Our simple cozy camp setup - Snow Peak Alpha Breeze
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I'll be showing you my minimalistic camp setup built around my Snow Peak Alpha Breeze. The past few trips, we've been exclusively using our Springbar Vagabond tent, which is a fantastic tent. However, it felt great camping with the Alpha Breeze again and trying out this new setup with it. Hope you all enjoy this video, if you have any questions, comment down below and we can chat! Thank you for watching!
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Hi Ryan, Very cool that you went back to the Alpha Breeze and still like it. You may remember that thanks to you, I got the Springbar Outfitter (9 x 7 tent) and have take it camping now 3 times. At first I was so happy inside the little “cabin” that I did not want to get out. And while that is still true, this last time I found the set up to be a little tiring. Like you I put a tarp over the Springbar, a big set up in and of itself. Then there is which included a big tarp to cover the Springbar, plus moving in all the furniture and the Pendleton floor blanket inside, to be a little tiring. So next trip it is back to a small tent for a change. I say this because it is nice to have more than one tent to switch off. It is fun to create many different camping experiences and environments. Thank you for the inspiration.
Hey Francine, I’m right there with you! The larger setups are great for some trips, but it’s definitely nice having a smaller setup as well to keep things simple. Especially as it’s getting hotter out, I find myself not wanting to do as much setup work out there! I just sold some of my old backpacking gear to upgrade to some new lightweight gear that would be better suited for the three of us, so we should have some ultra minimal setups coming up soon! Before I started this channel, I never knew how much I’d enjoy these campsite setups, but I have to say it’s been fun! Thank you for watching the videos and commenting; it’s helped build this awesome community of people we have on here who all love spending time outside!
@@rtmadani Hey Ryan, I really enjoy your videos and hope you keep them coming. I have 4 night camping trip coming up.Thought I would take a smaller tent but am sticking with the Springbar. I will simplify things by 1. Not setting up a separate tarp for cooking (I have the Hexa Med like you do) 2. Not taking the Pendleton Yakima for the tent floor (taking smaller and lighter blanket as “area rug”). Will see if this makes things easier. I WILL set up a large tarp over the Springbar as I enjoy having a covered porch. BTW, I got the Snowpeak Peg Bag due number of pegs my set up (even the simple one) requires. Between Springbar and tarp, I think it is 22-24 SP solid stakes I have to hammer in and remove. Another splurge SP purchase by a fellow Snow Peak junkie. Looking forward to seeing your adaptations for summer weather.
Just discovered your videos and love them (for the beautiful shots, the sense of serenity, the great discussion of gear and the inspiration from seeing your setup). Re your comment above about the setup work with the canvas tent, that's actually why I got an air tent. I've only taken camping once (and it's monstrously big and heavy, being a polycotton tunnel tent), but it really does simplify setup, especially if you're trying to do it by yourself.
Hey, thank you so much! I’ve seen several air tents popping up on TH-cam lately, they look pretty convenient.
I absolutely love our Amenity Dome (L). The shorter clearance doesn't really bother me, and it has a lighter colored inner tent w/ darker rain fly, so it doesn't let as much light in. We've got it paired with the vestibule awning as well, and it seems like it's a bit deeper than the Alpha Breeze, w/ an optional side door. Downside is that thing gets TOASTY in the TX heat. Nice to know I'm not alone in my Snow Peak addiction!
Yeah the Amenity Dome's are awesome tents! I do like the brown color way on them and the vestibule is huge!! I could definitely see it getting hot in there without the mesh, they should really add some screens in the vestibules!
I bought the Snow Peak Alph Breeze Tent because of your videos.😊
So happy to hear you got an Alpha Breeze! Hope you have a great time camping with it!
you are a very good tent salesman.
Thanks for the detailed review and comparison!
Appreciate the shout-out! Stoked you’re digging the sheets. Now u just need the grinder 🤘
Too hot for us to camp in Texas right now, ha ha ha. Can’t wait for fall 😂
Every time we lay down were like oh yeah these sheets are amazing!! I definitely need that grinder, I'll be ordering one here soon! I already can't wait for fall weather either, we have a heat wave coming this weekend!
Which grinder? I currently own the aergrind.
