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I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost my password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
@Garrett Mateo Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Good review! I hiked 600 km with this tent the GPT in Patagonia. Held up with no problems to rain, storms and some really high winds. Light, easy to set up, simplicity. On warm and humid nights just kept the door open for extra ventilation. And yes, because the tent is bigger, when I had condensation, I did not touch the walls, so no problem at all, just dry it the next day very quickly.
I like how you talk about the height of your setup including your personal dimensions because a lot of people don't think about how that affect contact with the tent depending on the tent design. You go into actual livability aspects such as talking about where the pole is in relation to you and your bag and such. I appreciate it.
Your voice is just made for these reviews. I cannot imagine why you don't have more subs?!? But stick with it, man! Your time is gonna come. You're incredibly thorough and no BS about the things you review. I've made purchases directly because of your videos. Have you considered a long term series? By that a mean a big, full on through hike? Seems that the big hiker "tubers" have all done this to really establish their viewer base. I mean, if that's even something you're looking at doing. But I'm a fan, have been for about a year now. Keep up the great work and hike on.
I bought the 'standard' Lanshan 1 and sold it on before even using it, because although it looked really well made, the interior space was just too tight (and I'm not particularly tall at 5'11"). I bought the Pro version (in green) and the increase in interior space is amazing! Love this tent, which I've been using for 'stealth camping' in the woods during lockdown. One 'tip' if I may - The mesh surround needs to slope downwards from the top of the bathtub towards the ground, otherwise drips of condensation will cross the mesh and form puddles on the floor. This slope is tricky to get right, and is not possible if you have your pole set too high. Disagree with your asessment of the fabric change! 20D is just better, period, and a bit of seam-sealing didn't kill anyone. Despite your admirable use of it in snow etc, I still see this as a fairer-weather option, and will be sticking with my Hexpeak V4A in harsher conditions. But a sub-700g practical tent at this price? What's not to like?
One of the best tent review I ever saw! Seriously! I especially liked how you explained the condensation issue of single wall tents and mentioned the pro of being able to wipe it off. Nice job, thank you!
Great review of a great tent. Got mine 2 yrs ago directly from China, seam-sealed it, and used it extensively since. My 45+ year search for the "perfect" tent has been over since having it.
Thanks for the detailed thoughts on this tent. I’m considering this as a Christmas present for my so who is primarily a hammock camper but from time to time needs a tent for specific trails that take us above tree line.
I just started packing with the Lanshan 2 because I like my space. :) I like the tent a lot. Between that and the Zerk we're starting to look like twins LOL
I have the regular version. The best tent around for the money spent/weight ratio. 2weeks ago I was caught in a bad thunderstorm in the Uwharrie Mountains NC, we got 4inches of rain that night. I stayed 100% dry inside. There was literally a1inch river flowing under the tent, I had my shoes sitting on my z-seat under the vestibule, they were floating. I am interested in the pro version, I'll probably get it once something breaks on my current model. That might be awhile though, this thing is made pretty damn well.
Alright I think I did a full circle. Started with a 2,4kg 2P tent, then wanted something lighter and came across this multiple times. But I went for a tarp+bug bivy. Found out however that it's not my thing. A bit complicated to set up and no privacy. Then found out about the Lunar Solo and then about this tent again which basically is the same but cheaper... :)
Got one myself last month, had it out in very strong winds, solid as a rock! I love this tent already. I’m wondering now if my heavier double wall will ever be used again. Time will tell. (All signs suggest NOT). Great review. 👍
I saw in another video that If you don't have a trekking pole available, you can set up the Lanshan using the webbing loop at the top and cordage tied to a tree.
I like flowable silicone windshield sealant for seam sealing silnylon better. It is a bit more runny so it’s easier to apply a thin layer and get it in the needle holes. Buy it at a car parts store.
Yea... my next one... I already have the regular 1 and 2 and so many more but no single wall yet... and I love the original 1 so i'm very interested... (love the khaki version).
Just bought this! Haven't tested it yet, but chose the Pro over the predecessor. The extra weight from the heavier denier nylon is off-set by the fact it's single wall. It still comes in 200g lighter than the first edition I believe. Nice review, thanks. Rob
Only 90g less than the predecessor on my scale! I would have liked to see a bit more weight loss for going from double to single walled. Very solid tent though and I think the 20d will be bomb proof!
@@JustinOutdoors really? Official weigh-in stats have it at 155g, I just checked. Have you sealed yours? I had a go at erecting mine yesterday and first impressions are great. Didn't do a good job of getting the floor aligned properly though mind haha
@@TheNomadicTrader My pro came in at 690g before seam sealing and 704g after. My regular lanshan came in at 780g. I probably only used 5-10g of sealer on the regular lashan.
thank you for a great review. couple of questions: 1. difference between 3 and 4 season is double layer with mesh vs 1 layer? which one would you go with and why? 2. any insight on why the price spiked so much and whether it'll go back down? said in video 120-150 bucks now the lowest price is 170 for 3 season and 180 for the 4 season.
