Really appreciate how thorough your reviews are, Luke. I have no interest in this tent, but I just love gear and you do a wonderful job at showing off the pros and cons, so I still enjoy watching. Keep it up! 🤙🏼
Great price , especially with the footprint included . Weight is pretty good for that size and price . What I'd be worried about is those " Pole " holes for the vents and ridge pole . I don't like more opening than needed in a tent . Maybe the bugs will stay out though .
Am I glad you reviewed this strange tent. I got one for cheap before the COVID era and so far only Korean and a few Chinese youtubers have ever reviewed it. For years it was simply one of the most forgotten tent out there. About the design, I find that it is eerily close to the Black Diamond Hilight 2P Tent. I didn't go beyond testing it one afternoon, and I have never slept in it. I got it because I wanted something very aired, for those warm summer nights when the wind is low and the skeeters are many and very hungry. One problem I did notice with those openings is that if you don't stake the tent to the ground quickly, the fist gentle breeze can make it fly. It doesn't need a strong wind for it to trap the wind and take off. I also did find the setup strange and I wasn't sure where to get those pole to criss-cross the first time. Also did you notice the rings present under the storm flap? Do you think they planned to sell some extensions that clip there, like two detachable awnings? I'd like to try to rig something with my poncho the next time. Anyway, thanks for reviewing one of the most enigmatic tent sold on Aliexpress.
This is going to be awesome to see how waterproof it is. I really like it so far, but here we go again with the internal fly, like One Tigris tent lol. Thanks for review Luke. I hope it is waterproof and not bad on condensation, because this will make a perfect summer tent.
I think for the size the weight is phenomenally good. Weatherproofing should be great too because all naturhike products I've owned have been solid. Can't wait to see the rain tests
Thanks, Luke for introducing a new backpacking tent. Unfortunately, no vestibule...no go for me. I will still watch your rain test but I prefer a 2 wall tent with a rain fly as I'm in the Pacific Northwet, LOL!
It's huuuuuuuuuuuuuge! For those that remember those Fucillo Kia commercials that plagued us on the east coast. (RiP Billy),,but I think it will work out well
As usual, great initial review Luke. Thanks for you videos. Looks like that "hanging pole" could use a tennis/racket ball to prevent from pocking an eye-out while getting in.
Already seeing two substantial leak points. Vents, with the ability tio open and close from the inside those grommeted holes will be an ingress for moisture to enter unless the rain is coming directly down on the tent. Has the potential but vents of that style always in my opnion need to be redesigned by someone whos actually been out in the woods camping during heavy rain/wind conditions. Luke as always thanks for being you, being honest and not pulling any punches when it comes to the companies you test gear from..
Well I was excited to learn about this ultralight naturehike tent until you said how much it weighs. That doesn't sound ultralight to me. That is the same weight as my regular two person naturehike tent. I loved mine until recently. I started having problems with the zippers, which is not a great problem to have in the middle of the night when you have to potty. I love the size of that tent though.
I will be interested in the rain test. Many years ago I had a large eureka cabin tent that leaked everywhere. It had the inside zip flaps. The rain puddled between the screen and the flap and eventually seeped down the wall. I felt that the inside flap was cut too big,allowing rain to catch in the excess.
Hey Luke. Thanks for testing this. Very interesting design. I like the fact that you don’t have to go out of the tent to control the air that comes in. The criss-crossing poles should make it pretty sturdy. For all those reasons, I wonder if that might make it a 3+ season tent. But at that weight, no way this is ultra-light. Can’t wait for test night. I would never have thought that kind of tent could be waterproof before the OT Scaena. (BTW, might not interest everyone, but Scaena comes from the Greek to designated a sun covered area which is often referred to as a « tent ». I still don’t know how to prononce it though :) )
I was looking at this tent myself a couple of years ago. At that time the websites selling it gave no clear info on the internal dimensions. I was worried the tent would be too short, turns out that was wrong. Nice to see you looking at Naturehike. Both Naturehike and 3FUL do some really popular budget gear with a solid reputation, it would be great to see some more reviews of the manufacturers tents, the ones that have not been widely reviewed already. For example the Naturehike Hiby2-3 or the 3FUL Taiji2.
