This looks amazing! I have the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 but I've been looking for a pyramid silpoly tent to stand up to wind and rain a little bit better, and I really like the idea of saving the pole weight by using a trekking pole (I always have them with me anyway..) I really like tents you can set up inner-only or outer-only, maximum versatility and weight savings depending on the conditions Cracking tent, really helpful video, just looked and it's on sale too - winner! Happy camping :D
It looks pretty good but the inner looks awfully close to the flysheet with no points to guy the flysheet out further. How have people faired with rain and win in it?
@@thisbigroadtripyes mate ... works a treat ... if the weather is ok I just stay with the bungee cord ... any threat of wind etc .. on goes the standard cord
You have beaten me to it Ian. I think the tent looks great at this price point, considering it comes with an inner, but in windy conditions it would benefit from tie out points on the sides, like the MSR front range has.
Hi ,please can you check the weight of the total system? About some wind in the mountain (not more than 30kmh-40) the one pole design its just enought? Thanks for the feedback
Hello K and thanks for the comments. The pole is under tension when the tent is pegged out. So it's unlikely it can 'knocked over' by your dog. The groundsheet is as good as any backpacking tent out there. Even the best can be punctured, but it's never happened to me. I think your dog will be fine in it 😊
Thanks for that review! What is it like to get in and out of this tent when it rains? With no vestibules and pyramid angles would the rain not get into the inner space easily?
All tents have their flaws mate. The lighter you go the more you need to manage them 😉 If you sleep towards the back or to one side then you have a huge vestibule. I've never had it out in atrocious weather and I don't plan on doing so 👍
@@mickfitzvalleyandhill I did yes and it was a bit breezy but no issues I just wanted something with more room than my zyphos my plan is to use the outer in the summer with my alpkit douvet and a bivy bag that should be warm enough I have previously used my dd superlight tarp but it’s nice to have a door if the wind picks up
Alpkit products are top gear.Always been very happy with their kit.Well thought out and excellent value.
Totally agree
I tried mine out first time today. I found you can peg the outer first and then get the inner up underneath it. Might be a good method in the rain.
Good tip mate
Thanks for posting this think you've sold me on getting one!
Enjoy my friend
Thank you for your review. Especially I appreciate the “bungee tip”
Atb, Tim
This looks amazing! I have the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 but I've been looking for a pyramid silpoly tent to stand up to wind and rain a little bit better, and I really like the idea of saving the pole weight by using a trekking pole (I always have them with me anyway..)
I really like tents you can set up inner-only or outer-only, maximum versatility and weight savings depending on the conditions
Cracking tent, really helpful video, just looked and it's on sale too - winner!
Happy camping :D
Not much in the way of ventilation. Looks like it'll get quite wet in there.
It looks pretty good but the inner looks awfully close to the flysheet with no points to guy the flysheet out further.
How have people faired with rain and win in it?
I've modified it and added more pegging points. TBF I never had a problem with it as it was.
@@mickfitzvalleyandhill cool thanks for your reply 👍
Cheers for the bungy cord tip, will try it. My TStar 1 arrived last week, still no mid height guys fitted as standard.
You're very welcome mate
Hi@@mickfitzvalleyandhill Just bungee cord on one of the loop to allow it to centre? Once centred do you then use the standard tie down?
@@thisbigroadtripyes mate ... works a treat ... if the weather is ok I just stay with the bungee cord ... any threat of wind etc .. on goes the standard cord
cracking kit , no fuss and up in a jiffy . Looks really well made , great video mate
Thanks mate. I've been trying different pole configurations today. But nothing beats the single centre pole 👌
My issue with this is the lack of additional tie out points, they should also offer a half interior.
Good points mate ... I'll probably add those at some stage ... that's if I ever take out in bad conditions 😉
You have beaten me to it Ian. I think the tent looks great at this price point, considering it comes with an inner, but in windy conditions it would benefit from tie out points on the sides, like the MSR front range has.
Hi ,please can you check the weight of the total system?
About some wind in the mountain (not more than 30kmh-40) the one pole design its just enought?
Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the comment. I've seen this style tent in atrocious wind and the design handles it perfectly. Their website says it weighs 1190g
Any issues with condensation? Have one tigris tipinova and the condensation in that is ridiculous
Not yet Gemma 🤞
nice review
does the rain come in when you open the front flaps/doors?
can you cook in the rain?
Hello mate ... there's no perfect tent ... you can manage all the features you asked about 👌
How do you think the bottom of the inner tent will hold up with a dog & possible claws? Also will a dog send the pole flying or is it well fitted?
Hello K and thanks for the comments.
The pole is under tension when the tent is pegged out. So it's unlikely it can 'knocked over' by your dog.
The groundsheet is as good as any backpacking tent out there. Even the best can be punctured, but it's never happened to me. I think your dog will be fine in it 😊
@@mickfitzvalleyandhill thank you for your speedy reply! Good to know it sounds sturdy. Thanks.
Thanks for that review! What is it like to get in and out of this tent when it rains? With no vestibules and pyramid angles would the rain not get into the inner space easily?
All tents have their flaws mate. The lighter you go the more you need to manage them 😉
If you sleep towards the back or to one side then you have a huge vestibule. I've never had it out in atrocious weather and I don't plan on doing so 👍
Great review, looks like a quality tent!
Thanks Stuart. I'm looking forward to getting it out backpacking 😊
What was the total weight? Thks
How did it fair in the wild ?
I was very happy with it mate. But I haven't tested it in really bad conditions and I really don't want to 🤣
Does the inner touch the outer at all???
Thanks for the comments. Not the few times I have set it up mate. But I won't be using it with the inner. Just as you see it in the video
@@mickfitzvalleyandhill Good stuff m8,i have the DD pyrimad tent and find the outer a bit tight ..
just got one pleased so far
Thanks for the comment Nigel. Will you be using it with the inner?
@@mickfitzvalleyandhill I did yes and it was a bit breezy but no issues I just wanted something with more room than my zyphos my plan is to use the outer in the summer with my alpkit douvet and a bivy bag that should be warm enough I have previously used my dd superlight tarp but it’s nice to have a door if the wind picks up
So just one pole?…… that’s awesome
Yes mate ... works great 😊