6 Month review / Luxe hiking gear Megahorn III Hot Tent
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The Luxe Hiking Gear Megahorn III hot tent. I have had this tent for 6 months. Now that I have had some time with the tent, and have become familiar with the it, it's time for a review. In this video I go over the specs and details of the tent, along with some information about how the tent has performed and held up for me.
I hope this video can help you decide if this is a tent that will, or will not work for you.
Thank you,
Justin
Luxe Megahorn III
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This video was filmed with,
Canon M50
iPhone 11 Pro
You can contact me by email at, Itsgoodinthewood@gmail.com
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UPDATE.............DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM LHG. They are ripping people off. Their supply has been terminated by Luxe Outdoors. Luxe Hiking Gear is NO LONGER a distributor for Luxe Outdoors ua-cam.com/video/9kszDvXQybM/v-deo.html&t
I like your DIY Tent better lol
LOL! That is an awesome tent
Ordered the megahorn 8person at the end of January and have gotten the runaround bigtime. Called and emailed a number times with only a return email saying tent is on the way. Lie! No tracking number. Nothing! Im Completely disappointed and will NEVER order anything from them again. Notified PayPal of this and they contacted Luxe and low and behold a ups shipping label was created 2 weeks ago. And nothing more. Status still only shows label created. Has anyone else had this problem with this incompetent company?
A lot of people are having problems with this company. It is very unfortunate. I am sorry to hear you are one of the many.
I have never had an issue with them, but due to their practices and a lot of customer complaints, I am no longer supporting the company.
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Thank you for your support of the channel! I hope you have a great weekend! Cheers
Great review , I’m in Australia (yes we do get snow) where can I buy one of these ?
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the review. Here is the link to the tent. Happy hot tenting! luxe-hiking-gear.com/collections/lightweight-camping-tents/products/megahorn-tipi-tent-wood-stove-jack?variant=30319405387
Great narrator. So easy to listen to and very good info. I hope Luxe is providing you with gear... They should be.
Thank you. They are not providing me with gear. I bought every single Luxe tent I have (4) with my own money. Unfortunately Luxe Hiking Gear has turned into a shady company. They are ripping a lot of people off. They have an F rating on the BBB. Do not buy from Luxe hiking gear.
Your reviews are simple and to the point. Really appreciate them!
Thank you. I make it priority to not waste anyones time. I appreciate your comment. Have a great weekend, Cheers!
Hey great video! Any tears yet? Also when running the wood stove do you need the vests open for carbon monoxide or for ventilation? Or would you be ok if you closed the vent overnight while the stove is running?
This tent is still going strong. I recommend some air flow.
I am leaning toward the Minipeak XL. But now I have to consider this option too. Super slick. Really dig the double doors feature.
If you are going solo and doing any distance at all, I'd recommend the Minipeak XL.
The Megahorn is much larger and heavier.
This review kicks ass man. I already have the tent and you made me want to buy another one 😂. Joking aside. Very in-depth review, covered all bases, fair criticisms and realistic size Impressions.
Much appreciated my friend.
Not being ripstop is a pretty big deal for me..... I wonder if they changed the design or not.
A major disadvantage. They have not changed that design yet.
I sold this tent after I got the Octopeak
@@ItsGoodintheWoods now I'm really reconsidering getting the 8p megahorn.... im.foing to have to do further investigations because it's pretty expensive to get it wrong.
Being that it is such a big tent, and not rip stop, I am very curious about what kind of weight load it can handle. That is a lot of surface area, and that translates to a massive snow load.
Kinda makes me want one to find out.........
Is it TRULY rainproof? Or have you had to spray it?
This tent comes seam sealed from the factory. The seams are taped I have never had a problem with it leaking
Where dog
somewhere in the woods lol
Another great review man! Thanks for sharing. Also “clearly labeled” lol
Clearly! LOL ! Thanks man
Great review, trying to decide between this and the octo and so now I'm off to your comparison video!
Thank you! If you are looking for another option like the Megahorn, check out the pomoly hussar plus. That is a real good option that didn't exist when I made this video.
Very good video you covered everything in detail and this tent really looks awesome. Love the roomy look. Quite a few options for sure. Good to hear the many ways you used it. Great quality.tge octopeak looks awesome too.
Thank you Nicole! This is a great tent for the money. I enjoy mine very much. The Octopeak is AMAZING!!!
I just got the same tent. Going camping next week. Good channel BTW.
Happy hot tenting !
I actually really like that tent. I am probably going to look into something like that for the family. Having a stove option with it would be really nice. Good review buddy.
This is a solid tent man. I think you would dig it
I made it all year without buying one. I doubt I will make it next year. Unless something better comes along, this will be my jam!! Well done Justin!
There is always something better .......