I can tell that your whole mentality has changed since the Scaena. You used to just automatically assume that a tent like this would leak and now you're willing to give these types of tents a chance. I really appreciate your the content and the willingness to keep an open mind for unbiased reviews of these more affordable tents.
Looks nice and roomy. In a way I think it's better to go with a little larger tent and bring a small, light down bag and a super light pad. You can get stuck in that tent for quite a while sometimes.
Another internal fly. I'm leaning towards leakage. Especially thru the zippers. And if it is bad enough you have to zip the doors completely shut I doubt the two vents will allow enough air flow to reduce the condensation. Keep your rain gear handy I think your gonna need it
I hope to you Luke,,,, for the calculation of INCHES directly converted to CM, because not everyone knows, especially those who live outside in the USA,,, Thank so much 👍👍
"Grommet", that's a word I haven't heard in a long long time! Lol! Looking forward to the rain test, great presentation Luke, better than what they put on the television. Thumbs up for sure!
Luke I like your honesty with all the products that you shown so far as I live in the UK and I am a camper wait and see what else you've got to say I quite like the look of it but as I have certain disabilities it would be hard for me to put up take care
Quite frankly, if my knees were 20 years (or even 10 years) younger, I'd buy this in a heartbeat. It has many features that I found on my old Walrus Mountain 360 tent, but with the possibility of better ventilation. Rain permeability of the external fabric could be an issue, but with modern tent waterproofing sprays, even if the MFG skimped here, you should be able to treat the fabric to keep out rain. I always use a mattress (usually thermarest, a thin mattress), so any small water seepage-es that occur should be well below the level of my sleeping bag. No, I'm already sold as long as I can get a body with younger knees and back to go with it. Have fun you youngsters (geeze, I didn't just type that did I)!
BTW - "Internal Fly", if by this you mean the solid panel doors being internal to the mesh screens, then well "Hell yeah". In my opinion this is the ONLY way a tent door should be manufactured. In my experience, the leakage here is minimal (perhaps I've never witnessed poor designs with this setup?).
This will be good! Big tent! Surprisingly light weight. I am concerned about the tentions on the fabric. It will be another great video to watch you test it out for leakage and condensation. Have fun Luke!
I guess that "hanging pole" imposes danger. It can poke somebody in the eye if they are not paying attention while they enter the tent. Nice preview of the product. Thanks for the warning Luke.
I actually like the design of this tent. No matter what, I would use a tarp with it (my preferred choice in fact with all my tents/hammocks). Having 2 large doors for airflow is great and I would only use the internal fly doors for controlling airflow, not as a rain guard.
Just wondering why you need to use a tarp with your tent. Are you using lower end tents or do use them with high quality tents too? I have never used a tarp and never needed one. Take care
@@mtadams2009 I like using a tarp so I have a larger area to be able to spread out, set up a camp chair, maybe a small table and relax and not have to sit in the tent to get out of the sun. I really only want to be in the tent for sleeping or getting out of the wind/weather. If i'm going light, then probably won't have the chair or table, but have some sort of ground cloth or pad to sit on.
Hello Luke! Glad to see a bigger and taller person tent. But I do not see the need for a set up episode. We just saw you do it. If you are concerned about how it is staked out and tied down, then combine it into the first episode. Let's get on with the good stuff, The Weather testing.
First thing I liked was the size, but that hanging pole is nice, prime place for a candle lantern. The vents look functional without being leak hazards, it looks solid....just gotta watch for the test night now.