What do you container do you use to carry your coffee making gear? I see that you have a fellow atmos for coffee storage.
Nice! Yeah we were talking about the Knock grinders. He recently picked up a Feldgrind.
So my coffee gear is stored in my Yeti Go Box, mainly in the removable top tray compartment.
Whoa that sink is FANCY!
It's incredible!! Everything about it just works great! I recently got some standing height legs during the sale, so I'm going try it in the IGT as well! Thanks for watching Jon!
Wow what an incredible setup
Hey, thanks Sydney!
A bigger true 4 person Alpha Breeze Pro made with DCF! Make it happen Snow Peak!
OMG these are my exact thoughts. They need a line that caters more to Americans.
Dude - I hear you mention bugs a couple of times - Thermacell. It's a game changer and safe to use around kids. It's the first thing I out out when we set up camp during the summer months. But just like a fire pit, keep tabs on the wind direction if any.
Hey Victor! That's great to hear it works! The flying bugs seem to be in full force right now, so this will be great for defense!! Definitely interesting product and way more appealing than applying insect repellent! Thanks for watching and sharing!
can you do a deeper dive into your sleep system and tent set up? like actually a breakdown of the individual items you talked about in this video one by one and explain why you use them, what for, as well as pricing.
i personally would like to know more about the pendleton blankets for the bed and floor. i've gone back and forth in my plans to either upgrade my camp blankets or find a good quality sleeping bag. but i hate sleeping bags. im a restless sleeper and i move around all night. so idk if i want to spend a ton of money on a bag just to potentially be tangled up in it and have a mostly uncomfortable sleeping experience. i would much prefer a good blanket and some base layers.
love your videos btw!
Definitely can get a more in depth sleep system video up. I have lots to add to that original video. Thank you!
Hey Ryan, it's Liam from Rei - excited to checkout the new upload
Hey Liam! Thanks checking it out!
Could talk more about using hot tent wood stove under your awning. It is hard to see the stovepipe modification so it can sit near under awning. Also, what is holding the stove pipe up?
Yeah so I'm using a Winnerwell Nomad Medium Stove with a couple 45 degree angle pipe sections to allow clearance from the tarp. As long as it's not windy the pipe nests firmly together and is able to hold itself. The top mesh section also has spots for rope lines, which I always have just incase. I really like the wood stove for cooking and it's very efficient. If I did it again, I may have went with the large size since I exclusively use it outside my tent.
I have the Dometic sink setup, too. Just need to find a longer line to run it out the back of my GX470 to my door. If you (or anyone watching) happens to ever find to find one, I’d love to hear
I'm looking for an extend water line as well. Everything I saw in store at Home Depot was the hard plastic type and the Dometic line is more like silicone and pliable, which helps create a leakproof seal when connected. I'm searching for something as well though, so if I find a good one I'll let you know!
Can you talk about the hot tent stove chimney setup? How did you get stove chimney to support that bend ?
I purchased two 45degree pipe sections and definitely recommend it if using under a tarp. I’ve always used it this way and it feels very sturdy. If it’s windy, I bring ropes to tie down the chimney as there are metal hooks on the top insert. I went with the winnerwell nomad medium, but probably would go for the large if I did it again.
Sorry if this mentioned in a prior video but what blankets do you use? Love the layout.
Hey, I’m using Pendleton queen sized blankets. The one on the bed is the Acadia and on the floor is a Yakima camp. Thanks for watching!
Like your videos, informative and nice feel. What’s the name of the blanket in 9:10s? Keep up your good work…
Thank you! I use queen size Pendleton Blankets and that one specifically is the Acadia National park blanket. I appreciate your support!
@@rtmadani thank you for your answer...
hi, see you again!
Nice to hear from you Richard! Thank you for watching!
Hi Ryan
The Megamat Duo LW works well with the Queen sized sheets you mention?
Hey! Yes, the Sijo Queen Sheet Set works very well with the Duo LW.
Nice review and setup! It was very informative. I love the tent but not a fan of the off white color. I feel like the tent is prone to getting dirty faster? Is dirt and other debris noticeable?
Thank you! I'd like to see Snow Peak offer this tent in a darker color as well. However, it's easy to clean and dirt falls right off.
