Must See OEX Bobcat 1 Wild Camping Simple but Game Changing Modification - Under £10 !
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- Опубліковано 3 січ 2023
- Into wild camping ? Got a Bobcat 1 ? Here is a simple but super effective modification to the OEX Bobcat 1 for under £10 that if you have this tent - you REALLY need to do.
Full ' how to ' here and a little wild camping adventure in the Scottish hills thrown in to test it out.
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Thanks pal, I've been searching for a video like this for a while and you've given me all I wanted. I bought a bobcat from blacks for £89 and have used it twice. suddenly, without searching, YT videos started popping up. Of all of them this is the one I needed the most. Again, thanks and happy camping.
Hi Gary 👋 cheers for that! Yeah it’s an effective wee mod. Don’t put too much tension on the extra pull outs, their purpose is just to keep the fly away from the inner, not to give the whole tent extra rigidity against the wind if you know what I mean? Anyway thanks again man and enjoy!! 👌🏻
Simple yet effective change. Good job. 😊
Thanks Tessa I appreciate that and thanks for taking the time to watch the video 🤓
Thanks for your input. If someone doesn’t have the OEx Bobcat 1 they may not know what you’re doing and why. They see you doing something w the outside of the tent but really you’re trying to fix the inside of the tent. You’re pulling the fly part of the tent out because the rain fly presses on the inner tent and may, in some cases, cause the inner tent to sag down onto your face which can be annoying. However, I’am older and so tired at the end of the day that I would probably sleep through it. But, yeah, owning the Bobcat 1 have noticed there is an inner swag. Thanks for your fix it. You’re a handy fellow, as we say.😊
Thank you for watching the video and thanks for also taking the time to comment Daniel, feedback is always appreciated here. I’m no spring chicken myself btw 😆
Thanks for this. Followed this video exactly and it works a treat.
Superb stuff James - and thanks so much for the sub too, I really appreciate that. Enjoy your newly improved Bobcat bud 👍🏻
Nice kit and video. Thank you for sharing 👍 Wishing you a great day.
Thank you so much, very kind. Hope you had a good day too 👌🏻
Excellent modification, I will try this out soon :) I have shared your video on the OEX Owners Group and it has received positive comments :)
Hello Stephen, thank you for tuning into the video and for the much appreciated feedback! Fantastic news that you’ve shared this mod - it’s definitely one worth doing on the bobcat for sure, it genuinely does improve the performance of the wee tent. 😀
Nice in mate 👌👍 great idea
Cheers Graham! 🏕️ 👍🏻
Just bumbled across your channel via the rabbit hole!
I love my Bob but saggy side was an issue for me too so thank you so much for this mod. I can now tick this off my list of 'saggy bits to sort out'!🤭
🤣 That made me chuckle! You're very welcome, I'm glad you found me down that rabbit hole! Thanks for clicking on my video & I hope you get that mod done and are happy with the reduction in sag ☺
Happy New Year to you and Yours Jamie - for £50 bucks you can't go wrong I had to got myself a Nordisk Telemark 1 UL (for weight saving) and also after a nightmare in the Cairngorms with the Lanshan and wind! Gonna get a few of them tie outs, handy bits of kit! 👍👍
A happy new year to you too bud! Yeah the Nordisk will be just the job for ya in the hills! It’s a proper tidy tent like. I was thinking about the Lanshan1 for UL hill stuff but I’ve seen a few vids with em leaking but maybe weren’t seam-sealed or seam-sealed properly? Still no decided - will keep lookin. 👌🏻
Very useful to have. Both the source for adhesive tent triangles and how to attach so they work for a year or more. I will try on polyester tents I have. Thanks for posting this👏 and LNT. Respects.
Ah thanks soo much - I’m delighted you found the video useful! That was my hope 🤩 Remember to leave the weights on top for about 15hrs to let the tie-outs set super good 👍🏻 Happy camping bud.
great idea!
