Forced To Run for Safety - I Bought the Cheapest Dicks Sporting Goods Tent - Camping Adventure
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มี.ค. 2023
- Waking up with your tent filling with water isn't pleasant......
For this adventure, I purchased the cheapest tent being sold at Dick's Sporting Goods which was a HUGE MISTAKE!
Get Ready for a rainy Adventure......
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Hey Luke, you just bought a tent with a built in shower, thats rare, not really desireable but rare. Thanks for posting these great videos.
Hilarious 😂
I like your storytelling. It’s not just a review of a cheap tent, it’s like hanging out w a friend.
Thanks for doing the cheap tent ⛺️ videos and telling us not to trust the reviews , it's going to help us out seeing your reviews and watching the tents actually fail than trusting reviews that people are probably paid to lie about how great those cheap tents are
This makes me so mad. I just thinking a Dad or Mom with their kid for a weekend camping at the state park. This will make someone hate the outdoors, let alone how dangerous this tent is. Someone could get real hurt. Thank you for these videos.
someone is gonna get hurt by using a cheap tent camping? oh really...well if you're camping and it starts raining and the tent leaks, you just get in the car...seriously..most of these cheap tents serve a purpose, 99% of the time they're used in someones backyard, they're not meant to be hardcore weather tents...lol...and most people camping are gonna look at the weather report, not go out in a storm on purpose in the middle of winter...geez. most camping is done in the summer and nobody is gonna die using a cheap tent, if it rains you just get in the car..you don't die from using a cheat tent...you're totally over reacting, most out fatalities are not from the person using a walmart tent, its crap like people gettting lost, not having proper clothing, no matches, they go out in the middle of nowhere unprepared, sometimes with no conatiners for water, no matches...they don't die at a campground using a cheap tent.
@@westoftherockies Hypothermia will kill you
It is so disgusting to get a product, that , is Not Finished!!!.....
Luke has been bulking up over the winter :-)
Yeah right!
First thing I noticed. Tickets to the gun show. All joking aside, learning so much from this channel.
Lol I recently saw a video of his for the first time in months....and the 1st thing I thought was 'wow Luke has bulked up a bit since i last saw him'
What do you expect from a short man?
Yes he has
Luke, thank you for your honest and trustworthy assessment of this "Exclusive" Quest 3-man tent from Dick's Sporting Goods. Your time and effort to test these camping and outdoor products is greatly appreciated...along with your great sense of humor!😀
Looks like it's up to us to expose these crooks,50dollers? Someone is getting rich quick 😠
Agreed, love his honest comments on camping products.
I think this series is important and fun. The last time I slept in a tent was in high school and I woke up to a small creek running down the inside of it. I was soaked! And honestly it’s a shame my camping days ended there. Although we did have a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Your series has inspired me to reconsider going camping again and I am happy you are doing this testing so I can avoid the crap! LOL Thank you!
Seriously, thank you for this, your timing on these reviews is impeccable. My Primary School outdoors club has just been cleared for its first overnight camp, so I needed to talk about tent quality and these gave me something to show clips from with real-world consequences. Great episode as always and keep up with thisquest, it's brilliant.
Hi Luke, I’m so glad to see you testing these products. These companies are completely marketing these substandard and defective products to folks who simply don’t know any better and can least afford a costly mistake.
There are plenty of hypothetical families who would go camping in a garbage $40 tent who would not have gone camping at all in a decent $150+ tent.
Step 1: write off the 20% of these people who have a miserable time in poor weather.
Step 2: assume 10% of the people who encounter good weather with garbage equipment realize they love camping / the wilderness, and keep chasing that for the rest of their lives, but with better equipment.
Does this model justify the use of the garbage tent?
I am part of the 20% who got soaked in step 1 by the way -- 30 years ago -- and it still managed to plant that seed.
I agree, 100%. Keep up the excellent work!
Luke are you sure you didn't setup the tent upside-down? 🤔
Because the floor appears to be so waterproof that it will actually hold water quite well... 😂
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Thanks for making these amazing videos. Simple, yet cinematic. The type of video where it makes you feel like you’re right along for the adventure!
Thank you for your honest reviews. It is amazing what these box stores get away with these days. It is sad, but agree…it is entertaining as well.
