I have had my T4 now for four years. Just bought the overland package with the oversized waterproof bag, footprint and better stakes. Death Valley, Boondooks Nevada, Big Sur, NorCal fishing.... The Gazelle tents are really good tents. For car/overlanding camping. I would buy the T3X but I already have a T4. Maybe in 10 years, when the T4 is toast.....
awesome tents and great review! But at 57 inches tall when packed it's not easy to stow in a smaller SUV w/o folding one of the rear seats down, which is not an option for me. I wish they'd make a T2, I don't need to stand in it, but love the easy setup and breakdown of these. I just can't fit it in the rear with other gear.
I have the t4 overland and I absolutely love it. The only thing about them is that with all the head room it makes the tent horrible in the winds. But for 75% of my travels it’s not an issue with where I am camping.
I just got the T4 in that color this past week. Snow on the ground in the Rockies, CO right now. So, since I'm a nomadic minimalist, I had room in my apartment basecamp to set it up... carefully so as not to disturb the fan overhead space. It is a great size for me, because I like a tent I can stand up in. I think it's about 78 ". 90 sec set up and take down us accurate. Took me an extra minute because of the fan😎. First think I loved about my Gazelle is the quality. Great. The bag itself is well made and no trouble for me to put the tent back into. Its 30 lbs and will be good exercise for me to lug it to the back of my Explorer: I already have spring fever and can't wait to use it outdoors since I'm stay put this winter.
Finally pulled the trigger on one of these. I do allot of 1 or 2 night trips and I find my trailer with roof top tent not worth the time to set up. Prefer a more minimalist set up for these trips. Don't get me wrong, 3 days or more the trailer and roof top tent are great, but for quick trips or if you are on the move this is a much better option for sure.
My T3 is an earlier model, about 2 years old. At 76" long i had to shop carefully for a cot as many are longer than that. Sounds like this new version will take a longer cot. It REALLY is as easy to put up and take down as this video shows. And the materials and construction are first rate. You can tell that as soon as you see the carry bag.
I have a T4 and I am supper happy with it but I just bough the T3X because is a little smaller and now I can bring friends to camp. Thank You for the discount code !
stopping at a campsite, opening the rear and cracking a beer while having a meal. relaxing to an extend that my fellows anxiously reminds me of when i am going to start setting up camp. then when i'm all done, i get up and open the tent and quick pitch shower. have a wash and go to bed. touring rig ftw.
I went with the 30 second oz tent. It’s longer when in the tube but it’s fabric is tough and it has strong aluminium struts inside. It’s not what I would call spacious inside so I went for the five person model. Very happy with it now.
I had originally wanted a T3, then they discontinued them. Usually, its just me going out. Sometimes, my GF goes, but not often enough to justify the T4. Then, they discontinued the T3 models. I had read that they planned on rereleasing them early in 2021, so I hopped onto their website and signed up for notifications. The day I got the email, I ordered one. Got it just the other day!!! I am going to do a complete setup video at some point, once the snow is gone. I havent even taken it out of the bag yet. One thing I noticed in your video, was they still have the crappy tent stakes. Not a deal breaker by any means, as I have some beefy ones I use for my other tents. But, just wanted to point that out, in case anyone was looking.
I’d be very interested in a two-man sized version that packs much shorter for motorcycle camping. The poles would need to be shorter or telescopic, I suppose. On a bike, packability is the key.
How is it in winter with the mesh top? Obviously the rainfly helps keep in heat to some degree, but is this really a 3 season tent? Or can it be used in sub-freezing conditions?
Best ending!! I won't be closing one like that for sure. This looks like a fantastic tent. Itching to go on some adventures and have been looking at alll sorts of options as I am not sleeping well in my Subaru outback. Thanks for the review. Subscribed.