Aye it makes a real difference 😊 Cheers!! 👍🏻
Nice one buddy
I lov the bobcat too
Cheers Gavin 👍🏻
Nice👍🏻 you could place these tie out panels on the inside as well to attach the outer to the inner via bungy cord to pull the inner away from your face , leaving a bit more internal space 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Wolfie thanks for that pal. Aye a couple of folk have been speaking about the inner possibly being pulled back out a bit too… sounds like a good technique for doing that as well! Will look into maybe having a go at that 🫡 👌🏻
I've got the internal webbing coming in the post too.
Just need someone to video the measurements now....... 😜😂😂
😂 come on Douglas get your camera out and you film it 👌🏻
Thanks for the video. This is really helpful.
@ramblingracheluk Thanks you. Have a crackin ‘24
Thanks for showing this modification to the OEX Bobcat 1. I was thinking this was one major point of me not purchasing the tent as I was concerned of the outer fly collapsing into the inner tent! 16:06
You’re very welcome, thanks for taking the time to look at the video. I’d heartily recommend both the Bobcat 1 itself and the modification which really does make it a better tent. Hopefully OEX takes note. Cheers Donald 👍🏻
loved this outstanding knowledge and oh so helpful your a star hats off sir thanks for putting this up classsssssssssssssssssssssssss
Cheers Mike. Mind and leave heavy weights on the tie outs for a good 12/15 hours 👍🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 us celts gotta stick together thanks bud
I got a few mods done to the bobcat. Done the outter tie outs and have done the inner it works well keeps the inner out of your face. Done a video showing it if you want to see it mate, thanks for this video again it helped me out loads....
You didn’t get much luck there with yer mat looked pretty wild like 👍🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 yeah I was pretty gutted about that bloody thing. All part of the fun eh.
I have a Bobcat and i love it,its uncomplicated. I think you had a great idea with these mods, id be interested to know maybe after a couple of months if the adhesive stickers withstand more challenging wind conditions and the test of time.
Hi RJ thanks for clicking on the video. I did this exact same mod to my other Bobcat 1.5 to 2 years ago and have used that tent semi regularly in hot weather, very cold weather, heavy winds and heavy rain - and the tie outs are still on fast and doing the job. I dare say they won’t last forever but at £10 I’m not too worried. Hope you let me know if you try it out 😊. Cheers! 👍🏻
very good idea, superb tent, mine beats my £500 Vaude most of the time now unless I need to be ultralight, cheers
Cheers Paul. This mod is well worth doing for sure! Vaude tents are pretty tidy like - space seamless 1-2p one especially! 👌🏻
Finally someone in Scotland has found a use for books. :-)
😆 Aye very good 👍🏻
Thank you so much for coming up with this idea , I was going to put a toggle on mine as well but to save time I have ordered the tie outs so sometime next week I shall do this to my bobcat as well as I know hoe frustrating it can be when the wind blows against the rear of the tent ..also by doing this I believe that the tent will be more robust with the extra two tie outs ..thank you once more it is very much appreciated ☺️
You’re very welcome Terry! Thanks for watching and for your kind feedback. I’m sure you’ll see the benefit of the mod once done. Remember to leave the weights on overnight to make sure it’s a good fix. Cheers 👍🏻
@Camping Caledonia yes I remember about the weights and I am sure that everyone on the oex Facebook page will watch this video being that this is a common issue mainly concerning one person tents but not sure at this stage if I will take it to John O Groats from Lands End being that it's almost 2kg
Are you doing John O Groats to Lands End? 😄
@Camping Caledonia yes I will be , it is on my bucket list so last chance saloon lol , I may start in Cornwall as when I have finished I want to spend a week camping in Pitlochry or Rannoch
@@MrTparker60 Hi Terry, that's an impressive challenge you have set yourself! Will you be doing a video log ?
Not a Bobcat Owners club member yet, but I have a few other tents and tarps a few of which could benefit from this hack. Nice 1. Slainte, have a good un.
Cheers Mark! Mind and leave the tie outs weighted down for a good 12/15 hrs once you’ve stuck em on for the best fix 🙌🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 Excellent advice pal, gladly received and understood. Happy Camping. Right now i'm up to my arms in a pc build and trying to source parts without getting b****d over the deal.
Good stuff, I’m sure it’ll be a speed demon once you’ve got it done! 🤘🏻
Congrats on passing the 170 mark! Lets get a #200subs!
