am I? But thank you so much for letting me know! Your insights are so thoughtful 😊 The 1,500mm is definitely a lot lower than 5,000mm, but sadly I don't think I walked around it much while it was flooded! There was still water underneath when I checked in on the tent after, but exactly how much water was underneath I didn't take note! (Sadly.) It didn't leak though so it probably wasn't too much. But next time I'll definitely take note! 😊
Hey Camping Guidance. Thank you for making such informative, thoughtful & well produced videos. Is there any chance that you could review the LL BEAN ACADIA 8 PERSON CABIN? Many thanks, Dev. PS - I don't mind in the slightest that you wear a mask & cap. Keep up the good work. Love your back yard :)
Hey Dev! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 It really means a lot to me that you've been liking my reviews! And thank you for the LL Bean suggestion too! I've run out of money for the year actually, and my next few reviews are already planned based on the gear that I already have 😅 But I'll keep your suggestion in mind the next time I'm buying new tents! And I'm glad you don't mind the mask/cap!
This is gonna be one of the best review videos I’ve ever seen.
Quick question for you. I’ve really been thinking about getting the north face, Wawona tent, but a lot of people say that the all mash door and the large gap to the ground for the vestibule make it very cold/drafty. Do you agree with this? Or do you think it’s not that big of a problem?
Hey Colin! Thank you! I'm really glad you liked the review 🥰 Ah yeah the mesh door is great for me cos it's only ever summer where I am. But if you're going to be camping in colder weather I don't think it would be for you. The mesh can't be covered up at all, and no matter what I did, the vestibule doesn't extend all the way down to the ground, and there'll still be gaps at the bottom. I've never camped in colder weather, but that's just my suspicion.
Thank you so much for your reply!
Being in Canada, it can get below zero Celsius most of the year.
It’s too bad the door doesn’t zip all the way up and that the vestibule walls don’t come closer to the ground. I’m sure this tent works well for people here, but with my young kids, I could see it being a potential issue. Thank you again for your reply!
@@colchilibeck Thank you for your reply too Colin! 🥰 Oh man I didn't realize it would be so cold during most of the year. Even in spring and fall it's still below zero? 🤯 (Sorry if that's a dumb question, but I have never lived in any season other than summer cos that's the only weather I have) And yeah I think a warmer full rainfly tent would definitely be better for you and your kids! Let me know which you end up going with! 😁
We just took the wawona out for the first time yesterday. It rained all night and was completely dry inside. Also we ate breakfast in the vestibule and stayed dry. Great tent!
Not sure if this is possible but it would be great for Canadian campers to see some decent reviews of products from MEC which is kind of the REI of Canada. In particular they have a Cabin 2.0 Tent which when you add the vestibule is very similar to the Wawona 6. However the Mec vestibule has a mesh layer as well as skirt at the bottom and the front panel can be set up as a canopy. The tent can also be set up with full fly without the vestibule. Water proof rating is 2000 for fly and 5000 for floor. Unfortunately ther are no really decent reviews ( by that I mean the calibre of yours) to be found .They are not cheap so a good review would be very useful to us here in Canada. Their Base Camper tent is also pretty good looking as well and is also not cheap but less than the Cabin 2.0. Thanks and keep up the great reviews.
Hi Patrick! Thank you so much for your comment and the suggestion! 😊 I checked out the MEC Cabin 2.0 - it looks great! I love how it's possible to set it up without the vestibule, but that also means a little bit of added costs. I'm so sorry though I'm still a pretty small channel and I don't have a lot of funds coming in, so I don't think I'll be able to branch out to Canadian products yet. But that's definitely something I've never thought about! And I appreciate it. Hopefully next time I'll grow bigger and be able to cover MEC products too! I never knew it was like the REI Canada - so cool! 😊
@@CampingGuidance thanks for the reply and yes if it becomes possible or works for you to review Mec products it would be great as I am sure you have a lot of Canadians checking out your reviews because camping is huge across the country and your reviews are very helpful.
@@Patrick-uf1cq Thank you so much for your reply too Patrick! I really appreciate it. 😊 Oooh I was curious so I went to check in on my analytics! I think only about 10% of my audience is from Canada, but I think that's because most of the products I reviewed are US-based products? It would be great to one day check out MEC products too! It might take a while though cos this channel is still pretty small but I'll do my best! 😊
Great job, as usual! Easily the most informative comparison video I've seen on these tents. I won't disagree with your choice for the top tent, I just wish it had the internal space they advertise. I do like the Wonderland as well, just wish they would've brought that fly lower on the sides. Thanks for your hard work!