To wax your zipper take a small amount of wax and rub it up and down the outside of the zipper teeth until all teeth are covered. Make sure you rub it in well so that it gets into the cracks between the teeth as this is where water penetration occurs. Be careful not to apply too much or it will get all over your coat which is not ideal. Once you have finishing applying the wax rup the zip up and down the zipper a few times to help evenly spread the wax and embed it in and around each tooth. One additional bonus to using wax is that it also help lubricate your zip so it should run nice and smooth after applying the wax. 2. Use A Zip Covering / Storm Flap Most outdoor coats will come fitting with a zip covering, also known as a storm flap. This is a fabric flap that runs alongside the zip. When the zipper is closed you can cover it with the storm flap. This guy hasn’t bothered closing his jacket’s storm flap Many include velcro attachements for extra rain protection. The combination of zipper, storm flap and velcro is pretty much impenetrable to rain even if the zipper is a standard (non-waterproof zip). However if your jacket doesn’t have a storm flap you could sew one on if you know what you are doing! If you want to go down this route then check out this tutorial on how to add a storm flap to your jacket. Alternatively, for a short-term solution, you can just stick some waterproof tape such as Flex tape over your zipper to keep the rain out.
Hi Luke, this is basically a cheap and less strong copy of the Black Diamond Hilight. I had one a for a couple of years and have posted a few videos on YT. The BD is undoubtedly stronger ( internally poled though which is a faff) but I can see folk opting for this as an inexpensive version with external poles which makes it easier to pitch. I wonder if Naturehike will offer an add on vestibule like the BD version. Atb Andrew
Great point, on the one I got I could see a few loops hidden under that storm flap. It got me to think that they may have thought about selling extensions, one just like that extra vestibule for the Mongar. I'm tempted to run a guy line from that horizontal pole and try to attach a poncho on these loops and see if I can make a temporary awning.
Before i watch the whole First look.. i think, that is tent to be used for summer music festivals, i almost think it is designed for Europians, i am one, and i see it working out for festival sleeping as best as you could imagine. A lot of space and lots of 'air' for you know.. heavy breathing or and a lot alcohol breath outs..
Ease to put up, easy to arrange the way you want it, and also easy to open/close if you re in hurry. I mean the funkcionality is there, but this is not a hiking tent.. short term camping? Yes. ... Btw Luke, if you would like to know more information about your favourite Czechoslovakian sleep system, I can provide ;)
I was reading on an ultralight website yesterday that apparently some nylon (I think in this case it was the Lanshan but I can’t be sure) is not actual ripstop. It’s a cosmetic addition to make it look like it. This could be the same. I wish I had the link to share - and apparently someone in the community who tests this stuff with microscopes and the like confirmed it.
My good old North Face VE-24 has four - fifteen foot shock corded tent poles. I never worried about storms (much) when I camped in the rocky mountains.
I have 2 nature hike, single-wall tents (Vik1 and 2). I have been impressed. No leaks with the top vents closed. a couple of drops with the vents open (lots of wind). Not enough to be a concern. I am curious about that internal fly. Not sure about that. Looking forward to the rain test. The Vik tents are definitely condensation makers if set up in an open yard. Under tree canopy, they are not so bad.
I think it's cool. Definitely different. I'm not the type to camp out in inclement weather and would subject myself to that kind of experience. Spring and Fall are my favorites times of the year. Like you I have my doubts about the set up.
Internal flys are great when they work. As you mentioned, you can open up in a rain storm. I also like the idea of being able to open and close the vents from the inside. Unfortunately all of the grommet pass throughs leave too many gaps. Also, not a fan of the pole sleeves at all, snag it once, and that snag in the material will grab the pole every time. Not to mention they are impossible to clean out. Oh, and there is no such thing as a waterproof zipper.
Initial thoughts, hate sleeves, poles so long could be an issue because of the sleeves, you need ample space to set up. I really dislike mesh on top of the body door. Water seeps through the mesh getting the door wet which ends up in you tent when you open the door. Threading that pole through the grommets doesn’t look like fun, then add how hard it is to seat it after you thread it through. Looks pretty cool though, I’ll give ‘em that
Interesting tent. I think this one will leak. Thank you for all that you do and share with us. You have helped me make good decisions, and I enjoy adventures.
I was eyeballing this tent myself. It seemed just a little heavy compared to some of the other 2 man options. I ended up with the Taga 2 and have slept in it on a weekend a backpacking trip with my son. Seems like a nice tent, very light too. I really wish it had two doors and we'll see how bad condensation is on our upcoming Philmont trip but I digress. Anyhow, thanks for the reviews!
