Hi Dave, a great demonstration of this tent in action thank you. Great to see you actually measure wind speed and see the tent perform in real world conditions.. As you know wind is probably a tents greatest challenge and I hear so many reports of certain tents being out in so called wind speeds when the truth of the matter is that the wind speed actually experienced at the tent is way less than forecast..Few TH-camrs are also testing tents in some form of consistant measured way, so fair play to you for doing it. People are going camping with a false sense of security due to this and this puts their safety more at risk... Great also to see in the comments that many have ordered this tent.. Compared to a Hilleberg Soulo its very competitive and anyone thinking of a Soulo I am sure will now consider this tent at a much lower cost.. Best wishes Tom
You know Tom, I often don't believe how low the wind is reading myself. I have been in a measured 50 ➕️wind and its pretty distressing, never mind pitching a tent. But I know on Lukes mountain 30 plus is the starting point. It's just the beginning but my confidence in the new Vern 1 is increasing all the time. Will be great to see some other tests appearing on YT. Thanks for your experienced perspective Tom .
Great to see a first proper test of the new Vern 1 and also really enjoyed your initial ‘show’ of the tent with a down to earth and honest delivery. Super excited to be receiving mine very soon. I also had the same issue with Sea to Summit mats getting cold spots and promptly moved the black winter one on and replaced for the NXT. I did however keep the silver one for warmer seasons as I personally found it to be the most comfortable one I’ve used as an active side sleeper. Thanks for taking time to film and share the Vern 1 👍
I've done exactly the same and will keep the silver one and when I have finsished my currest testing, its bye black one. Thanks for the comment, really appreciated.
I have ordered mine, you have a new Subscriber. Always good to have a proper down to earth review. I liked the takedown as well. Forgotten in so many videos
When you walked up on that Soulo it looked as solid as a rock! So did the Vern when you tensioned it, both awesome, Im looking at a Vern 2, my use is for my 4WD overlanding, I get into remote areas of high winds in NZ South Island high country, your need a good 3season like MSR or Hillberg, possibly a 4 season tent is overkill but I would rather have more than less and I have had some rough times in less, I been camping since I was a kid, army and adventures ever since, usually not always I'm in a spot for a night 2 at most, depends on the location I get to. Sometimes with our 4wd club have a Easter trip planned long distance for example multiple nights many locations! Or mostly on my own, I did have my dog with me for my current 2person tent, but his time ended at the start of this year, his lour last trip together after 17years together he was a month off 17 years old. Now its time for a new tent that one I have had since 2017, I have others big and smaller, but not on this level, so time to step up to the big boys level, I'm 55 and while I'm not into glamping I want more stability in winds, less faff, no concerns about tent strength durability or water resistance! I have watched your V2 vid and a couple of the V1s, the price is very attractive and Nortent say 4-5 days to deliver to NZ which is amazing as its very hard to get anything good this good for value (still up there but not Hilleberg up there) So its prob # on my list, I have it in the checkout ready to go with extra pegs, footprint and stove window, something the Hille doesn't offer, I don't need it, but he thought maybe id try a stove sometime as well and its future proofed). That all said one thing I do notice from vids only is with the Hille they have really nice tensioner guides on the ropes for guy tension and the pole sleeves for tensioning the poles, and the peg loops look on Hille also highest quality, something I always notice as superior to any other brand I have seen! The Nortent look plastic, the peg loops will they be durable? So questions do the tensioner straps seem or look and feel as strong easy to use and comparable to Hillebrg? Are the guy rope tensioners on par or better quality and ease of use, Hilles are very good in this respect? And do the peg loops look like they will hold up to as you know pegging cops allot of abuse? Cheers from downunder little old NZ.
Hi there, there is no need for metal tensioner nowadays. The Nortent ones are fine. Yes the pegging points are good. The mid panel elastic ones will fatigue over time, but these are easily replaced. Enjoy the tent in NZ! Thanks for commenting. ATB
@@Fellmandave1 Thanks for the reply, a no problem enjoying the content, I'll be firing through my order for one, I'm intrigued by them, until your vid hadn't even heard of Nortent which is weird. , I will get a Hille at some stage, but just could not decide which one, almost too many options, plus its harder to order. but for a proper 2p tent this just was so easy. Would love to see a comp VS one day this a 2P Hille vs the new Vern2 and the MSR Access 2 also a readily available tent here and reasonable price! Have you heard of AB camping here in NZ? he inspired my obsession with Hilleberg, but now I have one with NT as well, maybe its my Scandinavian blood, also my causes my love of outdoors lakes rivers and mountains and forest and sea! Thanks again really appreciate it. cheers from NZ.👍
Very good test for the tent. Got to say though, I found it scary just how close you had that stove to the flysheet... I envisioned it ending in tears at any moment! Glad it didn't.
@@Camped_on_Dartmoor have you got your tent yet ? Pretty pissed off Valley and peak took my money and the delivery date has come and gone. People who have ordered direct after have got their tents. Let me know please when you get your tent
@@davidc107500Hi David, I ordered mine from Nortent and was initially told I would have a tracking number by Tuesday or Wednesday just gone. When this passed I contacted Nortent and they are now saying that even though I am in the first batch list I should have a tracking number by Tuesday Wednesday next week.
