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This is one of the most thorough reviews on any tent I've ever seen. Thank you for your deep dive! I'm looking for a new family camping tent and this one is now at the top of my short list.
Thank you so much! 🥰 It really means a lot to me that you like my review that much. Let me know if you end up getting this! What other tents are you looking at?
I'm a tent fanatic and you do a complete and entertaining review that actually shows what I have to know to make a choice. SO many tents don't show the use of the interior by laying out mattresses or humans. A six person tent can fit two to 5 people as there is no standard that is required in claiming how many they sleep. Even if I don't want to buy the tent, I love watching your thorough analysis of each tent. Great job.
Hi Deborah! Greetings from a fellow tent fanatic! 😊😊 And thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment and for sharing what you liked about it! Glad you liked the interior layout sections too 😊 You're right - there definitely is no standard, so it's super important to see how humans can lay out in there. It means a lot that you watch my videos even if you don't buy the tent! That definitely helps the channel out, so thank you 😊
@@CampingGuidance I actually buy about 10 tents a year to donate to homeless groups or camps for at risk kids. SInce they aren't always a type I would use myself, your reviews are a great help choosing ones that will be suitable.
@@deborahnaybor2233 Thanks for the reply Deborah! 😊 And wow you're so awesome for doing that and I'm sure it's making a whole world of difference for them 😊 Please feel free to let me know if you ever have any questions about these tents and I'll do my best to help you out so that you can get the best tents for these groups and kids 😊
@@CampingGuidance you’re welcome…. I’m in search for the right one for my needs. The REI 6 person tent is a bit pricey and larger than what I need, but it is checking off all the boxes for me. I will definitely be looking into that one. So you have a link for the tent to purchase the tent?
Thanks for the update Delores! Are you a member of REI? I think right now they’re running a 20% sale with the code ANNIV23 if I’m not wrong. And thank you so much for wanting to use my link that really means a lot ☺️🎉 do you mind heading into the description of this video? The link is in there! ☺️
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@ne130dy You're most welcome! 😊 I'm glad that I could get this one out in time for you guys! And thanks so much for your comment and also for sharing this video, I really appreciate it! 😊
This sounds like a kick ass tent. I'm trying to decide which one to get. Nice to see that it can be put up by one person as I usually camp/fish by myself. I'll be visiting the rocky mountains soon and this may be exactly what I need. Thanks for the in-depth review.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked the review 😊 And yes it can definitely be put up by one person! I found it to be very manageable 😊 Let me know if you end up going with this! I'd love to hear about your experience too 😊
I'm in a tent now. A kiwi camping dome tent from New Zealand. Some of the tape has come away from the seams but it's been good. I think all tents leak a bit after a while. Btw u are kinda cute too 😍
Love your videos. This is a great review. I like this tent. But yikes! At $549 that's out of my price range. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.
Hi Carlos! Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you like my reviews 😊 It means a lot! And yes this tent is definitely nice and if you like it I recommend waiting for the next REI sale, I think their biggest sale is usually sometime in May, so this might be discounted 😊
@skyhawk311 Thank you so much for commenting and for sharing too! 😊 It's definitely a good pick! 😊 But maybe wait for my 6-person review next month before deciding, if it's not too much of a rush for you? I'm still trying to push out my Wonderland and Wawona reviews, sorry it's taking so long!
Thank you so much Bobby! I'm really glad that you liked the review and all the categories, that means a lot! 😊 Could I trouble you to use my affiliate link next time in the future if you buy anything from my reviews? That's usually how I keep the channel going 😊🙏
Thank you so much Denver! I’m really glad you like my reviews 🥰 oh this tent is temporarily discontinued cos I think REI is planning an update on it next year! At least that’s what I’ve heard.
Thank you for the review. You've always put out very thorough and informative reviews, unlike most that would leave with me questions, some more than most. It is apparent that you put a lot of thoughts into your videos' production, which is very much appreciated. We are looking for a cabin tent that sleeps 8 to 10 people. My heart is set on the Gazelle T4 Plus because of its ability to withstand substantial rain and wind, but it is heavy, so I'm looking for others. The Core 10 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Full Rainfly caught my eyes. It seems to be pretty new as I have found only one "review" video on it. Would you be interested in looking into that?