Thank you so much Chris! Really appreciate you being here and your comments on my videos, they mean a lot 😊 And yeahhhh sadly we both got much smaller Wawonas than expected :( But I guess the rest of the tent being awesome helps me to overlook that a little XD And yeah about the Wonderland too! Wonder why they changed the Kingdom's fly to the Wonderland's haha.
Thanks for the hard work! Hope your channel continues to grow, look forward to more review videos from you 💪
Thank you so much Yen! Glad that you like the review videos 😊 I look forward to publishing more review videos too! Stay tuned!
Incredible!!
I’m wondering if you’ve ever reviewed the Big Agnes Dog House 6, I’m deciding between that and the Wawona 6.
Thank you so much! 🥰 Oh man so sorry I haven't got my hands on the BA Dog House :( I think that depends on what you're looking for in a tent though. The BA will be much better for spaciousness and livability, the Wawona is kinda small for that (in the inner tent itself). But if you're expecting rain, I'd go with the Wawona cos the vestibule is super useful in the rain. I hope this helps a little! 😊
Fantastic review! I’m glad I watched your video before I bought one of these tents. Now I’m almost certainly headed for the Wawona.
Thank you so much! It really means a lot that you liked the video 😊 Let me know which tent you end up going with! I'd love to know 😊
Tent suggestion for these measurement. I’m
Looking 4-6person tent 2 to 3 poles max 9x9 floor give or take .i dont really want to go 10x10 which seems
To be most 6per tents. And I want peak height 68-70” . Idea is tent tall enough I can stand I. 68” tall, but not too tall
Or big. Again my dream Tent would be 9x8 with a peak of 68” max 2-3poles easy setup and done. Thoughts? Recommendation?
Hey Jesse! Oh wow that's a difficult question! Hmm a 2 to 3 pole tent is usually a more simple dome tent. My Coleman ones aren't the best in rain, so you may want to go with a dome tent with another better brand like Kelty or Alps Mountaineering. The Kelty Wireless looks good (I haven't tested it out yet but I've heard many good things.) The problem is that with your max floor space of 9x8, you're mostly limited to a 4P tent, which typically doesn't have a tall enough peak height to hit 68". I think you may need to compromise a little there to find something that best suits you. What are your thoughts?
Thank you SO much for this video! Your reviews are in a class of their own.
Thank YOU so much Johannes! 🥰 It really means a lot to me that you like my reviews that much!
This is the most thorough comparison of a product I’ve ever seen! Excellent, excellent video! You do good work. Very much appreciated. Thank you!
Thank you so much John! Your comment and kind words really mean a lot to me, and I appreciate it! 🥰 I'm really glad that you like this comparison! 😊
Excellent comprehensive review. Clearly countless hours went into producing this video. Much appreciated. Liked and subscribed!
Thank you so much for your comment, like and even sub! I really appreciate it 😊 Hahaha you're definitely right! It took many months of work 😂 But it means a lot that you appreciate it, so thank you!
Well done and informative video. I think I have a tent that trump's all the tents in this video. But then again the tent I have costs probably as much as all the tents in this video combined. I'm in California if you're ever in the area I would love to pitch the tent for you and get your opinion.
@tommieboi707 Thank you so much for your comment Tommie! I really appreciate it 😊 Oooh what's the tent that you have, if you don't mind sharing? I'd love to check it out (though I probably won't be able to afford it hahah) I'm actually halfway across the world (Singapore) so it might be a while till I get to California, but I'll definitely take you up on your offer if I'm ever in the area! 😊
@@CampingGuidance Singapore?? I thought you were in Florida or something lol! Anyways the tent I have is called the Vango anantara IV TC. It is almost 400 ft/sq. Check it out. And see if you can get 1 to Singapore!
@@tommieboi707 HAHAH I wish! Sadly I'm stuck halfway across the world, so I have to deal with shipping + taxes whenever I buy gear to review :( Oh wow thanks for the heads up on the Vango Anantara! A friend of mine recommended Vango to me, but I haven't had the chance to get any of them. I don't think they're available here plus they're really expensive. But it looks amazing!!! and soooo huge!!!
