Lanshan 2 Pro: Still worth it in 2023?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- It's a bit of a modern classic, but is the Lanshan 2 Pro still worth it in 2023?
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction and Pitching
0:42 Looking around the tent
1:44 The weak plastic clip
2:18 Adjustments and Pitching
3:55 Closer look at the design
4:40 Condensation?
5:53 Material Specification
6:34 Seam Sealing
6:57 Interior Space
9:25 Is it still a great tent?
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Do you have a Lanshan? If yes, what do you think of it? If no, would you like one?
Yes most deffo I've been looking at this tent for me and my eldest boy on our hadrains wall trek this summer holidays just struggling to find links for places in uk haha regards.
@@occamsrazor3128 I bought mine from here, great customer service and very helpful: outdoorgearessentials.co.uk/
Yes I have the Lanshan 1 Pro. I had the 2 Pro but gave it to a family member who wanted to get into backpacking. After a two week wilderness hike with the 1Pro, I actually miss the 2 Pro and I’m thinking about purchasing another one. They now have one with a T-Door screen door zipper that allows you to open both sides of the screen door to have it fully open if you choose, quite similar to the ZPacks Duplex. This design is so much better, specially if you are using it for two people, it allows person 2 to open his side of the screen door at his head rather than down at his feet. I was hoping that 3FUL would follow suit of other tent makers and go with the sil-poly material (like Durston). 3FUL recently addressed this on their website, with a lengthy, write up about why they have chosen to stay with Sil-nylon rather than switch to sil-poly. It sounds like the owner genuinely believes that sil-nylon is superior fabric over sil-poly, will last longer and is more durable. I understand sil-poly is actually a slightly cheaper material than sil- nylon, so he must truly believe in the sil-nylon material. I do think the tent is in line with pretty much all other trekking pole tents on ease of pitch. Of course, trekking pole tents are going to be a little more challenging than free standing tents to set up, this is why so many people are still loyal to Big Agnes and are willing to have a bit more weight in exchange for ease of use.
Used one for the 2022 OMM event. Performed well and no issues. We will be using it again for this year's OMM.
Nice. Enjoy that event, hope the weather is OK for you.
Best review yet. Appreciate your giving your thoughts. Thanks. 👍👍
Thanks John, appreciate the kind words. Hopefully taking it for another camp soon.
I have this one and with my 183cm I find it just about doable when it comes to condensation and me touching the sides. Having a hydrophobic down quilt eases the mind. 😊
Yeah, that'd help. Shorter people definitely have a better sleeping experience in it!
Just got the 2 pro and I pitched it and seam sealed it straight away, I was blown away by the small pack size and weight for an absolutely huge tent, the room is amazing and I’m so chuffed I bought it :)
Yeah, they are great tents. Double doors, double porches, weighs little and packs down small. Still really good value as well.
@@TheWalkingKev definitely :) I got the new version with the T-Doors where you can open the 2 doors on each side completely. Did you end up keeping yours? You looked very tempted at the end of the video lol 😂
@@JustBlondie new version sounds good for that improvement. I've kept it for the time being, still not used it again yet. Got around 24 tents at the moment so hard to use many of them!
@@TheWalkingKev oh my days 24!? 😂 I hope I never get that addicted! Which are your favourites if you had to pick 3 different types for different camps?
@@JustBlondie it's hard to pick 3! I guess the Lanshan 2 Pro for trekking pole goodness. My Robert Saunders Space-Packer MK1 for vintage space and sleeping in something very old. If the weather is really windy, then my Nordisk Svalbard 1 SI as it's very strong. But I've got other favourites for many reasons. My Vango Summit World Challenge tent holds a special place in my heart.
I really do sound like an addict!
I have had the original non-pro Lanshan 2 for several years now and I really like it. When factoring in cost, I love it. Now, as I am shopping around for a new tent I am hard pressed to convince myself that I need anything more expensive than this. And it is so luxurious space wise that it will be really difficult for me to go back to coffin tents.