Aye fingers crossed like Toe 🤞🏻
He he he! Best username ever :D
Thanks for this. I will give it a go. Which part of the tie out patch do you align with the Sharpie mark; e.g. the upper point or the guy line attachment loop. Cheers. P
Hi Paul thanks for looking in and taking the time to comment. I am sure I put the tie out on so that the sharpie mark was just hidden by the top of the triangle, but it's more important that it's centred left to right than up or down - so that the mark is in the centre of the tie out. The crucial bit though is the contact - a good press down standing on it and make sure to then leave it alone, weighted down for a good 15 hours 👍
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cracking little vlog i thoroughly enjoyed it have been thinking about replacing my old berghause 3.1 cracking little tent but bright red so not very stealth so going to have a look at the bobcat what heater do you use when you are in your tent? thanks again for a very informative and interesting film cheers russell
Evening Russell, thanks so much for taking the time to click on my video, I'm delighted you enjoyed it. I can heartily recommend the bobcat. Think it's very similar to your berghaus but with a wee bit less space in the inner but more porch space if I'm thinking of the right beghaus? They'll have display bobcat tents in your nearest Go Outdoors you can jump in to check out I'm sure. I use a trangia burner with meths to cook/heat in the tent - it works a treat!
@@campingcaledonia76 brilliant i shall definitely check it out and yes i am old skool always used a trangier as they are simple and quiet thanks a million and happy new year to you cheers russell
That near fall towards the end was funny like! Another great vid Mr Mac! Looking forward to seeing more in 2023 and maybe joining you for a wee trek or two! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Andy! - aye I was real near to ending up on my ar5e there 😆 Definitely, let’s get an adventure or two on the go later in the year, any ideas welcome like 🤩
Im 6ft 0..im thinking itll be too wee ?
May go to Tisso and lie out.
Great Vid
Aye @sandygalloway3567 it might be a bit compact n bijou 😆 Try it out tho
Love the mod. Question: do you think it would work better fixing the patches at a rotated angle and tying the guys out at around 45°?
I’m not too sure, do you think that might be better? My thinking for these tie outs was not really for them to add structural rigidity to the tent as a whole against the wind, more just as a mechanism to pull the fly out away from the inner - I never over-tighten them, I think a few people have and the tie outs failed. Thanks for tuning in and let me know how you get on with the mod 😊👌🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 Ah if it's just for tension and not structural rigidity it probably wouldn't make much of a difference. It only came to mind because I use tarps a lot, and the material 'likes' the tension to travel in the same direction as the tie-out point. Makes for more taut material. Thanks again!
The Bobcat is, I think you'll find, polyester, NOT sil-nylon. Excellent mods .
Thanks Laurie!
@@campingcaledonia76 👍
Yep, the Bobcat fly is 68D polyester, NOT nylon of any sort, so should adhere fine.
Thanks again guys, my honest mistake. I’m not too confident at presenting but I’m grateful for both your corrections 👍🏻
Good watch and great tip with the extra tie out points. I’ve my eye on a bobcat, but I’m wondering what sleep system you had out that night in January, I know it was ten months ago and you might not remember 😂. Thank you 👍
Hiya Geoff thanks for watching. Was actually out with the Bobcat in the hills this weekend for a couple of nights (vid soon) and it was pretty cold with overnight frost. Was using the same sleep system. It’s pretty low tech but does me fine. I’ll list what I use later FYI when I’m home later today. Cheers ✊🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 excellent, thanks very much for that. My sleep system is very basic but I’m out this weekend myself in the Phoxx II but going by the weather it could be a cold one. I’ve subscribed to the channel so I look forward to watching more of your videos 👍.
@geoffstravels Ah great, thanks a lot for subscribing! Yeah it’s getting to that time of year that you need to make sure you’re keeping warm. Will you be filming/photographing your setup?
@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors Hi Geoff, sleep system as promised - here's what I use inside the tent in the colder months...
Vango Ultralight Pro 300 Sleeping Bag (liner if req'd)
3FUL Tyvek Bivi
Forclaz MTL Air Mat
Highlander Reflective Camping Mat
Merino Baselayer
Heat Holders Woolly Socks
Beanie
Not too pricey or complicated and does me just grand.