I’ve changed my view. Weight vs knowing is important in winter particularly if you are travelling. Excellent film sir. Also interesting you had the Fjern event jacket on. Trialled my green one on Dartmoor at the weekend. It was evil. Excellent jacket for the money. Less sweaty than my goretex 3 layer. Thanks for the excellent content.
About time people stopped fussing on measuring every gram. a shelter should be chosen on the expected conditions. if a shelter is built for stormy conditions but has heavier duty materials thats fine. its when a shelter is heavier but crap you should start worrying.
Nice test. Looks like it did as well in the wind as I would expect with the pole design. I have the PC version and its performance in the wind is very impressive. Also nice to see it tested in the rain before seam sealing it to get a better idea of the quality of the sewing. All things pointing to this being a pretty impressive tent Enjoyed the video 👍 ATB
@@Fellmandave1 I really love how silent the PC version is in the wind and the fabric feels fantastic. It performs better than any other breathable single skin tent I’ve used, however you absolutely have to think about the conditions in which you pitch it. I was very unlucky the first time I camped with it and experienced pretty bad condensation but the conditions were horrendous for condensation (camping on snow with no wind and rain all night). Any wind helps significantly though. The silnylon version is a welcome addition. It’s just a bit nicer not having to worry about condensation as much in a double wall tent.
@@Fellmandave1 Thanks. Definitely not the best conditions for a first camp but love the design and features. Looking forward to using the new version. ATB
Lots of people comparing this with the Hillebergs at a cheaper price but what about the long term durability and support. If you bought a soulo 5 or even 10 years ago you can still get replacement items for it. Are Nortent still going to support the previous Vern 1 or will they no longer produce spares for it. Interesting how they have also released a 4 season tent at virtually the end of winter so chances are this wont be tested properly till next winter
Its a very valid point and time will tell. The good news is a four season tent can be used in 4 seasons. I am not sure where you are located but there is still lots of winter left.
This looks to be a grand tent. Fine as a go-anywhere tent for UK backpacking, but it comes at a weight penalty for those who prefer something lighter when conditions permit. My Scarp 1, by the look of it, isn't going to perform as well in the nastiest conditions, but then I avoid such conditions if I can, so the c1kg weight saving is worth it to me. I see this appealing very much to those who need something for serious weather and don't want to pay twice as much for a (slightly smaller) Soulo! Good to see you measuring the windspeed with a proper instrument. It shows that 30mph is quite some windspeed, and confirms that those TH-camrs who 'guesstimate' usually wildly overestimate. No problems with my XTherm (Reg) either - it's all I need for anything outside the warm season (when I use the XLite). Again, you make a valid point about ground temperature being relevant. But, if I may voice one criticism, I still wouldn't cook inside a small tent, even on something as stable as a remote canister stove (my winter option and agreed much safer than a canister-top) or my usual alcohol cone. At most, I will open the outer door wide and cook under that space. Flare-ups and clumsy accidents can and do occur, as I learnt the hard way when I torched my tent some years back in wildest Knoydart. And you're also right about the 'hiking meals'. Overpriced junk. You can make much better yourself from supermarket ingredients at a fraction of the cost.
Well said David. The cooking thing in the vestibule is definitely risky. But in the video it looks closer than it felt in reality. Overall, not recommended and perhaps I am getting complacent, so a timely reminder my friend.
Again, good video with good commentary to boot. Thank you for posting it. I know I'm late to the party and so many have already aid but that tent does look like a Soulo killer in many ways. Similar looking strength and about half the price (boom!). Slightly heavier but not by much. Love the twin doors allowing you to adjust for wind direction plus get panoramic views when the weather allows. I wonder if new souo will come out with twin entrances? I like the venting but I am concerned how that might be affected by heavy snow fall or snow build up. Not that the UK will offer much of that. I am in Japan and mountain tents here often feature an air sock/tunnel like protrusion from the top side or back, to aid with ventilation, especially when the outer fly is covered with snow at the bottom, effectively sealing it in. As for seam sealing, I think Nortent use a special thread that expands when wet so that kind of helps seal the seams a bit. Possibly different to Hilleberg (using cool jet to try to shrink the needles to shrink the holes they make as it's sewn?). One thing I noticed was I think Nortent recommend putting the cross pole up first, so its under the 2 lengthways poles. I noticed yours seemed to be over. I'm not sure if that will make much difference. I have the same dilemma with my Soulo and in have heard Hilleberg say it doesn't really matter. Another difference between this and the Soulo (sorry to go on but people are going to compare these 2 tents as boy, are they similar!) is that the soulo has the option of the red and black label tents, the latter meaning stronger poles and fabric but heavier at the same time. I think this Vern 1 has the option of doubling up the poles? I wonder how the fabric will hold up to extreme weather that requires double poles. I also like the fact that there are more pockets in here. Hilleberg doesn't give many options in that regard. Also love the built in clothes line. A lot of nice touches to the tent that make it very attractive. Just the weight being a negative but if you want a solid tent that can take bad weather plus is built like a tank, then you are going to be in the 2.5kg category unless you want to spend mega bucks or forego some functions. I suppose all those guy lines needing much more space to peg out might be limiting for some pitches like mountain top cliff edges, etc but for most of what the UK offers, it looks fantastic for 4 season weather. It looks like overkill until you need it and then you are glad you took the effort to carry it! I was cursing bringing my soulo up llyn y fan fach in the beacons on new year but boy was I glad I did when the wind was screaming at me through the night. Now, if they come out with a 3 season mesh inner, then that would be awesome. I am too scared to ask about 'tent fish'.
