Had no idea this existed until found military surplus rain fly for it. This is my first product from the company. Reminds me of the LiteFighter One man combat tent that I’ve had for six months now. Yet, this is much more compact and lightweight. One of the best features that I like a lot are the mesh vents to allow airflow and cut down on condensation buildup. I actually haven’t seen vents built into a rain fly like this previously. Will try winter camping as well using large Swiss white poncho to cover inner mesh bed net. Hopefully that’ll hold in enough heat. Finally found myself what looks to be durable pop-up type of sleep system that will keep the critters out. Appreciate you covering it in such detail.
I really like this item. Purchased one after I saw the Marines go to it. I hunt/camp mainly in southwest so its great weather with little rain so a tent is not really needed. This allows me to sleep without concern of snakes, scorpions or bugs getting in my bedroll while allowing plenty of air and visibility. I do a lot of horseback-mule packing camping where weight is a serious matter....this fits the bill. And in the hunting cabin this lays on top the bunk as well. Well worth the investment.
I like tents that are completely free standing including the fly. Much easier to use when camping on concrete. I also like to have the ability to see out of the tent in 4 directions without opening the door. If I was in charge, that is what I would order.
+SanFranciscoBay pretty much all tents are free standing. I camped on concrete when i camped out overnight for a store opening the next morning. - so i didnt peg down. i used a regular tent. it rained. and no, the wind didnt blow me away :). but i HATE not being able to see in all directions :)
I buy and sell quality made used tents. Many of them the vestibules have to be staked, sometimes just the body and vestibule has to be staked. I like tents that are completely free standing including the fly where no stakes are required.
I like to know when you do some field tests how it holds up in winter. Been looking for a tent system thats quick. Looks light weight too. Couldn't be any heavier that the normal tent's.Ty for showing it opened new options for me
larry lindsey Well hopefully we get some snow here this year and if so then I will try and get out and do a setup in it. It's a lot lighter than most 1 man tents and it sets up in seconds! Glad to have helped :)
that looks very cool ken - looks lightweight too. cant wait to see you guys out in the field. spark up a cigar and have a swig of the "good stuff" for me bro ;) shame chris has to go back next month - just couldnt make another camp with me - aw shucks :( nice review ken take care mate darren
Great video! Thanks for the upload! You're a bit overexposed in a few shots - you can cut down on that by making sure the sun is behind the camera; rather than bouncing sunlight directly into the lens. Stuff will be easier to read when you hold it up to the camera also (it will follow the focal point faster).
Hey ken that would make a wkd stealth camping system with a camo tarp over it may have to consider getting one of these but will wait to u have done your review on it first out in the field. Thanks for showing us. Atb FP
Question: understand it’s been almost a decade since you put up this video, but if you have the ability it wouldn’t mind taking out a tape measure could you give me the length in inches of that Ridgeline pole? Or, if anyone on here reads my comment and has one could give me the dimensions. I guess I could contact the manufacturer, but they don’t seem to sell the pole separately. I was gonna try taking one of the long poles from an old military surplus one-man combat shelter. I think it would probably work. I know it’s a bit different. Seems like the pole that comes with the rain fly kit for this bed net system has a bit of a 45° bend in a couple areas towards the head and toe. Thanks for the great review. I was referred to your video by another TH-camr. I’ll have to go back and check and I’ll post below so you can see that he’s sharing your link. Very nice of them to do so. Either way thanks for your effort I appreciate it. Stay well
Somehow I do not see that as a "cold weather" option. More of a tropical use one. Curious to know how you made out in the teen/sub teen adventure using this. Would be concerned it would/could melt with a long fire in front of it.