Hi Justin, thanks for this review - great to see you are still stoked about this tent even after multiple uses! Definitely a recommend if ultra light solo back packing tent is your thing. I would recommend having a look at 'how to' seam sealing videos - key point squeeze out some sealer into a small pot, thin down with white spirit to consistency of runny honey and with small paint brush apply a thin line carefully to the sewn seams - including bath tub floor corners - no biggie...
Well done! Great tent. I have the Flame’s Creed 2. I love that tent. I worry about condensation on the “pro” versions/single wall. Have you had any issues? Well done on your review. Crow✌️
Great review, good to know it handles the rain well. I just had this delivered before lockdown and haven't been able to use it as my garden is gravel, can't wait to get out in it.
You had me, until "winter hiking days". You have a BIG responsibility when you recommend a 2/3 season tent for use in the winter. This is by no means a tent for that 4th season!
I was speaking to my own experiences. I have used the tent many days in the winter with no problems. Is it meant for expeditions? Definitely not. But it can get by for winter use.
Sleeping bag and inflatable pads with insulation protects you against winter times, the tent does little if you've got a good sleeping setup. Talking by my own experience.
@@GuilhermeBianeck It's probably our different definition of winter that is the problem here. Often in YT videos, both from the UK and US, other hikers are on "winter" hikes, but for us living here in Norway, winter is for most part something totally different. We often refer to a 5th season due to the often hard winter up here.Therefore, a tent need thicker outer material, solid inner, better stitching, more and stronger guyouts and different and more winter practical construction. Based on +30 years hiking, this is my experience, as well as selling outdoor gear and guiding others for years.
@@JustinOutdoors Yeah, I went out of the gate strong. I had big plans of using that tent above the tree line this winter in the White Mountains......then the virus hit...now it is time to break it back out and get it in the mountains!
It's perfect copy of the Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo tent. The original ones ( six moons ) were in nylon and would sag a little when wet. The new ones are silpoly with next to noting in sagging when wet. I have a silpoly tarp and it does not sag when wet so I believe that tent wouldn't either. All I know for sure is my nylon one will sag when wet but is easy to tighten back up. Between the two brands big difference in price and a few ounces in weight. Lunar Solo Backpacking Tent $230.00 , 26 oz - 740 g , Solo Backpacking Tent , - Uses 49" Pole
At this point, there are a lot of tents with this sort of design. I'm not sure which one was the "original" one trekking pole ultralight tent as we know it, but it's something I might look into!
@@JustinOutdoors Sorry about the misunderstanding...When I refereed to the "Original " Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo I was referring to the one I purchased many years ago and not the new silpoly one he has today. It would be interesting to see who made the 1st one of that design.
Had to like this review, you were worryingly on 666 Likes! An objective & comprehensive review!. I'm looking at a tent for a 35 day backpack along a 630 mile coast path next May & have considered Lanshan. My concerns are the single skin, condensation, seam sealing & ability to withstand strong coastal winds. I've also seen reviews where it is said to be cold inside. Love the light weight & ease of pitch.
I think they swapped to a 20 denier because of one issue with the 15 used on the "regular" Lanshans. When they get wet in sustained rain the regular Lanshans flies *really* sag, I mean *really*. I am fairly certain they got a few complaints about that issue so with the pro they were likely trying to limit this issue.
I have definitely noticed the sagginess, but the reason the pro doesn't is due to the silicone treatment. I imagine they could have done the same to a 15d.
I have the lanshan 1. When it comes to condensation, I still touch the fly because the mesh isnt strong enough to keep me from touching it. Also, the lanshan 1 is too small and makes me claustrophobic. Im thinking about the 2 pro/1 pro to use for my GR11 Thru hike in Spain coming summer. The 2 pro seems to have the exact same space as the Duplex, which is often considered a castle. So I should be good :)
Nice video and good review! I have that tent and I made some mods: magnets instead of the toggles on the doors (Taptent Aeon Li style) and tensioners on the bathub so I have perfectly shaped floor every time. I also modified the front guy line with a prusik knot like in the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. About the review, I totally agree with you 👍
I am looking for an affordable tent to solo with. But I do most of my backpacking in the alpine where a free standing works best. Do you recommend this tent for that situation ?
Great review Justin. It's very welcome to read reviews from people who have actually camped in the tent for many nights, rather than giving you their opinion after taking it out the packaging and pitching it in their garden. I had seen this tent on many websites but always thought it looked a bit flimsy. However l eventually bought it on the strength of your review. Have only been out in it twice but am very impressed. It rained hard on my first night but along with my gear l was bone dry in the morning. Condensation was no worse than in other tents lve owned but easily wiped down. Its very light, takes up little room in my rucksack, its relatively cheap, so what's not to like?