This gets me thinking... Which tent would hold the most water inside without it leaking out?
Can we find the best portable, covered, above ground pool?
😂😂😂
Good one!
Air mattresses float..and since its been a mild winter on the east coast, put a stove in that tent and you have a built in sauna... lol 👍
😂😂😂😂😂
Now that is funny! This made me laugh pretty hard.
Even before this episode I wouldn’t spend a penny of my money at Dick’s. You just added confirmation to my decision.
They are good if you want a basketball or a some sports equipment but other than that I stay away. Oh clothing is not bad either just usually overpriced in my opinion.
When Dicks removed guns they lost my business!
When they went WOKE I quit going in there
I wouldn't either 2A tyrants
If I knew Dicks had an item I wanted on sale at half price, I would gladly pass it up and leave it sitting on the shelf.
The only way I would ever darken their doorway is if they were giving their inventory away for free. I won't support them in any way, shape or form.
Thanks Luke, I really appreciate you taking the time to help us that can't afford the really expensive gear. I've had several times that I bought cheap camping equipment and regretted it. I've learned a ton of info from experience, lol. I've been teaching others that are newbies to camping. A lot of what I tell them is what I have learned from my mistakes and the facts I have learned from you. Don't mean to sound cheesy, lmao
Don't know if this saying exists in English as well, but in Germany we say "whoever buys cheaps, buys twice". Because the cheap gear will be so bad, you are forced to buy another (more expensive) one very soon.
So far this saying has been true for me. Whenever I thought I could save some money buy buying cheap gear, I ended up regretting the decision.
Sadly, the only advice I can give is to wait until more expensive gear is on sale somewhere. But imo it's worth the wait.
This is exactly the situation I’ve been in every time I’ve gone tent camping in rainy wx. The one time I remember the most, one tent was lucky and just leaked badly getting everything damp, cold, and miserable. The rest of the tents were so leaky, they literally flooded. I remember seeing bags & sleeping bags floating in the in-tent pools.😢
I don't even camp myself but I just love watching these videos lol
You should start camping😊 It’s awesome!
@@kimzg1224 Some dat I will! Looks epic and fun with the correct gear.
FIFTY bucks!? You can buy a lot of those cheap tarps for that. Plus, you would probably have stayed dryer under one those. Your reviews are great.
It's all about profit for some of these companies. They don't care about the safety of their customer's, just the money. Thank you for sharing and exposing them for what they are.
Keep up the great work, and may God bless you and Susie.
Luke - I am sure I am not alone within your viewers; but I have started experiencing health issues and if I may call you a friend - you are a Blessing to watch while taking our minds off other things. Thank you for just talking to us. You do an excellent job at making us feel a part of your life. I look forward to your uploads. It is always enjoyable to listen to the product reviews and your camping experiences. God Bless you and your family.
Thank you for keeping these videos family friendly my 9 year old grandson and I watch you all the time . He is getting ready for his first camping trip 🎉🎉🎉
What a great service you give to all of us. I have learned so much from you. I had a rain experience with a cheap tent. I say it was a river runs through it for me
Great presentation tonight....love your talks to your audience. That's cool. Appreciate all your hard research and work. Thank you. You helped all campers and survivor folks save tons of money especially us older warriors on VA pensions. Thanks again, Luke !! 👍
Living for this. I am interested into getting into camping post college and acquiring some starter gear is a nightmare and you are showing how BS it is. Appreciate the search for quality and great content.
Would highly recommend the Coleman Darkroom Skydome 4P. Exceptionally waterproof and lets me sleep in during the morning sun. I was lucky enough to to get it at half the price it is now a few years back though.
Coleman exped if you can find one? Maybe ebay? The best
That is what I got and I love it. I have a few Coleman’s that have lasted 15+ years
Hi Luke, hi Susie! Luke, thank you for this review. As amusing as the swimming pool was, it frightens me to think that some young family may be thinking this would be a good starter tent to begin camping with! As you’ve said before, this tent could be dangerous. If through inexperience they find themselves in the middle of nowhere…. Shame on Dicks! Frances
Oh and happy birthday Chris! Frances
Or a poor homeless person is given this and its the only place they have to live.