This channel completed a review on the CORE 10 person tent, if you look back through their videos. They also have a super review video comparing several 10 person options. We purchased the CORE tent, and though we’ve only used it once so far, were really pleased with it. I think I would have like to go with the Columbia option more, the lower price on the CORE was ultimate decider for me.
@Chomp Thank you so much! I'm really happy that you've been liking my reviews 😊 And I'm glad that I can cover the questions that you have! 😊 Oooh actually I've heard many great things about the Gazelle too. I intend to publish a review on that, but only closer to the end of the year as I haven't had time to thoroughly test it yet. But one of my viewers bought it and told me it was fantastic! The packed size is huge though. And I've come across the Core full rainfly tent! I think it's pretty new too, it wasn't for sale when I bought my other Core 10P (without the full rainfly). Sadly I've lost my shipping supplier (which helped me to ship these tents from the US to Asia where I live, at lower than average costs), as they've shut down recently. So I don't think I will be able to buy and review most of huge tents anymore for the near future, at least until this channel makes more money. It currently costs an arm and a leg in taxes and shipping alone :( I'm so sorry about that. But for what it's worth, I do think that the quality of the Core full rainfly tent should be comparable to the one that I have, and the full rainfly will definitely be useful in the substantial rain. (Not sure about wind though because cabin tents tend not to do so well in wind). You could give that a shot! 😊
Hey Justin! Thanks so much for your comment and for helping out the other viewers of this channel, it means a lot, and I'm really glad that you like the reviews too! 😊 And I'm really glad to hear that the Core tent has been working out well for you! Hope you get to use it more in the upcoming summer 😊
@@CampingGuidance Thanks for the thoughtful and detailed reply. If I ever decided on the new Core cabin tent, I will let you know how it works out for me. In terms of withstanding high wind, the Gazelle tents do very well in general because you can guy out the side walls that are prone to collapse in high wind. That feature is better than most tents that can only guy out from the top. Learning that you have to have those tents sent all the way over to you at great costs makes me appreciate your efforts even more. I wish you all the best with your channel.
@@chomp54321 Thank you so much! I would really appreciate hearing about your experience for sure 😊 And that's definitely true about the Gazelle too! Aww it really means a lot that you appreciate the channel, so thank you so much! I'll definitely continue to do the best that I can with this, and I hope you continue to enjoy it too! 😊 Let me know if you ever have any questions! 😊
Just a heads up. Rei has re-released this tent and I understand there were some changes made. I think most changes were to the doors. The large vestibule appears to now be straight zip on both sides, maybe allowing an awning.
Hey Wayne! Thanks for letting me know! 🥰 I'll see what I can do to get it. But I'm really glad that re-released it, I was worried it was discontinued for good 😅
Trying to decide between this and the Marmot Limestone 6P! The Marmot is simpler, and lighter and has way more ventilation, but therein lies the problem? One whole side is mesh...which is great, until you're changing clothes w/o the rainfly in a campground, oruntil wind bows desert or river sandbar sand up inside! But the Base camp may be a little "too much" with the 5 poles and lack of mesh. But I do appreciate it's ability to hang tough in weather, especially wind. It's for me, my wife and our 1 year old....river/canoe/raft camping in the desert south west (US), and car camping all over the west and SW US. Thoughts?
Hi Victor! 😊 Hmm I think all the points you listed are really accurate! For myself I typically leave the rainfly on (unpredictable storms sometimes), and I love having more ventilation so I think I'd go with the Limestone. Oh, and I always camp in super hot summer (that's the only climate where I'm from), and I found the Base Camp to be a little too stuffy for me. But your camping situation may be a little different! I think the Base Camp might be a little better especially for desert camping with lots of sand? It's a big pain to clean out once it gets in!
Thanks for your amazing work 🙏, very nice videos, and very precisely description 🤯, I need your help, I am struggling whit decision which tent ⛺ I should choose, wawona 6 north face Vs naturehike vessel m. I really want to know your opinion. I wish you all the best ❤❤
Hi there! Thank you so much for your comment and I'm really glad that you like these videos 😊 Hmm... To be honest I haven't tested any Naturehike stuff. It's very popular in Asia but I don't think that the quality will be as good as The North Face (just my opinion, I could definitely be wrong!).
