KUIU STORM STAR Summit snow and ice storm. Freezing freedom after lockdown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 เม.ย. 2021
- #northumberland
I was grumpy and feeling like lockdown would never end. Plus that we have missed out on some great winter conditions. My son woke me with a smack in the face and showed me the date!
Lockdown was over= time to go camping.
I was straight out and luckily hit some winter conditions.
I went with honey dog to a high Northumberland summit to test the Kuiu Storm Star tent. Even though winds were light it was battered with ice and snow overnight, with wind chill around -14c.
I hope you enjoy this, are well and rebuilding positively.
Raising funds here for equipment for my scouts unit www.buymeacoffee.com/fellmandave
Class!!
There is not much in life that is more enjoyable than some wintry weather in a solid tent, with a little furry companion.
Haha can only agree. She smells of horse for some reason too... just heaven
I know its an old video Dave but thank you anyway, Ive been looking at this tent for a while, very tempted after watching you put it through its paces. Ta Stu.
Glad I could help, stu, but check out the new Nortent verns when they arrive soon!
I just bought one….as you said excellent heavy weather shelter !! Thanks !
Enjoy it!
That intro was brilliant! Really enjoyed this & the tent looked like a beast. I've had similar conditions every time I've been out until Arran & it's always an effort to get the tent packed away when the wind is cutting you like a knife :D
Love the pitching location and the coat on yr dog. Video shots were great and good to see you have a Kestrel 3000 and showing data from it. ATB Tom
Thanks Tom!
That looked a fantastic camp Dave and the new tent looks great! I was on Hedgehope for a day walk on Saturday but was back down just as the snow came on. Thanks for taking the time to show such a detailed look around the Storm Star, it really does look the business and i really appreciate it. Look forward to your vid on your next trip out. Thanks again and ATB, Andy.
No bother Andy, getting one?
I am extremely tempted! It looks a great all round package of design, space,strength and value for money, especially with the 15% discount on the first order. I use a Hilleberg Niak which i love but the Storm Star could be a great companion for it for harsher weather.
I got mine coming next week from NF So thanks 🙏 u
Great video Dave, you can feel the joy of being out..great conditions and I'm loving that Kuiu. Might have to list it as a recommendation on Whichtent, very cool. Hope to see you out there soon. A
Cheers Andrew! Yes liking it so far. Finish quality good too. Being careful what I wish for but will want to try it in wind and rain too.
Loved the intro and great scenery!! Looked a bit chilly! I'll definitely avoid the savoury rice from a washing up bowl! 😂
HaHaHa! Yes Nathan, even adding the 'everything tastes better camping' factor it was disappointing.
What it's all about can't wait to camp in the winter love it
Me too
Great video and Beautiful nature. It looks very beautiful. 😅
Thank you! Loved it, restorative.
Looks like a great camp, Dave. That tent looks interesting. Haven't seen one before.
Yes its looking like my go to tent. Keep an eye out when I get it in some strong wind. thanks for commenting.
Hats off to you Dave - that was epic! And a great test for the Kuiu....been looking at these bad boys for a few months now and eventually pressed that 'buy' button last weekend, it looks a solid tent, nice and roomy, 4 season inner & what's not to like? Great to see you taking it up that hill, that's the perfect Northumberland weather test & it looked like it did you and Honey Dog proud. Excellent vid :-)
Thanks Donna. I am sure you will be happy with it an look forward to seeing any videos you may post in it. cheers for the positive comment, means a lot to me. ATB Dave
Fantastic little film Dave 👍
Cheers buddy
My storm star has just shipped. Can't wait for it to arrive and get out there with it. Great video 😊
Exciting! Did you go for brown?
@@Fellmandave1 yes Dave opted for brown. My personality doesn't stretch to the orange one 🤣
It's a brilliant tent. Lots of bang for your buck I think
Awesome, what a camp. Think I'm sold on the tent...I want one 😁
It was such a relief to get that in before the spring
Great video
Thanks!
P.s. that dog of yours is a proper legend of a companion,no doubt chap!!
Aye Fraser, she's the best. Not sure if she loves camping, or just it's the only shelter for miles!
What a good-looking (performance-wise) tent! I'd like to see some mesh over those vents for the midge season, but everything else looks well thought out and very solid. looking forward to your next trip with it.
You and me both!
