Great video. Excellent presentation from a fellow scouser. Just subbed. I have bought this. Picked it up for 200. Bought the footprint too. My only bug bear is the height. It needs another 2-3 inches. However I can put up with it as it handles superbly in the wind. For some reason it only comes with 12 pegs which isn’t really enough. I added a few more. It’s a solid 4 season tent.
Nice one Dave, appreciate the support 👌 completely agree on the height, just that extra 2-3 inches to stop the head touching and the necessary hunch is all it needed and shouldn’t imagine that would have effected performance to much. Seems to be a trend, not providing the correct amount of pegs, multiple brands do it🤦♂️ all the best - BR
Hi Keith, looks like a nice tent, I have an Allak 2 for winter which is out of this world apart from the price and the weight, but winter is normally a heavy bag anyway. This looks like a nice tent, tunnel tents seem to be a lot more popular, the Allak is easy to put up apart from in the wind, but for the price this looks great, I’ve got 4 tents and that really should be enough, but I might have one more in me 😂 another great video 👍all the best, Tito
We would love an Allak Tito but like you said the price is eye watering, looks like an unbelievable rock solid tent though. Yeah tunnel tents do seem to be making abit of a comeback, like anything really trends come and goes. And when it comes to tents mate you can never have too many 😂 All the best - BR
My abisko lite 2 is low profile and at 66 i,m beginning to struggle with my flexibility.the blizzard looks great and a lot of tent for the money.cheers for the first look review.
Amazing to hear you are still getting out there and smashing it 🙌 looks great the Abisko lite 2 and its a tent we seriously considered. The blizzard looks like an affordable alternative in reality, the trade off being a little bit more weight and less room, but at less than half the price it could be a great option! All the best - BR
Cheers John and yeah we are as interested to see how it performs as yourself, feel like it has a lot of potential and is potentially going under the radar. If you get out in it before us, do feedback and let us know how you got on 👍 All the best - BR
I would certainly look at this tent. I'm looking to replace my old Stoer 2 as the pole cracked at Scout camp last week and ripped a 6 inch gash in the pole sleeve. I made a quick fix on camp (as it was pelting It down) and that lasted until we struck camp, but at 17 years old, I don't think the tent is worth a perminant fix. Great review, cheers.
Sounds like you had a nightmare there mate but managed to make the best of a bad situation, well done 👏 yeah hard to say really isn’t it, whilst it may be 17 I should imagine it holds a lot of sentimental value, but that has to be balanced against performance. Thanks for watching and all the best - BR
This Blizzard is as solid as the rest of the Wild Countries. Same proven build tech that stands up to anything imo minus nuclear bombs and angry housewives kicking off inside it. Can't go wrong.
Really contemplated getting this as was in the market for a 4 season tent but opted for a used like new Fjallraven abisko lite 2. Quite a bit more money than the blizzard tho. The blizzard does look a cracking tent tho especially for £200
Ah nice well you’ve got yourself the best in class and yeah for sure a considerable amount more but you are buying a tried and tested bit of kit, you’ll love that tent! Going to be really interesting to see how the Blizzard gets on over the winter and long term, if it holds up it could be a game changer. All the best - BR
Hoolie same design, but cheaper and doesn't fit as close to the ground. However, I'd be interested in what you'd make of the panacea 2? It's bigger again inside and sturdy as you'd want if you use the trekking poles.