I'm greatful you're doing this review of market based tents. And God bless you and the family, you folks are wonderful folks
Love the idea of "cheap tent" reviews. A hearty pat on the back for any discomfort you experience now and in the future!!! Personally, I take whatever size is listed and cut it in half. Much more realistic idea of usable size.
Was watching this on my lunch and I had to explain to my co workers why I was chuckling so much. Great episode! I love how your channel has grown. Thanks so much for putting all these episodes out there 😊
Is it just me because I haven't watched these videos in a while or is he looking jacked? 💪whatever you're doing keep doing it! Great video as always, and absolutely love Bento! Cheers, my friend, cheers!!
I thought the same thing
He totally is right now
hitting the gym and the trt
I thoroughly enjoy watching your reviews of outdoor equipment. This one had me laughing like a little kid. Thank you for going through this so other people can potentially not have to.
That tent is good for backyard with the grandkids,on a warm summer night only!
I always set up my new tents before I use them... and waterproof if I am keeping them... and to keep water from flowing off the tent and under it, I tuck the extra ground tarp under the tent, so none of that sticks out.
I love the stove... and the clamps to attach your tarp to Bento..
Great drone video work
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Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures and equipment testing and sharing the facts and truth
Good morning from the Adirondacks, NY 😎
Upstate in the house today. I'm chomping at the bit for the weather to finally turn. The weekdays have been getting decent, but still in a string of crappy weekends.
I understand my friend
Glad to see you doing these reviews. Just goes to show, especially with outdoor gear, you get what you pay for. And cheap, most of the time, is exactly that, cheap!
Keep up the good work and awesome reviews!!
I really like these budget tent videos.
Hi Luke,
don't complain about rivers in the tent, after all that's what you wanted :-) Nevertheless, it is frightening what is thrown onto the market. Take care of yourself and thanks as always and I had a great time.
Goodness Luke, you look amazing! Well done on whatever it is you're doing. Awesome video as always. Thanks for the honesty, refreshing in this world of mostly lies.
Love this video! A good sarcastic review is a pleasure. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you so much for keeping things honest and listening to your viewers! Luke, you are looking buff bro!! Get those Wolf Gains!!!
Hi Luke and Susie, I just enjoy watching and learning a lot. I'm new to your channel but I just love. This series you started on cheap tents is hilarious I couldn't stop laughing on the this lastest one. Makes me think about the reviews I read on purchases that I look to buy. Thank you from Natalie
P..S. don't forget to put your life preservers on before entering the tent or pool area ! No life guard on duty ! :)
I love your rants please continue! 😃
It's so important for people to see this. Thank you. This should be only sold as a backyard tent for those little campers (like I started in the '60's😅). But I worry about the parent that takes two kids on a camp and gets moderate rain or worse. Who would say " hey let's come back soon and do this again "
Going to have to rename your channel... "the outdoor gear review and gains!!!"
Hi Luke when I suggested putting a tarp over the previous tent . I was taking the Mickey/ridiculing it . I appreciate as an englishman sarcasm doesn't always cross the pond correctly . 😂
Ps. $50 for a water filter tent pretty cool 😎
I truly appreciate your taking time to out to share your views Luke and testing of cheaper versions of tents you the Man, great Exposing camping disasters looking forward the next adventure, enjoy remainder week.
I love how you did this video, it's like watching my favorite outdoors video and an awesome review
You should do a video of all these tents... Sealed after you test them from the store. A test of your personal sealing of them. I see a trend where the cheap tents don't seal the bottom edge
But as he said in the video about the stove, is it worth the time and added cost? Spend a bit more and get a tent that doesn't need additional work to do the job correctly.
Well done Luke another awesome review. Those four and half star reviews are hilarious and cracks me up this is awesome, looking forward to the next one already. Keep em comin Luke.
I just love that Toyota... for being an older one it is in outstanding shape and looks perfect for what you do in your videos. Thank you for reviewing all that you do. When ever someone asks me about a camping product and I don't know anything I send them to your channel because I have followed your advice and guidance and never been unhappy.
I had to watch this again just to hear your reviews! Cracking me up! 😆😆
I wonder if Luke will ever get to sleep in a tent in this series.
