Alex on the Mountain
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Wild Camping at Small Water in the Tarptent Dipole 1 DW | Rain and Fog ...of course!
Went wild camping up in the Lake District National Park. I've always wanted to camp over by Small Water and it didn't disappoint. Despite having a cold, I had a great time testing out the new Dipole 1p. Just a fantastic trekking pole tent... Feel free to reach out with any questions about gear and such. Cheers.
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Camping Fail in a Violent Storm | ATMOSPHERIC RIVER BOMB CYCLONE | I Had To Retreat
มุมมอง 2.9K9 หลายเดือนก่อน
I attempted to test out the one person Tarptent Dipole DW and this storm caught me a bit by surprise. The winds were a lot stronger than expected at that time of day. Nonetheless, from what little I was able to test, I am impressed how tough this tent is. Despite being thrashed around, it held up very well. Update: after chatting with a few campers in the comments, I think I would have stood a ...
Camping & Cooking Under a Tarp a Storm | Hilleberg Niak and Tarp 5
มุมมอง 4K11 หลายเดือนก่อน
We got a decent storm and I was finally able to come out and play. I brought out the Tarp 5 and boy am, I pleased with it. I was able to cook my steak and relax in the rain while staying dry.
Camping in a Severe Cyclonic Rainstorm | Hilleberg Niak Test
มุมมอง 29Kปีที่แล้ว
I took out this little tent to see how it performs in nutty stormy weather. There were a few hiccups but all and all, it did well... Enjoy!
Wild Camping at Haystacks | The Best Views in the Lake District?
มุมมอง 2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Could this be one of the most beautiful camping spots in England? It certainly was mine. This location is near where Alfred Wainwright had his ashes scattered and I can understand why. The views are nothing less than spectacular. I also lucked out on the weather.
Wild Camping at Angle Tarn | The Lake District National Park
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
It's been far too long that I have been in the Lake District and in this video I head up to a small lake called Angle Tarn. The weather called for rain all day but I lucked out on this one... I try out various pieces of new kit and spend a relaxing night at the tarn. Chapters of this video 0:00 Intro & Hike 3:13 Tent Pitch 5:03 Gear Chat 8:05 Dinner and a Pint! 12:00 Evening by the Tent 14:50 A...
Camping at Prewitt Ridge Overlooking the Big Sur Coast
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
In this adventure I head out camping up high, in the Big Sur mountains, near Pruitt Ridge. The scenery was pretty stunning from up there looking down at the cost. I encountered a little wind rain and fog which made things more exciting. Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:50 Pitching the Tent 6:05 Fantastic View as the Fog Rolls in 8:03 Gear Chat 9:52 Dinner and a Pint! 16:34 Windy and foggy Morning 17:44 Pa...
Camping in Heavy Rain and Testing the Tarptent Scarp 1
มุมมอง 2.3K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I took out my new Scarp 1 to test it out in another atmospheric river storm that hit us on the California Central Coast. I did have some leaking issues (this time due to user error) but nothing too terrible. Join me on this overnight adventure where I get battered all night by rain. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:44 Pitching in the Rain 5:35 Inside the Tent with some Leaking 10:02 Enjoying Sounds of Rai...
Camping in a Severe Cyclonic Storm | Will the Hilleberg Tent Survive?
มุมมอง 80K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Join me on this adventure where I go camping on the Big Sur Coast in a very sever storm, dubbed an atmospheric river cyclone... I take out my new Hilleberg Allak 2 for the very first time to put it to the test. Unfortunately, even this 4 season tent had a tough time in these weather conditions. Although horizontal rain can be a challenge for most tents, I am still surprised of the severity of t...
Zpacks Arc Air Zip 62L vs Arc Zip 57L Ultralight Backpacks | Review & Comparison