Yeah the Hoolie is a tunnel tent also but upon closer inspection there are a fair few differences when it comes to the design, but overall I suppose it’s a beefed up 4 season version. Really like the look of the panacea mate, it looks a cracking tent, really think they are onto something with the trekking pole reinforcement options. It definitely is bigger like you said but that does come with a weight penalty. It will be really interesting to see if the panacea over time becomes the new Helm 2 when it comes to popularity and reputation! All the best - BR
Yeah fairly hard to get hold of mate and fairly steep when buying direct from Terra Nova. Just keep an eye out as they come up every now and again. Check out the FB wild-camping gear sales groups. All the best - BR
Looks an awesome tent this but too snug for me and my gf I noticed the Hoolie 2 has a bigger inner dimension would like the space of the 3 but 3kg too hefty justify
It’s can be a little snug for 2 people, especially with kit. Haven’t looked at the Hoolie so can’t really comment on it, but for that weight you are expecting an all season bomber. All the best - BR
All the best with the new tent mate and looking forward to seeing how you get on with it throughout the year. What stove are you using there Keith if you don't mind me asking? I'm toying with picking something like that up. Helm 2 and 10 yr old jetboil flash 1 user here lol.. cheers 👍
Cheers mate looking forward to really testing it this year, we do have a vid coming out soon in which we tested it in a thunderstorm so keep your eyes peeled 👀 got yourself a cracking set up there and the stove is Soto Windmaster. All the best - BR
Good video, found it as Im looking at getting this tent, or something that gives equal bang for the buck. Hoping you might be able to help me in deciding please..... Im currently using 183x50cm rectangular sleeping mats, and not sure if it would fit two side by side, with how it tapers.... Looks like it might just about manage it. What width is the pad you were using? Think might be able to get away with the combined 100cm width at the foot end?
Thanks for watching! For exact specifications you’ll have to head over to terra nova and look up the dimensions on their website. The thermarest mat used is a wide and we have had a second regular Neoair xlite next to it for a night. Very snug and does overlap on parts. 2 regular tapered pads should be more comfortable. All the best - BR
It is narrow towards the foot end, as with all tents the if it states 2 man it generally means 1 person + kit, this is pretty common across the board. Yeah it is £460 on the website as stated in the video, don’t look on the website do a simple search on Google and if available it tents to come in considerably cheaper
Excellent vid mate, tent looks great if you can get it for 200. Only thing I don't like is the colour, I would like a darker green or sand colour. I like to blend in.
Thanks mate and yeah if you can get it for sun £250 I think its right up there for value at the moment. Yeah each to their own on colours, what I would say though is that when you get it out and stand off from the tent, it doesn’t stand out in anyway, it does blend in really well. We have a vid in the works so keep an eye out and you’ll get to see it in action properly
Hi Keith. A sturdy looking tent 👍and one that I have never considered before. As regards the head room!! What height you be ? . I use the Helm 1 and while I love it, I wish it was a tad wider. Your footage is nice and clear. Thanks for sharing 👍
Hi mate and thanks for the feedback 👍 Helm 1 looks like a great bit of kit but on the smaller side like you said. I’m around 5’11, couldn’t tell you what I am sat down I’m afraid haha. All the best - BR
Spot on mate, at that price its a no-brainer..........and what a spot to do a review. Hilleberg eat your'' heart out'' you can get three or four of these Blizzards for the price of a Hilleberg equivalent !...........ATB......Stu...👌👌👍👍
Yeah it’s to early to tell for sure but so far it’s looking like it could be a cracking little tent. If you can pick one up for around the same price we paid then it looks like a steal, looking forward to giving it a good test! All the best - BR
Can’t find the internal floor dimensions online, the widest measurement is 150cm but I’m interested to know the narrowest, foot end measurement where it tapers. If you could let me know I’d be very grateful 🙏
Hi mate, the next time we have this out we will try and remember to take a look but it’s probably going to be a number of weeks. It could be worth you popping Terra Nova an email or message. All the best - BR