Hi, thanks for the detailed comment. Travelling to Japan is definitely on my bucket list. As regarding the rest, yes I agree on all of your points. Check on a video by Scott Thompson as he does a good comparison to the Soulo and the Vern. Though I dont hold much hope in hilleberg making an updated Soulo as change seems not to be their thing, unless you know different! Tent fish 'found me' on a lake district hillside many years ago and always like to come on camps. You can't ask about tentfish, as tentfish does his own thing and just 'is'. I will try asking him on the next video, possibly a short.
I am hoping to get the Nortent vern 1, 2024, or a couple of them. I am wanting to set up a walking, hiking, wild camping group to help with staff mental health and well-being. Working on the frontline can be very stressful. The Nortent would give great reliability and great weather protection. The great Nortent brand.
Hi Dave, I find a bit of time in the wild country, especially overnight is a fantastic reset, so I am sure you are onto something. Good luck with the project.
Thanks for the video Dave, just what I was looking for. Looks a cracking tent, ordered mine last week for a 9 day wild camping trip around the NC500 in Scotland. Probably overkill really, but Iv'e canoe camped in Scotland & the weather can devour the unprepared, a top draw test, well done.👌
Ordered this tent on Friday can not wait to get out init. Great video and test of this tent,what do you think about seam sealing it would you recommend?.
Enjoyed watching this. The tent looked small on the outside but big inside? The scenery was very good. If I was younger I would love to have a go at this.
Putting boiling water in a plastic container is not a good idea. Putting it onto the tarp - even worse one. :D Tent seems to work very nicely. I would definitely love to get one. I was even looking for the 2P version, but that thing is heavy and unsuitable for a backpacking imho.
Thanks for that. As good as this updated Vern 1 is, is it any better than the Storm Star? Similar pricing I believe. Maybe not as easy to get from the States?
Hi Curt, the storm star is £100 more. Some good issues and some not so good ones. The fly on the SS does reach far enough down, so spindrift comes in and the door plus vestibule is really low, so quite pokey. really stable though.
My Storm Star arrived in Scotland from the USA in 6 days, no customs duties (they take care of that), and no bloody seam sealing! It cost £520 including the footprint, gear loft and delivery in the recent sale. Prior to the Storm Star I was using the Hilleberg Jannu, plus a plethora of other tents over the past 20+ years.
Great video. Cheers 👍. I have subscribed. Regarding the number of pegs, im wondering if the end guys could use the same peg? I think that way the guys would run inline with the poles which may be its strongest??
Thanks for the sub! Yes, you can definitely do that with the pegs, but I would rather spread the load. Nortent has a set up video on TH-cam, so I was following that.
I also got the vern 1 but not had the chance to use it, its strange as there have been one of two reviews lately and they have shown the poles have snapped and bent in high wind of around 50 mph but then other people have not had a problem with them.
Was thinking of this tent, the southern cross and Soulou. I take a 2nd bag with camera is so this tent looks great, seen a few mention are you reviewing the PC version, what is that? and where di you buy this tent? theres a new model now?
A very informative test especially the pack size reduction. As someone considering this tent for multi day hiking I'm pondering using an ultra light stuff sack for some additional grams off the total.
Hi HB! Yes, the mat is a 25" wide. I personally was able to keep from touching the sides, the mat had light contact with the sides at one corner, possible to avoid though. I don't think a wide long would be a good fit though. Have a look at both of my videos on this tent for more mat info.
hey i noticed you camped next to the Gorse and wondered if you've see any evidence of Snakes as i had it on good authority that Adders where on increase at least on the hills in Scotland according to park rangers however the weather of late has turned with colder temperatures and this may effect there prevalence but when conditions where cooler some years back they where as stated said to be "on the increase"..So the question is has anybody seen any Adders of late?
@@Fellmandave1 Thats what i thought and with you being an real expert with the first hand knowledge and experience then i hope you may agree with myself that the current inclement weather as opposed the former means we will be seeing an lot less of these creatures there being of course some cause for the Park Rangers "Adders are on the increase" statements and concerns... regardless campers and enthusiasts should be aware that the phenomanon of Climate Change brings new dynamics into the weather and topography of the British isles with ever more exotic creatures and species that just turn up and what more when they do then its completely out of the blue...
An expert nor me either fellman..and i had no idea Snakes habitated the hills or for that matter even if they still do..but still suppose better safe than sorry thats why I'm repeating the park rangers advice...