By far the best reviews I've ever seen! Great Job!! I am going with the North Face based on your reviews.
Thank you so much John! That really means a lot and I'm really glad that you like my reviews 😊 Could I trouble you to use my affiliate links to get the Wawona (if you've decided to get that)? 😊
Fantastic video. I always wonder whether it would be possible with these tall tents, especially those with that umbrella poles, to somehow throw the rainfly over before erecting it. Sounds easier, but might be more struggle in practice. Myself, I love tunnel tents.
What drives me nuts a little is that most carrybags are...tightly dimensioned. I find it always difficult to store a tent away. If possible, I opted to spread out the components. Which can be risky, because if you forget e.g. the rainfly or tent stakes (first is catastrophic, you can perhaps purchase spare stakes in a pinch) at home, your camping trip might be over.
Hey Sandra thanks so much for the input! 🥰 And yeah most carry bags are quite small, so it helps to allocate enough time to packing up haha. And yes throwing the rainfly over before erecting does work with some tents! But not all I think.
Love how comprehensive this was super helpful! Also, was that a monkey in your backyard?! So cool
Aww thank you so much for the kind words Jennifer! 🥰 And HAHA YESSS I have regular visitors in my backyard, monkeys just love human food I guess!
I've been considering the North Face and really appreciate the detail you provide here. Any chance you are planning on reviewing the Nemo Aurora Highrise 6p? It's one of the others considering
Hi Abbie! I'm really glad that you liked all the detail 😊 And I don't have any plans to review the Nemo Aurora Highrise at the moment, as I maxed out my budget for this video :( Maybe in the future though! 😊
Hi Abbie, I have the Nemo Aurora Highrise 4, if I can answer any questions for you. The Cliff Notes version is that I liked a lot of things about it, but after one weekend of rainy weather camping I decided that it was not for me because I found that trying to get in and out through that style of vestibule was really frustrating. I just picked up a Wawona 6 instead.
Excellent comparisons. We need more objective gear descriptions.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you think so 🥰 More objective gear reviews coming right up!
Thank you for putting in all this hard work. Impressive.
Thank you so much Anders 🥰 I'm really glad you liked this!
I appreciate your hard work and thorough reviews! Might go with TNF!😊
Thank you so much! 🥰 Let me know if you end up going with that!
Best reviews I've seen. Thank you. Do you have a brand of waterproof spray you recommend?
Hi Jessie! Thank you so much for the kind words, I’m really glad that you like the reviews 😊😊 I don’t usually use waterproofing spray but I have tried out Nikwax, it’s not bad! A few of my viewers have also suggested Scotchgard and Kiwi!
CORE 6, 9, and 10-person cabin tents have a rain fly that covers the complete tent to the ground.
I've heard good things about that! 🥰
Thank you very much for the great review. I have a older model REI Base Camp 6. The build quality is very good but the ventilation is not good enough for summer camping. For that reason I just purchased a The North Face Wawona 6.
Hi Chongmin! Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m really glad that you like the review! What were the differences between the newer and older models? I found the newer Base Camp to be too hot for my climate too (summer all year round). The Wawona is a lot better for that for sure. Let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear about your experience 😊
@@CampingGuidance The older model doesn't have the triangular lower vents, so it is hotter in the summer compared to the new model.
Thanks for the reply Chongmin! Oh wow that would have been even hotter. Even the newer one is still pretty hot with the Rainfly! 😅 thanks for letting me know!
Excellently done review video. Only one problem, but really big. The chart displays are simply too s h o r t. So short, you could have left them out!
Easy fix. Please do?
Hi again Laurel! Really appreciate all your comments on my video, they mean a lot 🥰 Oof sorry about the charts! I've already left them up for longer than I used to, but I'll do my best to make them better. Can you manage to pause the video when the charts come up? That might help! Alternatively, I do have a blog post that includes all these charts, so you can read them more easily: campingguidance.com/best-6-person-tents/#how-i-tested-my-6-person-tents
Really outstanding review! Thank you!
Thank you so much! 🥰
This is so helpful! Thank you! I camp in gusty areas a lot so I'm shopping for a fortress again, and your reviews are amazing.
Aww thank you so much! 🥰 Did you manage to find one that you liked in the end?