I had to seam seal my expensive Black Diamond ultralight single wall tent (Firstlight) and mt BD Megalite tarp as well. I did notice the current price of this tent is $240CAD, still think it's worth that price? Looks to me to be still priced lower than others...
Thanks for this useful video! I will be hiking in Scotland next spring (I am from the UK) so just researching. Just a bit put off by having to seal the seams. I think I will be relying on waterproof seams for the Scottish weather!!! I wonder why that’s not already done by the manufacturer?? Hmm?
It's not THAT bad, haha. Just takes 20-30min of your time and then leaving it up for 3hrs. More difficult if you don't have access to a private place to do it. It's not being done by the manufacturer because of the time involved. It would increase the cost quite a bit. I would like to see the price drop a bit on the Lanshan Pro tents.
Great review! looking for an ultralight tent to use on a cross country motorcycle trip. Amazon says it packs down to 13x6 inches. Can you confirm or deny the packed up dimensions? Im hoping this would fit inside a saddle bag.
I currently have it packed in a bag that ends up being 12x5.5. It swill has quite a bit of room to squish down. I think I could probably squish it to 6x6 or so.
I have used this tent and it was leaking under medium heavy rain, and yes I have seam sealed the tents. It was raining under a couple of hours and it was like a very light shower inside the tent. We were actually a group that was camping and we used two lanshan 2 pro and one pro1 and all had the same issue, Every tent had water inside the tent in the morning. I would not rely on this tent for more challenging hikes. The construction is fine but I could never recommend to buy this tent. Very sad to say this, but you have to buy the real original stuff or maybe the old lanshan model. The old Lanshan have a rating on the outer fly of 5000mm waterproof index and the pro have 2000mm. Maybe the older model is more secure?
Thanks for this great review. Would this tent work for hiking in rocky areas where it could not be staked down? I'm assuming that it wouldn't work well and in that case which tent would you recommend?
Nice review, I really would like to try it in Scandinavian conditions but you have proven it to be a really Good option for UL hiking! Today I have a Hilleberg Enan that weights 1100 gr, so some wheight savings to be made 👍🏻 thanks for Good vid!!
I walked the northern part of the Kungsleden trail in north sweden with a lanshan 2 tent last year september. At times very windy conditions, and not much shelter to be found. The tent held up fine, but it was storming inside the tent at times since the inner is not solid, in cold nights you could feel the wind steal the warmth from the sleeping bag, brrrr. Didn't matter much if pitched lower. I don't recommend lanshan tents for scandinavia. Will bring a tent with semi solid inner next time.
I'm 6'4" tall and 275lbs, is it long and wide enough for ME to fully extend and not touch any walls? Very important because the last two small tents I tried failed :(
Hey! I'm thinking of getting this tent as my first trekking pole tent. I was wondering how was the taxes and duties situation like ordering from aliexpress to Canada, how much could I roughly expect as extra costs? I know this is very subjective but thanks in advance!
Hi Justin, I just ordered a 1 pro after watching your review but I’m still puzzled what the exact pole height should be. Lanshan drawing says 125 cm. But you pitch it at 130 ? And if I want to order a carbon pole for it I need a figure!
I use a 126cm pole and it works great. If I want to pitch it higher for more air flow, I may set my trekking pole to 130cm (if I have it). Usually I'm using 126cm!
Hi Justin, thanks for great reviews. i have 3 questions? 1- i clicked your link, there is a carbon pole is in aliexpress but what is the correct size of the pole 125cm-130cm-135cm ? 2- i want to use it for my bike trips. also i charged my some device in tent as drone, mobile phone etc. does humidity drip inside? 3- is it necessary to put glue/slicon out of the tent? many thanks for your kind replay.
Hi Justin! Just ordered Lanshan 1 PRO. I'm wondering, since the fly is made from double side silnylon, is it possible to apply the seam sealer from the inside of the tent?
Hi have you tried the Lanshan 1 Regular in snow and wind? What is your openion. I have to decide between regular and pro, I do quite a bit of hiking in snow in India and Nepal, so snow is important for me. Please advice
I have Hey! I've tried the regular Lanshan in wind but not snow. It held up great in wind. I imagine it'd do similarly well in snow. The tough part about snow is getting a good pitch for the tent.
I can guarantee you the company did not arrange this review. While companies will often send gear to reviewers, there are almost never any expectations or requirements for the review.
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I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost my password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
@Alexzander Tate Instablaster =)
@Garrett Mateo Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Garrett Mateo It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my ass :D
@Alexzander Tate no problem :)
Good review! I hiked 600 km with this tent the GPT in Patagonia. Held up with no problems to rain, storms and some really high winds. Light, easy to set up, simplicity. On warm and humid nights just kept the door open for extra ventilation. And yes, because the tent is bigger, when I had condensation, I did not touch the walls, so no problem at all, just dry it the next day very quickly.