Being cold-blooded, reptiles need sunshine to bask in for a while to get going at all, and they hibernate over winter (which it more or less still is in Northern Britain, the days are only getting started here in Grampian, for example). Your best bet for finding an adder in the hills is to be near South facing rock on a warm day, which isn’t that often to be truthful. The ‘ulterior motive’ is the more likely explanation for the parky’s ‘warning’. It’s a ‘tragedy of the commons’ thing, fuelled in part by, er, well, we won’t get into that now!
Between the Hilleberg Soulo and the Vern 1 which has the most useable length internally? I'm 197cm tall with size 13 feet so normally I'm over the size limits for a lot of these one man tents.
@@Fellmandave1I’ve got one of these tents, I’m 6ft 2” and have size 12 feet. Length wise and width wise, this tent is fine, however it’s not high enough for me, to sit up in, so you will definitely find it too small height wise!
As always, an enjoyable watch. But I have to ask, since your initial video did not quite cover that. If you were 5cm taller and perhaps a few shoe sizes larger, how would you fit in it lengthwise? Is it long enough to fit a 190 cm sleeping wild camper with clown sized feet 😊 ?
Can anyone recommend a nice cosy tent for me. 😂 I'm off my head looking at tent reviews. I'm 46, I'm pretty fit and healthy and starting to hike, with plans of climbing as many munros as possible this year. I'm 5ft and dont want to be carrying a big heavy tent but I need to be totally protected from the Scottish weather. Can people with experience give me some recommendations. I'm happy to spend up to 400 quid on a tent.
Hi, if you want a really tent you will need spend money. I live in the Swiss Alps, here we don' t play with the mountains so if we want spend the night outdoor we take good tents with us, example: Exped, Hilleberg, Fjallraven,etc. Expend good money in a good tent. Cheaper twice expensive. Cheers
@@Fellmandave1 thank you. I was looking at the tarptent scarp 1 and many reviews mentioned leaks and it put me off. A lighter version of the nortent would definitely interest me.
Your 700/900 single pole is not enough for Snowdonia or Lake District in the Fall/Winter, let alone the North Pole. I know for personal experience with my Lanshan 1.
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Hi Dave, a great demonstration of this tent in action thank you. Great to see you actually measure wind speed and see the tent perform in real world conditions.. As you know wind is probably a tents greatest challenge and I hear so many reports of certain tents being out in so called wind speeds when the truth of the matter is that the wind speed actually experienced at the tent is way less than forecast..Few TH-camrs are also testing tents in some form of consistant measured way, so fair play to you for doing it. People are going camping with a false sense of security due to this and this puts their safety more at risk... Great also to see in the comments that many have ordered this tent.. Compared to a Hilleberg Soulo its very competitive and anyone thinking of a Soulo I am sure will now consider this tent at a much lower cost.. Best wishes Tom
You know Tom, I often don't believe how low the wind is reading myself. I have been in a measured 50 ➕️wind and its pretty distressing, never mind pitching a tent. But I know on Lukes mountain 30 plus is the starting point.
It's just the beginning but my confidence in the new Vern 1 is increasing all the time. Will be great to see some other tests appearing on YT.
Thanks for your experienced perspective Tom .
@@Fellmandave1 Welcome keep up the great work..
@TOMHEANEY100 you too Tom, Hey! Isn't that Scarp ultra video a bit overdue?
@@Fellmandave1 Filming it tomorrow up hopefully Thursday..
Great to see a first proper test of the new Vern 1 and also really enjoyed your initial ‘show’ of the tent with a down to earth and honest delivery. Super excited to be receiving mine very soon.
I also had the same issue with Sea to Summit mats getting cold spots and promptly moved the black winter one on and replaced for the NXT. I did however keep the silver one for warmer seasons as I personally found it to be the most comfortable one I’ve used as an active side sleeper.
Thanks for taking time to film and share the Vern 1 👍
I've done exactly the same and will keep the silver one and when I have finsished my currest testing, its bye black one. Thanks for the comment, really appreciated.
Thanks
Cheers David
Great demonstration on setting it up in bad conditions
Excellent Tent.
Thanks MadMick
I have ordered mine, you have a new Subscriber. Always good to have a proper down to earth review. I liked the takedown as well. Forgotten in so many videos
Thanks for the sub Shane! Enjoy the tent, let me know how you find it. regards Dave.