Such a quality video! Thank you! Very timely during the REI sale as well
Hi Michael! Thank you so much! 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the video! Hope you managed to snag a tent before the sales ended! 😊
Excellent and informative review, thank you.
Thank you so much 🥰 It was my pleasure!
What would be your choice for a 4 man tent with the best water proof for under $200. Thank you.
Hi Tyler! Hmm there aren't many options for a 4P tent under $200, but I think you can try out the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 4. I have the 1P and 2P versions, they're pretty rainproof, and right now the 4P is on a great discount and totally fits your budget! Let me know what you think after checking it out! 😊 Here's the link to it on Amazon: amzn.to/3JVUoUq
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@Bella Nova Thank you!!! I'm a total noob with all these hashtags hahaha XD
bang for your $ i think the sundome with some seam sealant would be my choice especially with the dark room tech
That's definitely a great choice too! And yeah I've tested a lot of budget tents (especially when I first started camping), and the Sundome is still my fav. Love the dark room tech too! 🥰 Bang for your buck for sure.
Thoughts on best budget 6-person tent? Thinking of the Big Agnes Dog House, or Big Agnes Bunk House 6 first gen.
Hi again Brandon! Thank you for your comments! 😊 hmm what’s your budget? I think it’ll help if you gave me a specific number. Ah but I’m so sorry I don’t have any of the Big Agnes tents for now (as I maxed out my budget for this video), but I think the Bunk House the more popular option! 😊 the least expensive budget tent I have in a 6P is the Coleman Sundome. It’s solid for a $100 tent for sure.
Best review I found! Thank you!
Thank you so much John! Glad you liked this 🥰
Fantastic review!
Extremely comprehensive review....I so enjoy your videos. Glad you're not camera shy anymore. :)
@Moondog9322 Awww thank you!! I'm really glad that you enjoy the videos, it means a lot 😊 Hahaha I find it a bit cringey to see myself on video though so I do my best to edit out my face as much as possible XD Maybe next time I'll be even less camera-shy! Hopefully 😊
@@CampingGuidance I hope so too. I look forward to it. :)
@@Moondog9322 Thank you so much for your support always! 😊😊 I look forward to it too hahaha XD
If you take the stakes out in a windstorm what did you think would happen?
In a strong windstorm? Possibly pole snapping and fabric ripping 😅
This channel is amazingly thorough.
Thank you so much Marcus! I'm really happy that you think so! 😊
This is great tent review video, very informative. I camp a lot and am deciding my next family tent, this is very helpful
Hi Bin Zhu! thank you so much for your lovely comment and I really appreciate all your kind words 😊😊 I'm really glad that you liked this tent review! Have you decided which tent to go with? 😊
@@CampingGuidancenot yet, but I'm torn between the sundome and the msr habitude 6, on one hand I camp a lot and think the better quality one is worth it, but also I've been using the sundome 4 and it had no problem
@@bigbin1070 Thanks for the update Bin Zhu! 😊 Hmm if you camp a lot then I think the MSR is worth it! It's definitely gonna be MUCH higher quality than the Sundome for sure. I don't have any MSR tents at the moment but I've heard many great things about it. Maybe you could also wait for a sale before buying! I usually like to wait for REI's 20% off full price sales to buy my tents 😂
This is the BEST, THE ABSOLUTE BEST channel to review tents, hats off pretty lady amazing!!!!By the way, shout out to the visitor walking on your yard at 26:10, where the heck do you live?, amazing
Hi Andres!! Thank you SOO much for your lovely comment and all your kind words, it means a lot to me!! 🥰🥰 Ooooh you noticed that!! I live in Singapore! I see these little guys almost everyday looking for food around my neighborhood 😂 I actually shot more video clips on them, but decided not to add them into the video cos it was already so long :( I'm glad you liked it though! 🥰
One day will go to your nice city, it's a must!!!, now, keep up the great work
@@CampingGuidance
@@andresmartinez6134 Haha yes do come visit! Just hit up any of the reservoirs and you'll find these little monkeys everywhere 😆 And yep I will! More videos coming up soon Andres! 😉
Outstanding video - thank you for your hard work!
Thank you so much Brian! It really means a lot that you like my videos, really appreciate your constant support 😊
Can you review the big agnus bunk house 6? There are hardly none and UA-cam won't let me explain where to go to get it cheap but the place I found mine as a customer return started with an e and ended with a y.