Love my tent but they should make the rain fly stick out some more (if possible, I'm no engineer) the rain will fall and drip into the entrance a bit. Not a deal breaker though
LOL!! First time I've seen wrestle or tackle a tent to the ground. Great stuff, Michael! I bought a Gazelle T3 but returned it to Amazon. I was waiting for the T3X; didn't want an bright orange T4. At your price this tent is a bargain with my membership. Sold!
It's cool, but it looks like a summer tent. Would be better if you could put a woodstove in it for fall and winter camping which are the better times to camp.
I had similar thoughts. I'm less concerned about a tent stove, but more concerned about a mesh top not retaining heat very well, even with the rain fly
I love my T4Plus, it's the best tent I've ever owned. It withstood 5 days under hurricane winds and rain (no joke, we were caught in it during hurricane ETA last year...). I'm super happy with this.
I'm very impressed with the setup and take down time! Though I'd go with the T4 just so I could stand up inside. The T3 does have a more interesting length than a lot of tents I see, but even at 82" I'd probably still end up touching the walls at night to let rain through the fabric :/
I bought mine here and this tent is amazing, easy to travel with than the T4, just a little smaller but not by much. Highly Recomended go ahead buy one I love it and I may sell my T4 orange
I've had the T4 ~1 yr now and love it. Still on the fence about the removeable floor (velcro's in on all 4 sides, we camp in fire ant territory), but in 1 year few bugs have gotten in
Most people have the time to set up. Kind of part of the gig.. Real issue is take town time which nobody likes. Back to set up which has to included total set including pegs, fly and bedding e.c.t.. Now that’s what the clock should be on. If it’s just set up then the Oztent RV.s are a quicker set up if you are car camping.. I like these in any case if you don’t mind a lighter less robust option..👍🇦🇺
I used mine a couple of weeks ago. I used a diesel heater. It was about 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Ran the heater on low all night. It didn't get down to freezing in the tent, in the sleeping bag I was more than comfortable. I am working on a way to close off the top to retain the heat. But at the end of the day I got was never cold.
Several people have asked this, but I haven't seen any answers. Several reviews on Amazon and in other places complaining about bugs being able to get in the tent due to the floor design. It's also mentioned in the comments here. Does the new T3X address this problem? Living in Minnesota I am very concerned about summer camping and the mosquitos.
Thanks for the intro/review. Soooo, what’s the news on the T4 Overland model? Anything new coming there? I’d like to comfortably fit two cots with a bit more room than the T3...
Blantex makes a cot that is 71" long and 33" wide. A tad on the short side but that extra width sounds nice. I have the older T3 that is only 76" long and found a nice inflatable bed that works great.
I have extensive experience with the T4 version and while it is easy to set up and well made, there is a huge design flaw that cannot be overlooked. In high wind scenarios, the sides pop and collapse inward and have to be pushed out. I was even struck in the head by one of the center joints where all the poles converge. With a traditional tent, this isn’t a problem because the tent doesn’t collapse, and has poles that are all free flowing.
I enjoyed the vid but pitching a ground tent is part of the the great out doors. Millions of dedicated outdoorsman use them all the time. Its like using the restroom #2 nobody really wants to deal with the mess but its part of being humen. The gazelle tent is cool price seems really afordable i expected it to be much more. Enjoyed the end lol!
Great review. I wish I would have seen this 8 months ago. The price of a T3X is $499.99 everywhere I look (retail store prices). SMH. The T3 is looking more attractive now :)
OK, having a rapid set-up/tear-down tent is fantastic. But the other option some roof-top tents provide is the ability to leave the mattress and bedding in the tent while driving, saving time having to inflate/deflate an air mattress, having to unroll/roll up the sleeping bag, having to store those items inside the vehicle while driving, and so on. Those are tasks/issues not discussed in these high-speed set-up/tear-down videos. Have you guys found rapid inflate/deflate air mattress solutions? Quick-storage sleeping bags? Those things need to also be discussed if making a fair comparison against a roof-top tent.