When you walked up on that Soulo it looked as solid as a rock! So did the Vern when you tensioned it, both awesome, Im looking at a Vern 2, my use is for my 4WD overlanding, I get into remote areas of high winds in NZ South Island high country, your need a good 3season like MSR or Hillberg, possibly a 4 season tent is overkill but I would rather have more than less and I have had some rough times in less, I been camping since I was a kid, army and adventures ever since, usually not always I'm in a spot for a night 2 at most, depends on the location I get to. Sometimes with our 4wd club have a Easter trip planned long distance for example multiple nights many locations! Or mostly on my own, I did have my dog with me for my current 2person tent, but his time ended at the start of this year, his lour last trip together after 17years together he was a month off 17 years old. Now its time for a new tent that one I have had since 2017, I have others big and smaller, but not on this level, so time to step up to the big boys level, I'm 55 and while I'm not into glamping I want more stability in winds, less faff, no concerns about tent strength durability or water resistance! I have watched your V2 vid and a couple of the V1s, the price is very attractive and Nortent say 4-5 days to deliver to NZ which is amazing as its very hard to get anything good this good for value (still up there but not Hilleberg up there) So its prob # on my list, I have it in the checkout ready to go with extra pegs, footprint and stove window, something the Hille doesn't offer, I don't need it, but he thought maybe id try a stove sometime as well and its future proofed). That all said one thing I do notice from vids only is with the Hille they have really nice tensioner guides on the ropes for guy tension and the pole sleeves for tensioning the poles, and the peg loops look on Hille also highest quality, something I always notice as superior to any other brand I have seen! The Nortent look plastic, the peg loops will they be durable?
So questions do the tensioner straps seem or look and feel as strong easy to use and comparable to Hillebrg?
Are the guy rope tensioners on par or better quality and ease of use, Hilles are very good in this respect?
And do the peg loops look like they will hold up to as you know pegging cops allot of abuse?
Cheers from downunder little old NZ.
Hi there, there is no need for metal tensioner nowadays. The Nortent ones are fine. Yes the pegging points are good. The mid panel elastic ones will fatigue over time, but these are easily replaced. Enjoy the tent in NZ! Thanks for commenting. ATB
@@Fellmandave1 Thanks for the reply, a no problem enjoying the content, I'll be firing through my order for one, I'm intrigued by them, until your vid hadn't even heard of Nortent which is weird. , I will get a Hille at some stage, but just could not decide which one, almost too many options, plus its harder to order. but for a proper 2p tent this just was so easy. Would love to see a comp VS one day this a 2P Hille vs the new Vern2 and the MSR Access 2 also a readily available tent here and reasonable price! Have you heard of AB camping here in NZ? he inspired my obsession with Hilleberg, but now I have one with NT as well, maybe its my Scandinavian blood, also my causes my love of outdoors lakes rivers and mountains and forest and sea! Thanks again really appreciate it. cheers from NZ.👍
ps btw new sub too!
@maverick2242 ps sorry about your dog, that is tough when they are no longer by your side.
Very good test for the tent. Got to say though, I found it scary just how close you had that stove to the flysheet... I envisioned it ending in tears at any moment! Glad it didn't.
It looks loads worse on the video than reality Stephen, but thanks for your concern!
Good to meet you sir.
Pleased you’re happy with the tent.
Thank you kindly Chris! Great to meet you too.
just ordered this tent from Nortent today..looking forward to testing this out.
Did you go Nortent direct or Valley and peak? I am sure you will love it.
Nortent direct, £530.44 GB plus footprint and shipping and all fees.
Exactly the same here. Got the same deal, can't wait! @@Camped_on_Dartmoor
@@Camped_on_Dartmoor have you got your tent yet ? Pretty pissed off Valley and peak took my money and the delivery date has come and gone. People who have ordered direct after have got their tents. Let me know please when you get your tent
@@davidc107500Hi David, I ordered mine from Nortent and was initially told I would have a tracking number by Tuesday or Wednesday just gone.
When this passed I contacted Nortent and they are now saying that even though I am in the first batch list I should have a tracking number by Tuesday Wednesday next week.
I’ve changed my view. Weight vs knowing is important in winter particularly if you are travelling. Excellent film sir. Also interesting you had the Fjern event jacket on. Trialled my green one on Dartmoor at the weekend. It was evil. Excellent jacket for the money. Less sweaty than my goretex 3 layer. Thanks for the excellent content.
Yes event feels good and performs well IMO. Thanks for the comment!
About time people stopped fussing on measuring every gram. a shelter should be chosen on the expected conditions. if a shelter is built for stormy conditions but has heavier duty materials thats fine.
its when a shelter is heavier but crap you should start worrying.
Nice test. Looks like it did as well in the wind as I would expect with the pole design. I have the PC version and its performance in the wind is very impressive. Also nice to see it tested in the rain before seam sealing it to get a better idea of the quality of the sewing. All things pointing to this being a pretty impressive tent Enjoyed the video 👍 ATB
Hi, thanks for the feedback, really appreciated. Are you happy with the wet weather performance of the PC?
@@Fellmandave1 I really love how silent the PC version is in the wind and the fabric feels fantastic. It performs better than any other breathable single skin tent I’ve used, however you absolutely have to think about the conditions in which you pitch it. I was very unlucky the first time I camped with it and experienced pretty bad condensation but the conditions were horrendous for condensation (camping on snow with no wind and rain all night). Any wind helps significantly though. The silnylon version is a welcome addition. It’s just a bit nicer not having to worry about condensation as much in a double wall tent.
@@GoingSoloOutdoors ah yes, I know who you now. I have seen the video already and great channel!
@@Fellmandave1 Thanks. Definitely not the best conditions for a first camp but love the design and features. Looking forward to using the new version. ATB
Will look forward to your video!
