I totally forgot to record my final verdict. So here it is. I thought for what I paid for the tent the quality was phenomenal. Small, light weight cheap and cheerful. The only big draw backs were that I couldn’t sit up in it and when you set it up you need to be under a tarp if it’s raining. Otherwise you will be getting wet.
@jamieoutdoors Phoxx 2 has more room as a 2man more room for kit and stretching out ... I do have other tents ... also a Lavu which has been blinded up for hot tenting ... love anything outdoors 😎
It's a great stealthy tent, but simply too small for anything more than a weekend! I took mine bikepacking for 5 days through some remote parts of Wales. After a few days I was sick of not being able to sit up inside, you literally can't do anything but lie down. Getting undressed and dressed is a real chore, space inside in minmal! On the plus side, it's super stealthy, warm, dry, fantastically stable in high winds, zero condensation, and the two vestibules are quite generous for such a small tent! I'm off to Wales again in September on the bike for a week. This time I'm taking the Phoxx 2, for an extra 400gms, the extra space is extremely welcome! These tents are brilliant, even when compared to tents costing 5x as much!
Amazing! I had that tent back in the 2000s, bought for £20 off eBay, poor as I was, did some great adventures in it. Thanks for flagging it! Not being able to sit up got old though.
Not being able to sit up inside is an issue I agree. But it’s so diddy. I don’t think using this tent with my massive blow up mat is the right idea. I think I need to bring a thinner sleeping pad.
I had the Phoxx 2 for around 4 years. Used it in all conditons with others using the stupidly expensive Hillebergs and such like tents. High winds lots of rain my was still there in the morning and still dry. Good ventilation when manky lots of room inside. Perfect 😎😎😎
What’s your budget? If your budget can stretch to the phoxx 2 then I’ve heard that it’s got more room and you can almost sit up in it. I will be reviewing it in a future video for sure. Condensation wasn’t bad. But you’re more likely to get condensation on those spring and autumnal nights.
@@jamieoutdoors I wouldnt want spend more than £150 - I was thinking the Naturehike VIK would be really good for the weight and space but what do you think?
Great spot that! 👍🏻 Also more room than you think there, I managed to ‘just’ squeeze my 2-man Vango Nexus in that exact same spot, and that’s a proper sized two man tent with a vestibule either side… Awful tiny tent that thing, I don’t blame you for giving it away! 😄
I didn’t know this. Something I will have to try. And I think it’s nice to give something back to the community. It’s still a great tent, even having a tarp with it would make it perfect
Good sturdy little tent.. trouble fitting all your kit in it , is a problem... not sitting up in it , is a problem. Not being able to cook in it , if the weather is too harsh, is a problem... Take care out there.
Agree on all of the above. But, the only thing I couldn’t do is sit up in this tent. Not the end of the world. But you quickly realise how much you miss it 😅
@@jamieoutdoors if it's winter ( and the phoxx is good enough to keep you warm n dry ) and you have to spend 14hrs in the tent!!!!. It will give you a bad back and sore elbows.. it's actually a shame as the phoxx 2 can fit all your kit in, yet you still can't sit up in it... if only????
@@littlegrandadoutdoors haha yeah. But for under £60 it is a steal. It makes me think a tarp would really help. But then you may as well buy a bigger tent.
Can't sit up hard to get in and out off sturdy for money but a decent budget tent msr exilir is a budget tent at 300,350 tbh ,so for 60 quid it's ideal starter tent but alpkit polestar 1 isn't much more an ni on half the weight
If you were 300kg in body weight I think you'd probably not be fitting depending on your body build. But also if you were 300kg in weight wild camping up mountains might be a bit of a struggle anyway.
@@jamieoutdoors I'm not 50 stone. I was joking. But it looked very small. Plus what everyone else nearly said which I was thinking off. You can't sit up. More of a bivy than a tent.
you can fit in it. buy you can't sit up in it or change. it just get in, turn around, sleep. nothing but mat, sleep bag and maybe a small bag will fit with you. enough space for a backpack in the vestibule. i'm trying to sell mine and going for a tent i can sit up in. if it rains, you're trapped. but it does stop rain and midges.
I have 1 its a good little tent for a quick 1 nighter, id opt for the 2 man version isnt much weight difference and loads more space. But for a 1 man job id get a zephyros compact 1 much better tent
@@jamieoutdoors good deal on the zephyros at the minute mate on outdoor action based in Blackburn, get a free footprint with em, good site that worth a look
I find free lay-bys to put my car or van in. There’s quite a few places around the Peak District I’ve found over the years. I’m literally always looking for them, when I see one I pull in and drop a pin on google maps.
