Interesting. I thought it was going to be a simple cat cut tarp with some netting around it. There's a lot going on. Thanks for sharing. I like the design.
The spot in your most recent video? I was thinking it woould be anice place to spend the night. I agree, this is similar to the Back Woods Bungalow. Just smaller. Thanks for commenting Steve
Condensation is always been a problem with single wall tents. When I'm long distance camping..i always use a single wall lite weight tent. I install all my tents with velcro strips at the top of my bathtub flooring. I use microfiber towels rolled up and attach too the velcro attached to the wall with the opposite velcro in order to catch any condensation running down the walls. I always have microfiber towels with me to shower off . Enjoy your professionally done videos.
Great tip. I am not a ultralight guy so most of my tents are double wall. I do have another single wall that I can use your suggestion for. Thanks for commenting
Thanks Mark for the video review. Looks like a great little "tent." I've used one man solo tents, didn't like the way they closed me off from the outdoors. Usually use a tarp for that reason, but in Arizona there are many things that sting and bite. So really like the mesh, but still can see out and around. Also could build a small warming, cooking fire if so desired.
Nice review. I’ve tried the poncho tarp which is nice. This looks nice for the price point. For solo minimalist tent, I really like the Six Moon Gatewood Cape with Serenity Mesh Tent.
It's an anorexic Baker tent. Probably good for short people using synthetic sleeping bags (the condensation issue). Just 6" more space in all directions would probably help to make it a good seller for budget minimalist, long distance hikers. Weekenders would probably gladly trade a few ounces for more comfort and versatility. As for me, I like to hang from trees and not crawling on my knees. Thanks again, Mark!👍
I have been considering the Onewind Bivy and thank you for the review. I would add a guy line tie out to the back wall to reduce sag. I am currently using the Winterial Bivy but the addition of the front fly is an improvement.
i may still get this tent. but what i am gonna do now is put the cot inside the tent. with the tent and cot sitting on some pieces of wood. that way there will be an air gap under the tent with my cot inside. now i will put 1 or 2 tea light candle under my cot with aluminum foil on the cot. with 6 inch of clearance and the foil tape nothing will burn. and your bed will be toasty warm. i will make a wool blanket sleeping bag and put the cot inside. i think it is pretty genius and i haven't seen anyone do it yet. its pretty much a sleeping bag and 6 inch camping cot to provide space for a tealight to have clearance.
G'day Mark, like the general concept for on the move and yep an integrated awning is a winner. @ 6 ft I'm with ya, a little more height for sitting. That'd push the awning a bit higher too. Also, I would prefer to have enough length to keep ones pack inside. I'd carry the extra weight to have those attributes. Cheers Duke.
One thing I don't care for much is trekking pole tents that put the handle on the ground, you can mess the handle up on rocks and stones, or have rodents chew on it if you are using cork handles, and the handles have the potential of sliding/shifting in high wind. Much prefer Pole handle cups like what the Durston XMid or Hilleberg Anaris use. But at least you can use sticks. I do like that the rear vent is low to the ground, that not only helps stabilize the tent from the tension on the other side, but helps duct airflow down too you, and helps prevent water splashing in as easily.
I've never had a problem with the pole handles on the ground with the X-Mid 1P. I have made my own pole cups well; plastic pot lids... and I always have a kagoule or cape as a footprint in any case. I've also made some lightweight aluminum poles allowing for cycle tours...
If this was made out of Dyneema fabric ( DCF ) It could be even lighter. As a minimalist style shelter. The combination of Dyneema fabric with this style of Bivy tent together would do quite well. Lightweight minimalistic.
Perfect coupled with that military 3 bag system, the one with the gortex bivy.. just a little more added protection for little added weight/bulk. One wind makes nice stuff for the money. I srill prefer their hammocks. At 54 I find difficulties sleeping on the ground.
Interesting design, like you said the awning is the standout feature. It's fun to watch peoples reaction when they pair a tent with a tarp for the first time and marvel at the "new" experience. Keep up the thoughtful reviews and good guidance.
I am hoping to make a video showing all my tents (probably in my backyard for obvious reasons). I just got my first teepee hot tent but have not had a chance to test it yet. Thanks for commenting
I agree with you on one wind’s price and quality. I’m amazed at the quality, the innovative design and the price. I’ve got a few pieces of their gear and it’s all well worth the money.