Hi! being also from another South East Asia country, which would you recommend for our very hot weather? Coleman Montana 6p or Quechua Arpenaz 4.1? Great and very detailed videos btw!keep it up!
Hi Karlo! I'm glad that you've been liking the videos, and thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that as well 😊 As for your question, I don't have the Quechua Arpenaz, though I've seen a lot of people using it in Singapore where I live. Decathlon seems to be one of our favorite stores here. But honestly, I think both these tents don't have that much ventilation. If you want something for very hot weather, look for a tent with much more mesh than fabric, and the more vents you have, the better as well. And I find that the black out feature tends to keep some of the heat out too. I quite liked the Coleman 10p instant tent, it has many windows plus blackout fabric, but any other tent that fits this description should work too 😊
@@CampingGuidance thank you so much for the very detailed response! Same here in the Philippines, a lot of people are using Arpenaz but im a bit worried as well with the lack of ventilation. will definitely consider the coleman 10p but i fear it might be too big for my kid and wife. looking forward to more of your tent and other camping essentials review! 😊
@@karloreyes Hi Karlo! You're most welcome 😊 I'm glad you liked the response! Ooh you're from the Philippines! That's so cool 😊 I guess Decathlon is really popular there too (I heard it's super popular in Asia hahaha). Hmm if you're camping just with your kid and wife then I think the 10p will be too big. Are you expecting a lot of rain? If not, you could try out the Coleman Sundome dark room 6p. I think that would be very roomy for your family of 3 😊 If you're expecting a lot of rain, you can go with Decathlon's 3P pop up tent, it's super rain proof, plus I like the blackout feature. It doesn't have quite a lot of mesh but there are 2 big vents by the side for some ventilation at least. Not super good ventilation, but not too shabby. So far, these are all the tents that I've tested. The Quechua 3P pop up by Decathlon is also VERY popular here over at Singapore 😊
Hi there! Hmm anything that's at least 20% bigger than the stuff sack (dimensions given under the Portability test, which is the last test I think) would be pretty good. But that also depends on how much time you have to pack your tents up/how tightly you like to pack your tents up. And I was missing 2 guylines and 6 stakes. I gave the complete calculations at the end of Test 1 (Set Up), so you can just check that out to see what you need 😊 I hope this helps!
@@kberken I'm really glad to help! Please feel free to reach out if you have more questions! And thank you so much for watching my videos, that means a lot 🥰
I'm totally over thinking my tent purchase here but Does this tent get really hot? I want to camp in the summer here I live and it's sometimes in the 90s. I read on google that ventilation isn't great so it's better as a spring/fall tent. What do you think? Do you have any experience with marmot tents?
Hi Faylina! Thanks for the question! Hmm tbh I did find it a little bit hot and stuffy in the summer. It's pretty hot where I am too, usually in the 90s as well. This tent is definitely better as a spring/fall tent for sure. If you're planning to use it only in summer, I'd suggest getting something else. But if you want it for summer, spring, and fall, then getting this definitely makes sense! I hope this helps! 😊 And nope so sorry I don't have any experience with Marmot at the moment. I bought the Limestone a few years ago and got sent a tent with no poles, so I never got to test it out :(
@@CampingGuidance thanks for the reply. I guess I'll keep looking. I'm also considering the marmot limestone. It's a shame you didn't get poles. I think if you contacted Marmot they'd probably send them to you.
@@faylinameir You could consider the Wonderland if it goes on sale! REI does that several times a year, and it's a super great summer tent for fair weather. 😊 Yeah I was so disappointed :( I contacted Marmot sometime last year for it but they said they didn't have poles available. Urgh. I'll try again maybe some time this year!
I’ve watched your reviews of the Skyward 4, l know this is 6 man tent, but would you think the 4 man version of this tent would be worth the extra price over the Skyward 4.
I definitely like the Base Camp over the skyward if that helps! You could possibly wait for the anniversary sale coming up to snag a discount on this too.