Hi mate, when it comes to a summer setup base weight (without food water as these change from camp to camp and are never included in base weight) last time I checked I think it’s was around 7/8kg. Even in winter with food I don’t think it ever exceeds 12kg. Thanks for the idea and we will be in Norway next month and plan on doing a kit video 👍
We love the helm and it’s proven itself able to handle a lot of nasty UK weather, but yeah we agree. Really do need a dedicated 4 season tent to handle some of the winds thrown at us, really hoping this tent does a job come winter
Very well constructed review mate, well in! Ive just picked up the older terra nova version of this tent second hand......the polar lite micro 2 and am really looking forward fo using it 😊
Thanks for watching 👍 ah nice not familiar with this model, we will definitely take a look and check it out, hopefully it serves you well! All the best - BR
Cant believe havent came across your channel sooner lad, cracking stuff! How you find the blizzard 2? Dont see many about so makes it nice and exclusive 👍, ive been using the southern cross 1 a good while now, class its like a limpet! But unsure on the panacea 2 or the blizzard. Terra nova make far to many solid units were spoilt for choice 👌 ATB lad
Cheers mate 👍 yeah it’s a mixed bag is the Blizzard 2. Looses a few points on the livability front just because you can’t sit up straight, you have to hunch. But if you can pick one up for a reasonable price, then it’s capable of being a go to all year round workhorse. We have shot a review so that will be coming out in the next few weeks 👌 looks like a well balanced tent the southern cross 1 all things considered! All the best - BR
@@borderraiders spot on mate will look out for the review 👌 A can't fault the southern cross 1 it's absolutely solid, but 100% need something bigger for the winter as you know ya spend a lot more time in the tent. ATB
Not long had the helm 1 for my first wild camping tent. Can’t fault the quality stood up to some strong winds too! Did you bother getting the footprint with it? Loving the videos 🤙🏼
Thanks mate and cracking tent, ticks a lot of boxes, you’ll be sorted with that. Not yet no, wasn’t available when we picked this up. We plan on testing the blizzard a few more times to see if we like it and it performs ok, if we do and it’s a keeper then we will invest in the groundsheet. All the best - BR
looks great that mate, I'm in the market for a new tent... where did you get it for 200? Im. looking and can't see it less than £234, also where is that spot? it looks superb. Thanks for the vid, keep up the good work!
Hi mate, can’t recall what I site I got it from off the top of my head sorry, but just done a quick google search and can see one for £200 on a site called uttings.co.uk. No idea regarding the reputability or service they have offer. This was shot in great langdale 👌 all the be - BR
I went for a Salewa Litetrek 2 for the winter, not as good as this one, floor gets a bit damp so have to use a ground sheet underneath , but being semi-geodesic you can easily move it around and it’s very solid as well. Similar weight.
Ah ok not particularly familiar with that tent vie we will definitely check it out. Always a good idea to invest in a groundsheet if you know you like the tent and plan on keeping it. Yeah massive benefit of a geodesic is it being freestanding 👌 All the best - BR
Nearly bought the Fjallraven Abisko Lite 2 and this is basically the same tent, maybe even better quality and it's more than 50% less in price. Thanks very much for the review it's really helped!
Don’t believe you can officially, it does however have 2 grommets each side. 1 for the pole and another fit the groundsheet. Potentially could fiddle it and double pole but no way to know without actually giving it a go
Such a great video, well made and edited. Can't believe you guys aren't at 50k+ subscribers yet - keep going fellas, love your work!
Cheers pal, glad to hear you enjoyed the vid. Support like your own makes it all worth it for us, thanks it’s really appreciated 👌🙌 all the best - BR
Seems a proper nice tent. looking forward to more videos on it!
Keep you eyes peeled, we may or may not have a vid dropping next week that features the blizzard 2 and a thunderstorm 👀
Great video. Excellent presentation from a fellow scouser. Just subbed. I have bought this. Picked it up for 200. Bought the footprint too. My only bug bear is the height. It needs another 2-3 inches. However I can put up with it as it handles superbly in the wind. For some reason it only comes with 12 pegs which isn’t really enough. I added a few more. It’s a solid 4 season tent.