Will also get the meths burner going in the porch to warm the tent up for a while too - obviously much care to be taken with this! 🔥
Hope your trip goes well 😃
@@campingcaledonia76 thanks very much for the list I will get a look now, great stuff, that is very much appreciated 👍.
Any idea where else I can get those tie outs? They're out of stock on the site you tagged. Or do they need to be the triangle ones? There's square ones available I'd order if you think they'd do
Hi Christopher. I don’t think these will be available to buy anywhere else, the chap who runs Wild Sky Gear makes them himself. I’ve only ever tried the triangular tie outs on my tents so can’t say how well the square ones would do. I should imagine they would be ok?
good video mate, tie outs on order.. I noticed how bad the rear corners are in the wind the other day, I've not slept in it yet I've just been using the outer as a shelter for brewing up on walks. Wondering if there is enough room to be stuck under it for a full winter's night. Do you think it would be worth adding ties on the inner to pull it out a bit more?
Cheers Watty, I've subscribed to your channel - had a look at your recent Kinder Scout vid. Bit windy eh? 😄 The waterfalls blowing back up looked mint on film fella! I used to live in Mcr and did that walk a few times too - jacobs ladder always killed ma knees on the way back down.
Aye the Bobcat mod has made a huge difference! I adore that wee tent and have happily used it camping in winter loads. When I'm inside cooking/chillin out I keep the inner door open, utilising the porch space which makes the tent 'bigger' - until it's sleep time when I close the door. Great idea using the outer only as a day shelter btw. You're right about maybe pulling the inner back wall out a wee bit - that would be another improvement, I can't quite work out the mechanics of how to do that though - so if you do then please give me a shout.... or even better do a video on yer channel! Cheers for watching Watty 👍
@@campingcaledonia76 your welcome buddy I thought your video was really useful, and thanks you very much for the sub mate Im now in the dizzy height of 31 lol. Aye it was a bit windy up kinder and the Downfall was pretty cool I just turned into a child playing in the water lol. very enjoyable day. body was feeling it by time we got to William clough. Highly recommend using the bobcat for day use, just a bit of shelter from the wind and rain. I was thinking of maybe stitching in some clips just like oex have done or maybe just some of the adhesive tie outs could do the trick to pull the inner out a bit. I've subbed to you already buddy just won't show up. The community in the smaller channels is great. I'll give you a shout out if I do a video about the mods to tent, stand by for big traffic from my viewers hahaha. Cheers mate and thanks for watching me.
Watty can you point me in the direction of inner mod video please. Subscribed any way. 👍
@@Dougsterxplor hiya mate, if you go on to my channel and look for wild camping in modded oex bobcat its on there mate. don't wanna post a link on here as its not my channel bud... i don't show how to do it just what I've done...ill have another vid out next Tuesday where i will go thro them better...hope this helps mate... 👍
@@wattyschannel looking forward to seeing it.
I’ve just bought the bobcat 1 after having the previous version for 8 years and it’s been great but the floor started to wear out. I’ve not put it up yet but first impressions is the bag is rubbish so I’m using my old one which has compression straps. I’m hoping it has the general build quality of the previous model
Hi 👋 I tend to put my tents into ‘easier to stuff’ dry bags too. The Bobcat is a great little tent and seems to have done you well. Fantastic. Have you seen the UL version yet? I’m not convinced. Thanks for tuning in 👍🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 I haven’t, I’m not really sure what that is though
Hello Just bought this tent after owning the banshee for many years , does the inner tent get wet if the outer flaps into it ? Is this the reason for your Modification? Or is it just the noise of the flapping
Thanks
Aye David was for exactly that reason 👍🏻
I'll give this a go but have you used clips to keep the inner attached full time?
Hi Douglas thanks so much for tuning in 👍 I've got the inner attached permanently on the Bobcat, where the hooks are on the base to connect the inner to the fly, I've simply just put wee loops of cord on there to keep it connected full time. If you're doing the tie out mod please mind to weigh the tie outs down and leave for at least 12hrs for a good fix! Will check your channel later on today. Cheers 😃
@@campingcaledonia76 don't really have much content on my channel but will video external tie out mod and I've seen people add an internal mod to keep the inner tighter too.