My NatureHike CloudUp 2 survived having a gutter flowing water straight onto the ground my tent was staked on. I was impressed that my impromptu waterbed didn't leak all night. There was one teaspoon of water in the tent at the end of the night and it bucketed down w/ lightning and everything. Edit: the water may have even been from my waterbottle.
I don't like the way that hanging pole sticks out at the front. Looks like it's just waiting to take someone's eye out as they bend down to do inside the tent especially in the dark
It seem like a very large 2P tent, the widht only a few inch off from what many manufacturer sell as 3P tents. The weight is ok for two persons, especially considering it's a freestanding tent, but it's not a good weight to use as a solo-tent. And the price at Ali-Express is awesome, even considering the risk of having to pay custom clearence fees! I look forward to see how it persform in the rain test, I guess there could be a small pool of water on the down wind side of the door when it's windy enough, not a very big deal if it happens and it's known to happen, but large quantities of water is another thing, and of course, if you don't know it can happen, you will be unprepared for it.
Likely will leak on heavy driving rain, doors and vents. Will be good in hot weather with a tarp, just not liking the doors opening leaving it to the floor.
I like this tent but I like tents that have that extra outdoor flap that I have seen you use before that gives you a place to keep things outside the tents but still covered. I am not sure what a single wall tent really means, it looks like it has great ventilation to me, which is always important.
Can't wait to see a waterproof test on this thing
Really appreciate how thorough your reviews are, Luke. I have no interest in this tent, but I just love gear and you do a wonderful job at showing off the pros and cons, so I still enjoy watching. Keep it up! 🤙🏼
There is really is no one quite like him. The guy is legend-wait-for-it-ary!
Great price , especially with the footprint included . Weight is pretty good for that size and price . What I'd be worried about is those " Pole " holes for the vents and ridge pole . I don't like more opening than needed in a tent . Maybe the bugs will stay out though .
Am I glad you reviewed this strange tent.
I got one for cheap before the COVID era and so far only Korean and a few Chinese youtubers have ever reviewed it.
For years it was simply one of the most forgotten tent out there. About the design, I find that it is eerily close to the Black Diamond Hilight 2P Tent.
I didn't go beyond testing it one afternoon, and I have never slept in it. I got it because I wanted something very aired, for those warm summer nights when the wind is low and the skeeters are many and very hungry. One problem I did notice with those openings is that if you don't stake the tent to the ground quickly, the fist gentle breeze can make it fly. It doesn't need a strong wind for it to trap the wind and take off. I also did find the setup strange and I wasn't sure where to get those pole to criss-cross the first time.
Also did you notice the rings present under the storm flap? Do you think they planned to sell some extensions that clip there, like two detachable awnings? I'd like to try to rig something with my poncho the next time.
Anyway, thanks for reviewing one of the most enigmatic tent sold on Aliexpress.
Looks like a tent I would only buy for my dry desert camp trips or summer non weather mountain trips
This is going to be awesome to see how waterproof it is. I really like it so far, but here we go again with the internal fly, like One Tigris tent lol. Thanks for review Luke. I hope it is waterproof and not bad on condensation, because this will make a perfect summer tent.
I’m interested at 6’5” and 65 yrs old! I’m praying it does a great job! Thanks for all you and wife do!!
I think for the size the weight is phenomenally good. Weatherproofing should be great too because all naturhike products I've owned have been solid.
Can't wait to see the rain tests
Back, after a few months. Nice to see your assessments, again, Luke !! Thank you.
Thanks, Luke for introducing a new backpacking tent. Unfortunately, no vestibule...no go for me. I will still watch your rain test but I prefer a 2 wall tent with a rain fly as I'm in the Pacific Northwet, LOL!
I like the idea of having multi color mesh. Kind of adds some privacy.
It's huuuuuuuuuuuuuge! For those that remember those Fucillo Kia commercials that plagued us on the east coast. (RiP Billy),,but I think it will work out well
That ole shed looking good back there , Luke👍🏼😄👍🏼
As usual, great initial review Luke. Thanks for you videos.
Looks like that "hanging pole" could use a tennis/racket ball to prevent from pocking an eye-out while getting in.