Yet no mention of having to either take the tent off the roof after every trip or drive around doing daily mundane things with a RTT? Not to mention putting it back in for the next trip etc. If you have a designated rig for just adventures sure. A lot of people daily theirs and a RTT isn’t practical.
Just bought one off your site. Do you have the T3X footprint coming soon? I saw it on Gazelles site. If so, hold on to my order until you get them in and shop together. I’m in the North, so no big rush.
When do you expect to have more T3X Hub tents in stock? You're out. Gazelle is out. Seriously, I looked a couple weeks ago and they were in stock. Any idea when they will be restocked? The T4 is too long for my Crosstrek and I don't need one that big. Thanks!
I just asked that question of Gazelle a week ago and the answer I got was not an answer.....they have literally nothing in stock. I'm sort of worried about the company.
Ok, seriously - that was the best closing I've ever seen. Thanks!
Hahaha 👊🏼
Ya, that was funny 😄
We want to see that again. 🤣
that was way cool ........ i kept looking to see that part!
@@alexatwagan lol just hit play again! or rewind! hahaha
We just went to the Eastern Sierra with a friend that had this. We were definitely jealous of how quickly he set it up.
What a huge package ! I might think it s possible to make it 2x smaller in the future and much more reliable and strong.
Its a great deal. Well worth the price and value.
I have had my T4 now for four years. Just bought the overland package with the oversized waterproof bag, footprint and better stakes. Death Valley, Boondooks Nevada, Big Sur, NorCal fishing.... The Gazelle tents are really good tents. For car/overlanding camping. I would buy the T3X but I already have a T4. Maybe in 10 years, when the T4 is toast.....
Now I’ll have both T3 and T4. Thanks for posting so I knew the T3 was back.
Grabbed myself one after watching your video. Ready for all these camping festivals!
Just got my t4 in a week ago, really solid! Can’t wait to get the kids out and test it!
How’s it going 😃
awesome tents and great review! But at 57 inches tall when packed it's not easy to stow in a smaller SUV w/o folding one of the rear seats down, which is not an option for me. I wish they'd make a T2, I don't need to stand in it, but love the easy setup and breakdown of these. I just can't fit it in the rear with other gear.
Dude you are my favorite camping guy simple and real I love your vids don’t change like these others out here 🤙🏼
I have the t4 overland and I absolutely love it. The only thing about them is that with all the head room it makes the tent horrible in the winds. But for 75% of my travels it’s not an issue with where I am camping.
I just got the T4 in that color this past week. Snow on the ground in the Rockies, CO right now. So, since I'm a nomadic minimalist, I had room in my apartment basecamp to set it up... carefully so as not to disturb the fan overhead space. It is a great size for me, because I like a tent I can stand up in. I think it's about 78 ". 90 sec set up and take down us accurate. Took me an extra minute because of the fan😎. First think I loved about my Gazelle is the quality. Great. The bag itself is well made and no trouble for me to put the tent back into. Its 30 lbs and will be good exercise for me to lug it to the back of my Explorer: I already have spring fever and can't wait to use it outdoors since I'm stay put this winter.
do you usually camp solo? im deciding between the 4 and the 3, Im usually solo or with my dog, sometimes another friend. Idk which one to get lol
Finally pulled the trigger on one of these. I do allot of 1 or 2 night trips and I find my trailer with roof top tent not worth the time to set up. Prefer a more minimalist set up for these trips. Don't get me wrong, 3 days or more the trailer and roof top tent are great, but for quick trips or if you are on the move this is a much better option for sure.
My T3 is an earlier model, about 2 years old. At 76" long i had to shop carefully for a cot as many are longer than that.
Sounds like this new version will take a longer cot.
It REALLY is as easy to put up and take down as this video shows.
And the materials and construction are first rate.
You can tell that as soon as you see the carry bag.
Just got my T3X today for Christmas 2022. Can’t wait to test it out!