Luke, FYI - its the mating time of the year for the coyotes which is most likely why you heard all of the calls. I'm loving this new series of tent review. Keep em coming. Also, I love your Patreon supporters title suggestion of "Legit or Sh#t. 👍
Lookin yoked! Thanks for being real. I appreciate what you do, stay awesome.
Hello 👋 Luke, thank you for sharing another honest review. You saved many people a lot of money. All the best to you and Susie. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
A perfect example of why you should always test your gear at home before going out in the woods. I'm surprised you did this Luke, I personally won't give Dicks a dime after they pulled what they did with guns.
What did they do with guns? Yes I live under a rock.
i love what they did with guns. i support them even more now.
@zj_rides117 They refused to sell them and spoke for more gun laws to the point that some manufacturers decided not to sell to them.
@@zipzip8239 And that is your right to do so. As it is mine to not.
Zipzip would sign away all her rights for a monthly check. That's one person I wouldn't protect .
Years back; shortly after a school shooting, Dicks Sporting Goods stopped selling firearms (except BB guns) in protest. So, I stopped shopping there in protest. And would encourage everyone else who values the 2nd amendment to do the same. Love your videos Luke! Keep up the good work!
You know as far as these reviews, maybe by "water resistant", they mean it resists giving up all the water it works so hard to capture! Loving this concept of trying out cheap products.
Hey Luke, since I’m from Moose Jaw Sk Canada, thanks for the shout out. That tent would not do well here Saskatchewan. The wind and rain we get on flat prairie land you would be blown away in no time.
Luke, are you sure you received correct item from the Dick's? Maybe it is a camping shower with a privacy wall. 🤪🤣 It's very annoying to buy gear without knowing if it is any good or a total piece of crap. Love your channel and reviews, so thank you for your hard work!
Women only, eh. When is Suzie filing for divorce?
You've been working out! Need those muscles to fight that bear!
Hey Luke Been watchin for years, just wanted to say that being real and staying real is so important very cool strength and honor my friend
The Pup and Kitty revelation sparked great joy. Good video.
The opening shots of this video are top notch move quality stuff. Awesome work!
And Luke I am new to your program, and I love them! Always looking forward to what is next!! Thank you! Strength and Honor!!
Reading the reviews is so important to this series- hilarious
Nice to meet Bento. As I have several rather cheap (although admittedly not THAT cheap), I think I will set them up in our garden when rain is expected. Just to see whether they will hold up during rain.
Really appreciate what you’re doing your format and your personality. Great show. One of the big problems in these reviews is finding out and sharing who the manufacturer is. Not the brand which can be easily changed to escape bad reviews. I have come across so many amazing, beautifully marketed products that seem to be made in the USA, and when you dig deeper only to find their actually made in China. They have amazing marketing resources.
I very much appreciate you keeping your channel language-free. I don't particularly like subjecting myself to language and I certainly am not in the habit of recommending channels with it to our girls or others interested in camping.
Common Maaan! All you need is a tent drain installed! Love it! TY Bro.
Thanks for the honest review, sorry you lost sleep😎👍 good day
That dish looks awesome you’re like me I really don’t know I learned to cook but I just did one day and when my kid had there friends over swimming and riding the old atv and jumping on the trampoline I learned how to cook my wife worked in the ER and I was a firefighter the money wasn’t all that good while we were starting our beautiful little family I took so much lol but I made the best bbq chicken and Mac n cheese and cheddar broccoli and I’m not bragging but to this day those kids in the neighborhood turned out to be nurses military pilots and marines and every so often they come by and I’ll make that same food for them and there families it brings tears to my eyes and makes me smile !!
I always figured consumer reviews were bs, thank God we have The Outdoor Gear Review. I really appreciate all the time you put into your channel for us to be better informed and thus better prepared.
Hooah sir, and thank you.
I like the fact you use family friendly language and content because I can watch you while my younger children are in the room.
Falling asleep to rain 💙
Man love these video’s about buy a budget tent from different companies and see if anyone is selling a decent product that can be useful and not dangerous great job
This series is so important. I'm on an extremely limited budget - I know you get what you pay for (not always but when you're talking about super cheap, you can't expect premium qualit) but it should at least be serviceable and safe to use (for the intended purpose, I wouldn't expect a lightweight summer shelter to work in a winter blizzard.)
To put it bluntly, it should do what it says on the tin!