มุมมอง 8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I go over the pros and cons of the 57L Arc Zip and the 62L Arc Air Zip. I also recommend other backpacks that have great features and are well regarded if one of these two aren't ideal. Cheers! Disclaimer: I was not sponsored by Zpacks and I purchased these backpacks with my own money. Below are the links to the packs I chat about: Zpacks Arc Air Zip 62L: zpacks.com/products/arc-a...
Trangia Stove Cooking out of the Jeep by a River
มุมมอง 3.9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Just a relaxing time Where I find a spot on the river among giant Redwoods in Northern Californi. It's a place I highly recommend going before July if you want to escape the crowds, I was surprised how little people there were. I enjoyed hiking, photographing and filming these gargantuan trees and exploring the entire area. Gear used: Trangia 25 with gas burner, Snow Peak cutting board and knif...
Stealth Camping in Strong Winds & Rain Using the Zpacks Duplex Tent
มุมมอง 4.3K3 ปีที่แล้ว
We had a pretty nice storm that came in for three days and dropped about 6 inches of rain. Of course, I couldn't resist and headed for the hills! The wind blew fairly strong at times with gusts up to 30mph, but the Duplex tent held up very well pitched close to the ground. Some of the other gear: Backpack: Zpacks arc zip. Sleeping pad: Nemo Tensor Alpine. Sleeping bag: Nunatac Alpinist 18 Stove...
Full Moon Wild Camping by a Lake in the Zpacks Altaplex
มุมมอง 6K4 ปีที่แล้ว
In this short overnight adventure, I head out to Dardanelles Lake , located in the Sierra Nevada and camp under the bright full moon. This is a great spot for a quick overnight camping trip. The hike is a few miles to the lake from highway 89. I would recommend going during the week as the lake can get pretty busy with campers between June and September. Tent: 2020 Zpacks Altaplex SG Pad: Nemo ...
Solo Overnight Backpacking in the High Sierras
มุมมอง 3K4 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I hike up in the Sierra’s to enjoy the scenery and head back down and pitch my tent next to a lake. I decided to make this one a silent video to enjoy the scenery and surroundings. The gear I used: Backpack: Zpacks Arc Zip Footwear: Slewa Edge Approach Shoes Tent: Zpacks Altaplex in SG Air Pad: Big Agnes AXL Air (25" wide) Quilt: Katabatic Gear Flex 30 (wide) Stove: MSR Pocket Roc...
Dyneema Comparison, which is Darker and less See Through?
มุมมอง 9K4 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I compare olive drab, spruce green and camo DCF against each other to see how see-through and light filtering they really were compared to one another. I use two 2020 Altaplex tents and my camo Duplex. UPDATE: for 2021 Zpacks just confirmed some new colors, 2 in .75, which are “burnt orange” and “dirt”, these will be comparable to the spruce green as it relates to translucence and...
Review & Comparison of the MSR Titan Kettle 85 vs the Snow Peak Trek 700 Mug
มุมมอง 16K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Review & Comparison of the MSR Titan Kettle 85 vs the Snow Peak Trek 700 Mug
Snowy Wild Camping in the HMG Dirigo 2 Tent
มุมมอง 4.7K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Snowy Wild Camping in the HMG Dirigo 2 Tent
A Hot Drink on a Cold Snowy Day in the Mountains
มุมมอง 2.5K4 ปีที่แล้ว
A Hot Drink on a Cold Snowy Day in the Mountains
Yosemite Winter Snow Storm Adventure | Tarp Day Camp
มุมมอง 6K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Yosemite Winter Snow Storm Adventure | Tarp Day Camp
Hiking Devil’s Kitchen Snowdonia Before the Storm | Silent Film
มุมมอง 3.2K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Hiking Devil’s Kitchen Snowdonia Before the Storm | Silent Film
Winter Wild Camping Adventure Under a Tarp
มุมมอง 13K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Winter Wild Camping Adventure Under a Tarp
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent Initial Thoughts
มุมมอง 2.4K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent Initial Thoughts
Oregon Coastal Day Camp in the Rain | Silent Film
มุมมอง 19K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Oregon Coastal Day Camp in the Rain | Silent Film
How to Pitch the Zpacks Duplex for Strong Winds
มุมมอง 15K5 ปีที่แล้ว
How to Pitch the Zpacks Duplex for Strong Winds
Wild Camping in the Lake District in an Overnight Storm
มุมมอง 18K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Wild Camping in the Lake District in an Overnight Storm