Hi Jamie! It looks like great little tent for one night stealth camps for 3 seasons but perhaps a little too claustrophobic for long winter nights! Nice video. Keep them coming! regards Sidestickflyer
@@Swanseaguy1979 probably was my coat. I kept trying to use it to keep my stuff dry. I’m actually gutted it didn’t rain so I could show how waterproof the tent was
@@jamieoutdoors 🤣🤣 ive got a vaude taurus for my woodland camps, very similar wer it dips at the bk, was a bargin 2nd hand for £75, not much sitting room, great video💪👍
@@WildBorkysadventures honestly if you’re a beginner I think this tent is a bargain. But if you do manage to save up there are for sure some great tents out there for not much more money.
@jamieoutdoors mate my misses goin mad at me🤣 just got mi 4th tent🤣, starter tent was vango meteor 300 pro 2nd hand £50 i keep this one as a spare if anyone wnts join us, then vaude taurus which is mi woodland tent now, then x mid 2 solid, love this tent, thats mi mountain tent mi bestest one and just bought a Alpkit tarpstar 4 for takin kids out, managed fit me 4 kids and dog in this one, well chuffed with it massive tent weighing less than 2kg, maybe next year might sell the vaude n get helm 2 compact, mates got that one its a minter👍
@@WildBorkysadventures haha. Don’t worry. My girlfriend doesn’t even know how much I spend on camera gear. It’s a money pit. But it’s a worthwhile one.
In my view from my experience, tent's like that are plainly for carrying as a place to sleep for the night while on the trail. Nothing more. They'll keep you warm and dry, and out of sight. Yet as a living space - nope.
stealth camping .. let's put our Hi-Vis bag just outside the Stealth Tent .. no disrespect intended .. perhaps it's just the Military Trained part of me ..
@@jamieoutdoors the tumb nail already can see .. then when the part when the cam slowly move away from the tent .. still can see .. well don't mind me ..15 yrs in the military .. i became very observant .. but no disrespect intended .. 😊😊😊
@@DontTouchMe-t9h Haha. Yes, of course. It's not full camo, but it's a lot stealthier than a full-on red tent. It's fortunate I'm not in the military or fighting a war in the UK or abroad in this thing. That, of course, isn't the purpose of this video.
@@jamieoutdoors quite distinguished answer you got! Sorry for making you think this comment was a "hate" one. Appreciate you doing useful and meaningful videos! Wish you a good luck and a sunny weather 🥰
I totally forgot to record my final verdict. So here it is. I thought for what I paid for the tent the quality was phenomenal. Small, light weight cheap and cheerful. The only big draw backs were that I couldn’t sit up in it and when you set it up you need to be under a tarp if it’s raining. Otherwise you will be getting wet.
You're going to get wet if it's raining pitching any tent, how is this tent any different? 🤔
@jamieoutdoors Phoxx 2 has more room as a 2man more room for kit and stretching out ... I do have other tents ... also a Lavu which has been blinded up for hot tenting ... love anything outdoors 😎
@@mokotramp in some tents the tarp erects first and so the inner bit goes up in the dry.
It's a great stealthy tent, but simply too small for anything more than a weekend!
I took mine bikepacking for 5 days through some remote parts of Wales. After a few days I was sick of not being able to sit up inside, you literally can't do anything but lie down. Getting undressed and dressed is a real chore, space inside in minmal!
On the plus side, it's super stealthy, warm, dry, fantastically stable in high winds, zero condensation, and the two vestibules are quite generous for such a small tent!
I'm off to Wales again in September on the bike for a week. This time I'm taking the Phoxx 2, for an extra 400gms, the extra space is extremely welcome!
These tents are brilliant, even when compared to tents costing 5x as much!
I couldnt agree more with you here
Amazing! I had that tent back in the 2000s, bought for £20 off eBay, poor as I was, did some great adventures in it. Thanks for flagging it! Not being able to sit up got old though.
Not being able to sit up inside is an issue I agree. But it’s so diddy. I don’t think using this tent with my massive blow up mat is the right idea. I think I need to bring a thinner sleeping pad.
I had the Phoxx 2 for around 4 years. Used it in all conditons with others using the stupidly expensive Hillebergs and such like tents. High winds lots of rain my was still there in the morning and still dry. Good ventilation when manky lots of room inside.