Great review. I notice you say condensation alot. That's with just about any tent especially smaller tents and ones not vented well but I might suggest the uco candle lantern i use it all all my back country adventures it will cut back on alot of the condensation issues. Give it a try you will be impressed
@MarkYoungBushcraft yes carbon monoxide is a concern in any tight space. But I have tested with a detector on my chest while in my hammock with a hammock sock which is my tightest enclosed setup I have and it never went off. I think majority of tent and tent materials draft and breath too well for carbon monoxide to be an issue with a single candle and using beeswax or parifin wax.
Typically good review, Mark. Now, I myself had previously considered this for my get-home bag, but for me it fell short on deliverables, specifically that the SilNylon material will stretch and sag in the rain and here in Scotland (where obviously it can rain a lot, especially at this time of year) that would be problematic. So instead I chose the NatureHike Tagar 2, which, even though it is also single-walled and made of the same material as the OneWind, is wide enough for stretching and sagging not to become a problem. Maybe OneWind should make their wee tent out of SilPoly and add an additional vent at the top to further aid condensation management, because otherwise it's a neat design with a lot of potential for light travelling as you allude to.
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I was lucky enough to get the Tagar 2 on sale; it's really the only way I can justify camping gear at all. Anyway, I meant to ask about your gilet; what is that? It's pretty natty looking.
@@scotbotvideos Had not heard a vest (as we call it) called a gilet. It is an old polyester fleece vest that was sold here by a company called Mark's or Mark's Work Warehouse (no relation)
@@MarkYoungBushcraft do you want another idea i am gonna try. you need a cookie tin and two steel tubing. run the tubing thru the cookie tin and into the bottom of your tent. place tealight candles underneath the steel tubing. six tealights should add lots of warm air.
Minor consideration: as a clumsy guy, I don't like having the pointy business end of a trekking pole facing up. Also no room for gear inside. Not a tent but a nice bivvy.
I’ve seen plenty of cheap Chinese tents fail and leak in heavy rain, and I believe this is one of them, though I’m not 100%sure. I don’t believe that it wouldn’t have issues in rain and wind. Frankly a bivy and a tarp would be a more versatile set up. Like what’s the point of that big awning when you can’t even sit up under it? I’ll stick with my hammock and tarp.
Hi Jim. So far, OneWind products have been been well made and high-value. I am inclined to agree about this products usefulness. Maybe as an emergency carry along for just in case. I agree a true bivy and a tarp would be better. Thanks for commenting
You are right on. I should have thought that. In this case, I would have to have dug about a 6" hole. Not my favourite style of hiking poles. Since passed them on. Plus, it gave me a chance to show an alternative setup. Thanks for commenting
Interesting. I thought it was going to be a simple cat cut tarp with some netting around it. There's a lot going on. Thanks for sharing. I like the design.
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
This one would work great where I was today. It reminds me a bit of the backwoods bungalow with that awning porch. Thanks for sharing Mark!
The spot in your most recent video? I was thinking it woould be anice place to spend the night. I agree, this is similar to the Back Woods Bungalow. Just smaller. Thanks for commenting Steve
@ yes that’s the spot.
Condensation is always been a problem with single wall tents. When I'm long distance camping..i always use a single wall lite weight tent. I install all my tents with velcro strips at the top of my bathtub flooring. I use microfiber towels rolled up and attach too the velcro attached to the wall with the opposite velcro in order to catch any condensation running down the walls. I always have microfiber towels with me to shower off . Enjoy your professionally done videos.
Great tip. I am not a ultralight guy so most of my tents are double wall. I do have another single wall that I can use your suggestion for. Thanks for commenting
Thanks Mark for the video review. Looks like a great little "tent." I've used one man solo tents, didn't like the way they closed me off from the outdoors. Usually use a tarp for that reason, but in Arizona there are many things that sting and bite. So really like the mesh, but still can see out and around. Also could build a small warming, cooking fire if so desired.
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Nice review. I’ve tried the poncho tarp which is nice. This looks nice for the price point. For solo minimalist tent, I really like the Six Moon Gatewood Cape with Serenity Mesh Tent.
I have looked at the Six Moon Gatewood Cape. Very interesting design. Thanks for commenting
You do such a detailed honest review of products, and I really appreciate it.