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  • @peterjohnson6273
    @peterjohnson6273 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for this.

  • @tullochgorum6323
    @tullochgorum6323 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would NEVER trust a seam-sealed backpack. Simply use a plastic bag inside. And double protect your sleep system and spare clothes in a dry bag. Backpack covers are a pain - never felt the need to use one.

  • @tullochgorum6323
    @tullochgorum6323 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you had it in the wind yet? How did it do?

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I have and it does surprisingly well as long as it is pitched correctly. I have to admit that there’s a bit of a learning curve to get it right. Also, you need to increase the length of the apex guylines as well as add lines to both ends of the tent, the struts. Overall, a great tent. The new Durston is interesting as well. Cheers

  • @christianblanche1569
    @christianblanche1569 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you have a chance to try the tent out in the rain again after leak fix?

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@christianblanche1569 I sure did, and no leaks after a little bit of seam sealing… 👍

  • @martinclennon4640
    @martinclennon4640 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    anyone upgrade their niak poles to 10mm?

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@martinclennon4640 yes it’s very common and they help a lot. You can get them directly through Hilly…

  • @cuprajake1
    @cuprajake1 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well I'd just got done watching your niak pitching in a storm and thought I'd research a dipole ermmmm maybe not 😂

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@cuprajake1 having used this tent a good bit more since this video, I think it’s a great shelter. It just needs to be double pegged at the ends to handle severe weather properly. Also, Dan Durston just came out with a new tent that might be of interest to you. The only shame is that it isn’t available with a solid inner yet. Cheers 🍻

    • @cuprajake1
      @cuprajake1 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @alexonthemountain8343 yeah I agree it does look to have more storm worthy build than the nallo, I'm still out on the xdome just because of those carbon poles.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@cuprajake1 true. Dan claims that it’s very storm worthy, but those carbon poles would make me nervous in strong winds.

  • @PhilippSt
    @PhilippSt 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, thanks! Getting straight to the point and useful infos, awesome! Will try it out soon in Patagonia 😀

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PhilippSt sounds like you’re going to beautiful part of the world. Never been but it’s on my bucket list. All the best👍

  • @a_new_life_41
    @a_new_life_41 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You definitely deserve an award for this one!

  • @tt-of4xv
    @tt-of4xv หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a good weather test for sure !

  • @tt-of4xv
    @tt-of4xv หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not a huge fan of a tip up design. One mistake or one stake getting loose in windy conditions and you're likely to puncture the flysheet. Even if this is a great tent, I'm not sure it can safely sustain that kind of wind anyway.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tt-of4xv right, these trekking pole tents can be quite finicky... I still am planning on testing it out in another good storm, hopefully soon as I am itching to get out there! Glad you enjoyed the videos! All the best… 🍻

  • @kanaalvanNI
    @kanaalvanNI หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video, at first i doubted this would be a relevant video. If you pack a Niak it's because it's a light tent with a small footprint, easy to find a sheltered spot for,...if you take a Niak you are not expecting big storms in the area at that time a year, you are not bringing extra poles or pegs on those travels,.. you are probably the lucky guy with a tent, not just some bivyback or hammock and a tarp,.. If you really can't find a sheltered spot you are going to sit up in the tent during the whole storm, supporting the poles and hoping the fly doesn't tear, the pegs hold,.... it's a risk you take while packing or even buying a tent for a trip,... While you are hoping your Niak holds during a storm a lot of lightweight tents will collapse, tear up, even without flying debris, a lot of poles will snap, a lot of tents will leak in a way that closing the inner tent will not solve,... On the other side there will be people in a decent 4 season tent like the soulo or in a dedicated storm tent with much more staking options that sleep like nothing is happening but they carry a 2.7kg tent instead of a 1.7 kg tent,... If you are car camping with a Niak without youtube obligations you can use the car to shelter your pitch or just sleep inside the car. But then I remembered that there are a lot of people with lots of money but no camping experience. People that would buy the most expensive tent in the store without any idea about black, red or yellow label and pitch it a the place with the most stunning view unaware of the weather,...