Lots of people comparing this with the Hillebergs at a cheaper price but what about the long term durability and support.
If you bought a soulo 5 or even 10 years ago you can still get replacement items for it.
Are Nortent still going to support the previous Vern 1 or will they no longer produce spares for it.
Interesting how they have also released a 4 season tent at virtually the end of winter so chances are this wont be tested properly till next winter
Its a very valid point and time will tell. The good news is a four season tent can be used in 4 seasons. I am not sure where you are located but there is still lots of winter left.
This looks to be a grand tent. Fine as a go-anywhere tent for UK backpacking, but it comes at a weight penalty for those who prefer something lighter when conditions permit. My Scarp 1, by the look of it, isn't going to perform as well in the nastiest conditions, but then I avoid such conditions if I can, so the c1kg weight saving is worth it to me. I see this appealing very much to those who need something for serious weather and don't want to pay twice as much for a (slightly smaller) Soulo!
Good to see you measuring the windspeed with a proper instrument. It shows that 30mph is quite some windspeed, and confirms that those TH-camrs who 'guesstimate' usually wildly overestimate.
No problems with my XTherm (Reg) either - it's all I need for anything outside the warm season (when I use the XLite). Again, you make a valid point about ground temperature being relevant.
But, if I may voice one criticism, I still wouldn't cook inside a small tent, even on something as stable as a remote canister stove (my winter option and agreed much safer than a canister-top) or my usual alcohol cone. At most, I will open the outer door wide and cook under that space. Flare-ups and clumsy accidents can and do occur, as I learnt the hard way when I torched my tent some years back in wildest Knoydart.
And you're also right about the 'hiking meals'. Overpriced junk. You can make much better yourself from supermarket ingredients at a fraction of the cost.
Great comment David...
Well said David. The cooking thing in the vestibule is definitely risky. But in the video it looks closer than it felt in reality. Overall, not recommended and perhaps I am getting complacent, so a timely reminder my friend.
Great test and review Dave. It is curious about the pegs. Im sure the website states 20 pegs but they supply 16. Strange one.
well they all do it!
Not if we keep them honest. 😊@@Fellmandave1
Certainly does in their own specifications. 20 for the New Vern 1 and 24 for the Vern 2.
Again, good video with good commentary to boot.
Thank you for posting it.
I know I'm late to the party and so many have already aid but that tent does look like a Soulo killer in many ways. Similar looking strength and about half the price (boom!). Slightly heavier but not by much. Love the twin doors allowing you to adjust for wind direction plus get panoramic views when the weather allows. I wonder if new souo will come out with twin entrances?
I like the venting but I am concerned how that might be affected by heavy snow fall or snow build up. Not that the UK will offer much of that.
I am in Japan and mountain tents here often feature an air sock/tunnel like protrusion from the top side or back, to aid with ventilation, especially when the outer fly is covered with snow at the bottom, effectively sealing it in.
As for seam sealing, I think Nortent use a special thread that expands when wet so that kind of helps seal the seams a bit. Possibly different to Hilleberg (using cool jet to try to shrink the needles to shrink the holes they make as it's sewn?).
One thing I noticed was I think Nortent recommend putting the cross pole up first, so its under the 2 lengthways poles. I noticed yours seemed to be over. I'm not sure if that will make much difference. I have the same dilemma with my Soulo and in have heard Hilleberg say it doesn't really matter.
Another difference between this and the Soulo (sorry to go on but people are going to compare these 2 tents as boy, are they similar!) is that the soulo has the option of the red and black label tents, the latter meaning stronger poles and fabric but heavier at the same time. I think this Vern 1 has the option of doubling up the poles? I wonder how the fabric will hold up to extreme weather that requires double poles.
I also like the fact that there are more pockets in here. Hilleberg doesn't give many options in that regard. Also love the built in clothes line. A lot of nice touches to the tent that make it very attractive.
Just the weight being a negative but if you want a solid tent that can take bad weather plus is built like a tank, then you are going to be in the 2.5kg category unless you want to spend mega bucks or forego some functions.
I suppose all those guy lines needing much more space to peg out might be limiting for some pitches like mountain top cliff edges, etc but for most of what the UK offers, it looks fantastic for 4 season weather.
It looks like overkill until you need it and then you are glad you took the effort to carry it!
I was cursing bringing my soulo up llyn y fan fach in the beacons on new year but boy was I glad I did when the wind was screaming at me through the night.
Now, if they come out with a 3 season mesh inner, then that would be awesome.
I am too scared to ask about 'tent fish'.
Hi, thanks for the detailed comment. Travelling to Japan is definitely on my bucket list. As regarding the rest, yes I agree on all of your points.
Check on a video by Scott Thompson as he does a good comparison to the Soulo and the Vern. Though I dont hold much hope in hilleberg making an updated Soulo as change seems not to be their thing, unless you know different!
Tent fish 'found me' on a lake district hillside many years ago and always like to come on camps. You can't ask about tentfish, as tentfish does his own thing and just 'is'.
I will try asking him on the next video, possibly a short.