Luxe customer service is one of the worst!
sure is! Just made a video about it. LOL ua-cam.com/video/WfGQBoN_r-4/v-deo.html&t
While I love my hexpeak 2 P UL for backcountry hunting. I also have the Megahorn XL 4P - I am Not a fan. Used it two full hunting seasons. The tent stakes first off while light are terrible, they bend extremely easily, short, and they dont hold in the ground. This is not a backpacking tent so dont include UL pegs for a large tent! The set up is slow no matter how many times you do it and if one slight tension or pitch is off you have to redo the whole thing. It also has a large footprint and does not manage wind well at all even if rocked down on edges. I was very concerned of tearing etc. The zippers have caught and misaligned since day one. Eventually it caught and tore part of the flap and this was easy normal zip process not forcing it. Overall I like the small tents Luxe has for hiking pole tents overall the Megahorn XL 4P I recommend one skip it.
Bummer man. I haven't had any of those issues. And I agree 100% about the stakes. I haven't had any problems with them, but they should be bigger for this type of tent.
I thought it held up pretty well in foul weather. Never had an issue with the zippers either . But I will admit, I like the Octopeak much better. So I sold the Megahorn .
@@ItsGoodintheWoods Thanks man, is what is. Lessons learned. I loved it at first but then as time progressed I realized it was not what I needed nor the best design from its size etc. Those stakes lol ugh... I've had them pull out more than once. Overall Luxe has designs and tents that are quite well thought out. I also love my Batwing tarp its phenominal. But the Megahorn XL no thanks.:)
@@Joel_Unbound I have heard the batwing is a great tarp.
I can see where the megahorn wouldn't be that great for the serious outings that hunters do. That makes sense to me.
@@ItsGoodintheWoods it was my basecamp tent. Now I have a true 4 season tent for that. Seems like each year we have one trip weather the weather gets Western. :)
Awesome review, thanks. Straight to the point 👍
Thank you very much. I like to just get right to it.
Hey Justin, great review! I have yet to use my mega horn in the summer without the stove. When it rained on you did you get any water in through the stove jack cover?
A very minimal amount of water got through, but it burns off from the stove.
In the summer , without the stove, I would recommend coating the rain cover with some sort of waterproofer.
@@ItsGoodintheWoods ok cool, thanks!
Just ordered the Megahorn XL and Tarp. Hope it was a good choice but your review helps put my mind at ease.
Awesome! That is a massive tent! Just keep it a good distance from sharp pokey branches and things, and you will be fine. Also keep in mind, it is a big tent, it will collect snow fast. Don't allow that snow to build up too much. That is a lot of weight. That will be an awesome place to hang out. Please keep me posted on what you think about it. Happy hot tenting
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Thanks brother. After waiting almost 17months for my G-Stove Lavvo, i finally got notice that they are halting developement, and so needed to find an alternative for the family. I usually do hammocking, so this is my first foray into hot tenting. I bought the G-Stove last year and did the initial burn in. Stoked to try it as soon as it arrives. Any tips on what types of wood to burn ?
@@TheTarotCardGuy You will get the best results by far from dead hardwood.
@@ItsGoodintheWoods
Thanks for the input brother.
Great review. I have been trying to figure out all the gear as I get things one by one. it looks like a great tent for car camping but I don't think I would be able to carry it out backpacking. Thanks for sharing!
This is much too large and heavy for any serious backpacking. But it's an awesome basecamp tent
This is a pretty cool tent and the hot tent option is nice. The price is pretty reasonable as well . Good in depth review. Thanks Justin.
I agree 100% I'm glad you liked the review! Thank you
I’ll pass on the none rip stop
That in my opinion is the tents biggest draw back
best review of a tent ive seen! Thank You!
Thank you very much! I am glad you like it.Have a great weekend
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
@@ItsGoodintheWoods you're welcome!
Good review!
Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed it
Great Review , looking at options Pomoly versus Luxe. Thankyou
Between the two brands there are a lot of options. That said, I personally prefer Luxe.
$500 order in with luxe hiking gear. The order has not shipped, no refund and unable to contact anyone. So far? SCAM!!!!
Yep. They have been in the act of ripping people off for quite a while now. It is a shame. I am sorry to hear that they ripped you off. Contact your card carrier, they should be able to get you your money back.
I’m glad you’re happy. I broke the damper on my Seek Outside stove. The flap dislodged from the rod. Have you had any issues? I see that they now make a new damper with the spark arrestor is connected to the rod so you can spin it and dump any build up into the fire box. The damper is a flat plate that you slide in and out like some other brands. They have a few minute You Tube video about it
Broke your sled....broke your stove....you are rough on the equipment LOL . Thats what happens when you use your stuff!!! I have always wondered about that breaking....but mine never has.. I have seen the new damper. Looks like a better design.
Simply the best reviewer! thanks again for taking the time to make this video - very helpfull - ive just bought a megahorn 2
Thank you. Let me know if you have any problems with them shipping your gear. People have have been having lots of problems with them lately
Your videos are great
Thank you!
@@ItsGoodintheWoods hahaha I was on nights and I am still watching the videos don’t change a thing.
Ok ok ok. I’m sold. I will be getting one of these in 2022.
Hahahahaha! Hot tents are cool! Keep your eye out for more hot tent reviews and comparisons ........coming soon.,,,,real soon
I hate this tent. Most difficult tent to set up I've ever encountered.