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kanaalvanNI many thanks. I agree, the Niak is a great tent. While there are many tents that are lighter these days, it’s weight relative to strength and size is very good. Cheers

  • @Sneaky-Sneaky
    @Sneaky-Sneaky หลายเดือนก่อน

    You might want to look at the KUIU Storm Star. Very strong and water tight! Cheers !

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Sneaky-Sneaky That’s definitely a tent I want to add to the old arsenal. 😀👍

  • @jackledger8877
    @jackledger8877 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Hilleberg Niak is a lightweight, quick pitch, roomy shelter for a mobile traveller. Think hiker/cyclist. It is easily beefed up with 10mm poles, 3mm cord and seam sealing. The experienced traveller pitches to minimise the effects of poor weather.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jackledger8877 I suppose you could used it for that, but these days there are plenty of other tents on the market that are lighter weight and take up less space if you’re a back or bike-packer.

  • @PuffyTacos
    @PuffyTacos หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a great voice, could be a voice over or voice actor

  • @UhuruFrontier
    @UhuruFrontier 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I believe that any tent, regardless of its brand, is likely to leak in harsh weather. The intense winds can force water into the stitching, making it crucial to ensure those seams are sealed.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@UhuruFrontier you make a very good point. In my experience so far, some tents leak and some don’t, regardless of brand or perceived quality. That being said, it never hurts to seem seal and if you do it right, it’s not very noticeable.

  • @tubulzr
    @tubulzr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great looking hiking tent. I've only got experience with free standing tents but I'm more and more looking at these kind. Put a plastic cola bottle cap inside your pegs bag, very useful to put pressure on the peg without hurting your hand.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tubulzr thanks for the input. I will try that next time.

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always like tarptents have a few

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bikepacking they are definitely great tents👍

  • @cycletouringoz5760
    @cycletouringoz5760 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you contact Hilleberg ?

  • @raymondlogister6828
    @raymondlogister6828 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video. Thank you. Now new is the Dipolo 2 DW . For me and my dog a perfect tent.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@raymondlogister6828 many thanks, I appreciate it. I was thinking about picking up the two person version for my son and I actually. Cheers

  • @dannyknight8082
    @dannyknight8082 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, brilliant content. . Saw the last one when you tried to put your tent up in incredible conditions. Top effort. I recently bought the Dipole 1 DW, and I think it's one of my fav tents.. Really underrated and not a lot of exposure compared to many other similar tents iMO.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dannyknight8082 much appreciated Danny and agreed, the Dipole is a fantastic tent. For the weight, there aren’t many tenta out there with so many features. Cheers

  • @dannybullit
    @dannybullit 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can’t fly drones in designated wilderness areas. I’ll go ahead and report this

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dannybullit all the shots are from outside the wilderness area. Think first before you post

  • @MoneSeventh
    @MoneSeventh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    60 years ago when I started camping, the advice was ‘never touch the canvas’, if you do it will leak.