Already seeing two substantial leak points. Vents, with the ability tio open and close from the inside those grommeted holes will be an ingress for moisture to enter unless the rain is coming directly down on the tent. Has the potential but vents of that style always in my opnion need to be redesigned by someone whos actually been out in the woods camping during heavy rain/wind conditions. Luke as always thanks for being you, being honest and not pulling any punches when it comes to the companies you test gear from..
Well I was excited to learn about this ultralight naturehike tent until you said how much it weighs. That doesn't sound ultralight to me. That is the same weight as my regular two person naturehike tent. I loved mine until recently. I started having problems with the zippers, which is not a great problem to have in the middle of the night when you have to potty. I love the size of that tent though.
I will be interested in the rain test. Many years ago I had a large eureka cabin tent that leaked everywhere. It had the inside zip flaps. The rain puddled between the screen and the flap and eventually seeped down the wall. I felt that the inside flap was cut too big,allowing rain to catch in the excess.
Hey Luke. Thanks for testing this. Very interesting design. I like the fact that you don’t have to go out of the tent to control the air that comes in. The criss-crossing poles should make it pretty sturdy. For all those reasons, I wonder if that might make it a 3+ season tent. But at that weight, no way this is ultra-light. Can’t wait for test night. I would never have thought that kind of tent could be waterproof before the OT Scaena. (BTW, might not interest everyone, but Scaena comes from the Greek to designated a sun covered area which is often referred to as a « tent ». I still don’t know how to prononce it though :) )
I was looking at this tent myself a couple of years ago. At that time the websites selling it gave no clear info on the internal dimensions. I was worried the tent would be too short, turns out that was wrong.
Nice to see you looking at Naturehike. Both Naturehike and 3FUL do some really popular budget gear with a solid reputation, it would be great to see some more reviews of the manufacturers tents, the ones that have not been widely reviewed already. For example the Naturehike Hiby2-3 or the 3FUL Taiji2.
I can tell that your whole mentality has changed since the Scaena. You used to just automatically assume that a tent like this would leak and now you're willing to give these types of tents a chance. I really appreciate your the content and the willingness to keep an open mind for unbiased reviews of these more affordable tents.
Add a hilleberg xp 20 and it will for sure be waterproof. In reality I think using a tarp on the back side would make for a good size vestibule.
Looks nice and roomy. In a way I think it's better to go with a little larger tent and bring a small, light down bag and a super light pad. You can get stuck in that tent for quite a while sometimes.
Appreciate your honesty Sir. Huge tent. Waiting for the rain test.
Another internal fly. I'm leaning towards leakage. Especially thru the zippers. And if it is bad enough you have to zip the doors completely shut I doubt the two vents will allow enough air flow to reduce the condensation. Keep your rain gear handy I think your gonna need it
I hope to you Luke,,,, for the calculation of INCHES directly converted to CM, because not everyone knows, especially those who live outside in the USA,,,
Thank so much 👍👍
1 feet = 30cm 1inch = 2,54cm
"Grommet", that's a word I haven't heard in a long long time! Lol! Looking forward to the rain test, great presentation Luke, better than what they put on the television. Thumbs up for sure!
Looks like a Great Tent for tall campers like me. Thanks Luke for choosing this one to review. Looking forward to seeing the rain test.
Luke I like your honesty with all the products that you shown so far as I live in the UK and I am a camper wait and see what else you've got to say I quite like the look of it but as I have certain disabilities it would be hard for me to put up take care
Quite frankly, if my knees were 20 years (or even 10 years) younger, I'd buy this in a heartbeat. It has many features that I found on my old Walrus Mountain 360 tent, but with the possibility of better ventilation. Rain permeability of the external fabric could be an issue, but with modern tent waterproofing sprays, even if the MFG skimped here, you should be able to treat the fabric to keep out rain. I always use a mattress (usually thermarest, a thin mattress), so any small water seepage-es that occur should be well below the level of my sleeping bag. No, I'm already sold as long as I can get a body with younger knees and back to go with it. Have fun you youngsters (geeze, I didn't just type that did I)!