That's awesome to hear about how well it performed for you. The bigger size is amazing.
would you be comfortable taking it on an even longer thruhike like the PCT?
@@derpaulii I would, since I believe the PCT is less exposed than the Andes mountains where I used my Lanshan.
Do you think I'd fit in it at 6'6"?
I like how you talk about the height of your setup including your personal dimensions because a lot of people don't think about how that affect contact with the tent depending on the tent design. You go into actual livability aspects such as talking about where the pole is in relation to you and your bag and such. I appreciate it.
It's SO important! Someone laying down in an empty tent does not give anyone a good representation of how much room is actually in the tent!
Your voice is just made for these reviews. I cannot imagine why you don't have more subs?!? But stick with it, man! Your time is gonna come. You're incredibly thorough and no BS about the things you review. I've made purchases directly because of your videos. Have you considered a long term series? By that a mean a big, full on through hike? Seems that the big hiker "tubers" have all done this to really establish their viewer base. I mean, if that's even something you're looking at doing. But I'm a fan, have been for about a year now. Keep up the great work and hike on.
Thanks man! Means a lot! I have a ton of fun making the videos and have been toying around with the idea of a long-distance hike!
Hey @scottyplug you nailed this comment on the head! Look at him now! And @JustinOutdoors that Thru-Hike series sounds like a good idea!
@@BackcountryForward Thanks man. I'm a big fan of your channel too!
@@scottyplug thanks man! I appreciate that! Big things ahead! I'm excited!
Thanks for you support and encouragement!
I bought the 'standard' Lanshan 1 and sold it on before even using it, because although it looked really well made, the interior space was just too tight (and I'm not particularly tall at 5'11"). I bought the Pro version (in green) and the increase in interior space is amazing! Love this tent, which I've been using for 'stealth camping' in the woods during lockdown.
One 'tip' if I may - The mesh surround needs to slope downwards from the top of the bathtub towards the ground, otherwise drips of condensation will cross the mesh and form puddles on the floor. This slope is tricky to get right, and is not possible if you have your pole set too high.
Disagree with your asessment of the fabric change! 20D is just better, period, and a bit of seam-sealing didn't kill anyone.
Despite your admirable use of it in snow etc, I still see this as a fairer-weather option, and will be sticking with my Hexpeak V4A in harsher conditions.
But a sub-700g practical tent at this price? What's not to like?
Ya, my 20d gripe was pretty minor but I think the seam sealing will turn a lot of people off of it! People want turn key solutions. haha
One of the best tent review I ever saw! Seriously!
I especially liked how you explained the condensation issue of single wall tents and mentioned the pro of being able to wipe it off.
Nice job, thank you!
Wow, thanks!
I bought a Lanshan 1 pro this spring,and I love this tent,ultralight,top quality,the finition is very nice,a lot of room,and the price is awsome👍
Awesome price and the performance is great too! You nailed it!
Great review of a great tent. Got mine 2 yrs ago directly from China, seam-sealed it, and used it extensively since.
My 45+ year search for the "perfect" tent has been over since having it.
I bought a Lanshan 2, (a month ago) for me and my dog. I am super excited about it!
Nice, a new tent is super exciting!
Thanks for the detailed thoughts on this tent. I’m considering this as a Christmas present for my so who is primarily a hammock camper but from time to time needs a tent for specific trails that take us above tree line.
I just started packing with the Lanshan 2 because I like my space. :) I like the tent a lot. Between that and the Zerk we're starting to look like twins LOL
Haha, let me know if you pick up some purple shorts!
I'm 6'-3", guess it's a no-go for me. Thanks for the info.
Just bought one a little over a week ago and it is in the mail! Great review!
EXCITING!! wooo!
I have the regular version. The best tent around for the money spent/weight ratio. 2weeks ago I was caught in a bad thunderstorm in the Uwharrie Mountains NC, we got 4inches of rain that night.
I stayed 100% dry inside.
There was literally a1inch river flowing under the tent, I had my shoes sitting on my z-seat under the vestibule, they were floating. I am interested in the pro version, I'll probably get it once something breaks on my current model.
That might be awhile though, this thing is made pretty damn well.
That's a crazy story! Super cool to hear it hold up in that much rain!
Alright I think I did a full circle. Started with a 2,4kg 2P tent, then wanted something lighter and came across this multiple times. But I went for a tarp+bug bivy. Found out however that it's not my thing. A bit complicated to set up and no privacy. Then found out about the Lunar Solo and then about this tent again which basically is the same but cheaper... :)
Got one myself last month, had it out in very strong winds, solid as a rock! I love this tent already. I’m wondering now if my heavier double wall will ever be used again. Time will tell. (All signs suggest NOT). Great review. 👍
Nice one mate, I've seen you on Insta but no idea you had a channel! Top stuff
"I have a tracking pole here which is really nice for a Justin" I see what you did there...
haha!