Hey Franny! Thanks for the suggestion on the Big Agnes Bunk House! I did want to buy that honestly, but I ran out of money for this video :( I had only about $2,000 to spend on this, and I maxed it out with all these tents, sadly. But I hope to get around to that one day when I make more money! 😊 Oh wow I'd love to know where you got it cheap for sure though!!! I'm drawing a blank with your hints though, so sorry! 😅 Anymore hints you can give me? Weird that UA-cam doesn't let you type it out! :(
eBay. Also any opinions or reviews upcoming on the Halo 6… looks like the perfect tent. Cheers
Great video and very informative! I would point out though that the Wonderland 6 poles are pre shaped / rounded. When I first unpacked ours I thought they were damaged, but they actually are manufactured that way. My guess it’s to reduce stress on them as you build up the tent shape.
Hi Joe! Thank you so much for the kind words and the input too! It really means a lot 😊 omg I didn’t realize they were pre shaped! The Wawona had an obvious pre-shaped pole so I noticed that, but didn’t notice the Wonderland at all 😅 did your poles bend like mine after using them?
@@CampingGuidance for sure! I / we actually watched your videos as part of our decision process, too. Huge help, all the best!
Thank you so much Joe! Really glad that you liked this video and that I could help you out 😊😊
I have a kingdom 6 ( previous version of wonderland). I hate setting it up. You will eventually bend a poll trying to do yourself. Just got a base camp 6 as the kingdom has had its run. I like that north face tent but I don’t trust the brand.
Oh man why don't you like The North Face brand? I've always loved it since young, so I'd like to hear any other opinions on it haha
@@CampingGuidance it’s more on their gear side. Once their fleece became a fashion statement their quality decreased, 2000s. Sadly this has also happened with a bunch of gear companies over the last 20 years. Even arcteryx has gone downhill since being acquired.
Also I have no use for the bigger vestibule. We live in NorCal so no rain for 7 months but we have wind. And we really only sleep in the tent. Daytime is for exploring.
@@AB-nv7bz Ah I see. Oh well :( But yeah I think even Coleman's quality has slowly decreased. With higher costs, I guess companies need to cut costs further. I'll try out a few more TNF gear soon and see how it goes! Thanks for letting me know 🥰
Excellent reviews!! Could you add hub style tents to your review list? I’m curious how they’ll hold up to winds and rain! Maybe Bushnell 6P tent?
Hey Ben! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you like the reviews! 😊 And thanks for the suggestion too! Btw if you don't mind me asking - what exactly is a hub tent? I don't think I've ever come across it before 😅
@@CampingGuidance hub style tents have poles on the walls of the tent along with the roof. I would classify them as instant tents as they typically take less then 2 minutes to set up!
@@bencrowe8991 Hi Ben! Thanks for the reply and explanation! Ah I see I think I call them instant tents instead 😂 And I've actually got a Best Instant Tents video coming up nearer the end of the year after I get the Gazelle T4 review done. Thanks for the suggestion on the Bushnell! I'll definitely think about getting that too. The problem for me now is the cost. On my local Amazon it costs $999 for a 6-person :(
Hello. Thanks for another great review. Any recommendations for family of 4 (2 little kids)?
Thank you so much Ryan! Glad that you've been liking the reviews! 😊 Hmm I recommend upsizing your tent by 2 persons, so for a family of 4, you could go with any of these 6P tents 😊 And I think you know my favorite tent out of all these by now 😂 Maybe you could also let me know what you're looking for in a tent (budget/rain protection/easy set up), and I could help you out further! 😊
@@CampingGuidancethanks for your reply. I think wawona 6 is great but I also liked your review about core instant cabin tent. So I am debating between these two..
@@ryankim4550 Ah I see. Thanks for sharing, Ryan! 😊 Honestly, I would go with the Wawona over the Core. It's much higher quality, and better rainproofed. Are you expecting a lot of rain while camping though?
Awesome review! Thank you
thank you so much! 🥰
Incredibly detailed. Exactly what I was looking for in a review/comparison. Using your affiliate link for the Wawona 6!
Hi Brad! Thank you so much for your kind words and also for using my affiliate link! That really means a lot to me and goes a long way for sure 🥰🥰🥰 let me know how you like it! I’d love to hear about it.
Your tent reviews are awesome! The amount of work you put into your videos is clearly evident in the quality.