There is a learning curve with teepee tents for sure. It gets easier
Awesome reviews man! The mini peak Xl was my first hot tent thanks to your reviews, I got the octopeak back around Thanksgiving and can't wait for your review on that one. I have the twin peak on order right now. For the price, features and the quality you really can't beat luxe and I'm glad someone is doing awesome reviews on them.
Awesome man! Sounds like you are getting quite the collection ! I agree with you, for the money these are hard products to beat. The Octopeak is awesome! A very cool tent!
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Thank you
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indeed
hey, curious.. did you by any chance seam seal the tent?
I didn't. The seams are taped from factory.
excellent review and video man, thanks.
Glad you like it. This is a pretty cool tent system. Thanks for watching
Very good video and good review of this tent thanks
Thank you
Nice review brother and a good looking tent.
Thanks man! This is a great tent for the money.
the $$$ COST this tent
A fantastic tent for the money !
you should have seen the price a few years ago! this price is acceptable, back then, for the same tent, not so much.
@@jacobpoucher I remember when it was $315.
I had my eye on this tent for a long time, and watched the price drop over time.
I know you have had yours for a while and love it LOL . How much did you pay for yours?
Very nice review. Thanks.
Thank you Mr Coffee
Just purchased this tent! I plan on using it for truck camping. Did u ever have any problems with the tent material tearing??
Nice! I have never had an issue with it tearing, but if it does, watch out. It is not rip stop material. A tear can get out of control quick
@@ItsGoodintheWoods heard that. That’s the only thing I was worried about. What’s your recommendation for a repair just in case. Still gorilla tape? I’m pretty careful with gear but accidents do happen.lol
@@luissuarez5667 Yes accidents happen. And that could be a game changer of an accident. Check out tenacious tape. This stuff is incredible. A bit pricey, but it is never coming off. Real good stuff. I fixed my snow pants with this stuff years ago...still holding!
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Good in depth review thanks. Looks very similar to the pomoly
Thank you. Yeah , they are all very similar....but widely vary in materials. This tent is not as rugged as a Pomoly due to the material, but it's about half the weight of a similar sized Pomoly . Great for packing on the more ambitious trips on foot. Thanks for watching
@@ItsGoodintheWoods Sounds great for the type of camping I do. I usually walk a couple miles to get there first
@@MrWildWales Same! This is the way !
The design of this Luxe and their XL teepee tent is excellent. However, the deal breaker for me on Luxe tents, particularly the XL, is threefold. First, the newer XL versions have an 1800mm hydrostatic head --- not even close to being enough waterproof for long downpours and storms.Current common standards are now over 5,000mm. Secondly, just as you pointed out, it's not ripstop fabric. Lastly, the guy-outs are merely thin straps sewn into the seams between wall panels. These stress points should have large triangular reinforced tabs that are triple sewn into area around panel seams as well as across the vertical wall edges. When the wind becomes strong and/or gusty, these guy-outs can be exposed to more force than the ground-stake tie-downs. Without these three features, I don't consider it to be a reliable and truly 4-season tent. But all else seems quite good and well designed. The quality and design of the stuff bag far exceeds all other manufacturers.
The minipeak XL? I can say that tent will take a pounding. I have had it in gnarly weather and it has never let me down. That said, I am done with luxe hiking gear. They make great tents for the price point, but they have terrible customer service, no warranty to speak of and are ripping a lot of people off. I can no longer stand behind a company that does that. Buyer beware.......
The Megahorn, is another tent I have had in heavy snow, wind and rain, many times. Never let me down. Those guy outs and stress points do their job. They are capable tents being sold by a con artist it seems. It is too bad
I just bought this tent along with the summer inner and Groundsheet! Thanks to your clear review! Greeting from The Netherlands!
Thank you. Did you get the tent yet? LHG has been ripping a lot of people off lately
you mentioned to me that you thought that the octopeak would be a good ten tfor me and my dog. How does the octopeak compare with the megahorn? which one between these two would you buy and why? thanks again Love your tent and other videos!
I actually have both of these tents. I would say it comes down to weight and packability.
If you are car camping and don't mind the weight, the Megahorn is the way to go. It's a big tent.
If you will be doing some hiking for a few miles or more, the Octopeak wins hands down. It's a bit smaller, but still a plenty large tent, and weighs about half of what the Megahorn does. It also packs down much smaller.
The octopeak is plenty large enough for you, a cot, a stove and your dog, with some room to spare. It's a fantastic tent.
If I could only have 1 of the 2, I would get the Octopeak. The size to weight ratio is incredible for the price.
I'm currently working on a comparison video of these 2 tents.
Thanks again for all your help!
@@danclements1990 You are welcome. I'm happy to help, and glad you find the information useful.
At the core of it, this is what it's all about. Sharing information
Nice tent for $200 AND not some gay color! Awesome review, thx!! 👍
I’m going to recommend they make one in pink and purple, and call it the Dave Special 🤣
Bahahahahaha