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Great review! Thank you for your clear info in a concise package.
I saw in another video that If you don't have a trekking pole available, you can set up the Lanshan using the webbing loop at the top and cordage tied to a tree.
I have such a crush on you Justin you rock. In all seriousness thank you so much for all the tips. Trying my lanshan 1 pro first time this weekend. :)
Thanks for the review, it’s really helpful.
I like flowable silicone windshield sealant for seam sealing silnylon better. It is a bit more runny so it’s easier to apply a thin layer and get it in the needle holes. Buy it at a car parts store.
Yea... my next one... I already have the regular 1 and 2 and so many more but no single wall yet... and I love the original 1 so i'm very interested... (love the khaki version).
Great review! Very informative and thorough. I'm glad you use a lav mic. So many TH-camrs just rely on shotgun mics and their audio is... not good.
Thanks! I love the versatility of the lav.
Just bought this! Haven't tested it yet, but chose the Pro over the predecessor. The extra weight from the heavier denier nylon is off-set by the fact it's single wall. It still comes in 200g lighter than the first edition I believe.
Nice review, thanks.
Rob
Only 90g less than the predecessor on my scale! I would have liked to see a bit more weight loss for going from double to single walled. Very solid tent though and I think the 20d will be bomb proof!
@@JustinOutdoors really? Official weigh-in stats have it at 155g, I just checked. Have you sealed yours? I had a go at erecting mine yesterday and first impressions are great. Didn't do a good job of getting the floor aligned properly though mind haha
@@TheNomadicTrader My pro came in at 690g before seam sealing and 704g after. My regular lanshan came in at 780g. I probably only used 5-10g of sealer on the regular lashan.
thank you for a great review. couple of questions:
1. difference between 3 and 4 season is double layer with mesh vs 1 layer? which one would you go with and why?
2. any insight on why the price spiked so much and whether it'll go back down? said in video 120-150 bucks now the lowest price is 170 for 3 season and 180 for the 4 season.
I'd go with the 1 layer
Hi Justin, thanks for this review - great to see you are still stoked about this tent even after multiple uses! Definitely a recommend if ultra light solo back packing tent is your thing. I would recommend having a look at 'how to' seam sealing videos - key point squeeze out some sealer into a small pot, thin down with white spirit to consistency of runny honey and with small paint brush apply a thin line carefully to the sewn seams - including bath tub floor corners - no biggie...
Seems like a lot of extra work for the seam sealing! haha. Using it right out of the tube was pretty easy.
Carbon pole genius!
Very good review thanks
Well done! Great tent. I have the Flame’s Creed 2. I love that tent. I worry about condensation on the “pro” versions/single wall. Have you had any issues? Well done on your review. Crow✌️
Same amount of condensation on the pro vs non-pro for me, which makes sense since they have the same amount of ventilation.
Looking to get one of these myself, great informative video mate, thanks for sharing
Ash 👍🏼
Great review, good to know it handles the rain well. I just had this delivered before lockdown and haven't been able to use it as my garden is gravel, can't wait to get out in it.
Mine have handled weather spectacularly. Have fun when you get it out there!
Great review Justin, I have to agree. A
Thanks Andrew :)
I sold my regular Lanshan 1. The pro definitely seems to be a better option.
Ya, I think so too. The extra size is actually very noticeable.
You had me, until "winter hiking days". You have a BIG responsibility when you recommend a 2/3 season tent for use in the winter. This is by no means a tent for that 4th season!
I was speaking to my own experiences. I have used the tent many days in the winter with no problems. Is it meant for expeditions? Definitely not. But it can get by for winter use.
Sleeping bag and inflatable pads with insulation protects you against winter times, the tent does little if you've got a good sleeping setup.
Talking by my own experience.
@@GuilhermeBianeck It's probably our different definition of winter that is the problem here. Often in YT videos, both from the UK and US, other hikers are on "winter" hikes, but for us living here in Norway, winter is for most part something totally different. We often refer to a 5th season due to the often hard winter up here.Therefore, a tent need thicker outer material, solid inner, better stitching, more and stronger guyouts and different and more winter practical construction. Based on +30 years hiking, this is my experience, as well as selling outdoor gear and guiding others for years.
Great video Justin! This was my first trekking pole tent and it's a solid option! For the price to weight ratio, itll be hard to beat for sure!
Really hard to beat for price to weight and features!
@@JustinOutdoors I do agree about the 15D, it would make the tent a bit lighter as well (the seam sealing is a hassle).