Perfect 😎😎😎
I might be getting my hands on the UL version to see if its worth the price. My only addition to this tent would be a good tarp to make it perfect
Cool tent
Pretty cool. A bit small. But as a place to rest your head, dry and warm. What more could you want
Great info, how bad was the condensation - is it good for beginners in the uk?
What’s your budget? If your budget can stretch to the phoxx 2 then I’ve heard that it’s got more room and you can almost sit up in it. I will be reviewing it in a future video for sure.
Condensation wasn’t bad. But you’re more likely to get condensation on those spring and autumnal nights.
@@jamieoutdoors I wouldnt want spend more than £150 - I was thinking the Naturehike VIK would be really good for the weight and space but what do you think?
Bottom poles snapped second time they were used. had to build a new set as replacements werent available at the time.
Did you contact Oex?
Great spot that! 👍🏻
Also more room than you think there, I managed to ‘just’ squeeze my 2-man Vango Nexus in that exact same spot, and that’s a proper sized two man tent with a vestibule either side…
Awful tiny tent that thing, I don’t blame you for giving it away! 😄
😂😅 I mean, I also want to give back to the community that has given me so much!
Where did you get your air mattress from please and what stove are you using? Thank you!
The air mattress is from Big Agnes and I’m using the jet boil mini mo
In most GO outdoor stores you can try the tent out in store before you buy it maybe that's what you should have done before buying the tent !!!
I didn’t know this. Something I will have to try. And I think it’s nice to give something back to the community. It’s still a great tent, even having a tarp with it would make it perfect
@@jamieoutdoors your welcome 👍
Such a peaceful but informative video
Thank you.
Looks good for D of E or Outward Bound but I like more space.
Agreed
Good sturdy little tent.. trouble fitting all your kit in it , is a problem... not sitting up in it , is a problem. Not being able to cook in it , if the weather is too harsh, is a problem... Take care out there.
Agree on all of the above. But, the only thing I couldn’t do is sit up in this tent. Not the end of the world. But you quickly realise how much you miss it 😅
@@jamieoutdoors if it's winter ( and the phoxx is good enough to keep you warm n dry ) and you have to spend 14hrs in the tent!!!!. It will give you a bad back and sore elbows.. it's actually a shame as the phoxx 2 can fit all your kit in, yet you still can't sit up in it... if only????
@@littlegrandadoutdoors haha yeah. But for under £60 it is a steal. It makes me think a tarp would really help. But then you may as well buy a bigger tent.
you bought a one man tent and six man bag. Realistically what experience do you have of living in the wild?
I don’t want to live in the wild. That’s not what this channel or video is for.
Can't sit up hard to get in and out off sturdy for money but a decent budget tent msr exilir is a budget tent at 300,350 tbh ,so for 60 quid it's ideal starter tent but alpkit polestar 1 isn't much more an ni on half the weight
Oooo is this the tent I should test next?
Id just get a Helm compact 2 mate probably the best all rounder on the market for the money
Looked very small. What if I was 50 stone. Would I get in it then?
If you were 300kg in body weight I think you'd probably not be fitting depending on your body build. But also if you were 300kg in weight wild camping up mountains might be a bit of a struggle anyway.
@@jamieoutdoors I'm not 50 stone. I was joking. But it looked very small. Plus what everyone else nearly said which I was thinking off. You can't sit up.
More of a bivy than a tent.
Being 6ft 6 could I fit in this tent ?
you can fit in it. buy you can't sit up in it or change. it just get in, turn around, sleep. nothing but mat, sleep bag and maybe a small bag will fit with you. enough space for a backpack in the vestibule. i'm trying to sell mine and going for a tent i can sit up in. if it rains, you're trapped. but it does stop rain and midges.
I think you would struggle with this tent. I’m 6ft2 and fitted well. But, honestly at 6,6 I’d buy something bigger. Especially if you have the budget
Another great video!
Thanks again!
Good video. Subscribed!
Thank you. There are more to come.
I have 1 its a good little tent for a quick 1 nighter, id opt for the 2 man version isnt much weight difference and loads more space. But for a 1 man job id get a zephyros compact 1 much better tent
Thanks for the response. Can you sit up in the zephyros?
@@jamieoutdoors yeah better than you can in the phoxx 100%
@@jamieoutdoors good deal on the zephyros at the minute mate on outdoor action based in Blackburn, get a free footprint with em, good site that worth a look
Where do you park when you go wild camping? Ps great video too btw!
I find free lay-bys to put my car or van in. There’s quite a few places around the Peak District I’ve found over the years. I’m literally always looking for them, when I see one I pull in and drop a pin on google maps.