  • @nymuelovan
    @nymuelovan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man, great video as usual. I'm about to do a thru-hike in Picos de Europa (spain) in about a week. I have the same tent and I recently did the seam sealing (crossing my fingers I did it correctly). I was wondering what kind of cord did you get for the side pegs. I'll probably need to get some cord attachment to make sure my tent doesnt fold under bad weather conditions. Love the fact you used it under some rain. Can't wait to finally put it to test. Cheers.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nymuelovan I’m sure it’ll be a great trip. I’ve seen lots of videos of Picos De Europa and it looks amazing. So I replaced the two Apex guy lines with 10 foot ones (about 3 meters each). This will make the tent more stable if you get hit by a crosswind. Also, I added 3 foot (~1 meter) guy lines to the end struts. And finally, I always make sure I bring at least six long pegs. Four for the corners and two for the apex guylines. Let me know how the trip goes. I’d love to hear about it! All the best 👍👍

  • @hedleythorne
    @hedleythorne 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seam seal, seam seal, seam seal. All sil-nylon tents need seam sealing, unlike polyester ones. Even if the manufacturer says there's no need.

  • @mcrb1776
    @mcrb1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great ultralight set up Alex, the scenery was as usual an excellent pick.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mcrb1776 thanks buddy! Much appreciated… All the best 🍻

  • @JohnBarber
    @JohnBarber 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I love the tarp setup. Looks almost like it was designed for this tent, even color matched! I've had the red Hilleberg Niak for about a year and love it so far. I have a slightly larger and much cheaper tarp I think I will give this a try with when car camping. If it works out well I might invest in something more lightweight for backpacking in inclement weather. Curious what rain gear you have, and how you felt it held up? I know you said you should have kept your rain pants on, so I assume you had them on when setting up the tent/tarp, and I see your jacket is a Saloman, but what model? Thanks in advance!

  • @journeywithnichole
    @journeywithnichole 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had to get the laptop out once I saw you posted. I knew my phone wouldn’t do it justice! Thank you for the beautiful shots! It was nice to be able to listen to rain with you, without worrying you were going to get struck by lightning or blown away! Being the storm chaser you are, it was nice to see you enjoying the beauty instead of living on the edge. 😂 Happy trails and travels!

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@journeywithnichole hi Nichole! Nice to hear from you. Yup, this was a relatively relaxing camp. No hurricane force winds, that may be on the next one, lol. Cheers!

  • @Olan...
    @Olan... 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video , just subbed. Interesting looking tent too. Thanks for posting 👍

  • @lloydcozens9346
    @lloydcozens9346 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, Lovely video. I just wondered how you edited your videos, if there was a special programme or something? Tent looks interesting. I have an xmid but find it flaps in my face a lot during wind. How does that compare?

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lloydcozens9346 Hey there! I use a program called Final Cut Pro. It takes a little bit of learning, but there are plenty of good TH-cam videos on how to use this editor. I purchased the X-mid 1 before this one and found it too small for my liking. And yes, it’s not as sturdy in the wind. The Dupole (silpoly version) does surprisingly well. Hope this helps! All the best…

  • @Chilternwildcamper
    @Chilternwildcamper 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm on the lookout for a lightweight spacious 1 man that can fit stuff in and is ok in wind and rain (ie. the UK 😂) so thanks for showing this tent, looks good. Great relaxed informative style youve got.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Chilternwildcamper if you don’t mind a trekking pole tent, this on is fantastic... Lots of features and solid in the wind with the additional guy lines. Glad you liked the video. ATB 👍

  • @garynesbitt5078
    @garynesbitt5078 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex. Great to see you back out. Lovely video. That tent looks a solid option for sure. You should try a nyloflume pack liner. Cheap, ultra light, waterproof and tough for what it is. Keeps everything in pack dry and no need for a cover. 👍

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@garynesbitt5078 Thanks for that recommendation Gary. I just placed an order for one. It seems like a simple and effective choice. All the best 🍻

  • @justinwright2045
    @justinwright2045 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving this mate. Glad I stumbled upon your channel! 👌🏻

  • @sebastianwhpx298
    @sebastianwhpx298 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Alex great to see another video brother. 👍👍 Beautiful scenery, what ya doing in the UK?