+Mickey Authement It is manageable in cold weather, but you run into a lot of condensation build up. I definitely wouldn't put it close to a fire as it would melt the tent. Overall though it would suffice as a 4 season tent, but was originally designed for hot weather as you had stated. Ken
These look really good but I have to say by comparison the best lightweight shelter I've yet found is the Zempire Atom 1 person tent: Weighs 3.7 lbs, has more room and has UPF 122f+ degrees ripstop fabric with a 5000mm waterhead rating. Only issue for stealth camping is the fly is a bright yellow! Possibly it could be dyed a coyote brown though?..
+alliespopa NO I seriously doubt it. There is pretty much just enough room for a pack and that's about it. If you rigged up a stove you would be sweating to death inside because of the small space. I wouldn't trust a stove inside anything other than a floor less tee pee type of tent and with lots of ventilation. Hope this helped? Ken
Thinking of riding cross country and want to make sure it'll fit in my pack... It's tough to tell how big it is exactly. what are the dimensions of it when it's in the carrying case?
RoseBUD 88 If you have a email address send it to me via PM and I will take a few pics for ya to show you the size of the bed net packed up. It doesn't take up very much space at all. Ken
These were issued as deployment theater gear. Not standard issue, a battalion deploying to afghanistan would get these for example. Theyre on ebay, a bit hard to find with the rain fly. The one I was issued didnt even come with a rain fly.
I just went on their site this is cool but wow is this thing expensive how did you pick it up for 70 bucks was used even then what a deal over 200 bucks crazy!!!!!
kjumper I'm looking for something like this to take with me on my ranger bass fishing boat for my all night fishing and in case if a downpour something to get into . do you think there is a way to clip the rain fly onto the tent or do you know of something like this that is free standing with clip on rain fly to the tent .
I'd rather use my snugpak one person mosquito netting and my aqua quest 10ft x 10ft Safari tarp. So I can set upright in the net and tarp you can't do that with them bivi tents. So why buy them if you can't set in them? I own a snugpak ionosphere bivi tent hated it because I couldn't set up in it and felt claustrophobic in it. I can set my net up so that I can stand in and move around in it or set it up as low as a bivi tent or in between. And they weigh lighter and pack down smaller and take up less space when combined then the bivi tents do.
Yeah, I completely understand why you didn't film putting this thing away. Or maybe you did and the foul language that ensues would have flagged you video.
Brent Comer I agree with ya on that one. The vestibule is big enough for your boots and that's about it! I always pack a tarp for overhead cover or just to toss over my ruck. Appreciate the comments.
Had no idea this existed until found military surplus rain fly for it. This is my first product from the company.
Reminds me of the LiteFighter One man combat tent that I’ve had for six months now. Yet, this is much more compact and lightweight. One of the best features that I like a lot are the mesh vents to allow airflow and cut down on condensation buildup. I actually haven’t seen vents built into a rain fly like this previously.
Will try winter camping as well using large Swiss white poncho to cover inner mesh bed net. Hopefully that’ll hold in enough heat. Finally found myself what looks to be durable pop-up type of sleep system that will keep the critters out. Appreciate you covering it in such detail.
This solves so many rapid deployment issues with my SAR work. Thank you sir!
You're very welcome!
I really like this item. Purchased one after I saw the Marines go to it. I hunt/camp mainly in southwest so its great weather with little rain so a tent is not really needed. This allows me to sleep without concern of snakes, scorpions or bugs getting in my bedroll while allowing plenty of air and visibility. I do a lot of horseback-mule packing camping where weight is a serious matter....this fits the bill. And in the hunting cabin this lays on top the bunk as well. Well worth the investment.
Is the rain fly a single door?
The integrated vent poles is pretty slick.
I like tents that are completely free standing including the fly. Much easier to use when camping on concrete. I also like to have the ability to see out of the tent in 4 directions without opening the door. If I was in charge, that is what I would order.
+SanFranciscoBay "camping on concrete" I don't think I've ever heard of that.