I try to answer questions I would ask if I was interested in buying something. Thanks for commenting
It's an anorexic Baker tent. Probably good for short people using synthetic sleeping bags (the condensation issue).
Just 6" more space in all directions would probably help to make it a good seller for budget minimalist, long distance hikers. Weekenders would probably gladly trade a few ounces for more comfort and versatility.
As for me, I like to hang from trees and not crawling on my knees.
Thanks again, Mark!👍
It truly is small, at least for me. I am still trying to get used to hammocking. Hope to do more of it. Thanks for commenting
I have been considering the Onewind Bivy and thank you for the review. I would add a guy line tie out to the back wall to reduce sag. I am currently using the Winterial Bivy but the addition of the front fly is an improvement.
I like that the Winterial is free standing. I think I would add a small tarp to go with. Bit more versatile. Thanks for commenting
i may still get this tent. but what i am gonna do now is put the cot inside the tent. with the tent and cot sitting on some pieces of wood. that way there will be an air gap under the tent with my cot inside. now i will put 1 or 2 tea light candle under my cot with aluminum foil on the cot. with 6 inch of clearance and the foil tape nothing will burn. and your bed will be toasty warm. i will make a wool blanket sleeping bag and put the cot inside. i think it is pretty genius and i haven't seen anyone do it yet. its pretty much a sleeping bag and 6 inch camping cot to provide space for a tealight to have clearance.
Wow, interesting concept. Let me know if you try it. Thanks for commenting
G'day Mark, like the general concept for on the move and yep an integrated awning is a winner.
@ 6 ft I'm with ya, a little more height for sitting. That'd push the awning a bit higher too. Also, I would prefer to have enough length to keep ones pack inside. I'd carry the extra weight to have those attributes.
Cheers Duke.
Good points Duke. Thanks for commenting
One thing I don't care for much is trekking pole tents that put the handle on the ground, you can mess the handle up on rocks and stones, or have rodents chew on it if you are using cork handles, and the handles have the potential of sliding/shifting in high wind. Much prefer Pole handle cups like what the Durston XMid or Hilleberg Anaris use. But at least you can use sticks.
I do like that the rear vent is low to the ground, that not only helps stabilize the tent from the tension on the other side, but helps duct airflow down too you, and helps prevent water splashing in as easily.
Right on. My Lanshan has pockets like you mention. Thanks for commenting
I've never had a problem with the pole handles on the ground with the X-Mid 1P. I have made my own pole cups well; plastic pot lids... and I always have a kagoule or cape as a footprint in any case. I've also made some lightweight aluminum poles allowing for cycle tours...
PS - in strong winds at over 2000m altitude the tent has performed well too.
Looks cool! Thank you for sharing.
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
If this was made out of Dyneema fabric ( DCF ) It could be even lighter. As a minimalist style shelter. The combination of Dyneema fabric with this style of Bivy tent together would do quite well. Lightweight minimalistic.
Dynema would be great but much more costly of course. Thanks for commenting
Perfect coupled with that military 3 bag system, the one with the gortex bivy.. just a little more added protection for little added weight/bulk. One wind makes nice stuff for the money. I srill prefer their hammocks. At 54 I find difficulties sleeping on the ground.
I know what you mean about sleeping on the ground. I have not dialed in a hammock yet. Thanks for commenting
@MarkYoungBushcraft I use the large onewind double. They also make a larger rainfly/bug net roomy type shelter to go over it. I forget the name.
Yeah sleeping low is getting hard at 60 . Takes me 4 minutes to crawl into my swag these days , and 1/2 an hour to get out . LOL
Interesting design, like you said the awning is the standout feature. It's fun to watch peoples reaction when they pair a tent with a tarp for the first time and marvel at the "new" experience. Keep up the thoughtful reviews and good guidance.
The concept works well here and will fit most people but it is a bit on the small size. Thanks for commenting
another nice video THANKS
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
I’d love to see a video on your preferred gear. I’ve tried a lot of different gear but I really like my tepees ⛺ tent.
I am hoping to make a video showing all my tents (probably in my backyard for obvious reasons). I just got my first teepee hot tent but have not had a chance to test it yet. Thanks for commenting
This looks like an excellent multifunctional and compact shelter
Thanks for sharing
Alex
Almost too compact. Thanks for commenting Alex
I agree with you on one wind’s price and quality. I’m amazed at the quality, the innovative design and the price. I’ve got a few pieces of their gear and it’s all well worth the money.