BTW - "Internal Fly", if by this you mean the solid panel doors being internal to the mesh screens, then well "Hell yeah". In my opinion this is the ONLY way a tent door should be manufactured. In my experience, the leakage here is minimal (perhaps I've never witnessed poor designs with this setup?).
Wow that is a GREAT price! Thanks Luke for the information! Can't wait to see how it operates!!🥰
This will be good! Big tent! Surprisingly light weight. I am concerned about the tentions on the fabric. It will be another great video to watch you test it out for leakage and condensation. Have fun Luke!
I guess that "hanging pole" imposes danger. It can poke somebody in the eye if they are not paying attention while they enter the tent. Nice preview of the product. Thanks for the warning Luke.
My Naturehike bear ul2 tent has performed well for me in heavy rain and light snow.
Interesting tent. Certainly offers a lot of room. Curios what you discover in your testing. I think it’s too big and that it will leak.
I actually like the design of this tent. No matter what, I would use a tarp with it (my preferred choice in fact with all my tents/hammocks). Having 2 large doors for airflow is great and I would only use the internal fly doors for controlling airflow, not as a rain guard.
Agreed. A little work with a tarp or two can make all the difference. a Comfortable camp or not.
Just wondering why you need to use a tarp with your tent. Are you using lower end tents or do use them with high quality tents too? I have never used a tarp and never needed one. Take care
@@mtadams2009 I like using a tarp so I have a larger area to be able to spread out, set up a camp chair, maybe a small table and relax and not have to sit in the tent to get out of the sun. I really only want to be in the tent for sleeping or getting out of the wind/weather. If i'm going light, then probably won't have the chair or table, but have some sort of ground cloth or pad to sit on.
@@chalion8399 Thanks for getting back to me, that makes sense. Have a great camp season. Take care
Seems like a good 2person + pet tent 👍🏿
Hello Luke! Glad to see a bigger and taller person tent. But I do not see the need for a set up episode. We just saw you do it. If you are concerned about how it is staked out and tied down, then combine it into the first episode. Let's get on with the good stuff, The Weather testing.
Wow, if this does not leak it would certainly be a palace for one person, have to be honest Luke you got me seriously curious this time.
Similar design to the Minimal Works Paprika tent! Glad that something like it will be available for purchase in the states!
So far so good now let me know when you test in the rain 🌧 but a thumbs up 👍👍so far
First thing I liked was the size, but that hanging pole is nice, prime place for a candle lantern. The vents look functional without being leak hazards, it looks solid....just gotta watch for the test night now.
Interesting design!
Can't wait for the leakage test!
To wax your zipper take a small amount of wax and rub it up and down the outside of the zipper teeth until all teeth are covered.
Make sure you rub it in well so that it gets into the cracks between the teeth as this is where water penetration occurs.
Be careful not to apply too much or it will get all over your coat which is not ideal.
Once you have finishing applying the wax rup the zip up and down the zipper a few times to help evenly spread the wax and embed it in and around each tooth.
One additional bonus to using wax is that it also help lubricate your zip so it should run nice and smooth after applying the wax.
2. Use A Zip Covering / Storm Flap
Most outdoor coats will come fitting with a zip covering, also known as a storm flap.
This is a fabric flap that runs alongside the zip. When the zipper is closed you can cover it with the storm flap.
This guy hasn’t bothered closing his jacket’s storm flap
Many include velcro attachements for extra rain protection.
The combination of zipper, storm flap and velcro is pretty much impenetrable to rain even if the zipper is a standard (non-waterproof zip).
However if your jacket doesn’t have a storm flap you could sew one on if you know what you are doing!
If you want to go down this route then check out this tutorial on how to add a storm flap to your jacket.
Alternatively, for a short-term solution, you can just stick some waterproof tape such as Flex tape over your zipper to keep the rain out.