Justin, I love your channel. Thanks for all of your work on
these videos
Awesome, love my Lanshan 2 and I hope to grab this one at some point in the future.
And I hope to grab a Lanshan 2 at some point as well! haha
You should trade? 🤣
A great tent! I'm getting quite fond of mine!
Great review
Ya man! I was jealous of how much use you were able to get out of it right when you got it!
@@JustinOutdoors Yeah, I went out of the gate strong. I had big plans of using that tent above the tree line this winter in the White Mountains......then the virus hit...now it is time to break it back out and get it in the mountains!
It's perfect copy of the Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo tent. The original ones ( six moons ) were in nylon and would sag a little when wet. The new ones are silpoly with next to noting in sagging when wet. I have a silpoly tarp and it does not sag when wet so I believe that tent wouldn't either. All I know for sure is my nylon one will sag when wet but is easy to tighten back up. Between the two brands big difference in price and a few ounces in weight.
Lunar Solo Backpacking Tent $230.00 , 26 oz - 740 g , Solo Backpacking Tent , - Uses 49" Pole
At this point, there are a lot of tents with this sort of design. I'm not sure which one was the "original" one trekking pole ultralight tent as we know it, but it's something I might look into!
@@JustinOutdoors Sorry about the misunderstanding...When I refereed to the "Original " Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo I was referring to the one I purchased many years ago and not the new silpoly one he has today. It would be interesting to see who made the 1st one of that design.
Had to like this review, you were worryingly on 666 Likes! An objective & comprehensive review!. I'm looking at a tent for a 35 day backpack along a 630 mile coast path next May & have considered Lanshan. My concerns are the single skin, condensation, seam sealing & ability to withstand strong coastal winds. I've also seen reviews where it is said to be cold inside. Love the light weight & ease of pitch.
I have had the Lanshans in some pretty strong wind and they were solid as a rock! The seam sealing is a bit annoying.
Thanks very helpful review
I think they swapped to a 20 denier because of one issue with the 15 used on the "regular" Lanshans. When they get wet in sustained rain the regular Lanshans flies *really* sag, I mean *really*. I am fairly certain they got a few complaints about that issue so with the pro they were likely trying to limit this issue.
I have definitely noticed the sagginess, but the reason the pro doesn't is due to the silicone treatment. I imagine they could have done the same to a 15d.
Great review! Loved your explanation of single vs. double wall.
The 20d fabric is probably why it doesn't sag so much.
Do they have a version for 6'2" people?
I have the lanshan 1. When it comes to condensation, I still touch the fly because the mesh isnt strong enough to keep me from touching it. Also, the lanshan 1 is too small and makes me claustrophobic. Im thinking about the 2 pro/1 pro to use for my GR11 Thru hike in Spain coming summer. The 2 pro seems to have the exact same space as the Duplex, which is often considered a castle. So I should be good :)
Nice video and good review! I have that tent and I made some mods: magnets instead of the toggles on the doors (Taptent Aeon Li style) and tensioners on the bathub so I have perfectly shaped floor every time. I also modified the front guy line with a prusik knot like in the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. About the review, I totally agree with you 👍
Neat mods! Have any pictures?
Justin Outdoors Sure, I can take some tomorrow, if you have any email address or anything where to send them I can gladly drop them.
Bill English If you give me an email address I can send you the pics.
Justin, you the man! Really like your no bias review!Thumbs up and sub. Keep up the good work bro!
I am looking for an affordable tent to solo with. But I do most of my backpacking in the alpine where a free standing works best. Do you recommend this tent for that situation ?
If you have soil to stake into, this tent does great in the alpine. It is hard to get it solidly pitched if you're only using rocks to tie it off.
@@JustinOutdoors thanks that's what I was concerned about. Even with free standing. I've used rocks to hold the fly taught on my msr tents.
Pretty great tent, I'd buy one if they offered it in a more natural color
Great review Justin. It's very welcome to read reviews from people who have actually camped in the tent for many nights, rather than giving you their opinion after taking it out the packaging and pitching it in their garden.
I had seen this tent on many websites but always thought it looked a bit flimsy. However l eventually bought it on the strength of your review. Have only been out in it twice but am very impressed. It rained hard on my first night but along with my gear l was bone dry in the morning. Condensation was no worse than in other tents lve owned but easily wiped down. Its very light, takes up little room in my rucksack, its relatively cheap, so what's not to like?
Exactly! What is not to like!
This looks pretty dope. Gonna have to see if anyone has done a direct comparison between this and the Lunar Solo
My question as well.
I think someone did the regular Lanshan 1 vs the Lunar Solo. The Lunar Solo looks sick, it's too bad it's $10,000 to get in Canada.
I had to seam seal my expensive Black Diamond ultralight single wall tent (Firstlight) and mt BD Megalite tarp as well. I did notice the current price of this tent is $240CAD, still think it's worth that price? Looks to me to be still priced lower than others...