@@CampingGuidance Afraid you might say that because l went with the Skyward 4, l think it was only $150. Was thinking about returning it for the higher end Base Camp, but the price was so much more, and the Base Camp did not look any easier to set up, so l have decided to keep the Skyward.
@@bebopkirby Hey I think for 50% off, that's a really really good deal! I didn't manage to snag such a big discount on mine, so I'm envious hahaha. How are you finding the Skyward?
@@CampingGuidance It is a nice family tent, being single it is really more than l need, but it looked so nice set up at REI, and the price was so low, so l bought something l really did not need. Used it once, at 75 was wondering if it was going to be to hard to set up, but it was pretty easy, though obviously it takes more time than my smaller one and two man tents. Will I ever use it again, not sure, but it seems to me to be a very nice and quality product.
@@bebopkirby I'm really glad to hear that, and again, I think you got a fantastic deal on it, so don't worry about it. If you can get a few uses out of it, it will be worth the money 🥰 REI does tend to make pretty good quality products.
Hey Bernard! Yeahhh it's no longer in stock :( Sadly REI discontinued it, but maybe they're coming up with an updated version. But I wouldn't recommend it for Singapore/Malaysia weather though. Too hot and stuffy. I prefer The North Face Wawona much better for the weather here. I hope this helps! 😀
@@CommittotheIndian Oh nice!! Thanks so much for sharing Travis. That's really great news, it would have been a pity had they discontinued it entirely 😱
And yes! It's definitely a good practice to have a tarp at the bottom for sure. I don't usually have a tarp for the top though because I tend to avoid rain hahaha
High quality tents like this don’t have an issue with rain. Those cheaper ones she mentioned might. Growing up in Georgia I spent many raining nights in a tent. My 2 sierra designs tents never let me down.
Hi Jon! Thanks so much for sharing. 😊 And no worries, I totally get it. Not everyone would love dome style tents. Actually from how my TH-cam videos perform, I think cabin tents are a little more popular than my dome tents hahaha
What's amazing to me is that this is not the 1800s. This is 2024. With all of our technology not one company can make the perfect tent. Every tent on the market has its drawbacks and it's ridiculous. I bought a Nemo for man tent. The zippers broke on the doors and the vestibule because they are crap. The wind in Arizona blew the seams apart on the vestibule .. the cover on the 10th did not make it to the bottom of the tent allowing wind in and not holding in the heat. The Nemo is a piece of crap. When someone comes out with a tent that does everything I'll buy another one until then all of these tent companies can lick my bee a l l s..
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This is one of the most thorough reviews on any tent I've ever seen. Thank you for your deep dive! I'm looking for a new family camping tent and this one is now at the top of my short list.
Thank you so much! 🥰 It really means a lot to me that you like my review that much. Let me know if you end up getting this! What other tents are you looking at?
I'm a tent fanatic and you do a complete and entertaining review that actually shows what I have to know to make a choice. SO many tents don't show the use of the interior by laying out mattresses or humans. A six person tent can fit two to 5 people as there is no standard that is required in claiming how many they sleep. Even if I don't want to buy the tent, I love watching your thorough analysis of each tent. Great job.
Hi Deborah! Greetings from a fellow tent fanatic! 😊😊 And thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment and for sharing what you liked about it! Glad you liked the interior layout sections too 😊 You're right - there definitely is no standard, so it's super important to see how humans can lay out in there. It means a lot that you watch my videos even if you don't buy the tent! That definitely helps the channel out, so thank you 😊
@@CampingGuidance I actually buy about 10 tents a year to donate to homeless groups or camps for at risk kids. SInce they aren't always a type I would use myself, your reviews are a great help choosing ones that will be suitable.
@@deborahnaybor2233 Thanks for the reply Deborah! 😊 And wow you're so awesome for doing that and I'm sure it's making a whole world of difference for them 😊 Please feel free to let me know if you ever have any questions about these tents and I'll do my best to help you out so that you can get the best tents for these groups and kids 😊
If everyone did their work like you did this review, the world would be a better place.
Great review! You seem to hit on all the questions I could have had. Well edited too!