I am hoping to get the Nortent vern 1, 2024, or a couple of them. I am wanting to set up a walking, hiking, wild camping group to help with staff mental health and well-being. Working on the frontline can be very stressful.
The Nortent would give great reliability and great weather protection. The great Nortent brand.
Hi Dave, I find a bit of time in the wild country, especially overnight is a fantastic reset, so I am sure you are onto something. Good luck with the project.
Thank you
Thanks for the video Dave, just what I was looking for. Looks a cracking tent, ordered mine last week for a 9 day wild camping trip around the NC500 in Scotland. Probably overkill really, but Iv'e canoe camped in Scotland & the weather can devour the unprepared, a top draw test, well done.👌
Fantastic Steve, have a great trip.
Ordered this tent on Friday can not wait to get out init.
Great video and test of this tent,what do you think about seam sealing it would you recommend?.
Yes for sure, easy to so esp.since its free standing, enjoy!
Where did you order from ? No word from Valley and Peak on mine
Mine came direct from Nortent via China
Wonderful video, thank you 👍
Thanks Ahmed.
Looks fantastic tent.
Well I like it!
Enjoyed watching this. The tent looked small on the outside but big inside? The scenery was very good. If I was younger I would love to have a go at this.
Glad you enjoyed it. The tent must be a Tardis!
Putting boiling water in a plastic container is not a good idea. Putting it onto the tarp - even worse one. :D
Tent seems to work very nicely. I would definitely love to get one. I was even looking for the 2P version, but that thing is heavy and unsuitable for a backpacking imho.
Thanks for that. As good as this updated Vern 1 is, is it any better than the Storm Star? Similar pricing I believe. Maybe not as easy to get from the States?
Hi Curt, the storm star is £100 more. Some good issues and some not so good ones. The fly on the SS does reach far enough down, so spindrift comes in and the door plus vestibule is really low, so quite pokey. really stable though.
My Storm Star arrived in Scotland from the USA in 6 days, no customs duties (they take care of that), and no bloody seam sealing! It cost £520 including the footprint, gear loft and delivery in the recent sale. Prior to the Storm Star I was using the Hilleberg Jannu, plus a plethora of other tents over the past 20+ years.
Great video. Cheers 👍. I have subscribed. Regarding the number of pegs, im wondering if the end guys could use the same peg? I think that way the guys would run inline with the poles which may be its strongest??
Thanks for the sub! Yes, you can definitely do that with the pegs, but I would rather spread the load. Nortent has a set up video on TH-cam, so I was following that.
I also got the vern 1 but not had the chance to use it, its strange as there have been one of two reviews lately and they have shown the poles have snapped and bent in high wind of around 50 mph but then other people have not had a problem with them.
40mph with a buffer of up to 50 is the way to go. But, gusts and winds are so variable eh.
Tent fish still makes my day in these 😂
Tent fish nearly stayed hibernating in my last camp! Near disaster.
Was thinking of this tent, the southern cross and Soulou. I take a 2nd bag with camera is so this tent looks great, seen a few mention are you reviewing the PC version, what is that? and where di you buy this tent? theres a new model now?
Links in the description of where to buy. I have never used the PC version, though the design has been updated. Hope that helps.
@@Fellmandave1ty.
I new to camping out wild but how do you knock the tent pegs into the hard ground, do you take a claw hammer or something else?
A rock works Carl.
Such a great looking thing!
I agree
Hey Dave, off topic mate what’s the drink holder you are using n your rucksack strap as I have been looking for one for some time? Cheers
Can't remember but I have a video on it. Something about drinking. I think it's mammut
Fantastic to see this new tent in the wild, it looks good! Will you be testing the PC version when it comes available?
Well its available now. But no plans to test at this time, but you never know!
A very informative test especially the pack size reduction. As someone considering this tent for multi day hiking I'm pondering using an ultra light stuff sack for some additional grams off the total.
Glad it was helpful! I like the stuff sack idea.
Was the thermarest a wide? How did you feel the length was? Were you able to keep from touching the sides of the tent?
Hi HB! Yes, the mat is a 25" wide. I personally was able to keep from touching the sides, the mat had light contact with the sides at one corner, possible to avoid though. I don't think a wide long would be a good fit though.
Have a look at both of my videos on this tent for more mat info.
Hi Dave
Look canny tent am happy with my hilleberg tents thanks 👍
Hi mate. I remember your Staika!
How does it stand up to the wind compared to the kuiu storm star?
Both are great in the wind. Not sure about the difference.
ahhh wish I waited for this to come out, got the last version of the vern1 :(
The mk1 is still a great tent. Get this one for next winter!
hey i noticed you camped next to the Gorse and wondered if you've see any evidence of Snakes as i had it on good authority that Adders where on increase at least on the hills in Scotland according to park rangers however the weather of late has turned with colder temperatures and this may effect there prevalence but when conditions where cooler some years back they where as stated said to be "on the increase"..So the question is has anybody seen any Adders of late?
hi Eric, not seen one since last summer.