@Jonny boy yes
Not as good as the last tent you reviewed 😂. Good stuff mate. It’s good to see all the videos coming back. I’ve watched all the telly. All of it. There’s no more. Only TH-cam camping videos from now. 👍
I've got to do it 'about the tent' stylee Andy because my patter has nowt on yours🤩.
Really enjoyed that,just shows that because we are now in spring doesn't mean you should head out onto the hills without the proper gear,with a wind chill of -14C as you experienced you wouldn't be long in getting hypothermia if ill prepared that's for sure..love the tent,I have looked at these more than once I believe they are primarily marketed for the hunting fraternity? They do look very robust & will suit the UK weather very well..look forward to seeing more of it,thanks for sharing your adventures Dave.. excellent as always 👍🏻
Thanks Andy! After missing out on so much of the white stuff this winter, these conditions were a blessing. As you say you have to be prepared, cautious and disciplined so as not to get in bother, adds a bit of added fun being alone too.
Really enjoyed that!
I'm just coming back to wild camping and looking closely at the new shelters which weren't around a few years ago...I'm mighty impressed by that Kuiu...
Great video mate... duly subbed and liked etc. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to get out again next week. Are you getting a new tent?
@@Fellmandave1 yeah, I've bought a Cloud Peak 2, just to get me started again. I used an MLD Trailstar previously and a Luxe Mini Peak before that...so a proper "tent" will be a novelty!
Still sort of leaning towards a trekking pole shelter for future but we'll see how I get on with this...
Excellent video Daithí (Irish for Dave) 😂 Great looking solid tent , don’t think there’s any other as tight a pitch out there! Conditions were epic , video photography outstanding. Atb Tony ! 🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️
Thanks Tony. Love that , Daithi. My middle name is Patrick so now have the full set! Will have another look at your videos Tony. Thanks for stopping by, Dafty, I mean Daithi.
@@Fellmandave1 Daithi Pádráig 👌
No camping in UK lockdown?? Why would that be.I backpacked and hiked constantly in Nevada, USA during our Las Vegas lockdown B/C what else was there to do?
Again I'll take the Storm Star over the ALLAK 2 for the KUIU's better design and equal quality with HILLEBERG.
Yeah we were under a reign of terror. Ridiculous in retrospect. Cheers Eric.
Nice video mate. I was recently looking at that tent, looks really nice.. And is something a bit different to the 'usual', if you know what I mean. Nice to see the F10 Vulcan too, don't see them very often these days.
Can't wait to use it in some proper snow Mike. Yes,I definitely know what you mean by the "oh my tent is so the best, there is nothing else, ooh the mystery Magic materials" .
Great video again with some nice shots. What make is your coat if you don't mind me asking looks toasty. Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Mate, it is the Simod makalu jacket
Always thought about putting the alu mat over my sleeping pad but I never actually tried because it was so slippery. But I imagine it is way better than under your pad because it reflects some of the heat directly back to you.
Hello again! Yes is sloppy but I use some long elastic to hold it in place. Cheers
Hello Dave, I was hoping you would do a wild camp with the Storm Star, great to see it in real winter conditions. I received my orange one the other day, slept out in it that night even though it was a little warm down here in Oz. Really impressed with the quality and livability of the design. Hope to bring it to the UK for wild camping when allowed to travel. Are you from Northumberland ? I am originally from North Yorkshire.
Really enjoyed this.
Cheers 😊
Excellent! Would love to see a decent video of the orange. Derbyshire was my original local hills but love it up here. Enjoy the tent.
hi dave i was out in the frost/snow at the weekend in my kuiu . the poles froze together and pegs all froze in the ground .it was a nightmare to pull down and put away .with it all being frozen. i didnt get much condensation either ? atb kev
Hi Kev, that sounds like a proper adventure. I had some sticking of the poles and had to give them a few taps and a twist before they came apart, but not too bad, did'nt have to get the turbo lighter out!. Cheers mate
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Always enjoy your videos, I am thinking about buying the kulu storm star after a year of having this tent and putting through its paces would you still recommend this tent? And roughly how long did it take come thank thanks Iain
Hi Iain, I am surprisingly on the fence on that one. After my last camp I feel even more that it needs mesh over the vents.Then those porthole doors are good at keeping spindrift out it does make things a bit awkward. I am leaning towards a fjallraven abisko dome 2 (though too heavy)or ahilleberg nammatj 2 or poss a abisko lite 2 or 3. Need to sell some though. Overallall though for solo UK winter the SS is a solid buy.