Thank you so much John! I'm glad that you liked the editing and that I could answer all your questions too! That means a lot 😊
Glad I found you! Very thorough and awesome review as always‼️
Aww thank you so much Gary! I'm really happy to hear that you've been liking my reviews, that means a lot! Glad to have you here too 🥰
Thank you for sharing this information about the REI 6 Person tent. Very helpful 😊
Hey Delores! Thank you so much for the comment and I’m really glad that you liked all the info! 😊
@@CampingGuidance you’re welcome…. I’m in search for the right one for my needs. The REI 6 person tent is a bit pricey and larger than what I need, but it is checking off all the boxes for me. I will definitely be looking into that one. So you have a link for the tent to purchase the tent?
Thanks for the update Delores! Are you a member of REI? I think right now they’re running a 20% sale with the code ANNIV23 if I’m not wrong. And thank you so much for wanting to use my link that really means a lot ☺️🎉 do you mind heading into the description of this video? The link is in there! ☺️
Oops sorry! It’s SUMMER23.
Here’s the link! Thank you so much: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=940a07cb-7873-44e2-8ac3-f019ee1dcda8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F136058%2Frei-co-op-base-camp-6-tent
Excellent reviews! insanely detailed and descriptive
Thank you so much! 🥰
I sent this video to my friend. We were talking about this tent last Friday. Thank you for the review 👍
@ne130dy You're most welcome! 😊 I'm glad that I could get this one out in time for you guys! And thanks so much for your comment and also for sharing this video, I really appreciate it! 😊
I love all your reviews. So much detailed information. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you so much Joe! I'm really glad to know that you like the reviews and all the info 😊 I'll definitely do that and publish more vids soon 😉
nice, wawona 6 plz
Thanks Rodrigo! And yes I'm hoping to get the Wawona 6 out within the next 2 weeks 😊
This sounds like a kick ass tent. I'm trying to decide which one to get. Nice to see that it can be put up by one person as I usually camp/fish by myself. I'll be visiting the rocky mountains soon and this may be exactly what I need. Thanks for the in-depth review.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked the review 😊 And yes it can definitely be put up by one person! I found it to be very manageable 😊 Let me know if you end up going with this! I'd love to hear about your experience too 😊
I'm in a tent now. A kiwi camping dome tent from New Zealand. Some of the tape has come away from the seams but it's been good. I think all tents leak a bit after a while. Btw u are kinda cute too 😍
Love your videos.
This is a great review. I like this tent. But yikes! At $549 that's out of my price range. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.
Hi Carlos! Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you like my reviews 😊 It means a lot! And yes this tent is definitely nice and if you like it I recommend waiting for the next REI sale, I think their biggest sale is usually sometime in May, so this might be discounted 😊
Absolutely fantastic review.
Thank you so much Phillip! I'm really glad that you liked this review 🥰
Thanks I might invest in this one
@skyhawk311 Thank you so much for commenting and for sharing too! 😊 It's definitely a good pick! 😊 But maybe wait for my 6-person review next month before deciding, if it's not too much of a rush for you? I'm still trying to push out my Wonderland and Wawona reviews, sorry it's taking so long!
Awesome video! You think it would hold up with two cots? I’m 6’4 so the cots are pretty big lol
wonderful review. lots of categories measured. I bought the rei basecamp 6 based off your review!
Thank you so much Bobby! I'm really glad that you liked the review and all the categories, that means a lot! 😊 Could I trouble you to use my affiliate link next time in the future if you buy anything from my reviews? That's usually how I keep the channel going 😊🙏
Very informative like always great video
Thank you so much Leonardo! Really appreciate your comments and your watching my videos! 😊
Fantastic review. All your reviews are very thorough wand well done! I want to get this tent but can't find it anywhere! Help!
Thank you so much Denver! I’m really glad you like my reviews 🥰 oh this tent is temporarily discontinued cos I think REI is planning an update on it next year! At least that’s what I’ve heard.
Thank you for the review. You've always put out very thorough and informative reviews, unlike most that would leave with me questions, some more than most. It is apparent that you put a lot of thoughts into your videos' production, which is very much appreciated.