A very nice comparison, you always offer a clear and insightful review. What are your views on roof top tents? I'm thinking of buying a skycamp for my vw bus.
Thank you! I like the idea of roof top tents but I’m not 100% sure if I’d like owning one, mainly since I only have one vehicle. But I think on your VW bus it would be awesome! They’re great if you can leave it mounted and have a dedicated vehicle to air it out when you return home. Having your bed already made would be an incredible feeling! If I had a dedicated rig for it, I think it’d be great in a lot of situations!
Would you recommend the alpha breeze for a couple + child + small dog?
Yes, I think it'd be perfect for a family of three with a small dog. I feel like we have plenty of space with the three of us in there plus gear, so I think it'd be a great choice for your family! Let me know if you have any other questions, happy to help!
Hi Ryan, curious as to your "outside tent" use of the Winnerwell Nomad Medium wood stove. How much heat does it radiate for warmth if used underneath something like a Hexa tarp M? Enjoying your videos; keep up the strong work!
Hey, so the Nomad Medium stove doesn't radiate a ton of heat when used outside, but it will keep you warm if sitting close to it. I think for outside the large size would be a better choice to radiate more heat. Thanks for your support!
I notice you have the Snow Peak Field Kettle here. Did you find it was worthwhile over the Fellow Stagg and MSR Titan kettles you used to make coffee in your other videos? I have an old Hario Buono, but the spout and handle make it an annoying shape to pack. I'm curious if the the field kettle truly is much more convenient to store and use. Thanks!
I was interested in the Field Kettle originally, but was told it wouldn’t be great for pour over coffee and the water would just pour out too fast. This is not the case at all. You have a lot of control while pouring and there’s a stopper to help control the flow. It’s way more convenient than bringing a regular gooseneck, which like you said is just not ideal for storing. The Field Kettle is built really well, ergonomics are great, and it hardly takes up any room in my bin.
@@rtmadani This is all really helpful information. I've been wanting something that can pour faster than my Stagg EKG for tea and other purposes at home anyway. I think I'll have to pick one up. Thanks again!
What kind of pillows are you using? Thanks for making such good videos!
Thank you! They are tempurpedic cloud pillows. They compress flat easily in our bins
@@rtmadani Thank you!
Hi Ryan,, the blanket on the mat is Pendleton’s product?? It looks very cool. I’m looking for a blanket to cover the Exped mat while the blue mat is not very fit to my alpha breeze setting😂 any recommendation
Hey, it's a Pendleton Acadia National Parks Queen Size Blanket. Probably my favorite one out of all my Pendletons!
@@rtmadani yea,, those blankets look very comfortable! You bought them on the official website??
@@yiusanlee2993 We got it from one of their Portland locations. I'm not seeing it on the website at the moment, but I'm guessing it sold out during their Black Friday sale and haven't made more yet.
Since I’m getting a very similar set up to this and my wallet hates me for it lol it’s got me thinking when you go on hikes etc. do you ever worry about leaving your campsite unattended? Do you put some things away or just leave it as is with no worries? Thanks as always!
Nice, glad to hear you're getting your setup built out, and yes it's defininitely a lot at first! I'm always a little concerned when going hiking or just leaving our setup unattended. If I'm only bringing the Alpha Breeze and using the awning, then we close it up with the chairs, igt, etc underneath. It honestly doesn't look like much with everything closed up and with a pair of shoes sticking out under the fly, it gives the appearance that someone's inside. If I have everything under the hexa tarp though, I honestly just hope for the best.
Fortunately, I haven't had any sketchy encounters or theft, but that's not to say it doesn't happen.
I'm not sure what area you're in, but in WA and OR there are a few nice HipCamp's that we've stayed at and always more popping up. I never worry about my gear when staying at a HipCamp since it's on someone's private land. In some cases, you get the entire place to yourself. This is definitely the safest choice and honestly there are some really nice locations on there.
We still have some favorite campgrounds that we go to and occasionally stay on BLM land as well, but it's always a slight risk as you never know who will show up while your hiking.
Planning on purchasing an Exped Megamat Duo LW after seeing you use it. What size sheets do you use? Fitted or flat sheets? Thanks, got great ideas from you.