I’m imagining breaking down the tent in heavy rain...15 seconds impressive.
I have a T4 and I am supper happy with it but I just bough the T3X because is a little smaller and now I can bring friends to camp. Thank You for the discount code !
Hi! Trying to decide between a T4 and a T3X. What's your experience using the T3X vs the T4?
stopping at a campsite, opening the rear and cracking a beer while having a meal. relaxing to an extend that my fellows anxiously reminds me of when i am going to start setting up camp. then when i'm all done, i get up and open the tent and quick pitch shower. have a wash and go to bed. touring rig ftw.
Thanks for the great reviews on the Gazelle’s! Planning on getting the OB T4 this season.
The closing was definitely the best part!!
Mine just arrived today, waiting a few years and forgetting about this tent paid off :)
Can't wait till I get to use my ob t4 this season, my overland truck needs a lot of work so the work truck and tent will hold me over this season
We got our hands on a T4 and a T8.
Hot tip for Gazelle tents....put the rain fly on before you pop the roof up.
Best tents EVERRRRRRRRRR EVER EVER!
Now that's how you close the tent, from now on that's how I'm closing the tent!!!!
It’s really the only way 😂😂
I have the t8 and love it so much! People talk about the quality but seeing it first hand is amazing
I went with the 30 second oz tent. It’s longer when in the tube but it’s fabric is tough and it has strong aluminium struts inside. It’s not what I would call spacious inside so I went for the five person model. Very happy with it now.
I had originally wanted a T3, then they discontinued them. Usually, its just me going out. Sometimes, my GF goes, but not often enough to justify the T4. Then, they discontinued the T3 models. I had read that they planned on rereleasing them early in 2021, so I hopped onto their website and signed up for notifications. The day I got the email, I ordered one. Got it just the other day!!! I am going to do a complete setup video at some point, once the snow is gone. I havent even taken it out of the bag yet. One thing I noticed in your video, was they still have the crappy tent stakes. Not a deal breaker by any means, as I have some beefy ones I use for my other tents. But, just wanted to point that out, in case anyone was looking.
I wish they made panels to close the mesh roof for winter use.
First 4 minutes it's crying time about working.👍gd job.
I’d be very interested in a two-man sized version that packs much shorter for motorcycle camping.
The poles would need to be shorter or telescopic, I suppose.
On a bike, packability is the key.
But seriously... I want to see everyone that owns one of these to close it like that. If I had one, I would! LOL
14 seconds to take it down. Maybe gazelle should advertise that too. Good job Michael 👍
Aaaand I just ordered mine. Can't wait!
How is it in winter with the mesh top? Obviously the rainfly helps keep in heat to some degree, but is this really a 3 season tent? Or can it be used in sub-freezing conditions?
Best ending!! I won't be closing one like that for sure. This looks like a fantastic tent. Itching to go on some adventures and have been looking at alll sorts of options as I am not sleeping well in my Subaru outback. Thanks for the review. Subscribed.
Love that closing
Love my tent but they should make the rain fly stick out some more (if possible, I'm no engineer) the rain will fall and drip into the entrance a bit. Not a deal breaker though
Great video! Liked!
Could you do a video about Shift Pod Mini VS gazelle for overlanding?
That's a great suggestion!
Old school “Double Bull” hunting blind tech. Always thought that would be a great idea.
LOL!! First time I've seen wrestle or tackle a tent to the ground. Great stuff, Michael! I bought a Gazelle T3 but returned it to Amazon. I was waiting for the T3X; didn't want an bright orange T4. At your price this tent is a bargain with my membership. Sold!
Did he tackle it at the end lol...I may need to add this to my tent collection!
Ok. Ordered. Will see when we get it.
Boom!
totally thinking about getting the t4 Plus for this summer.
We have an original T3 and it’s awesome. Not sure I’m seeing enough change to get the new one🤔. Very cool tents though.