It can be hard getting into camping/hiking on a very limited budget (often TH-camrs will have budget lists that are well out of my price range) but thanks to channels like this I've found some absolute gems.
So far I have the decathlon backpack Luke recommended, decathlon down puffy jacket I found in a charity shop (thrift shop for Americans), merino base layers I got in the black Friday sales, a cheap grid fleece & synthetic wicking top from Decathlon, thermal tights from Home Bargains (one of those discount home goods stores), One Tigris quilt for summer, second hand Rab -10C sleeping bag off eBay, Trekology sleeping pad plus a cheap reflective foam mat off eBay (looking to upgrade to a better R value pad soon), Trekology trekking poles, cheap wood stove (free fuel!) and pot off amazon, and the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 tent without the snow skirt from Ali Express (cheaper than Amazon if you don't mind waiting for shipping) - got the tent after reading the comments on the TOGR review video, tons of people recommending the non-snow-skirt version and it's been amazing so far!
The one slightly pricier item I got early on was a raincoat, I started with the Marmot Precip which I got half price on sale - it's a size too big and not the colour I would choose, but who cares!
Great for hiking in light to moderate rain, can withstand hours of drizzle (I live in Wales, constantly drizzle is out default lol) or short durations of very heavy rain. Does wet out after that, but it's absolutely fine for the summer, and pretty lightweight.
Not very breathable fabric but has put zips for heat/moisture management (a must for me!!)
I've recently upgraded to the Outdoor Research Aspire (women's version of the Foray) as a more heavy duty raincoat for serious rain and cold weather, when being dry is a safety concern not just a comfort issue. Obviously it can be a safety issue in the summer too, the nights can be cold, so do your own safety assessment before each trip! In Wales the climate is generally mild, but I wouldn't go out with just the Precip during a cold snap or if torrential rain was forecast, and I would always have dry clothes, fire starting material, and an some kind of shelter with me, even for a day hike in the summer.
There is an upgraded OR Aspire II out which means you can pick up the original one super cheap if you can find it - I got mine from eBay, second hand but unworn with tags still on, £65.
This is a top tip - go for older season's gear! You can find great older items on eBay or discount stores online. Just Google it and see what comes up!
I decided what fabric I wanted (gore-tex paclite or equivalent) what features were essential to me (pit zips and a peaked hood) and make a short list of jackets that meet the criteria.
Then, look for past seasons or prior versions of the jackets, or older jackets by the same company. I then looked for reviews of the items, either Reddit, TH-cam, blogs, or gear review sites.
Don't get hung up on the current season's fancy features (don't watch too many TH-cam videos about how awesome the latest £300 jacket is!) Simply focus on what really matters to you, and what conditions you will take it out in.
Check the older models still meet your criteria (often they will) and if so, Google around and set up searches on eBay to alert you if one goes up for sale. Look for your size or larger, as it doesn't really matter for a raincoat.
Ideally look for unworn/new with tags, but second hand can be fine too, just be prepared to re-do the DWR/water repellant coating as that's the thing that tends to fail with time/use.
Do check that there aren't any holes or damage to the jacket, ask the seller outright so you have a record of their response.
That way, if the jacket does end up being faulty, you can more easily get a refund.
Always pay with PayPal so you have the best buyer protection - not everyone knows this but with PayPal you have 3 months to request a refund, and they almost always side with the buyer as long as you have a legitimate reason.
Take photos and document everything, including conversations with the seller. If they told you it is mint condition but it clearly isn't, PayPal will definitely refund you. You can't rely on this 100% of the time, but I've never had an issue even after several months (sometimes it takes a while to realise the item isn't what the seller claimed it was!)
Finally, be patient, be firm where necessary and flexible in all other areas, and always come back to your core criteria and how you will use the jacket. What do you NEED it to do, and what is an optional extra? What is vital for keeping you safe, and what can you compromise on?
Try to totally disregard things like colour, style etc. Sounds obvious but as a girl who likes to look good, I have to consciously remind myself of this! Who cares about looking good when you're out in torrential rain or freezing temperatures, right? Staying dry and warm is a million times more important, for my safety as well as comfort.
You should always be a smart shopper whatever your budget, but being on a very limited budget means you must go the extra mile to do your research, work out what you actually need, and be patient while you search for it.