Hi Luke, this is basically a cheap and less strong copy of the Black Diamond Hilight. I had one a for a couple of years and have posted a few videos on YT. The BD is undoubtedly stronger ( internally poled though which is a faff) but I can see folk opting for this as an inexpensive version with external poles which makes it easier to pitch. I wonder if Naturehike will offer an add on vestibule like the BD version. Atb Andrew
Great point, on the one I got I could see a few loops hidden under that storm flap. It got me to think that they may have thought about selling extensions, one just like that extra vestibule for the Mongar. I'm tempted to run a guy line from that horizontal pole and try to attach a poncho on these loops and see if I can make a temporary awning.
@@DenisSolaro ah maybe they will offer a vestibule then, would make practical and commercial sense as an additional sale for Naturehike.
That hanging pole will likely be easier once it has been up a few times and stretched a bit.
Before i watch the whole First look.. i think, that is tent to be used for summer music festivals, i almost think it is designed for Europians, i am one, and i see it working out for festival sleeping as best as you could imagine. A lot of space and lots of 'air' for you know.. heavy breathing or and a lot alcohol breath outs..
Ease to put up, easy to arrange the way you want it, and also easy to open/close if you re in hurry. I mean the funkcionality is there, but this is not a hiking tent.. short term camping? Yes. ... Btw Luke, if you would like to know more information about your favourite Czechoslovakian sleep system, I can provide ;)
I was reading on an ultralight website yesterday that apparently some nylon (I think in this case it was the Lanshan but I can’t be sure) is not actual ripstop. It’s a cosmetic addition to make it look like it. This could be the same. I wish I had the link to share - and apparently someone in the community who tests this stuff with microscopes and the like confirmed it.
Woe that pole is long😲Very different!
Great initial review. Chec, out the Hotcore Mantis (either in the 1,2,3 man format)
the hanging pole has been seen on other dome and dome-ish tents that I owned in years past
My good old North Face VE-24 has four - fifteen foot shock corded tent poles. I never worried about storms (much) when I camped in the rocky mountains.
That design gives me anxiety lol. Can’t wait for the big rain test video
I have 2 nature hike, single-wall tents (Vik1 and 2). I have been impressed. No leaks with the top vents closed. a couple of drops with the vents open (lots of wind). Not enough to be a concern. I am curious about that internal fly. Not sure about that. Looking forward to the rain test. The Vik tents are definitely condensation makers if set up in an open yard. Under tree canopy, they are not so bad.
It looks huge, looking forward to your view.
I think it's cool. Definitely different. I'm not the type to camp out in inclement weather and would subject myself to that kind of experience. Spring and Fall are my favorites times of the year. Like you I have my doubts about the set up.
I can see another storm test coming!😉
Looks interesting. The only thing I don't like is the lack of vestibule(s).
Internal flys are great when they work. As you mentioned, you can open up in a rain storm. I also like the idea of being able to open and close the vents from the inside. Unfortunately all of the grommet pass throughs leave too many gaps. Also, not a fan of the pole sleeves at all, snag it once, and that snag in the material will grab the pole every time. Not to mention they are impossible to clean out.
Oh, and there is no such thing as a waterproof zipper.
I would love for you to review the Gazelle T-4. Your reviews mean a lot to me.
Love the size and doors and cross breeze and 2 vents.
My guess is it will still need a tarp on the top to stop rain and water coming in.
Looking forward to the rain test Luke.
Initial thoughts, hate sleeves, poles so long could be an issue because of the sleeves, you need ample space to set up. I really dislike mesh on top of the body door. Water seeps through the mesh getting the door wet which ends up in you tent when you open the door. Threading that pole through the grommets doesn’t look like fun, then add how hard it is to seat it after you thread it through. Looks pretty cool though, I’ll give ‘em that
Interesting tent. I think this one will leak.
Thank you for all that you do and share with us. You have helped me make good decisions, and I enjoy adventures.
Thanks for the content Luke' Have a great Week ahead.... Cheers .......
Interesting! Finallly a tent for tall people! I'm 6'4 and most tents are short for me.
Good review.... I'd buy that....put a tarpover it
I was eyeballing this tent myself. It seemed just a little heavy compared to some of the other 2 man options. I ended up with the Taga 2 and have slept in it on a weekend a backpacking trip with my son. Seems like a nice tent, very light too. I really wish it had two doors and we'll see how bad condensation is on our upcoming Philmont trip but I digress. Anyhow, thanks for the reviews!