+SanFranciscoBay pretty much all tents are free standing. I camped on concrete when i camped out overnight for a store opening the next morning. - so i didnt peg down. i used a regular tent. it rained. and no, the wind didnt blow me away :). but i HATE not being able to see in all directions :)
I buy and sell quality made used tents. Many of them the vestibules have to be staked, sometimes just the body and vestibule has to be staked. I like tents that are completely free standing including the fly where no stakes are required.
I like to know when you do some field tests how it holds up in winter. Been looking for a tent system thats quick. Looks light weight too. Couldn't be any heavier that the normal tent's.Ty for showing it opened new options for me
larry lindsey Well hopefully we get some snow here this year and if so then I will try and get out and do a setup in it. It's a lot lighter than most 1 man tents and it sets up in seconds! Glad to have helped :)
that looks very cool ken - looks lightweight too.
cant wait to see you guys out in the field.
spark up a cigar and have a swig of the "good stuff" for me bro ;)
shame chris has to go back next month - just couldnt make another camp with me - aw shucks :(
nice review ken
take care mate
darren
every time I need info on surplus it seems as if you have it reviewed! thanks!
+R.A.S. Tactical You're very welcome!
Ken
Thank you so much for the review. Very helpful and greatly appreciated.
Erin Owl You're very welcome!
Great video! Thanks for the upload! You're a bit overexposed in a few shots - you can cut down on that by making sure the sun is behind the camera; rather than bouncing sunlight directly into the lens. Stuff will be easier to read when you hold it up to the camera also (it will follow the focal point faster).
You always see these was just a bed net section only I like to see where you can get the rain fly for them as well
How has your pole held up , getting ready to pull the trigger on one this weekend , the fiberglass spring pole
Thanx for the review, this is one of the coolest pieces of gear I own:)
You're welcome!
Very helpful! Thanks brudda
nice little system ,,, all the best kenny
Thanks :)
Excellent review. Thank you
You're welcome
Evening buddy 😁. Sweet kit. The tent is great so I've been told. Thanks for sharing mate. ATVB Andy
Hey ken that would make a wkd stealth camping system with a camo tarp over it may have to consider getting one of these but will wait to u have done your review on it first out in the field. Thanks for showing us. Atb FP
Definitely would FP. I'll have a video up on my field review in a couple weeks. Due to go backpacking the 2d week of February.
ATB
Ken
Great review and heads up on this set up ~Peace~
You bet ya! God bless
Ken
Question: understand it’s been almost a decade since you put up this video, but if you have the ability it wouldn’t mind taking out a tape measure could you give me the length in inches of that Ridgeline pole? Or, if anyone on here reads my comment and has one could give me the dimensions. I guess I could contact the manufacturer, but they don’t seem to sell the pole separately. I was gonna try taking one of the long poles from an old military surplus one-man combat shelter. I think it would probably work. I know it’s a bit different. Seems like the pole that comes with the rain fly kit for this bed net system has a bit of a 45° bend in a couple areas towards the head and toe.
Thanks for the great review. I was referred to your video by another TH-camr. I’ll have to go back and check and I’ll post below so you can see that he’s sharing your link. Very nice of them to do so. Either way thanks for your effort I appreciate it. Stay well
The other TH-cam channel that shares your video on their review of the bed that:
Alpha Charley concepts
Somehow I do not see that as a "cold weather" option. More of a tropical use one. Curious to know how you made out in the teen/sub teen adventure using this. Would be concerned it would/could melt with a long fire in front of it.
+Mickey Authement It is manageable in cold weather, but you run into a lot of condensation build up. I definitely wouldn't put it close to a fire as it would melt the tent. Overall though it would suffice as a 4 season tent, but was originally designed for hot weather as you had stated.
Ken
These look really good but I have to say by comparison the best lightweight shelter I've yet found is the Zempire Atom 1 person tent: Weighs 3.7 lbs, has more room and has UPF 122f+ degrees ripstop fabric with a 5000mm waterhead rating. Only issue for stealth camping is the fly is a bright yellow! Possibly it could be dyed a coyote brown though?..