@@Fellmandave1 Thats what i thought and with you being an real expert with the first hand knowledge and experience then i hope you may agree with myself that the current inclement weather as opposed the former means we will be seeing an lot less of these creatures there being of course some cause for the Park Rangers "Adders are on the increase" statements and concerns... regardless campers and enthusiasts should be aware that the phenomanon of Climate Change brings new dynamics into the weather and topography of the British isles with ever more exotic creatures and species that just turn up and what more when they do then its completely out of the blue...
@@ericjarvie hi Eric, that is very kind, but I am no expert, especially in snakes and Adders!
An expert nor me either fellman..and i had no idea Snakes habitated the hills or for that matter even if they still do..but still suppose better safe than sorry thats why I'm repeating the park rangers advice...
Being cold-blooded, reptiles need sunshine to bask in for a while to get going at all, and they hibernate over winter (which it more or less still is in Northern Britain, the days are only getting started here in Grampian, for example). Your best bet for finding an adder in the hills is to be near South facing rock on a warm day, which isn’t that often to be truthful. The ‘ulterior motive’ is the more likely explanation for the parky’s ‘warning’. It’s a ‘tragedy of the commons’ thing, fuelled in part by, er, well, we won’t get into that now!
Between the Hilleberg Soulo and the Vern 1 which has the most useable length internally? I'm 197cm tall with size 13 feet so normally I'm over the size limits for a lot of these one man tents.
Hi Stuart, if you watch my first video that has all the dimensions.
@@Fellmandave1I’ve got one of these tents, I’m 6ft 2” and have size 12 feet. Length wise and width wise, this tent is fine, however it’s not high enough for me, to sit up in, so you will definitely find it too small height wise!
As always, an enjoyable watch. But I have to ask, since your initial video did not quite cover that. If you were 5cm taller and perhaps a few shoe sizes larger, how would you fit in it lengthwise? Is it long enough to fit a 190 cm sleeping wild camper with clown sized feet 😊 ?
Cant see it being a problem, but the squirty flower could be an issue.
@@Fellmandave1Thank you, I’ll leave the flower at home then and opt for a pee bottle instead.
Looks very stable
definitely
Could use the bowl bottom of the msr.
sure
How do you think it compares to the storm star
I am contemplating a comparison on these. The stormstar is quote a lot more expensive now and has quite cramped doors. Great tent though!
This is the same shape as a euro hike tent i had for 14 years .
50mph winds without a bother .
You dont need to seam seal it for ten years
sounds like you had fun, what are you using now?
@@Fellmandave1 a hoolie 2 .
Nice one mate, yours is the first I've seen, top man. She's a winner by the look of it. How much did it cost you??. Thanks for sharing buddy. Tc Andy
Thanks Andy. I got a review tent from Nortent. You can get 5% off at valley and Peak asa new subscriber.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Hi David, cheers for the super thanks. My first ever, super thanks to you!
How many pegs did they supply?
16 Marty
True enough, I know some companies (not Nortent) who dont even give you enough guylines.
Yes I have a tarptent!
Hahaha how on earth did you know who I meant? 😂
I like everything but the yellow.
Well as yellows go it's pretty nice, more of a sun clour rather than a school toilet.
Can anyone recommend a nice cosy tent for me. 😂 I'm off my head looking at tent reviews. I'm 46, I'm pretty fit and healthy and starting to hike, with plans of climbing as many munros as possible this year. I'm 5ft and dont want to be carrying a big heavy tent but I need to be totally protected from the Scottish weather. Can people with experience give me some recommendations. I'm happy to spend up to 400 quid on a tent.
Nortent are bringing out a lighter weight version of this tent. If you can't wait, tarptent Scarp 1 is a good shout.
Hi, if you want a really tent you will need spend money. I live in the Swiss Alps, here we don' t play with the mountains so if we want spend the night outdoor we take good tents with us, example: Exped, Hilleberg, Fjallraven,etc. Expend good money in a good tent. Cheaper twice expensive. Cheers
@@Fellmandave1 thank you. I was looking at the tarptent scarp 1 and many reviews mentioned leaks and it put me off. A lighter version of the nortent would definitely interest me.
@@cottonsky. yea I understand.
Wild scot. I have just posted my mk 1 vern 1 for sale. That's a great tent. You can message me via Instagram. Its in the description.
I know some companies (not Nortent) who dont even give you enough guylines.
Yes, tarptent!
2,6 kILOS TURN OF! ffs more fun with a 700/900 ish gram 1 pole single!! this is to safe dude. Had to be said you not going north pole.
Different tents, different conditions. Sometimes the single pole is great, sometimes not.
Your 700/900 single pole is not enough for Snowdonia or Lake District in the Fall/Winter, let alone the North Pole. I know for personal experience with my Lanshan 1.
What's wrong with some so called modern men that they are incapable of carrying a few pounds of tent. 🙄
Those 300m you can carry to your Lake District Wild-glamping spot 😁
Thanks
Well, my second ever super thanks and on the day after my first! Thanks Tom, really appreciated.
@@Fellmandave1 You are very welcome... Tom
Thanks
Cheers Richard, that's really kind. I'll make sure it goes in the Scouts new tent fund.