Be careful "eyeballing" this tent with that short pole 😕
Also can't wait to see the waterproof test.
Im 6ft 5, so really looking forward to the next review!! Great vid as always. Thanks.
This sounds pretty good for a start.
I could see having this tent and putting a twin mattress in a box from Wally World in it👍😎
Being a big lad First impressions are very Good
Those poles ends, the rings and stitching, materials, looks exactly like Hyke & Byke tents.
My NatureHike CloudUp 2 survived having a gutter flowing water straight onto the ground my tent was staked on. I was impressed that my impromptu waterbed didn't leak all night. There was one teaspoon of water in the tent at the end of the night and it bucketed down w/ lightning and everything. Edit: the water may have even been from my waterbottle.
I had a more standard looking dome tent that had a third pole for the hooded rain fly
i have seen a similar design (including the third tentpole) but as a two walled tent
Luke, I have been watching this video on the Bear UL2 Camping tent, I think it's going to work great
I love the size and the hanging pole.
Place a basha tarp over it with some camo netting, it would be great.
Looking forward to the rain test, thanks Luke!⛺️
I like the size and the large doors, will wait until you rain and wend test it, by the way I like your wendbreaker.......
You got to love the eye poker 😎
I like the look of it and the colour.
Looks like a perfect beach tent for me if it is actually waterproof.
I don't like the way that hanging pole sticks out at the front. Looks like it's just waiting to take someone's eye out as they bend down to do inside the tent especially in the dark
If you're accident prone, ( like me), it's a tent to stay well clear of🤕
It seem like a very large 2P tent, the widht only a few inch off from what many manufacturer sell as 3P tents.
The weight is ok for two persons, especially considering it's a freestanding tent, but it's not a good weight to use as a solo-tent.
And the price at Ali-Express is awesome, even considering the risk of having to pay custom clearence fees!
I look forward to see how it persform in the rain test, I guess there could be a small pool of water on the down wind side of the door when it's windy enough, not a very big deal if it happens and it's known to happen, but large quantities of water is another thing, and of course, if you don't know it can happen, you will be unprepared for it.
Doors remind me of my REI base camp 6 and so do the poles
Hi Luke, have you ever tried the NatureHike Cloud Peak 2? I’d love to get your review on this. Love the channel dude 👍 Keep up the amazing job. Paul
Cloud peak is nice for its price. Zippers could be better, one of them jumped track and they offered $5 gift card as compensation.
Cloud Peak 2 is a beast, Summit or Nothing has a vid of it in a pretty strong wind and it held up good.
@@kke Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully it was a once off, and your experiences afterwards were good 👍
@@kaikart123 Thanks dude, I’ll check that out 👍👍
@@paulsharpe5407 np man, it's a really good tent for the price
Poles kinda remind me of the hazzle with the Naturehike Hiby 3. Love the tent, not the setup process...
Well looks like a nice tent cant wait to see the waterproof test , Id buy it love the size
Likely will leak on heavy driving rain, doors and vents. Will be good in hot weather with a tarp, just not liking the doors opening leaving it to the floor.
This tent sounds promising for size and value. I would be concerned by higher wind flows deforming the envelope of the tent.
Looking forward to seeing how well this one holds up to your testing phase!
I would love that here in texas. It looks like it would get great ventilation.
A little bit concerned about how tight the hanging pole fits, might "pop" the eye out after some use. also, a large fly might be a
great addition.
You haven't seen the tallest Pole (Janusz Mysłowiecki) - he is 220 cm tall (7 feet 2.614 inches) 😉🇵🇱🇺🇲💪🏻
That isn't a big tent! That is the size all tents should be. More fun than trying to relax in the usual coffin!
I like this tent but I like tents that have that extra outdoor flap that I have seen you use before that gives you a place to keep things outside the tents but still covered. I am not sure what a single wall tent really means, it looks like it has great ventilation to me, which is always important.
Not bad considering the size and price, a little heavy for one person but okay for two
Looking forward to the test.
Ripstop is probably trademarked so they use their "lattice cloth" instead.