I have the rei base camp 6 and want to replace the tent poles with dac mx poles. Do you know where I'd go to buy some? Also amazing job on these review vids. Felt way better about my purchase of my tent after seeing you do these thorough tests.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad that the video helped! 🥰 And the Base Camp is a really good pick, so don't worry too much about it 😊 Oh man I'm sorry though, I haven't actually bought DAC MX poles separately. But I think going to either REI or directly to DAC would help. I tried to get my Wonderland poles replaced, and they gave me a contact, which I can't find at the moment :( I hope that helps though! I'd love to know how to replace the poles too, in case I do that next time.
@@CampingGuidance Thanks for the first steps. I'll try reaching out to REI and emailing DAC and let you know if I get anywhere
@@SomeGuy-yknow You're welcome! Sorry I'm not a lot of help on this. I hope that helps you a little bit though 😅 I'm definitely interested in knowing how to get the poles cos I need to get new poles for my Marmot haha 😅
The weathermaster was discontinued. I sent mine back and bought a big agnus bunk house 6 man tent instead. It would have helped if I'd seen it here first because there's almost no reviews.
Oh wow really? Did you get the WeatherMaster 6P or 10P? I had no idea!! I really appreciate your input 😊
I also just bought the Big Agnes Bunk House 6. Almost completely overlooked it because there’s almost no videos on UA-cam. This lady does awesome reviews and I would’ve LOVED to see one on the Big Agnes. I was going to go with the Wawona but there were just a few things that I didn’t like about it.
Have you had the Big Agnes out yet? I haven’t even been able to set mine up yet. My biggest concern a lack of ventilation with the fly all closed up.
@@ricky_ticky_tavi Thank you so much for the kind words Ricky! That really means a lot 😊 I'll definitely keep the Big Agnes in mind for next time for sure! Btw could I ask - What were the dealbreakers of the Wawona for you? Hopefully @franny5295 replies! Would love to hear her input on the Bunk House as well.
Oh can you review the msr habitude ?
Thanks for the great suggestion Bin Zhu! I did wanna review that but I ran out of budget for this video hahaha 😂 But yes eventually sometime in the future I do wanna get around to reviewing that! 😊
Thank you for this video!
Hey Josh! Thank you so much for watching! 🥰 I'm glad you liked this!
Your videos helped me decided to pickup a wawona 6 on sale this week! Decided to buy it after my kelty rumpus 6 failed me in light rain.
Oh wow I'm really glad to hear that! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! 🥰 Let me know how you find the Wawona 6 if you have the time? 😊 (Edited: Oh btw I noticed a few Wawonas bought through my affiliate links on sale at REI. Maybe one of those were you? Thank you so much for your support!! 🥰)
@@CampingGuidance Spent this past weekend in the wawona and it was great! Three nights with two days of rain and stayed dry inside and the vestibule was great for being out of the ten in the rain.
@@badshoes Thank you so much for the update! 🥰 I really appreciate it, and I'm so glad that it kept you guys dry! And yeah the vestibule is really awesome and useful, especially in the rain!
I from Alberta, Canada, youre Tent video reviews, are 110% the best on the the Web, amazing work & very precise info, great job !!!
Also that video of the 6 person Wowona in Rain Test was Crazy, that is a great Product.
Have you ever thought of testing
Hilleberg Tents ?.
Thanks keep up on Great Videos......
Hi Randy! Thank you so much for your comment and I'm really glad that you like the reviews and all the info 😊 I really appreciate it! ❤ Oooh yeah the Wawona rain test is definitely one of my favorites so far. I haven't had any other rain that heavy in a while. And yes I've heard of Hilleberg tents! But unfortunately they're out of my budget :( I try not to spend more than $1-2K per Best video cos I don't know if I'll ever make it back hahaha. But maybe next time when this channel gets bigger I'll finally get to test Hilleberg tents!
AMAZING REVIEW! You have helped us to make a buying decision because of your criteria for evaluation and solid data points. Best tent compare-and-contrast ever. Thank you! SUBBED!!
Hi Robert! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and also the sub! I'm really glad that you like the tests and the comparison! 🥰 Which tent did you end up going with? I'd love to hear about your experience if you have the time to share!
Absolutely Awesome Product Review of the various 6 person tents. The Caddis tent looks great but how much different is it to the Coleman 6 person Camping tent with Instant Setup?