For me, putting just a 12" or so small stick at either end with a clove hitch in the guy line to make the ends go more out rather then down makes all the difference in both pitch and internal room.
I agree. It's a great tent and the stick idea is a good one to give it a bit more height at each end.
I'd be interested in seeing your take on the different ways of pitching this tent. At that price and weight, if it could take some wind and felt like it would last, I'd be adding it to my list of possible multi-day hike shelters 👍
There seems to be a lot of opinions on the best way to pitch it, in terms of getting perfect tension. The main modification that you need to make in order for it to survive weather better is replacing the plastic double hook clip that I showed. I haven't bothered, but if it failed on a camp I'd have carabiners I could slip straight on. You can adjust the pole guying points to get the sides lower to the ground for better wind shelter of the inner. That's the main thing I could have done with this pitch.
I was surprised at how easy this pitch was and I was perfectly happy with it. I'm not sure I'd trust it in really bad weather, but for fair weather hikes it should be fine - and I'm sure it can stand up to some abuse given the strong materials.
I shall have to use it a bit more this year!
I have a lanshan 2. I used it hiking the coast 2 coast, standard pegs were absolutely no problem. I found them better than many others due to their shape they hold well.
Nice, that seems a popular walk that one. It's a great tent for that kind of adventure.
@@TheWalkingKev was quite quiet when I did it but people from auz and USA had come just to do it. Was great but maybe not recommended as your first overnight hike. 😰
I have the Lanshan 2 NON pro and i prefer to have the mesh , I have done the mods for the doors and guide lines, got longer pegs.
I love my Lanshan and if the weather gets bad you cane lower it down, I used mine for the Cumbria way
Thanks for sharing. I suspect I'll keep it and hopefully take it out a couple of times this year.
I would not use it when motorcycle camping, I'll stick with my Vango Force 10 but when bicycle camping it could work for me. Good review Sir 👍
Thanks, appreciate you taking the time to comment. How do you find the Vango Force 10?
have one and its great if you have the correct pitch. If you are hiking hard chalk downs forget it or windy conditions for that matter. I have decided to carry a 2 person free standing tent ( naturehike dome 2@1.7kg)
Yes, I've pitched it on a sand dune and that was challenging getting enough tension from the pegs! Free standing tents are a lot easier.
Cool review, been thinking about this tent for while now! Would love to lighten up (or more like volume down) from my big 2.7kg polyester beater.
Side question, what jacket are you wearing? It looks very comfy and I love the colour.
It's a great tent and certainly a lot lighter than your current tent!
The jacket is a synthetic jacket from Regatta, was very cheap and has performed really well so far. I've worn it a lot. I also got a packable waterproof from them in the same colour!
Thanks for the video. Very helpful to find out my next possible tent option. How do you seal the seems? Is there a special glue for that? Do you recommend any hiking walking poles that are sturdy for sustaining the tent without worrying about collapsing while windy days?
You need to buy specific seam sealing for silnylon. Search for silnylon seam sealant and Google will show you tubes for £10 Inc postage. Most people recommend you thin it a bit with white spirit before applying with a small brush when seams are taut.
Most trekking poles are very strong, I doubt you'd ever snap one on a windy day as they'd be able to withstand more abuse than the material of the tent. I'm currently using a carbon fibre set I was sent and they're great for this kind of tent.
Hi. I’m a new sub. Thanks for this blog. Thinking of getting one. You mentioned hefty import taxes. Do the Lanshan come with import taxes? Also, where do you recommend I buy one?
There are plenty of UK suppliers of the Lanshan 2 so you don't need to worry about import taxes.
I bought mine and the footprint from OutdoorGearEssentials. They were very friendly and helpful.
Well balanced and thoughtful review. I would be more comfortable with a 900g bivvie bag but these ridge pole tent designs have gone in 40 years from school child camp gear to Chinese popular mass market success story - so I am in the minority I think. Thanks for posting and yeh perhaps I am too old fashioned. JMO.