Nice one Dave, appreciate the support 👌 completely agree on the height, just that extra 2-3 inches to stop the head touching and the necessary hunch is all it needed and shouldn’t imagine that would have effected performance to much. Seems to be a trend, not providing the correct amount of pegs, multiple brands do it🤦♂️ all the best - BR
Hi Keith, looks like a nice tent, I have an Allak 2 for winter which is out of this world apart from the price and the weight, but winter is normally a heavy bag anyway. This looks like a nice tent, tunnel tents seem to be a lot more popular, the Allak is easy to put up apart from in the wind, but for the price this looks great, I’ve got 4 tents and that really should be enough, but I might have one more in me 😂 another great video 👍all the best, Tito
We would love an Allak Tito but like you said the price is eye watering, looks like an unbelievable rock solid tent though. Yeah tunnel tents do seem to be making abit of a comeback, like anything really trends come and goes. And when it comes to tents mate you can never have too many 😂 All the best - BR
My abisko lite 2 is low profile and at 66 i,m beginning to struggle with my flexibility.the blizzard looks great and a lot of tent for the money.cheers for the first look review.
Amazing to hear you are still getting out there and smashing it 🙌 looks great the Abisko lite 2 and its a tent we seriously considered. The blizzard looks like an affordable alternative in reality, the trade off being a little bit more weight and less room, but at less than half the price it could be a great option! All the best - BR
Good video! Bought one a while back. Be good to see how it handles winter weather. Not tested mine out yet properly.
Cheers John and yeah we are as interested to see how it performs as yourself, feel like it has a lot of potential and is potentially going under the radar. If you get out in it before us, do feedback and let us know how you got on 👍 All the best - BR
Great shots, you got awesome conditions.... Those tents look good. That type of hoop design are way underestimated. They do very well in bad weather 👌
Thanks John and yes they can be really stable in bad weather when pitched correctly 👌
I would certainly look at this tent. I'm looking to replace my old Stoer 2 as the pole cracked at Scout camp last week and ripped a 6 inch gash in the pole sleeve. I made a quick fix on camp (as it was pelting It down) and that lasted until we struck camp, but at 17 years old, I don't think the tent is worth a perminant fix. Great review, cheers.
Sounds like you had a nightmare there mate but managed to make the best of a bad situation, well done 👏 yeah hard to say really isn’t it, whilst it may be 17 I should imagine it holds a lot of sentimental value, but that has to be balanced against performance. Thanks for watching and all the best - BR
@@borderraiders It was hard work but a great camp for most. I love my tent, but it's time for a change. Let's hope the next one. lasts for as long!!
This Blizzard is as solid as the rest of the Wild Countries. Same proven build tech that stands up to anything imo minus nuclear bombs and angry housewives kicking off inside it. Can't go wrong.
Hahaha let’s hope so mate, it will be getting a good test this winter! Really hoping it does a job
That's why you got the text isn't it? Tonget away from angry house wives
@@joshcoupe556 Never a truer word spoken. I'm not kidding lol
Really contemplated getting this as was in the market for a 4 season tent but opted for a used like new Fjallraven abisko lite 2. Quite a bit more money than the blizzard tho. The blizzard does look a cracking tent tho especially for £200
Ah nice well you’ve got yourself the best in class and yeah for sure a considerable amount more but you are buying a tried and tested bit of kit, you’ll love that tent! Going to be really interesting to see how the Blizzard gets on over the winter and long term, if it holds up it could be a game changer. All the best - BR
Hoolie same design, but cheaper and doesn't fit as close to the ground. However, I'd be interested in what you'd make of the panacea 2? It's bigger again inside and sturdy as you'd want if you use the trekking poles.
Yeah the Hoolie is a tunnel tent also but upon closer inspection there are a fair few differences when it comes to the design, but overall I suppose it’s a beefed up 4 season version. Really like the look of the panacea mate, it looks a cracking tent, really think they are onto something with the trekking pole reinforcement options. It definitely is bigger like you said but that does come with a weight penalty. It will be really interesting to see if the panacea over time becomes the new Helm 2 when it comes to popularity and reputation! All the best - BR
@@borderraiders indeed. I bought the northern lite 2, so the lighter terra nova version of the panacea, otherwise identical shape. It's bullet proof!
😂iv been trying to get hold of a Blizzard 2 for ages, only terra nova with them for sale! Non anyway! Either sold out or discontinued
Yeah fairly hard to get hold of mate and fairly steep when buying direct from Terra Nova. Just keep an eye out as they come up every now and again. Check out the FB wild-camping gear sales groups. All the best - BR
Cheers pal, just bought this for £180, on your recommendation.👍
Nice mate hope you enjoy it, have to let us know in a few weeks how you find it! All the best - BR
@@borderraiders will do pal.🍺👍
Where did you buy it from?