I just ordered the the T4 version from your site.
It's cool, but it looks like a summer tent. Would be better if you could put a woodstove in it for fall and winter camping which are the better times to camp.
I had similar thoughts. I'm less concerned about a tent stove, but more concerned about a mesh top not retaining heat very well, even with the rain fly
I got my T4 a few weeks ago. I wanted the overland one but got dooped by Amazon I there wording !!!!! Still a great tent!
I love my T4Plus, it's the best tent I've ever owned. It withstood 5 days under hurricane winds and rain (no joke, we were caught in it during hurricane ETA last year...). I'm super happy with this.
What is the interior height?
What a great video and best ending ever 👏
When will international shipping be available?
Yes , the community is getting bigger :-)
Did they increase the size so you can fit 2 cots inside. I have a double and can only sleep 2 cots
Lmao at the end of the video. @Michael - that was some good timing on packing the tent. Hahahahahaha.
Pops up like a hunting blind. Cheers!
Our parent company has made hunting blinds and ice fishing shelters using the hub design for over 15 years.
Thought it was a live one. Hehehe. Those are a great tent. We love our T4 😎
Gazelle Tents are great!
I'm very impressed with the setup and take down time! Though I'd go with the T4 just so I could stand up inside.
The T3 does have a more interesting length than a lot of tents I see, but even at 82" I'd probably still end up touching the walls at night to let rain through the fabric :/
I bought mine here and this tent is amazing, easy to travel with than the T4, just a little smaller but not by much. Highly Recomended go ahead buy one I love it and I may sell my T4 orange
Love your videos Michael!
is that up on Mt Diablo? any news on the sites reopening yet?
12 seconds to close, cool!
I own the t4 overland in orange but the green seems less harsh and I'm kinda digging it 🤔
I've had the T4 ~1 yr now and love it. Still on the fence about the removeable floor (velcro's in on all 4 sides, we camp in fire ant territory), but in 1 year few bugs have gotten in
Most people have the time to set up. Kind of part of the gig.. Real issue is take town time which nobody likes. Back to set up which has to included total set including pegs, fly and bedding e.c.t.. Now that’s what the clock should be on. If it’s just set up then the Oztent RV.s are a quicker set up if you are car camping.. I like these in any case if you don’t mind a lighter less robust option..👍🇦🇺
Best ending!
My question is.. how does this and the t4 do in cold weather? And does this do a good job at keeping in heat from a mr buddy heater?
I used mine a couple of weeks ago. I used a diesel heater. It was about 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Ran the heater on low all night. It didn't get down to freezing in the tent, in the sleeping bag I was more than comfortable. I am working on a way to close off the top to retain the heat. But at the end of the day I got was never cold.
@@gilbertwalker1233 Thank you!
Several people have asked this, but I haven't seen any answers. Several reviews on Amazon and in other places complaining about bugs being able to get in the tent due to the floor design. It's also mentioned in the comments here. Does the new T3X address this problem? Living in Minnesota I am very concerned about summer camping and the mosquitos.
Bought the tent off your site. I’m a big guy, what sleeping pad or cot do you recommend?
....... number !1000!...... Awesome video, thank you
Love Alpine Green T4 but I also need to invest in the T3 now that they finally have them again.
Thanks for the intro/review. Soooo, what’s the news on the T4 Overland model? Anything new coming there? I’d like to comfortably fit two cots with a bit more room than the T3...
I love my T3. I wish it could fit a cot, though. Might be time to upgrade to this longer version. Or the T4.
Blantex makes a cot that is 71" long and 33" wide. A tad on the short side but that extra width sounds nice. I have the older T3 that is only 76" long and found a nice inflatable bed that works great.
Can it fit two cots?
Can it fit in a backpack? If so how many liters? How tall of a backpack is needed?
It will not
Just picked one up. Hopefully they're shipping fast. Been waiting on the T3 for a while.