@@Fellmandave1 Thank for sharing your experience with me on the storm star.I have treated myself to the abisko lite 2 after your advice and watching Tom Heaney and others and reading lots of reviews on the tent. also seeing my wife’s face so delighted when I told her that brought another tent .I was very tempted with the hilleberg if your looking spending that much money,on a abisko lite,it not much more.I just like to different from the others plus bad back.thanks again for getting back to me thanks Iain
@@iainbickerstaff7099 at least you dare tell the wife!
would you recommend the orange simond coat you are wearing? I'm looking for daily use, would it be useful for rain and cold weather?
Hi. A great coat and really warm, but not for rain. It has a dwr coating that would be fine for snow and brief light rain but not more than that. For daily use I would also look for something that has a more robust outer material like the rab valliance.
Refreshing! Looks like a neat tent, I like the external pole design. Where did you buy this tent from?
Hi TPN, got it directly from kuiuin the states. There is a facility on their website that enables you to shop as if it's your own country, so the price you see is the price you pay. At least that is the UK situation. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@Fellmandave1 They are not cheap that’s for sure! I’ve had several “all season” tents to look at recently but just can’t seem to choose one hehe. Not that I really need one, guess it’s more of a stress coping mechanism ordering stuff online. Might just have to get the Solomid XL in dcf or something… If they would just make solid inners.
@@ThePreparedNorseman definitely understand the stress coping mechanism. Even pitching the tent in the garden helps. I keep looking at the tarptent stratosphire ll. 4 season inner option, light and wind stable.
@@Fellmandave1 I have their protrail sil nylon and and the hogback and they seem like good tents. But I must admit that MLD craftsmanship is at another level, so when looking at dcf level of expense I’m even more worried about how well they are made. Z packs has has some issues, and tarptent use too thin dcf. Never really heard anyone say anything bad about MLD as far as quality goes. My MLD gear is top notch.
@@Fellmandave1 Outnorth is running a sale on the 4 season sydvang skaring, less than 170 pounds. Put in an order to check it out, so impressed with the UL model.
Like the headgear did you find it effective.
Yes and breathes well. Not to stuffy around the mouth and nose.
Great review, do you know how I can purchase in the UK? I haven't been able to find any suppliers. Thanks.
Hi. Just go direct to kuiu. They supply at inclusive of all prices and charges and 15% off for new customers
Did the external poles freeze when you disassemble the tent .been wondering as test we did in Alaska with military tents we found tent poles frozen and only tents with fly over poles worked best ?
Hi, I found the poles just stuck a little and required a minor tap. I guess internal poles could be subject to higher humidity and therefore moisture freezing. thanks for the comment, would love to go to Alaska!
@@Fellmandave1 it was -10f they wanted to test new equipment. But iam retired now so I’ll be going back for fun stuff 😁 subscribed to ya 👊🏻
@@sheerwillsurvival2064 cheers buddy!
Totally agree on the adventure food "chicken curry", I bought one to try at home to see if it was worth taking wild camping with me. My God, I couldn't believe how bland and stodgy it was....6% minute specks of chicken that remained hard after 20, yes, 20 minutes in a bag cozy aswell.
£5 for a bag of rice, they've got to be kidding. O stars from me that one and I felt dirty and bloated after it. Vile.
You'd be better off with a king pot noodle and a pepperami chopped into bits. Really bad and like the benchmark for wild camping grub....You can and must do a lot, lot better adventure foods.
Glad it's not just me then John, but pleased I ate it on the hill where everything tastes better. Avoiding the bland brand in the future.
Was looking at this tent, on their website it says its $599 / £470 however when it asks you to select GBP it then goes up to £650 so yeah, that's not happening 😂
Quite a bit, but still a lot less than an Allak, though when I bought it, it was a lot cheaper. But you should speak to Kuiu, because there is a duty and tax included price on the GB site. They will give you the right link.
Can I ask where did you get the tent from? I’m based in uk too x
Thanks for sharing
Hi. This was direct from kuiu. If you select international and uk you just pay the price shown and no import charges. There was a 15% discount for new users too. More details on my first look video. Let me know if you get one. Can't wait to use mine more. Cheers
@@Fellmandave1 thank you 🙂 Also for sharing your experiences👍
Got it in orange 🙂 can’t wait to use mine now!
I wish I was there sadly not☹️
You wouldnt want an icy camp Fiona would you!?
For a 4 season tent I thought it would have a hydrostatic head of more than 3000 mm
Why's that Chris?