Always buy with your head, not your heart.
Happy adventuring!
Thanks for another video buddy appreciate it
Thanks Luke! I love your reviews. And all my purchases make sense to me. I would never buy a tent to just put a tarp over it. Or stove to modify it so it works. Buy once good quality and done! Cheers brother!
Looks like good cook'n! Enjoying your content. Thanks!
These videos are a reminder of growing up in scouts and using a "4 person" tent for just one person and feeling like there was no room inside. I've been switching to tents with vestibule space but haven't used them yet.
I love that your doin this going to help alot of folks not waste their money !!!
Awesome Luke, swimming through the endless sea of junk , love it.
I served my country in the military. We were given gear that would keep us dry. A poncho or a half tent to share with a platoon buddy, sometimes the rain became hydration and personal hygiene. We learned to overcome and to adapt. I once thought we would drown in a low swell next to a road on the side of a mountain when a severe storm with tornadic rotation passed over our recon squad. We were ordered to stack weapons and lay in the swell which filled up like a mad river, Guys were hanging on to each other we were grabbing and hanging on to tree roots anything attached to the ground keeping our heads above the flooding waters. I thought that day we were going to die. We made it and found a place to recover and dry out. It angers me that a billion-dollar corporation is selling junk like this for profit and knowing it leaks. Great job in exposing the crooks the cheaters for profit. Keep up the great reviews Luke,
When you climbed out of Bento in your socks, I half expected you to grab flippers and a snorkel! As always, a great video. Your honest reviews are much appreciated!
Checking out more of your videos and I think it's great that you do these reviews because you are right stores will sell the consumer anything. I'm always amazed at all the good reviews I see on Amazon and other sites especially on products I've purchased and had issues with. I always give a truthful review on my purchases because I want the next person to know if it's a good product or if it's worth their money and time. Great episode, I love your reviews. 👍👍
Always entertaining and informative review! Appreciate the hard work you put into every video, being a film buff I like your various camera shots to show product and your surroundings. And dude - looking buff! 💪
The best money I ever spent was on our only tent - a pop up 2 person dome tent back in 1982. $150 from Wal Mart. We wanted to go across the USA but motels would have broken the budget. So we decided to car tent camp. Husband used seam sealant on the tent. And in 12 years of camping we never saw a leak. And no condensation. And we went through some wrath of god prairie stranglers too. One in the Badlands. Bought a load of so called “survival” meals, just add water. Did the cross country trip twice, ten years apart. And many shorter trips to specific parts of the country. Some of our best times. We had fantasies do doing it in retirement. Glad we did it then. Because by the time we retired, we didn’t have the energy. I couldn’t crawl in and out of a tent anymore.
I am so loving these cheapo tent reviews. I hope you do the cheapest Coleman tent next, please. I really want there to be an alright cheap tent out there somewhere especially for us retired folks on low incomes. Blessings
My kids use a three person Coleman dome tent. It's okay. Watertight in at least light rain (didn't have heavier rain yet). Seems like it will hold heavier rain.
It's on the heavy side. Easy to set up.
They have one step up from the cheapest model with the larger vestibule.
It's an older model though. Think 2019, so please inquire further.
Awesome music at the end 👍🏻
Happy Birthday Chris! Hope you had a great celebration 🎉
That looked great. I made one in crockpot last weekend. I just put in chuck roast, little garlic, package of brown gravy and package of ranch seasonings, potatoes, carrots, then one stick of butter instead of water. It was delicious.
Bet lefty would love to have some too.
Looking forward to your next video. Stay safe and Lefty wants a treat.
Hey Luke, thanks for taking one for the team. That tent is not even hot garbage, just garbage.
Love the wood stove. The fact that it uses just sticks is great.
Reminds me of my canvas pup tent my BFF and I used to take to music festivals in the 70s.
I did quite a bit of camping in my day and I waterproofed and seam sealed every tent I ever bought before taking it out. I found that without doing those things no tent was weather worthy
Luke I appreciate and respect all that you do, and have been looking at a tent for over a year now called near zero. I don’t know if that is something that other people have asked for, but if so, count me in.
You got me! I couldn't stop laughing when you micro-focused the water coming into the tent using your headlight!