Btw @6:02 seems you have a rip below zipper stitching. Factory issue?
How warm are they during the winter?
I have extensive experience with the T4 version and while it is easy to set up and well made, there is a huge design flaw that cannot be overlooked. In high wind scenarios, the sides pop and collapse inward and have to be pushed out. I was even struck in the head by one of the center joints where all the poles converge. With a traditional tent, this isn’t a problem because the tent doesn’t collapse, and has poles that are all free flowing.
Ummm, tie it down...
I enjoyed the vid but pitching a ground tent is part of the the great out doors. Millions of dedicated outdoorsman use them all the time. Its like using the restroom #2 nobody really wants to deal with the mess but its part of being humen. The gazelle tent is cool price seems really afordable i expected it to be much more. Enjoyed the end lol!
Great review. I wish I would have seen this 8 months ago. The price of a T3X is $499.99 everywhere I look (retail store prices). SMH. The T3 is looking more attractive now :)
Does it come with a pole repair kit? How hard would it be to repair/replace a pole or hub?
It does not, and that's a good question. I am hard on gear, and I have never had an issue with the metal poles/hubs.
Love it, waiting on mine...
Those are some crazy trees! Where is that?
OK, having a rapid set-up/tear-down tent is fantastic. But the other option some roof-top tents provide is the ability to leave the mattress and bedding in the tent while driving, saving time having to inflate/deflate an air mattress, having to unroll/roll up the sleeping bag, having to store those items inside the vehicle while driving, and so on. Those are tasks/issues not discussed in these high-speed set-up/tear-down videos. Have you guys found rapid inflate/deflate air mattress solutions? Quick-storage sleeping bags? Those things need to also be discussed if making a fair comparison against a roof-top tent.
Yet no mention of having to either take the tent off the roof after every trip or drive around doing daily mundane things with a RTT? Not to mention putting it back in for the next trip etc. If you have a designated rig for just adventures sure. A lot of people daily theirs and a RTT isn’t practical.
@@carnagejlu Fair point. My overlanding rig is basically my recreational vehicle. I don't daily-drive it. My RTT is always installed.
Just bought one off your site. Do you have the T3X footprint coming soon? I saw it on Gazelles site. If so, hold on to my order until you get them in and shop together. I’m in the North, so no big rush.
How does it handle wind? Even if staked out - is it noisy in the wind?
Very well when staked. Not too windy.
Hehehe, like the ending...
You say your store has them in stock but they are not even listed for sale?
Is it made for for cold weather?
Cool! A new T3! Any Overland version soon to be available?
Not for this year, however the footprint and all terrain stakes are available as accessories.
Nice tent. How does it cope in a wind ? That's an important thing for me
Is anyone else super bummed that Gazelle has discontinued the T3X?? They need to bring it back!!
It’s back now on Gazelle tent website.
Great video! Unfortunately the T3 collapsed size grew. Bummer for us 2dr wrangler guys that have a 55" wide tub. Is the bag waterproof?
Resistant, but not waterproof.
@@OverlandBound Thanks for the info.
This looks very similar to the Shift pod mini
Tried going online to purchase any of your tents. Seems they are all sold out. Anywhere else I can purchase? Thanks.
Omg I need this tent!!! What I'd give to have one!
Cool. I want.
How do you pack it on a motorcycle? I, for one, am tired of always being hunched over in a tent.
They any good in rain? Taller tents usually leak horribly.
The way he just dumps the older model. Lol!!!!
When do you expect to have more T3X Hub tents in stock? You're out. Gazelle is out. Seriously, I looked a couple weeks ago and they were in stock. Any idea when they will be restocked? The T4 is too long for my Crosstrek and I don't need one that big. Thanks!
I just asked that question of Gazelle a week ago and the answer I got was not an answer.....they have literally nothing in stock. I'm sort of worried about the company.
can you pitch the tent without the floor (for example on rocky ground)?
You could, yes.