Hey there AJ! Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you're liking my reviews, thank you so much for always commenting on my videos too, it means a lot 😊 Hmm I had the Coleman Instant 4 and the Instant 10, and I definitely think the Caddis Rapid is MUCH higher quality. Tbh I'm not a big fan of Coleman's instant tech. It seems more cheaply manufactured compared to the other instant tents that I have, and flimsier too. I'm planning on publishing a Best Instant Tents video going into more details about this in a few months! 😊
@@CampingGuidance I thank you for your input always. One of the issues with the tents is the colors are too bright to use in a military environment. There is a tent that I am looking at is the Coleman Skydome Camping Tent with Full Vestibule 6 person. Have you had a chance to check out this item?
@@ajmartinez1906 You're most welcome AJ! And thank you so much for the reply! I'm really glad that I could give you some input 😊 Ah I see, yeah a lot of the tents that I reviewed here are super bright - many of them are orange and yellow! I've seen that item online but I don't have plans to get it for now. I did review the Skydome last year, and I think the full vestibule really addresses the biggest issue I had with the normal Skydome, which is the rainfly being too short over the front door. If you're expecting lots of rain though you'd still have to do all the normal seam sealing yourself, Coleman tents aren't that great in rain.
@@CampingGuidance Thanks for your input. If I choose to invest in that tent, I will use a tarp over the tent for added rain protection. I will look up the tent sealer item.
@Aj Martinez Always happy to help you out, AJ! 😊 Oh yeah a tarp is definitely a good idea too! Let me know if you eventually get the full rainfly Skydome, I'd love to hear your experience with it! I've been wanting to test it out too but I'm so short on funds at the moment hahaha
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@Singapore Untold Channel Thank you so much! Glad that you're still around!
You perform such outstanding, detailed reviews of camping gear - thank you and very much appreciated! Liked and subscribed!
Aww thank you so much! It really means a lot to me that you liked it so much! I really appreciate you 🥰 And I hope you like all the new gear reviews coming out in 2024!
Very good review. I was impressed at your thoroughness and attention to each parameter you tested.
What i saw, what you reported , i agreed totally with your number 1 pick. That would have been my pick as well.
The amount of mesh was amazing. Here in Texas, in the summer, it gets about 10 degrees cooler than the face of the sun. So any and all ventilation is a big plus.
Thank you again for your testing and reporting.
God bless ya'll and hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.
Hey Brian! Aww thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to me that you liked the review 🥰 and yay! I’m glad you think the same! Great minds think alike I guess 😉
Hahaha yeah!! The mesh is great! It’s scorching where I am too (Singapore), but probably not as bad as where you are 😅 I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too Brian! 🥰
Blown away by the thoroughness of your reviews! I just purchased the Wawona using your link!
Oh wow thank you so much for letting me know! I really appreciate that and your support 🥰 Let me know how the Wawona goes!
You do an amazing job reviewing tents.
What are your thoughts on the Nemo Aurora highrise tents? Any chance you will review it.
Thanks for your great videos.
Hi Craig! Thank you so much for your kind words! That truly means a lot 🥰 And yes I do wanna review the Nemo Aurora one day, but I gave it a miss for this video because I didn't have enough funds to buy it :( But there's a really good review by one of my viewers (her name's Amy) in the comments of this video if you wanna scroll down and find it 😊
After watching your other video and this one, plus doing some of our own research, we bought the Wawona 6. I'm going to be using it in a couple weeks when camping in New Hampshire with my boys and can't wait to use it. We're replacing a huge 10 person Coleman cabin tent that we've used for over 7 years, which last couple camping trips had started to have some leaking and broken poles. Not only am I excited about more usability with the Wawona, but also better weather protection, although I will say for a cabin tent our Coleman did do well when tied down with strong winds.
Thank you so much! I think I saw a few Wawonas coming in through my affiliate links, so your support really means a lot to me, and I appreciate it loads! 🥰 I'm really glad that I could help you decide on it. It's definitely gonna be much better than your Coleman tent! (I had the same one as you too but I returned it cos mine was so badddd.) Just do remember to buy/bring extra guylines to guy out the entire thing so it'll do better in strong winds. I hope that your family really enjoys camping in this! Let me know how it goes if you have the time! 😊
Thanks for doing this video. I'm glad that I found it. I'm in the market for a 6 person tent, searched on UA-cam and this came one came up first. Now I don't have to watch any other videos - you saved me a ton of time, except that I might watch a few more cat videos though. Cheers.