How long is the ridge pole ? How many pole sections and how long are they?
What is the length of the ridge pole that holds up the rain fly?
do you think there would be enough room for a small stove under the rainfly if you installed a stove jack?
+alliespopa NO I seriously doubt it. There is pretty much just enough room for a pack and that's about it. If you rigged up a stove you would be sweating to death inside because of the small space. I wouldn't trust a stove inside anything other than a floor less tee pee type of tent and with lots of ventilation. Hope this helped?
Ken
very educational
+Luis Izquierdo Thanks!
Ken
Thinking of riding cross country and want to make sure it'll fit in my pack... It's tough to tell how big it is exactly. what are the dimensions of it when it's in the carrying case?
RoseBUD 88 If you have a email address send it to me via PM and I will take a few pics for ya to show you the size of the bed net packed up. It doesn't take up very much space at all.
Ken
What is this weight ??
Does this comes with Fly sheet or have to buy separately?
Is this made in the USA? Are you saying this is actually issued to the US Marine Corps? Did you mention where this tent is available and the cost?
These were issued as deployment theater gear. Not standard issue, a battalion deploying to afghanistan would get these for example. Theyre on ebay, a bit hard to find with the rain fly. The one I was issued didnt even come with a rain fly.
Thank you for your reply.
@@richardflaherty2373 as
Yes, it is American made. All modern military gear is. Berry amendment requires such.
I just went on their site this is cool but wow is this thing expensive how did you pick it up for 70 bucks was used even then what a deal over 200 bucks crazy!!!!!
Raptor Falco 48 I live near a Marine Corps base so a lot of guys sell of their extra gear at pretty cheap prices.
I am looking forward to your AAR. Semper Fi Marine
Hello , you help me with a question about this tent Catoma . withstands a rain ?, thanks .
+Cristian Orellana Yes it holds up really well in heavy rain.
Ken
kjumper I'm looking for something like this to take with me on my ranger bass fishing boat for my all night fishing and in case if a downpour something to get into . do you think there is a way to clip the rain fly onto the tent or do you know of something like this that is free standing with clip on rain fly to the tent .
I'd rather use my snugpak one person mosquito netting and my aqua quest 10ft x 10ft Safari tarp. So I can set upright in the net and tarp you can't do that with them bivi tents. So why buy them if you can't set in them? I own a snugpak ionosphere bivi tent hated it because I couldn't set up in it and felt claustrophobic in it.
I can set my net up so that I can stand in and move around in it or set it up as low as a bivi tent or in between. And they weigh lighter and pack down smaller and take up less space when combined then the bivi tents do.
Yeah, I completely understand why you didn't film putting this thing away. Or maybe you did and the foul language that ensues would have flagged you video.
LMAO yeah I'm pretty sure I would have done lots of cussing if I had filmed me trying to repack it!
Ken
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Like it
get a bigger bag?
Nice tent, I just wish it had room for a ruck.
Brent Comer I agree with ya on that one. The vestibule is big enough for your boots and that's about it! I always pack a tarp for overhead cover or just to toss over my ruck. Appreciate the comments.
why are the fucking openings always on the left side when most people are right handed? narrow why are the always narrow ?
dale carpenter I have the faintest clue my friend lol
I'm willing to bet if you just put your head where his feet where, and your feet where his head were, it will be on your right side bud.
no i mean sleeping bags.
i would like it in the middle as well.on the bag and the waterproof bivy with built in self inflating pad.well i can dream right ?
Unless you are handicapped, using wrong arm for simplier task aint a problem.
I loved mine I used it over seas in Afghanistan i was wonderful lol
ira lahargoue...really...wind proof? strong zippers?
great gear but it needs a peek vent.
doh!
lol
All I can think now is use this with a bigger carp to cover me and my motorcycle; damn
how did they make it weigh 5 lbs? lol
lol.... you were 5' 11" in another video😀