We are looking for a cabin tent that sleeps 8 to 10 people. My heart is set on the Gazelle T4 Plus because of its ability to withstand substantial rain and wind, but it is heavy, so I'm looking for others. The Core 10 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Full Rainfly caught my eyes. It seems to be pretty new as I have found only one "review" video on it. Would you be interested in looking into that?
This channel completed a review on the CORE 10 person tent, if you look back through their videos. They also have a super review video comparing several 10 person options.
We purchased the CORE tent, and though we’ve only used it once so far, were really pleased with it. I think I would have like to go with the Columbia option more, the lower price on the CORE was ultimate decider for me.
@Chomp Thank you so much! I'm really happy that you've been liking my reviews 😊 And I'm glad that I can cover the questions that you have! 😊
Oooh actually I've heard many great things about the Gazelle too. I intend to publish a review on that, but only closer to the end of the year as I haven't had time to thoroughly test it yet. But one of my viewers bought it and told me it was fantastic! The packed size is huge though.
And I've come across the Core full rainfly tent! I think it's pretty new too, it wasn't for sale when I bought my other Core 10P (without the full rainfly). Sadly I've lost my shipping supplier (which helped me to ship these tents from the US to Asia where I live, at lower than average costs), as they've shut down recently. So I don't think I will be able to buy and review most of huge tents anymore for the near future, at least until this channel makes more money. It currently costs an arm and a leg in taxes and shipping alone :( I'm so sorry about that. But for what it's worth, I do think that the quality of the Core full rainfly tent should be comparable to the one that I have, and the full rainfly will definitely be useful in the substantial rain. (Not sure about wind though because cabin tents tend not to do so well in wind). You could give that a shot! 😊
Hey Justin! Thanks so much for your comment and for helping out the other viewers of this channel, it means a lot, and I'm really glad that you like the reviews too! 😊 And I'm really glad to hear that the Core tent has been working out well for you! Hope you get to use it more in the upcoming summer 😊
@@CampingGuidance Thanks for the thoughtful and detailed reply. If I ever decided on the new Core cabin tent, I will let you know how it works out for me.
In terms of withstanding high wind, the Gazelle tents do very well in general because you can guy out the side walls that are prone to collapse in high wind. That feature is better than most tents that can only guy out from the top.
Learning that you have to have those tents sent all the way over to you at great costs makes me appreciate your efforts even more. I wish you all the best with your channel.
@@chomp54321 Thank you so much! I would really appreciate hearing about your experience for sure 😊 And that's definitely true about the Gazelle too! Aww it really means a lot that you appreciate the channel, so thank you so much! I'll definitely continue to do the best that I can with this, and I hope you continue to enjoy it too! 😊 Let me know if you ever have any questions! 😊
Just a heads up. Rei has re-released this tent and I understand there were some changes made. I think most changes were to the doors. The large vestibule appears to now be straight zip on both sides, maybe allowing an awning.
Hey Wayne! Thanks for letting me know! 🥰 I'll see what I can do to get it. But I'm really glad that re-released it, I was worried it was discontinued for good 😅
another great video. Thanks...
@RedWolf Aww thank you! I'm glad you like these reviews! And thanks for your comments and support, I really appreciate it 😊
Trying to decide between this and the Marmot Limestone 6P! The Marmot is simpler, and lighter and has way more ventilation, but therein lies the problem? One whole side is mesh...which is great, until you're changing clothes w/o the rainfly in a campground, oruntil wind bows desert or river sandbar sand up inside!
But the Base camp may be a little "too much" with the 5 poles and lack of mesh. But I do appreciate it's ability to hang tough in weather, especially wind.
It's for me, my wife and our 1 year old....river/canoe/raft camping in the desert south west (US), and car camping all over the west and SW US.
Thoughts?
Hi Victor! 😊 Hmm I think all the points you listed are really accurate! For myself I typically leave the rainfly on (unpredictable storms sometimes), and I love having more ventilation so I think I'd go with the Limestone. Oh, and I always camp in super hot summer (that's the only climate where I'm from), and I found the Base Camp to be a little too stuffy for me. But your camping situation may be a little different! I think the Base Camp might be a little better especially for desert camping with lots of sand? It's a big pain to clean out once it gets in!