Hey Paul! HAHAH I'm glad I could save you some time so you can watch more cat videos 😉 Those are definitely more interesting and cuter too hahaha. I'm really glad you liked this though! 🥰
Great review and I’m definitely subscribing and sharing :)
Wow! Thank you so much Paawan! It really means a lot to me that you subbed and are even sharing the video. It really helps this channel out! 🥰
Your review is by far the best I’ve watched. Thank you for you effort
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear that you liked my review, that means a lot! 😊 And you're very welcome, it was my pleasure! 😊
Fantastic review!
Thank you so much Corey! Really glad you liked this 🥰
Best tent review I've seen ever!
thank you so much! 🥰 I'm really glad you think so!
Have you done any core tents
Hi Richard! Thanks for the question! 😊 Yes I've reviewed the Core Instant 9P and the Core Straight Wall Cabin 10P. Only those 2 so far and the reviews are on this channel too 😊
I saw that monkey ❤
I'm glad you did! ❤
What a fantastic video! Even though we already bought a tent informed by your previous videos, I couldn't help but subscribe to see your other reviews! So informative and thorough.😊
@Estrafalario Oh wow thank you so much!! I'm really glad that I could help you out with my other videos 😊 And thank you so much for sticking around to watch this one even though you've already bought your tent, it helps the channel out for sure! 😊 Which tent did you end up buying? Is it the Wawona by any chance? 😊
@@CampingGuidance We needed a 10 person tent and went with the Weathermaster based on your reviews and our budget. We used it a number of times last Summer and early fall and really have loved it. We're about to pull it out for first camping in a few weeks. We'd never have gotten it without your review. Also got a few Matador towels based on your recommendations. So thanks!
@@CampingGuidance Also, have you ever considered reviewing Camping Pillows? There seem to be so many options out there it seems very overwhelming. Just a thought. THanks again!
@@EstrafaDC I'm really glad to know that you liked the WeatherMaster and the Matador towels! It really means a lot that you supported the channel too, so thank you so much!! 😊😊 Happy camping in the WeatherMaster! Btw how did you find the Matador towels? I'd love your input 😊
@@EstrafaDC Oh yes! I have a couple of camping pillows from Sea to Summit, one from Thermarest and one from Teton Sports. And yeah you're right about there being so many options! I'd love to do a Best Camping Pillows review for sure 😊 I'll try to finish up what tents I have on hand, move on to camping lighting, and then maybe pillows next!
Thanks for the review!!! Wawona ORDERED!
Aww it was my pleasure! 🥰 I'm really glad that I could help. Let me know how it goes if you have the time, once you've used it!
Really appreciate the depth you went into for this video. Addressed all my concerns. Recently had my old Coleman dome 6 man fail in wind after multiple high wind trips. It always took multiple additional lines to keep it semi stable in wind and eventually the material failed. My main concern was holding up in the wind, but ventilation was also always an issue. All the categories here was immensely helpful.
Thank you so much for all your kind words! That really means a lot and I'm really glad that you liked this review and all the categories 🥰 Ooof yeah Coleman is definitely more of a fair weather brand rather than anything else. Sorry to hear that it failed :( I hope your new one does better! I'm interested to know which one you end up going with! 😊
Great video
Thank you so much Leonardo! Really glad that you like the video 😊
Incredible work. Thank you for doing this.
You're welcome Austin! Thank you so much for your comment and for letting me know! I really appreciate it 😁
Wow, fantastic details and analysis. Would love to see you add the Nemo Aurora into the mix.
Thank you so much Glenn! I'm really glad that you liked this and all the details. I'm definitely thinking of adding the Nemo next time! No budget for now but next time - definitely 😃
The money you spend on these videos! I hope it's worth your time. I guess it is but you put a lot of effort into what you do. I'm sure everyone appreciates that.
Aww thank you so much! It really means a lot to me that you like my videos and you’re always here leaving comments on them 🥰 actually this channel is still unprofitable sadly, especially because I buy all my gear myself. 🥲 it’s been tough, but im gonna stick it out for as long as possible cos I do love trying out new gear 😅
Thanks for being so thorough! I appreciate your reviews.
Aww thank you so much! That really means a lot to me 🥰 More reviews coming right up!