Nice review bro.Thumb up.Looks nice this tent but can you make a video how waterproof is this tent.One hour test.thanks for sharing this video.
I'll see what I can do!
I’m 6’6, but I sleep on my side so probably sleep a bit shorter and only use a 3” pad. Should I bother trying one, or do I look for something else
Thanks for this useful video! I will be hiking in Scotland next spring (I am from the UK) so just researching. Just a bit put off by having to seal the seams. I think I will be relying on waterproof seams for the Scottish weather!!! I wonder why that’s not already done by the manufacturer?? Hmm?
It's not THAT bad, haha. Just takes 20-30min of your time and then leaving it up for 3hrs. More difficult if you don't have access to a private place to do it. It's not being done by the manufacturer because of the time involved. It would increase the cost quite a bit. I would like to see the price drop a bit on the Lanshan Pro tents.
I have the regular lanshan, but I've never put seam sealer on it. Is it needed, and if so, is too late, 🤔
Great review! looking for an ultralight tent to use on a cross country motorcycle trip. Amazon says it packs down to 13x6 inches. Can you confirm or deny the packed up dimensions? Im hoping this would fit inside a saddle bag.
I currently have it packed in a bag that ends up being 12x5.5. It swill has quite a bit of room to squish down. I think I could probably squish it to 6x6 or so.
Ever knocked it over by having the trekking pole slip / fall ?
Nope! Solid as a rock!
Hey thanks Justin, great honest review!
I prefer the older Lanshan double wall because when a cow breaks through the outer tent then I still have the mesh to protect me.
Fair enough my friend! haha
I have used this tent and it was leaking under medium heavy rain, and yes I have seam sealed the tents. It was raining under a couple of hours and it was like a very light shower inside the tent. We were actually a group that was camping and we used two lanshan 2 pro and one pro1 and all had the same issue, Every tent had water inside the tent in the morning. I would not rely on this tent for more challenging hikes. The construction is fine but I could never recommend to buy this tent. Very sad to say this, but you have to buy the real original stuff or maybe the old lanshan model. The old Lanshan have a rating on the outer fly of 5000mm waterproof index and the pro have 2000mm. Maybe the older model is more secure?
Are you sure the water inside the tent wasn't condensation? I've had the 1 pro and 2 pro in pouring rain and have never had any leakage.
I have the Lanshan 1 regular version, and I am wondering if it is worth upgrading to the pro? Sounds like it saves about 1/2 a lb?
Thanks for this great review. Would this tent work for hiking in rocky areas where it could not be staked down? I'm assuming that it wouldn't work well and in that case which tent would you recommend?
It would be a lot tougher if you couldn't get stakes in
bathtub floor is waterproof and I wouldn't need a ground cover, assuming I always have a tent site without sharp rocks underneath, right?
Correct!
Thanks for review...any ideas on how much the foot print they sell weights? Thanks!
Not sure :)
The normal version im thinking about buying says it is "sealed" stitches with waterproof rubber treatment.
Have they improved the stitching ?
JUSTIN is there a difference between the carbon pole for the 1 or 1pro?
I seem to always be setting the 1 Pro up a little higher than the 1
Nice review, thank you! Is it possible to make a setup without the internal net?
100%!
Does anybody know any affordable chinese Dyneema tents yet?
Nice review, I really would like to try it in Scandinavian conditions but you have proven it to be a really Good option for UL hiking! Today I have a Hilleberg Enan that weights 1100 gr, so some wheight savings to be made 👍🏻 thanks for Good vid!!
I want to hit up Scandinavia one day!
I walked the northern part of the Kungsleden trail in north sweden with a lanshan 2 tent last year september. At times very windy conditions, and not much shelter to be found. The tent held up fine, but it was storming inside the tent at times since the inner is not solid, in cold nights you could feel the wind steal the warmth from the sleeping bag, brrrr. Didn't matter much if pitched lower. I don't recommend lanshan tents for scandinavia. Will bring a tent with semi solid inner next time.
Great review! Thank you! Unfortunately it won’t work for me, as I am 6.2. any suggestions for another tent?
Could try the X-Mid 1P or the Lanshan 2P and lay diagonal.
@@JustinOutdoors thank you, will look into it!
Is the rain fly attached to the tent, or is it a two piece tent? Oh and great job on the review.
The rain fly is attached to the tent. It's a single walled tent, so there is only one piece of material between you and the sky.
Can you please tell me can people see you at night when you have auxiliary white mode on? Thank you
Hi Justin! What do you think about this grey color instead of the green or khaki?
I like the grey! I'm not super picky on colors.
I'm 6'4" tall and 275lbs, is it long and wide enough for ME to fully extend and not touch any walls? Very important because the last two small tents I tried failed :(
Unlikely to fit if you have a tall sleeping pad and quilt/sleeping bag.