If you have a car you can pay for overnight parking in Edale. Which is great for getting onto kinder scout
Only £7 for overnight. Which I see as a way to protect the national park and upkeep the car park
Hi Jamie! It looks like great little tent for one night stealth camps for 3 seasons but perhaps a little too claustrophobic for long winter nights! Nice video. Keep them coming! regards Sidestickflyer
Nice one pal good wee channel you have, keep up the good work pal new sub here. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴
Thank you
@@jamieoutdoors no problem pal ✊🏻🏴
Was there another person camping. Looked like a big yellow tent 10 yards from you at 8:20 or have I got it wrong
Haha. You’re not talking about my coat are you?
@@jamieoutdoorsnow that you mention it, could be, haha
@@Swanseaguy1979 probably was my coat. I kept trying to use it to keep my stuff dry. I’m actually gutted it didn’t rain so I could show how waterproof the tent was
Great show
Thanks
Craking camping spot Jamie, not sure about the tent though👍
Haha. Not convinced? Why wouldn’t you want a coffin to sleep in?
@@jamieoutdoors 🤣🤣 ive got a vaude taurus for my woodland camps, very similar wer it dips at the bk, was a bargin 2nd hand for £75, not much sitting room, great video💪👍
@@WildBorkysadventures honestly if you’re a beginner I think this tent is a bargain. But if you do manage to save up there are for sure some great tents out there for not much more money.
@jamieoutdoors mate my misses goin mad at me🤣 just got mi 4th tent🤣, starter tent was vango meteor 300 pro 2nd hand £50 i keep this one as a spare if anyone wnts join us, then vaude taurus which is mi woodland tent now, then x mid 2 solid, love this tent, thats mi mountain tent mi bestest one and just bought a Alpkit tarpstar 4 for takin kids out, managed fit me 4 kids and dog in this one, well chuffed with it massive tent weighing less than 2kg, maybe next year might sell the vaude n get helm 2 compact, mates got that one its a minter👍
@@WildBorkysadventures haha. Don’t worry. My girlfriend doesn’t even know how much I spend on camera gear. It’s a money pit. But it’s a worthwhile one.
Cracking job Jamie.. nice channel and well presented. New follower and sub from me. Greetings from Ireland ☘️☘️
Thank you. So glad that you enjoyed it
Hello Jamie .
Hello. Nice to meet you. Hope you enjoyed the video
In my view from my experience, tent's like that are plainly for carrying as a place to sleep for the night while on the trail. Nothing more. They'll keep you warm and dry, and out of sight. Yet as a living space - nope.
Yes. I was thinking that if you were on a trek or time trial or something this sort of tent would be really handy for being nothing more than a bed
Yes. I'd think of it more as a double skin hooped bivi. which is fine. For a very reasonable price too.
hey love wild camping myself and it's my birthday (10th august) 🎉. would much appreciate if i won the tent giveaway have a good trip!
You better stick around for the next video then. 😅
@@jamieoutdoors haha will do
stealth camping .. let's put our Hi-Vis bag just outside the Stealth Tent .. no disrespect intended .. perhaps it's just the Military Trained part of me ..
Where’s the hi vis bag? Just a rain jacket. Don’t think anyone was moving me on in this position.
@@jamieoutdoors when the cam slowly move away from the tent .. can see a whole orange color patch ..
@@jamieoutdoors the tumb nail already can see .. then when the part when the cam slowly move away from the tent .. still can see ..
well don't mind me ..15 yrs in the military .. i became very observant .. but no disrespect intended .. 😊😊😊
@@DontTouchMe-t9h Haha. Yes, of course. It's not full camo, but it's a lot stealthier than a full-on red tent. It's fortunate I'm not in the military or fighting a war in the UK or abroad in this thing. That, of course, isn't the purpose of this video.
@@jamieoutdoors all said .. really enjoy your video with all the beautiful scenery .. much appreciated .. :)
too small if you're 6 feet. might as well get a bivvy. anyone wants to buy mine? xD
I’m 6ft 2 and had head room to spare
1. Starting video
2. Hearing british accent
3. Closing videp
Yeah that's called immaturity. Maybe you prefer louder, more obnoxious bullshit?
1. Seeing hate comment
2. Realising hate commenter is also probably English
3. Points out hate commenter made a typo 😂
@@mrneutral8423 jog on then 😂
@@jamieoutdoors quite distinguished answer you got! Sorry for making you think this comment was a "hate" one. Appreciate you doing useful and meaningful videos! Wish you a good luck and a sunny weather 🥰
Tit !