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sebastianwhpx298 Hi Sebastian. I ended up playing tourist quite a bit since I caught a pretty bad cold. Hopefully I’ll return around October and do more camps. Cheers buddy 🍻

  • @hamishdb
    @hamishdb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just an all round really nice video with great shots, atmospherics and useful details about the tent 👍

  • @jürgensenke
    @jürgensenke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interessantes Video. Gruss Jürgen 🤠

  • @mikesobay
    @mikesobay 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your equipment information is, as always, very helpful. Beautiful video with your drone shots and Timelapse. Well done!

  • @grantswheelstohills
    @grantswheelstohills 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You made a nice film there Alex. I've not seen that tent before, I agree with you about the Footprint idea. I did the same on my last trip. Take care Grant 👍.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@grantswheelstohills much appreciated Grant! This tent is my favorite by a long shot (even after only it for almost a year, lol). It’s got lots of room, weighs under 1 kg with all the pegs/cords and the solid inner is nice for wind and rain… Cheers buddy!

  • @Johns1
    @Johns1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video! Whoops. I bought it, and I received it today... The Hilleberg Allak 2... Almost regretting it already, I must test it in rain this weekend before our 10 days hike in August.... 🤞😪🌦

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Johns1 glad you found it helpful. As long as you don’t get wind driven rain that causes rain to saturate the vents under the “hat”, you’ll be fine. The Allak performs well in most conditions. All the best👍

    • @Johns1
      @Johns1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @alexonthemountain8343 I am moving over from my Nammatj 2 GT. For sure, I will re-seal all seams and use some wax on the sippers before my main hike. Thanks again 🏕👍 Wind driven rain is normal here 🤣 🌦 #Norway

  • @Johns1
    @Johns1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have a look at this @HillebergTentmaker

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good tips. I have learned a lot of good tips and tricks for using my Duplex. Thanks

  • @PHYSIZIST
    @PHYSIZIST 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    pegs are usually the ones to go on a trekking pole tent. i've got those 9 inch pegs for this exact reason when i go out in the scottish hills

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. I now double peg too when I think the winds might be strong. Cheers

  • @The_golden_charlie
    @The_golden_charlie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spray a little fabsil over the vent material.

  • @garyvause2475
    @garyvause2475 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Delta pegs u want brilliant put wet gear in other side of tent

  • @Dimitri.Schepens
    @Dimitri.Schepens 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is great! wish dark /grey dcf was in here also, grey dcf 0.8 vs the camo 0.67 that would be cool! currently looking at a bonfus tent, and i'm undecided between camo or the grey dcf ( the grey is for sure more robust since it's heavier/ thicker so it will also be better in heavy weather) will also be darker then the spruce green, but i don't think it would beat the camo in see trough capability

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped! I’m not too familiar with the Bonfus tents unfortunately, but they look cracking on their site. As far as .67 vs .8: Where the thicker dcf is going to help mostly is with snow load. Any dyneema shelter .55 or higher will perform very well in strong winds. My personal favorite is the camo because it’s less see through and darker. That being said, most manufacturers here in the US quit carrying it. Best of luck on your tent purchase. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. Cheers

    • @Dimitri.Schepens
      @Dimitri.Schepens 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexonthemountain8343 yeah just wanted to order, seems they stopped doing camo also, jsut recently :'( big bummer! it helps alot with stealth camping/ wildcamping to bad i'm just to late! ps; thanks for providing the info!