Good video. Where did this tent go down to £50? so I can keep my eye on it dropping again.
Thanks
OEX tents are sold in quite a few places. Blacks, Tiso and Go Outdoors being the main stockists I think. The price fluctuates throughout the year. You can also keep an eye on eBay, Fbook etc as you often see them for sale as new on there for a decent price. Cheers! 🏕️👍🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 thanks for the reply 👍
Not a problem, thanks for tuning in 📺 🤓
anywhere else that sells them? first link is out of stock.
I’ve only ever bought em from WSG but if you hit google with ‘self adhesive tie outs’ you’ll maybe find something? Bear in mind though I’ve only ever used the WSG ones so they’re the only ones I’ve tested in action. Email WSG to see when they’re back in stock? Cheers! 👍🏻
Can you tell me if the mods are still holding up on the sil nylon?
Yeah still going strong - not used the bobcat since February to be fair tho fella and I misspoke when I said nylon, the Bobcat is polyester but the same craic applies. See if you weigh it down after affixing and leave for 15+ hours it should be good 👍🏻
Brilliant had the tags for a while but seen a video with them failing in wind and rain, did think maybe they hadn't been left long enough. Thanks for the reply👍
Where do you get the tie outs from? Cheers
Hi Tom. There’s a link in the video description fella 👍🏻
@@campingcaledonia76 cheers mate 👍👍
No worries. If you’re gonna do the mods make sure to do the standing on them with books bit and leave a weight on them for a good 12 to 15hrs! All the best 👍🏻
Oex make the best. I couldn't imagine buying a Hilleberg for £500 and that one tent lasting longer than my Bobcat and Rakoon that cost me £70 and £90 respectively.
Tents rip on stone beaches, they get burned from campfires, they get ripped having to shove them in a bag quickly when running away from a farmer.
Completely the opposite of "Sam Vimes "Boots" theory of socioeconomic unfairness" ..... Why spend £500 on a tent that will last year 3 years. When you can buy a £100 that will last you for 2 years.
I’ve never been able to bring myself to whack north of £200 on a tent. There are tents available that do the job that I need doing, without breaking the bank. I dare say if the ‘perfect’ tent that ticks all the boxes for me became available I’d be tempted to spend a bit more but the tents I have at present do what I need. Thanks for watching my video and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙂
A good solution to a badly designed tent, looking for a new tent and so far nothing cheap or expensive really stands up to my mountain equipment backcountry 2, guess i'm a bit spoilt by it, but it does show how good a tent can be tho
Cheers for looking in 👍🏻 - The Mountain Equipment tent is not one I’m aware of Steven. I know their gear is quality though. What is it that ticks the boxes with it for you? Do you have a link to any info on it? Cheers.
I tried this. Followed the instructions carefully and then took the tent out in the recent hot weather. Both tie-on points came unglued.
Sorry to hear that. Was it very hot?
Yes - by 10am it was into the mid-20s. I'm sure it would work fine if they were sewn on. Cracking tent, anyway.Very pleased with it@@campingcaledonia76
That’s hot right enough! I’m guessing the glue melted a wee bit. Aye I was trying to avoid any stitching on that mod. It’s maybe only good for Scottish summers 😆 Thanks @brianferris687👌🏻
Thanks for not showing us a before and after comparison from inside the tent.
Cheers for the feedback MrRockstar1968 👍🏻
Instead of having three guy lines and pegs why not rig it the same as the end of an akto so that you only need two pegs 😊
Hi David. I just had a look at an Akto review on YT to remind myself how the ends are rigged and you’re right that looks like it would work! 🙂 Will maybe have a go at that next time I’m out with the Bobcat. Cheers 👍🏻
cheaper better quality tents are better such as the tomount 1 man are out there
Thanks for watching 🙂 So many tents out there. I find that it’s very much subjective as to what tents are ‘better’ than others. Price is certainly a consideration you’re right but certain tents are more appropriate for certain requirements/uses/locations/pitching styles etc etc 👍🏻