Problem.with the pole I had aswell , but on one side of the tent you can loosen a strap which malkes it much easier, there's only a strap on one side btw
Brilliant video very informative and in depth review I now hope to purchase one for my wild camping, I live on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons so plenty of places to go, thanks so much its been very helpful.
The tent is quite a unique design that suited my needs so I kept it despite the pole! I undid the pole bungee and cut 20mm from one of the middle poles (the end poles have a dimple to screw in the fittings) and reassembled it. 20 minute easy job. Works a treat now
I have this tent find it really good for wild camping. The problem with the pole is very easy to do simple connect one end of it then stand up . Then put the end connected under your foot take other end push down on it then it should be easy to connect .
I saw you struggling with the pole “pocket” . I knew this was as issue cause I’d watched some Bobcat videos so I was alerted. Anyway, I have the Bobcat 1. I really like it but I’am glad I’am not taller than 6 feet. I like that I can sit up in it. Om!
Reminded me at first of a cross between a phoenix phreeranger and phoenix phreebooter. Don't know if anyone remembers these brilliant tents. Had the phreebooter first, but a bit heavy for solo use so changed to the phreeranger. Loved that little tent. It was similar to this bobcat but the back wall didn't slope into you due to a small pole at the highest point of the main hoop but at right angles to it. I believe Trekkertent did replicas of them but they seem to be unavailable now. Last I heard they were 380 quid though! This bobcat does seem to be great value.
This packed down seems very large for a one man, is this just me but I have a 2 man by Vango that packs at least a third smaller than this. Is it me? the angle of the cam/perspective?
It's a reasonable size for a 2 skin fairly robust tent. It is 1.9kg so not particularly lightweight, but quite versatile and robust for the cost. Would never pay some of the ridiculous RRPs that are stated sometimes.
Correct. I noticed the little strap and sorted it no probs. I was going to mod the tent to sort the sag at the back of the tent, but think I'll use the trekking pole method.
Really useful review Thankyou. Hope you have got out in it now would be interested to see an in use review and hear your updated thoughts on the tent. 👍
I've used mine in all weathers, including winter with high winds and driving rain and sleet. I pitch with the inner in place as it's a real faff to try to hook it up when the conditions are against you. Good points are that it's cheap, quick to erect, light and very waterproof. However, there are two bad points. Normally you would pitch with the "vestibule" on the leeward side but, because of the shape of the tent, this presents the entire profile to the prevailing wind - aerodynamic it ain't. Any wind will push the outer and inner against you when you're in your sack, robbing what little space you have. I use a delta peg on this windward guy but it doesn't stop it. Secondly, it's tight in that inner and getting gear on and off is a real challenge. If you suffer from leg cramps in the morning, it's a killer!
Thanks for your comment. I'm a short ass so not so bad for me with space. It still tight to move around though. It Should be quick to erect and it would be if it weren't for that bloody pole. I literally bent the pole getting it in second time around.
I'm 6ft 1" , have used this around Snowdonia, the Peaks, and the Lake District in bad weather yet I don't understand the problems you are all having ! Maybe you are all not pitching it right, or are just clumsy. The bit when he was sitting talking about reading and having to lean over, just move your arse over, there was room, silly.
Good little tent well worth the price but unfortunately it’s a no from me the pole is ridiculous getting it in . Imagine doing that on cold wet night .
Same issue. I actually can not get that pole in . Will be returning it to ultimate-outdoors for refund . I hope I don’t have any issues with the return.
I have this tent and although a little on the small side for anyone my height 5' 11" or over its surprisingly good value for the price. Had mine up in heavy downpours and kept dry and its stood up to gale force winds. But getting the pole in is a bugger and l'm relatively fit and strong. One tip, tie 6 inches or so of para cord to each end, knot it at the end stand on it, and you'll find it easier. But overall not a bad tent if you're on a budget.
I took my bobcat tent back I was trying for an hour to connect the poles into the flysheet, my own experience with OEX good in design with poor quality and shocking stitching in a lot of there products , it's cheap for a reason I've had faults in just about every product I've bought in the OEX range 👎
@@RambloManiacs yes great design also bought the matching tarp would have been great in the summer I've now got the Berghaus Cairngorm 2 it's a bit on the heavy for solo camping but! comes with a spacious porch way and that's a necessity
Problem.with the pole I had aswell , but on one side of the tent you can loosen a strap which malkes it much easier, there's only a strap on one side btw
No strap to loosen on my one
Regarding the boots take a plastic bag to put them in, you can keep them in tent with you then if you want which will keep them warm in cold weather.
Good idea actually. If very cold I have used disposable hand warmers in them, but it's a bit environmentally unfriendly.
Thanks
Brilliant video very informative and in depth review I now hope to purchase one for my wild camping, I live on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons so plenty of places to go, thanks so much its been very helpful.
Thanks mate, that's really good to hear. The beacons! A great place to be, hope to go there someday
It's Oex and I love it 😍👍👍👍👍
Any tips for getting that bloody pole in easier?
@@RambloManiacs Take steroids
@@RambloManiacs Get a pipe slice and trim 8 mm off the pole section.
Looks pretty neat, hope you get to put it to use soon, Cheers Pete, take care 👍🙂
The tent is quite a unique design that suited my needs so I kept it despite the pole!