I've been playing with a couple of tarps today as well. I'm going to do more with those and bivy camps this year as I enjoyed the simplicity of the setup a lot.
I think I'll take the Lanshan out for a camp soon as well. Give it a chance in the Beacons.
It is difficult to find tents of the same series that can compare with Lanshan series tents, because in terms of workmanship, fabric, and price, it is difficult to find other brands that can beat it.
It's really good value and quality, slightly more expensive these days but still good value.
I don't have a Lanshan, but I did recently buy a Featherstone Backbone. It's about a half lb heavier which is why I'm looking at Lanshan content in case I need to go lighter.
All that's to say, the Backbone uses the same rams head hooks for the vestibule doors, and they're not the easiest things to secure. That carabineer tip should do the trick though.
Thanks for that, and the through overview. I just wish Lanshan had the big pockets of the Backbone. Trivial but it's nice to be able to keep certain things at hand.
It's hard to tell from the video, do both the foot and head end have a layer of mesh separating the floor from the tent wall?
Yes, above the bathtub you have a bit of mesh giving you a bit of extra space between your head and the outer layer. Helps with airflow around your head.
It's a decent tent and still good value. Current models have better doors in terms of more flexible opening, but I'm perfectly happy with this tent as it is.
Great vid buddy it was the condensation that put me off getting one of these but very roomy lol. 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
Yeah, that is certainly something to consider. I'll have to use it a bit more to see how bad it is. Thanks for watching as always.
I like my lanshan 2 , I have the winter liner and the summer liner .
I wont by another one to get a single wall tent . If I do get another tent it will be a freestanding tent , becouse sometimes i like to use my trecking poles like on a zero day or an excursions hike . Other than that I f the had the single wall to begin with. I would be ok.with that .
Thanks for stopping by. There isn't much difference in weight between the 2 wall Lanshan and the single skin, with both inners you've got a very flexible year round shelter. Freestanding tents are great for beach or sand dune camping as well.
Sorry great informative video. Thanks 🙏
Cheers James, appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Hi Kev, did you end up selling your Lanshan or have you still got it? I'm considering one for summer in Sydney.
I've still got it, haven't managed to use it again though! Still too many tents to use them all. I think this one is a keeper though.
You need to work on that pitch, sir 😅 Nice vid!
Yeah, I've only pitched it three times, I need more practice.
How you pitch this tent and how its positioned relative to the wind for airing away the moisture is crucial for this one but if you get those 2 right its great regardless of cost.
I haven't camped in it enough to know! Too many tents.
I am 6ft,7" and thought this tent would be large enough if I use it on my own? I can lie diagonally? Current version has inner of 230cm, is that another version compared to your version?
I'm not sure TBH. This is the Pro, single skin version. I'm 5"11 and I felt my face was pretty close to the flysheet when lying down. The usable length of the floor is going to be less when you consider the sloping sides and then how deep your sleep mat is and pillow etc.
Which lanshan like tent would be good for a 6,11 feet person?
Not this one! I'd recommend you check out this video of an alternative which offers better interior space: th-cam.com/video/gZnxmRMeriQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ETQREUXXD8sMI4vP
Where can I look for a second hand one?
eBay, Facebook marketplace, wild camping groups and forums. Normally a few for sale.
I don't own one and I'm not sure I'd pay that much for a tent, I have 4 so far and 5 tarps of varying size.
Nice. I've got a couple of tarp videos coming up. Pitched a couple today and I think I'll be doing a lot more tarp camping this year.
@@TheWalkingKev with a jungle hammock I get at least 2 camping alternatives with low weight, the sleeping bag bag weighs more than the rest of the kit.
I heard the Lanshan 2 is better at condensation than the Lanshan 2 Pro! Do you have any experience with this?