Thank you for the review.
You're most welcome! I'm really glad that you liked it! 🥰
Thanks for your amazing work 🙏, very nice videos, and very precisely description 🤯, I need your help, I am struggling whit decision which tent ⛺ I should choose, wawona 6 north face Vs naturehike vessel m. I really want to know your opinion. I wish you all the best ❤❤
Hi there! Thank you so much for your comment and I'm really glad that you like these videos 😊 Hmm... To be honest I haven't tested any Naturehike stuff. It's very popular in Asia but I don't think that the quality will be as good as The North Face (just my opinion, I could definitely be wrong!).
Thank you!
You're most welcome Jennifer! I'm really glad that you liked this review! 🥰
Hi! being also from another South East Asia country, which would you recommend for our very hot weather? Coleman Montana 6p or Quechua Arpenaz 4.1? Great and very detailed videos btw!keep it up!
Hi Karlo! I'm glad that you've been liking the videos, and thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that as well 😊 As for your question, I don't have the Quechua Arpenaz, though I've seen a lot of people using it in Singapore where I live. Decathlon seems to be one of our favorite stores here. But honestly, I think both these tents don't have that much ventilation. If you want something for very hot weather, look for a tent with much more mesh than fabric, and the more vents you have, the better as well. And I find that the black out feature tends to keep some of the heat out too. I quite liked the Coleman 10p instant tent, it has many windows plus blackout fabric, but any other tent that fits this description should work too 😊
@@CampingGuidance thank you so much for the very detailed response! Same here in the Philippines, a lot of people are using Arpenaz but im a bit worried as well with the lack of ventilation. will definitely consider the coleman 10p but i fear it might be too big for my kid and wife. looking forward to more of your tent and other camping essentials review! 😊
@@karloreyes Hi Karlo! You're most welcome 😊 I'm glad you liked the response! Ooh you're from the Philippines! That's so cool 😊 I guess Decathlon is really popular there too (I heard it's super popular in Asia hahaha). Hmm if you're camping just with your kid and wife then I think the 10p will be too big. Are you expecting a lot of rain? If not, you could try out the Coleman Sundome dark room 6p. I think that would be very roomy for your family of 3 😊 If you're expecting a lot of rain, you can go with Decathlon's 3P pop up tent, it's super rain proof, plus I like the blackout feature. It doesn't have quite a lot of mesh but there are 2 big vents by the side for some ventilation at least. Not super good ventilation, but not too shabby. So far, these are all the tents that I've tested. The Quechua 3P pop up by Decathlon is also VERY popular here over at Singapore 😊
What size top loading tent bag would you recommend if I don't want to use the original bag?
How many more stakes and guy lines would I have to buy?
Hi there! Hmm anything that's at least 20% bigger than the stuff sack (dimensions given under the Portability test, which is the last test I think) would be pretty good. But that also depends on how much time you have to pack your tents up/how tightly you like to pack your tents up. And I was missing 2 guylines and 6 stakes. I gave the complete calculations at the end of Test 1 (Set Up), so you can just check that out to see what you need 😊 I hope this helps!
@@CampingGuidance yes thank you! You've got the best videos!
@@kberken I'm really glad to help! Please feel free to reach out if you have more questions! And thank you so much for watching my videos, that means a lot 🥰
I'm totally over thinking my tent purchase here but Does this tent get really hot? I want to camp in the summer here I live and it's sometimes in the 90s. I read on google that ventilation isn't great so it's better as a spring/fall tent. What do you think? Do you have any experience with marmot tents?
Hi Faylina! Thanks for the question! Hmm tbh I did find it a little bit hot and stuffy in the summer. It's pretty hot where I am too, usually in the 90s as well. This tent is definitely better as a spring/fall tent for sure. If you're planning to use it only in summer, I'd suggest getting something else. But if you want it for summer, spring, and fall, then getting this definitely makes sense! I hope this helps! 😊 And nope so sorry I don't have any experience with Marmot at the moment. I bought the Limestone a few years ago and got sent a tent with no poles, so I never got to test it out :(
@@CampingGuidance thanks for the reply. I guess I'll keep looking. I'm also considering the marmot limestone. It's a shame you didn't get poles. I think if you contacted Marmot they'd probably send them to you.