I undid the pole bungee and cut 20mm from one of the middle poles (the end poles have a dimple to screw in the fittings) and reassembled it. 20 minute easy job. Works a treat now
Nice. I may try that too. Thanks
I have this tent find it really good for wild camping. The problem with the pole is very easy to do simple connect one end of it then stand up . Then put the end connected under your foot take other end push down on it then it should be easy to connect .
I saw you struggling with the pole “pocket” . I knew this was as issue cause I’d watched some Bobcat videos so I was alerted. Anyway, I have the Bobcat 1. I really like it but I’am glad I’am not taller than 6 feet. I like that I can sit up in it. Om!
Hi great review, would you be able to tell me the folded length of the poles as I want to use the tent bikepacking
Thanks
roughly 44cm mate.
Reminded me at first of a cross between a phoenix phreeranger and phoenix phreebooter. Don't know if anyone remembers these brilliant tents. Had the phreebooter first, but a bit heavy for solo use so changed to the phreeranger. Loved that little tent. It was similar to this bobcat but the back wall didn't slope into you due to a small pole at the highest point of the main hoop but at right angles to it. I believe Trekkertent did replicas of them but they seem to be unavailable now. Last I heard they were 380 quid though! This bobcat does seem to be great value.
There's a small naturehike tent which is similar but has that small pole at the top like you mentioned. I don't think it has a full inner tho
Great looking tent. Just like the berghaus peak pro. But probably better.
I’m 6’3 and just ordered this 🤣 gonna be a bit of a tight squeeze
@@templar1372 I think so mate.
This packed down seems very large for a one man, is this just me but I have a 2 man by Vango that packs at least a third smaller than this. Is it me? the angle of the cam/perspective?
It's a reasonable size for a 2 skin fairly robust tent. It is 1.9kg so not particularly lightweight, but quite versatile and robust for the cost. Would never pay some of the ridiculous RRPs that are stated sometimes.
@@RambloManiacs Indeed, GO Outdoors are not shy about there bizarre pricing structure
When you put your pole in make sure the tensioning straps are open that's why your struggling with it
Correct. I noticed the little strap and sorted it no probs. I was going to mod the tent to sort the sag at the back of the tent, but think I'll use the trekking pole method.
Really useful review Thankyou. Hope you have got out in it now would be interested to see an in use review and hear your updated thoughts on the tent. 👍
Check out my latest video where I used it. I'll do an updated review soon
I've used mine in all weathers, including winter with high winds and driving rain and sleet. I pitch with the inner in place as it's a real faff to try to hook it up when the conditions are against you. Good points are that it's cheap, quick to erect, light and very waterproof. However, there are two bad points. Normally you would pitch with the "vestibule" on the leeward side but, because of the shape of the tent, this presents the entire profile to the prevailing wind - aerodynamic it ain't. Any wind will push the outer and inner against you when you're in your sack, robbing what little space you have. I use a delta peg on this windward guy but it doesn't stop it. Secondly, it's tight in that inner and getting gear on and off is a real challenge. If you suffer from leg cramps in the morning, it's a killer!
Thanks for your comment.
I'm a short ass so not so bad for me with space. It still tight to move around though.
It Should be quick to erect and it would be if it weren't for that bloody pole. I literally bent the pole getting it in second time around.
I'm 6ft 1" , have used this around Snowdonia, the Peaks, and the Lake District in bad weather yet I don't understand the problems you are all having ! Maybe you are all not pitching it right, or are just clumsy. The bit when he was sitting talking about reading and having to lean over, just move your arse over, there was room, silly.
thank god i am not up a mountain or in africa with this guy ha ha ha ha
Good little tent well worth the price but unfortunately it’s a no from me the pole is ridiculous getting it in . Imagine doing that on cold wet night .
Good vid
Same issue. I actually can not get that pole in . Will be returning it to ultimate-outdoors for refund . I hope I don’t have any issues with the return.
Sorry to hear that. I'm gon a try it a few more times and see if there's a knack to it. Good luck
what knob ha ha ha ha please !!!!! worst demo review of a tent !!!!!!
Great tent, Just have to be Thor to put it up.
I ram one end into the ground and use my body weight haha
I have this tent and although a little on the small side for anyone my height 5' 11" or over its surprisingly good value for the price. Had mine up in heavy downpours and kept dry and its stood up to gale force winds. But getting the pole in is a bugger and l'm relatively fit and strong. One tip, tie 6 inches or so of para cord to each end, knot it at the end stand on it, and you'll find it easier. But overall not a bad tent if you're on a budget.
OMG that was so painful to watch you put that pole in.
Enjoyed your review. Nightmare tent, IMO.
I took my bobcat tent back I was trying for an hour to connect the poles into the flysheet, my own experience with OEX good in design with poor quality and shocking stitching in a lot of there products , it's cheap for a reason I've had faults in just about every product I've bought in the OEX range 👎
I've never had so much trouble getting a tent pole in. It's a bit ridiculous, but I'm gonna try find a knack to it. I love the design
@@RambloManiacs yes great design also bought the matching tarp would have been great in the summer I've now got the Berghaus Cairngorm 2 it's a bit on the heavy for solo camping but! comes with a spacious porch way and that's a necessity
Cut 10 to 20mm off a pole