Looks an awesome tent this but too snug for me and my gf I noticed the Hoolie 2 has a bigger inner dimension would like the space of the 3 but 3kg too hefty justify
It’s can be a little snug for 2 people, especially with kit. Haven’t looked at the Hoolie so can’t really comment on it, but for that weight you are expecting an all season bomber. All the best - BR
All the best with the new tent mate and looking forward to seeing how you get on with it throughout the year. What stove are you using there Keith if you don't mind me asking? I'm toying with picking something like that up. Helm 2 and 10 yr old jetboil flash 1 user here lol.. cheers 👍
Cheers mate looking forward to really testing it this year, we do have a vid coming out soon in which we tested it in a thunderstorm so keep your eyes peeled 👀 got yourself a cracking set up there and the stove is Soto Windmaster. All the best - BR
Good video, found it as Im looking at getting this tent, or something that gives equal bang for the buck. Hoping you might be able to help me in deciding please..... Im currently using 183x50cm rectangular sleeping mats, and not sure if it would fit two side by side, with how it tapers.... Looks like it might just about manage it. What width is the pad you were using? Think might be able to get away with the combined 100cm width at the foot end?
Thanks for watching! For exact specifications you’ll have to head over to terra nova and look up the dimensions on their website. The thermarest mat used is a wide and we have had a second regular Neoair xlite next to it for a night. Very snug and does overlap on parts. 2 regular tapered pads should be more comfortable. All the best - BR
@@borderraiders thanks
Was inteested in a Wild Country tunnel, the Zephyr 2. While the salesman was setting it up in the store, the corner ripped. Not impressed.
That’s a shame, but in all I think it’s safe to say Terra Nova make solid products and are a reputable brand.
Not so sure how its classed as a 2man tent? it looks really narrow inside, its also £460 on the web site....🤨
It is narrow towards the foot end, as with all tents the if it states 2 man it generally means 1 person + kit, this is pretty common across the board. Yeah it is £460 on the website as stated in the video, don’t look on the website do a simple search on Google and if available it tents to come in considerably cheaper
Excellent vid mate, tent looks great if you can get it for 200.
Only thing I don't like is the colour, I would like a darker green or sand colour. I like to blend in.
Thanks mate and yeah if you can get it for sun £250 I think its right up there for value at the moment. Yeah each to their own on colours, what I would say though is that when you get it out and stand off from the tent, it doesn’t stand out in anyway, it does blend in really well. We have a vid in the works so keep an eye out and you’ll get to see it in action properly
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Hi Keith. A sturdy looking tent 👍and one that I have never considered before. As regards the head room!! What height you be ? . I use the Helm 1 and while I love it, I wish it was a tad wider. Your footage is nice and clear. Thanks for sharing 👍
Hi mate and thanks for the feedback 👍 Helm 1 looks like a great bit of kit but on the smaller side like you said. I’m around 5’11, couldn’t tell you what I am sat down I’m afraid haha. All the best - BR
Spot on mate, at that price its a no-brainer..........and what a spot to do a review. Hilleberg eat your'' heart out'' you can get three or four of these Blizzards for the price of a Hilleberg equivalent !...........ATB......Stu...👌👌👍👍
Yeah it’s to early to tell for sure but so far it’s looking like it could be a cracking little tent. If you can pick one up for around the same price we paid then it looks like a steal, looking forward to giving it a good test! All the best - BR
@@borderraiders Look forward to its next outing..👍
Can’t find the internal floor dimensions online, the widest measurement is 150cm but I’m interested to know the narrowest, foot end measurement where it tapers. If you could let me know I’d be very grateful 🙏
Hi mate, the next time we have this out we will try and remember to take a look but it’s probably going to be a number of weeks. It could be worth you popping Terra Nova an email or message. All the best - BR
Hi fella, was wondering what your pack weight is on your average wild camp? What you pack etc. It would be a cool little video idea too.