@@faylinameir You could consider the Wonderland if it goes on sale! REI does that several times a year, and it's a super great summer tent for fair weather. 😊 Yeah I was so disappointed :( I contacted Marmot sometime last year for it but they said they didn't have poles available. Urgh. I'll try again maybe some time this year!
I’ve watched your reviews of the Skyward 4, l know this is 6 man tent, but would you think the 4 man version of this tent would be worth the extra price over the Skyward 4.
I definitely like the Base Camp over the skyward if that helps! You could possibly wait for the anniversary sale coming up to snag a discount on this too.
@@CampingGuidance Afraid you might say that because l went with the Skyward 4, l think it was only $150. Was thinking about returning it for the higher end Base Camp, but the price was so much more, and the Base Camp did not look any easier to set up, so l have decided to keep the Skyward.
@@bebopkirby Hey I think for 50% off, that's a really really good deal! I didn't manage to snag such a big discount on mine, so I'm envious hahaha. How are you finding the Skyward?
@@CampingGuidance It is a nice family tent, being single it is really more than l need, but it looked so nice set up at REI, and the price was so low, so l bought something l really did not need. Used it once, at 75 was wondering if it was going to be to hard to set up, but it was pretty easy, though obviously it takes more time than my smaller one and two man tents. Will I ever use it again, not sure, but it seems to me to be a very nice and quality product.
@@bebopkirby I'm really glad to hear that, and again, I think you got a fantastic deal on it, so don't worry about it. If you can get a few uses out of it, it will be worth the money 🥰 REI does tend to make pretty good quality products.
Looks like it’s no longer in stock. Is this recommended for Singapore/Malaysia weather with their poor ventilation?
Hey Bernard! Yeahhh it's no longer in stock :( Sadly REI discontinued it, but maybe they're coming up with an updated version. But I wouldn't recommend it for Singapore/Malaysia weather though. Too hot and stuffy. I prefer The North Face Wawona much better for the weather here. I hope this helps! 😀
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According to REI, they are making updates to this tent and hope to have it out Spring 2024.
@@CommittotheIndian Oh nice!! Thanks so much for sharing Travis. That's really great news, it would have been a pity had they discontinued it entirely 😱
And being from the south as I am no matter what kind of tint you buy you're going to have to have a tarp for the top and for the bottom.
And yes! It's definitely a good practice to have a tarp at the bottom for sure. I don't usually have a tarp for the top though because I tend to avoid rain hahaha
High quality tents like this don’t have an issue with rain. Those cheaper ones she mentioned might. Growing up in Georgia I spent many raining nights in a tent. My 2 sierra designs tents never let me down.
Haha some sort of monkey at 22:28
Hahaha yeah! I live pretty near a reservoir so they're always coming over to visit my place hahaha 😂 Glad you noticed it!
You have heard of Ace of Spades but Dome tents ARe a waste of space. Cabin style tents are made much better and have much more space.
Thanks again for sharing Jon! Appreciate your opinion 😊
Unless it is very windy.
@@blade1300 Yeah! That's for sure.
Pardon me but I am a 6-foot to male adult and I do not like Dome style tents. I like cabin-style tents.
Hi Jon! Thanks so much for sharing. 😊 And no worries, I totally get it. Not everyone would love dome style tents. Actually from how my TH-cam videos perform, I think cabin tents are a little more popular than my dome tents hahaha
What's amazing to me is that this is not the 1800s. This is 2024. With all of our technology not one company can make the perfect tent. Every tent on the market has its drawbacks and it's ridiculous. I bought a Nemo for man tent. The zippers broke on the doors and the vestibule because they are crap. The wind in Arizona blew the seams apart on the vestibule .. the cover on the 10th did not make it to the bottom of the tent allowing wind in and not holding in the heat. The Nemo is a piece of crap. When someone comes out with a tent that does everything I'll buy another one until then all of these tent companies can lick my bee a l l s..
Oh man I'm so sorry to hear about that. Are you talking about the Nemo Aurora Highrise?