  • @The_golden_charlie
    @The_golden_charlie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. FYI my Nallo has never leaked even in Scottish weather.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many thanks! Good to know about the Nallo. It’s one I’ve been eyeing for a while. Cheers

  • @nymuelovan
    @nymuelovan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I ask where did you get the tent from? And if you imported it, how long did it take to arrive? Crazy day to pitch the tent out in the open 😱

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s the Tarptent Dipole DW 1p (silpoly version). If you live in the US, you will usually get it within a week of less, I’m not sure about importing into another country. I’ve got another video with it coming out soon. It’s a fantastic tent in my opinion. Cheers

    • @nymuelovan
      @nymuelovan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexonthemountain8343 Sorry, I thought you were british, thats why I asked. I've been wanting to get my hands ln it, since I'm 6'5, but I'm afraid it might arrive too late for summer. Thanks for the response and the great content.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nymuelovan I think it will works fine for tall people. Thanks to the end struts, it gives you more headroom at both ends of the tent. For reference, I’m 5’10” and I sleep comfortably in it with my backpack at my feet. If you do end up, ordering it, I would definitely get the foldable struts, that will allow you to pack the tent down smaller…

    • @nymuelovan
      @nymuelovan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexonthemountain8343 I appreciate the extra info and insight. I actually sent a message to TarpTent months ago, and Henry (founder), kindly pointed out that the dipole might be the most suited for taller folks. I also asked about the ProTrail, for a more minimalistic shelter, but it's another style of camping.

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nymuelovan happy to help! All the best…

  • @dougwarren612
    @dougwarren612 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This pack is a piece of junk. Life lesson. When you are asked to buy a car without test driving there is a reason. Zpack does just that with their packs. We spent $1,000 for two packs that would not carry any weight. To add to the problem every time we called Zpack they came back with a different lie of the weight it will carry. The response was always in ratio to what weight we said we were carrying. When we said we had 25 lbs we were told it would carry 30. When we said 30 in a different call they said 35. This pack would be nothing more than a very expensive day pack. We hiked the whole AT and saw one other Zpack. When we saw that young land again, she had traded hers in for another pack. PLEASE DO NOT BE SUCKED IN BY THE FAKE VIDEOS THAT ZPACK PUTS ON TH-cam. These not unbiased reviews. If you see a video that just praises this bag and sounds like an infomercial, I will guarantee that is exactly what it is.

  • @terjekittilsen6214
    @terjekittilsen6214 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. Many thanks for your video. I really liked it. I have a Niak myself, (with only mesh inner, for pure sommer use in kind conditions), but never tested in such conditions. I guess seam sealing is smart for such conditions for a yelllow label. I also have a Allak 2 used in similar weather with no leaks. I also have a Keron 3 GT used in "all weather Norway can produce". After about 300 nights it start to leak in the air vents and seam sealer was needed to "get it back as new". That was mainly my own fault. It is very easy to tight up all lines in the evening when the moisture make the tent "hanging" and forget to loose them in the morning. When the sun dries up the tent during the day it will cause major stress on all stichings. All Hilleberg tents have stiching that will swell with moisture and seal, but only to a sertain point... So for all tents with such stiching, (no matter what brand), it is important to untight the lines in the morning. I learned the hard way. 🤣

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes the swelling when wet is an inherent issue with all nylon tents unfortunately. Silpoly doesn’t sag and handles UV rays much better, but most manufacturers make tents out of silicone treated nylon. Nylon is supposedly more abrasion resistant and also can be dyed with brighter colors. Cheers 🍻

  • @DC-nt3zk
    @DC-nt3zk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All i hear is leaks and severe condensation from hilleberg tents even with the seams sealed so I’ll stick with my vango banshee that doesn’t do any of this at a fraction of the price

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Both my Hillebergs leaked. It’s surprising really…

  • @Magooblium
    @Magooblium 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you had it backwards based on the wind direction 35:03

    • @alexonthemountain8343
      @alexonthemountain8343 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had the label into the wind which is what the directions call for. That way you can get in and out of the tent comfortably if the wind is blowing hard.

    • @Magooblium
      @Magooblium 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting, I’d think that the lower side of the rain flap would work more efficiently into the wind. I’ve not experienced that leakage on mine, but I’ve also not had a cross wind that heavy. Thanks for the video!