Hey! So I'm using a queen sheet set so fitted and flat. The sheets we use are SIJO Eucalyptus sheets and are fantastic for year round weather. Thanks for watching and glad to hear the videos were helpful!
@@rtmadani Is the queen fitted sheet too large for the Exped Megamat since those sheets are usually for thick mattresses and the exped is only 4" thick? We don't want the sheets to move around while we sleep
Getting the mega 15 duo and the sheets…enjoy the videos!
Would this alpha breeze tent hold up well for extended periods of camping in deserts with high winds?
We’ve taken it out in some pretty windy conditions and haven’t had any issues. It’s very sturdy despite its height. If you plan on more extended trips with windy conditions just be sure to use the guy out points.
@@rtmadani thank you for the information!
Thank you for the Video!
Did you find more ventilation from vagabond? Or even can feel it?
We don’t have an issue with ventilation in the vagabond. The fabric breathes well and with the front and back open you can get good airflow.
@@rtmadani thanks Ryan! Did you experience any differences between the two? With all the door/window closed? I also lived at California and during night it was so cold and already tried many 3 season tents. As you have mentioned in other video I need to close all the mesh windows during night. But unfortunately they don’t have that feature.
Having the ability to fully close up those windows except the venting points will definitely make a difference. I wanna say the alpha breeze feels slightly warmer with the rain fly closed up. With a little extra care, you could always use a small heater at night and in the morning. We tried a Kovea Cupid heater and it worked well inside the tent. Though not the warmest or best value heater on the market, it is compact and works for inside the tent (with proper venting).
Also, what is your current sleep system like?
I went another way….. bought a big agnes shelter 3 4season tent. It’s lot warmer but not enough space for 3. So I am considering alpha breeze or vagabond
Hi Ryan! What size Sijo sheets do you use for the exped duo? Thanks!
Hey, we have the queen set and it has been working great!
@@rtmadani thanks man! I think we have the same kind of aesthetic. I notice we have a lot of the same stuff even down to the toilet 😆 keep making great videos!
What size sheets did you buy? Full or medium?
I got a queen set of sheets but either size should work.
Quick question. Can two expads same size as yours fit in the tent side by side?
Yes, one takes almost half so it’d probably fill the entire tent width wise. You’d still have a little space in front though
FYI camping right now. Two of the expads don’t fit. Need about 4” extra room.
Interesting, I just have one LW duo and it takes a little less than half at least visually looking (haven’t measured). It’s suppose to measure 109in so that should cover the 104in for both expeds but it sounds like it doesn’t. Shoot, sorry to misinform you on this, I honestly thought it’d work.
No worries was just letting you know if you ever think to try it when your little ones grows up.
What mattress did you have/
It’s an Exped Mega Mat LW DUO.
hey where is your blankets from
Hey, they are Pendleton blankets.
Nice video - I'm curious about the various lanterns you are using? They look like they have a nice color temperature in the night shots, I've been looking for something like that.
Thanks! Out of all of them, my favorite one is the Snow Peak Home & Camp Lantern. I’m also using a Barebones Forest lantern, beacon, and two Snow Peak mini hozukis for inside the tent.
@@rtmadani Hey, do you still have this opinion? I dropped and broke my excellent Ticla Lantern a while back and and have been in the market for something new. Thanks to your videos, I'm curious about this Snow Peak Home & Camp lantern. I'm curious if you've looked at the new (?) Barebones Outpost lantern, which I'm also considering.
@@vicosku The Home & Camp is still my favorite by far. The Barebones lanterns are nice as well, but in my opinion the Snow Peak Home and Camp is nicer. The color temperature and way it lights up a space is just really nice.
@@rtmadani thanks so much!
Where are the wool sheets from?
They are Pendleton blankets.
Is the mattress big enough for three of you ?
It’s better for two, but with a small child it’s possible just not ideal. We all still fit on it, but will probably be get our son his own sleeping pad soon.
@@rtmadani thanks ryan
Is that an Amenity Dome Mat/Sheet ?
It’s the new Alpha Breeze Mat/sheet. They finally released one for it.
@@rtmadani Oh really? where i can get it?
I think it’s still in stock on their website.