Hi mate, when it comes to a summer setup base weight (without food water as these change from camp to camp and are never included in base weight) last time I checked I think it’s was around 7/8kg. Even in winter with food I don’t think it ever exceeds 12kg. Thanks for the idea and we will be in Norway next month and plan on doing a kit video 👍
Be good to see how it is in winter, I got the helm 2, I cant fault it but not sure I'd want to take it out in string winds
We love the helm and it’s proven itself able to handle a lot of nasty UK weather, but yeah we agree. Really do need a dedicated 4 season tent to handle some of the winds thrown at us, really hoping this tent does a job come winter
Very well constructed review mate, well in!
Ive just picked up the older terra nova version of this tent second hand......the polar lite micro 2 and am really looking forward fo using it 😊
Thanks for watching 👍 ah nice not familiar with this model, we will definitely take a look and check it out, hopefully it serves you well! All the best - BR
Cant believe havent came across your channel sooner lad, cracking stuff! How you find the blizzard 2? Dont see many about so makes it nice and exclusive 👍, ive been using the southern cross 1 a good while now, class its like a limpet! But unsure on the panacea 2 or the blizzard.
Terra nova make far to many solid units were spoilt for choice 👌 ATB lad
Cheers mate 👍 yeah it’s a mixed bag is the Blizzard 2. Looses a few points on the livability front just because you can’t sit up straight, you have to hunch. But if you can pick one up for a reasonable price, then it’s capable of being a go to all year round workhorse. We have shot a review so that will be coming out in the next few weeks 👌 looks like a well balanced tent the southern cross 1 all things considered! All the best - BR
@@borderraiders spot on mate will look out for the review 👌
A can't fault the southern cross 1 it's absolutely solid, but 100% need something bigger for the winter as you know ya spend a lot more time in the tent. ATB
Not long had the helm 1 for my first wild camping tent. Can’t fault the quality stood up to some strong winds too! Did you bother getting the footprint with it? Loving the videos 🤙🏼
Thanks mate and cracking tent, ticks a lot of boxes, you’ll be sorted with that. Not yet no, wasn’t available when we picked this up. We plan on testing the blizzard a few more times to see if we like it and it performs ok, if we do and it’s a keeper then we will invest in the groundsheet. All the best - BR
@@borderraidersthink fresh air junkie have the footprint on sale for the blizzard 2
@@johnsonpt2 cheers mate much appreciated, will take a look at this 👍
looks great that mate, I'm in the market for a new tent... where did you get it for 200? Im. looking and can't see it less than £234, also where is that spot? it looks superb. Thanks for the vid, keep up the good work!
Hi mate, can’t recall what I site I got it from off the top of my head sorry, but just done a quick google search and can see one for £200 on a site called uttings.co.uk. No idea regarding the reputability or service they have offer. This was shot in great langdale 👌 all the be - BR
@@borderraiders thanks buddy, I appreciate that. All the best mate.
I went for a Salewa Litetrek 2 for the winter, not as good as this one, floor gets a bit damp so have to use a ground sheet underneath , but being semi-geodesic you can easily move it around and it’s very solid as well. Similar weight.
Ah ok not particularly familiar with that tent vie we will definitely check it out. Always a good idea to invest in a groundsheet if you know you like the tent and plan on keeping it. Yeah massive benefit of a geodesic is it being freestanding 👌 All the best - BR
Another good tent, think it’s wind tested to 90kmh
Nearly bought the Fjallraven Abisko Lite 2 and this is basically the same tent, maybe even better quality and it's more than 50% less in price. Thanks very much for the review it's really helped!
No problem glad it helped! Yeah it’s going to be interesting testing this tent over the winter to see how it performs 🤞
Can you double pole the tent ,like an helibeurg
Don’t believe you can officially, it does however have 2 grommets each side. 1 for the pole and another fit the groundsheet. Potentially could fiddle it and double pole but no way to know without actually giving it a go