Thoughts on the 3 season vs 4 season versions? I don’t do much winter camping but would like that option, but also don’t want to be hot in the summer.
I've used the 4-season 2P and it's great. I personally like mesh more, but that's more a personal preference thing.
@@JustinOutdoors And how about the footprint? Worth getting it?
Hey! I'm thinking of getting this tent as my first trekking pole tent. I was wondering how was the taxes and duties situation like ordering from aliexpress to Canada, how much could I roughly expect as extra costs? I know this is very subjective but thanks in advance!
I've probably ordered over 3 dozen things from Aliexpress over the last couple of years and have never paid import taxes, duties, or brokerage fees!
Solid video! How long does the seam sealant take to dry?
Thanks! It takes about 3hrs to dry. Such a pain!
Justin Outdoors rough when you live in an apartment haha. Luckily it’s small enough to set up on a balcony!
Hi Justin, I just ordered a 1 pro after watching your review but I’m still puzzled what the exact pole height should be. Lanshan drawing says 125 cm. But you pitch it at 130 ? And if I want to order a carbon pole for it I need a figure!
I use a 126cm pole and it works great. If I want to pitch it higher for more air flow, I may set my trekking pole to 130cm (if I have it). Usually I'm using 126cm!
Hé Justin, thanks for your reply. I now have ordered the correct pole. I think it’s só light that the tent still weighs under 1 kg.
@@ejeskirowing hi Ersnt, what is the correct pole size?
@@sezginefe I pitch my lanshan with a 125 cm carbon pole I bought from Ali express.
@@ejeskirowing many thanks for quick replay.
Looks cool but why color so weird?
Because I'm a terrible video editor :P
Did you do a before and after weight on the seam sealing? Would be intetesting to see how much it adds
I didn't, but I used about 1/3 of a 28g of seam sealer. So probably increased weight by 10g or so. A nice even 700g after seam sealing! Haha
Would you recommend this one over the regular version?
I personally do like the Pro over the regular version. Roomier and a little more polished.
when you seam sealed it, did you seal both sides - the outer and the inner?
Just the outside :)
I bought a Zpak Pole that is 48". The outter fly seemed fairly low to the ground. Would I be better off with the 125cm pole you linked to above?
48in is pretty close but 125-130 is the sweet spot for the lanshan 1 pro.
Hi Justin, thanks for great reviews. i have 3 questions? 1- i clicked your link, there is a carbon pole is in aliexpress but what is the correct size of the pole 125cm-130cm-135cm ?
2- i want to use it for my bike trips. also i charged my some device in tent as drone, mobile phone etc. does humidity drip inside? 3- is it necessary to put glue/slicon out of the tent? many thanks for your kind replay.
I'd go with 125 or 130cm! I haven't had problems with condensation dripping. You have to seam seal it, yes!
Did you use the footprint and
do you recommend the footprint?
I don't and I don't really think it is needed unless you're camping on super abrasive ground!
Hi Justin! Just ordered Lanshan 1 PRO. I'm wondering, since the fly is made from double side silnylon, is it possible to apply the seam sealer from the inside of the tent?
You can always seam seal the inside or outside depending on your preference! I find sealing the outside much easier.
Would this be good for a thru-hike of the PCT?
I think so!
how does it compare to the Asta Gear Windwisper 2??
No idea, I'll take a look!
Do you use the 4 season version here?
If so, can we buy this one for all seasons?
Thanks!
There is no 4-season version of the Pro. I have used the Pro version in winter but it is not what it is designed for.
Hi have you tried the Lanshan 1 Regular in snow and wind? What is your openion. I have to decide between regular and pro, I do quite a bit of hiking in snow in India and Nepal, so snow is important for me. Please advice
I have Hey! I've tried the regular Lanshan in wind but not snow. It held up great in wind. I imagine it'd do similarly well in snow. The tough part about snow is getting a good pitch for the tent.
@@JustinOutdoors thank you sir, you are most kind and I appreciate your inputs
And what is your experience with pro in snow
Is the lanshan non pro the double wall one?
Yup!
so, I'm assuming that if I'm 6'2 I won't fit in ;)
hit or miss, haha
how are things going with the condensation?
About the same as every other tent I have! I find site selection to be more of a factor for condensation than tent design.
How long does it take to ship from Aliexpress?
I've had things take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to Canada
Is it possible to setup this tent on wooden platforms as I encounter on designated tent sites in new england area?
It is, but it is difficult without the right tools. I'm currently testing out fish hook anchors to make setting up on platforms easier!
I find it very interesting that every review I see is almost word for word the same. Almost makes me think the company arranged these reviews.
I can guarantee you the company did not arrange this review. While companies will often send gear to reviewers, there are almost never any expectations or requirements for the review.