Right on. Thanks for commenting
I got one to use in my boat in the Everglades. The small size actually works good for tight spaces like that. But you’re right it is small.
That is a use I would not of thought of. Thanks for commenting
Great review. I notice you say condensation alot. That's with just about any tent especially smaller tents and ones not vented well but I might suggest the uco candle lantern i use it all all my back country adventures it will cut back on alot of the condensation issues. Give it a try you will be impressed
Yes, great suggestion. I have done so in other tents. My only concern is how small this tent is. Still worth trying. Thanks for commenting
@MarkYoungBushcraft yes carbon monoxide is a concern in any tight space. But I have tested with a detector on my chest while in my hammock with a hammock sock which is my tightest enclosed setup I have and it never went off. I think majority of tent and tent materials draft and breath too well for carbon monoxide to be an issue with a single candle and using beeswax or parifin wax.
Good review Mark, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !
Thanks for commenting Michael
Typically good review, Mark.
Now, I myself had previously considered this for my get-home bag, but for me it fell short on deliverables, specifically that the SilNylon material will stretch and sag in the rain and here in Scotland (where obviously it can rain a lot, especially at this time of year) that would be problematic.
So instead I chose the NatureHike Tagar 2, which, even though it is also single-walled and made of the same material as the OneWind, is wide enough for stretching and sagging not to become a problem.
Maybe OneWind should make their wee tent out of SilPoly and add an additional vent at the top to further aid condensation management, because otherwise it's a neat design with a lot of potential for light travelling as you allude to.
I agree, this is a minimalist tent. I would prefer the Tagar 2 as well. Of course it is a bit bigger, heavier and more money. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I was lucky enough to get the Tagar 2 on sale; it's really the only way I can justify camping gear at all.
Anyway, I meant to ask about your gilet; what is that? It's pretty natty looking.
@@scotbotvideos Had not heard a vest (as we call it) called a gilet. It is an old polyester fleece vest that was sold here by a company called Mark's or Mark's Work Warehouse (no relation)
@@MarkYoungBushcraft It's what we call them in the UK. I expect it's a loan-word from French as it's pronounced "zh-ee-lay".
Thanks Mark
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just subscribed
I appreciate that. Thanks for commenting
i looking at getting this tent. my purpose is to put it on top of a cot so i need small foot print
I had not considered that. I have a cot I will be trying this with. It will get me up off the ground. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft do you want another idea i am gonna try. you need a cookie tin and two steel tubing. run the tubing thru the cookie tin and into the bottom of your tent. place tealight candles underneath the steel tubing. six tealights should add lots of warm air.
@@LoveisLight-n9r That is very interesting. I can see the principle behind it. Would take a bit of experimenting. Might be fun. Thank you
Thank you for the review. But that tent is far too small for many men including me. There are other glaring issues as well.
I agree it is small. What else do you see wrong with it? Thanks for commenting
Minor consideration: as a clumsy guy, I don't like having the pointy business end of a trekking pole facing up. Also no room for gear inside. Not a tent but a nice bivvy.
I agree. More of a bivy for minimalists. Thanks for commenting
I’ve seen plenty of cheap Chinese tents fail and leak in heavy rain, and I believe this is one of them, though I’m not 100%sure. I don’t believe that it wouldn’t have issues in rain and wind. Frankly a bivy and a tarp would be a more versatile set up. Like what’s the point of that big awning when you can’t even sit up under it?
I’ll stick with my hammock and tarp.
Hi Jim. So far, OneWind products have been been well made and high-value. I am inclined to agree about this products usefulness. Maybe as an emergency carry along for just in case. I agree a true bivy and a tarp would be better. Thanks for commenting
Ah yes, the _'Plough Shelter'_
Common tarp style shaped shelter.
Thanks for commenting
Hay mark if your poles won't shorten enough ..well kick out some earth and wa-lah presto your pole will work. I know a no brainer..but
You are right on. I should have thought that. In this case, I would have to have dug about a 6" hole. Not my favourite style of hiking poles. Since passed them on. Plus, it gave me a chance to show an alternative setup. Thanks for commenting