The Lanshan 2 has an inner tent and outer tent, so you'll have the inner tent acting as a barrier between you and the condensation on the outer. The Lanshan 2 Pro is a single layer tent, so all of the condensation will be on the inside of the tent, so if you touch the tent you'll get wet in most circumstances.
@@TheWalkingKev many thanks for the quick response. I want to buy one of the two tents. But I'm still undecided which one. One has the moisture on the face and the other has the inner tent hanging on the face. The difference in weight is approx. 200g. I intend to buy the four-season version. Why did you choose the Pro and not the normal Lanshan 2?
@@roastntoast7550 I wanted it to be as light as possible and as easy to setup as possible. The single skin Pro just has one layer to worry about when pitching / taking down. Figured for most uses it would be just fine.
@@TheWalkingKev thanks again. I think I'll go for the pro version as well! 😊👍
@@roastntoast7550 enjoy. It's a good tent, just make sure to seam seal it.
To complicated for me lol I just like to pop it up and not worrying adjusting every other corner to get it right lol
That was my worry with this tent, but this time it seemed to pitch pretty easily. I'll have to take it for a camp sometime and see how I get on with it in the wild...
@@TheWalkingKev I certainly wouldn’t want to try putting up in a rush I think I’d have all over the place. I’m sure once your use to it, it will be fine. Extremely light and great that it uses trekking poles
@@Jqteadventures1659 yeah, it's good value as well. It's the problem I have with owning so many tents is I don't actually know any of them that well in terms of getting a perfect pitch - or, often, a quick one!
That’s the old 2022 one the new 2023 one has a T zip on both sides not L zip so you can open all the inner side
Nice. Does it have any other changes?
Shame. Im 6ft3 and apart from the expensive Hiilibergs, its really hard ro find and an affordable, light weight tent suitable for my height
Yeah, that must be a real issue. Check out the dimensions on the Jack Wolfskin Gossamer 1, that tent is quite long I think.
I am 6ft5 and have no problems sleeping in the lanshan pro 2 from 2020.
For my money, any tent that requires me to finish it off, like with seam sealing, isn't worth the money 😏
That was definitely the one thing that has put me off silnylon tents. Ultimately I just had to bite the bullet and get on with it. It wasn't too bad - but having said that I haven't rain tested my sealing job yet!
You should know some fabric knowledge, double coated silicon cannot be sealed by machine, why? This fabric is too slippery. But most signle coated silicon can, why? PU surface friction is enough to support the machine sealed
@@jacessice thanks, that's interesting to know. And it's double coated with silicon for added strength presumably?
@@jacessice I still wouldn't pay for something where I have to finish off the production process! Just because it can't be machine sealed doesn't mean the manufacturer shouldn't finish the process off.
You are a funny boy, you don’t understand fabrics. This fabric can only be made using glue and not a machine.
So you pay £150 for a tent that needs seem sealed, new pegs, several modifications, is a pain to set up, is not very good in moderate winds, and is only 2000mm h/h !!! Er let me think about it !!! Er no !!!
Maybe I was a tad harsh on it! TBF, I haven't modified mine - just upgraded the pegs - but I do know it is a very popular tent to modify. I think the basic design is sound and with silnylon tents you generally have to seal the seams, even on tents costing a lot more. Thanks for watching.
You should know some fabric knowledge, double coated silicon cannot be sealed by machine, why? This fabric is too slippery. But most signle coated silicon can, why? PU surface friction is enough to support the machine sealed
you are a funny boy
Pretty much all sil-nylon tents out there need seam sealed, or most of them do. It has to do with postal regulations on shipping and the possible flammable seam seal material. I understand it’s kind of a gray area, some ship, but some don’t want to take the chance that they may be breaking the law. Seam sealing is quite simple. It takes maybe a half hour, Just mix clear silicone with a little paint thinner until it’s the consistency of syrup and painted over the seams. And 150 is pretty cheap for an ultralight backpacking tent, no it’s not perfect but it’s the best deal going out there