🇺🇸💪 Glad to see that our Catamount ⛺️ passed the TOGR redemption challenge with absolutely no leaks. 👍 Luke, thank you for all of your feedback along the way! We really appreciate what your channel does for the outdoor community. Now, we're just hoping for snow, so you can see how warm and toasty this 4 season tent keeps you in winter conditions. Let it ❄️, let it ❄️, let it ❄️!

I just received their litefighter 2 about two weeks ago and it had two holes at the top of the tent body. They contacted me the next day after I sent them an email, shipped out a new litefighter 2 and sent a return shipping label for the damaged one. They were super friendly, helpful and apologetic. They were a pleasure to deal with and gave me zero issues with making things right. I love the tent and really look forward to using it in april.

For the haters. The fact that they actually responded is important. Stuff goes wrong in production sometimes, but responsive customer service is worth gold

Damn 20 years in the Army I never had a tent that nice. A major upgrade from a pup tent.

Consumer Reports buys products anonymously to test. That is why they are so highly respected.

Way to go lightfighter thank you Luke for everything you and Susie do to inform us on products! Much appreciated sir !

You are the best reviewer of products on the internet. I think we should hire you to review politicians before they are allowed to run for office.

As with most military equipment, the heavy weight and bulk are compensated by robustness, that's the trade off. Good to see Litefire responded so well to this review. Thanks for sharing Luke ...Strength and Honor

If your going to retest a product don't let the company send you a hand-picked one that they made just for YOU. Order another one off the shelf from somewhere This will give us a better evaluation of the product they are making.

I truly hope they did recall the bad tents. Our military does not deserve to be miserable resting. Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

Wow what a big improvement over the first one you had Luke!

Thank you Luke, you are doing such an amazing job testing these products and getting these companies to be accountable and do something about it. Well done.

I love this tent ! I will have to see about getting one or two for my large family. I am glad they got the problems fixed so well. Great job once again, Luke !

Thank you brother for your thoughts and adventures and services

Take a trip to Montana for testing we have plenty of winter to come.

I purchased a Eureka Sentinal 4 season tent in 1985. It also weighed 10 lbs and was a roomy 2 person tent. It went through several BWCA winter trips in northern Minnesota with the coldest being -17 F. It didn't have a liner and was a little frosty inside in the morning with 2 people inside. The Litefighter would be an awesome tent for those conditions. As a few of the comments below, they keep coming out with this nice stuff and I'm too old to use it.

It's a 2 person tent, meaning that if 2 people go out, one carries the tent, the other carries the kitchen and food. By splitting the load equally, this is an easy carry for two healthy individuals. Going it alone, I would not carry it, for obvious reasons. Glad to see the company responded to the issues and fixed them. Cheers from Winnipeg. (Where winter camping, really is winter camping. LOL)

I dunno man, it felt like the shelter-half we hauled around in the Army 20 years ago were heavier than 10lbs lol, so this full shelter seems very packable to me haha! Solid first review. Looking forward to more with the tent.

Back in 06 was getting ready to deploy overseas and wrote to litefighter about getting one of their one man shelters since they were in demand andbshort in supply in theblogistics channels and they sent me one free of charge. Have never had any issue with litefighter. Awsome company Awesome customer service and awesome supporters of our military. Thank you litefighter and Thank you Luke for your straight forward no BS reviews of all the items you have and will cover(ed)

Just the results I was wanting to see from this tent! I so want one...even tho they are so bulky, it would be great for camping on the river when traveling by kayak or canoe.

I like this tent. Currently using a Cabela’s Alaskan guide 4 person.

So good to see the tent performing so well. What about going on a three day weekend trip to where a snowstorm will be so you can fully test the tent? Seems like it'd be a fruitful trip.

I really appreciate your honesty in your reviews! Good, bad, or indifferent!

You could come back to Colorado, we are expecting snow around 2ft this weekend.

LiteFighter is a solid company. I use to be involved in manufacturing and the way they responded to the earlier issues was stellar. I have been in contact with them of late and they always respond quickly to my questions. I am currently running for a tent a US Army Improvised Combat Shelter with great success. Once LiteFighter's, 1 Individual Shelter System's, Cold Weather Kit becomes available, I will sell my ICS tent and buy their ISS and cold weather kit. Thanks for what you do, Luke! 73, JohnyMac

Way to go #LiteFighter as a winter-only tent camper it's too heavy as I hike in a bit, but if I were going to stay for several days I might make the effort and take this tent. Like Luke said this is like a 2.5 person, if they would make a 1.5 I would consider that but a 1.0 is too small for me. Thanks Luke for the update!

Great week of videos thanks !

Luc, before we built our semi permanent shelter I purchased Canadian Army Surplus very similar to this one your testing. The poles are not exposed, and it's received a bit of punishment and survived. With the temps that drop down to up here, we found it to be very comfortable.

Great and Prompt response from Litefighter Strength & Honour 👍🏻

The weight is not a problem for over landing if you're not going to sleep in the truck. I think the size is perfect and I wouldn't want anything smaller. SGG

I plan to camp next to the car so weight and size is not as important. Durability is. This tent seems very decent - durable and fast to set up. It fits my “needs”. The company’s reaction was great. Glad to see some ownership :)

I'm super impressed with the way you handled this entire situation with LiteFighter Systems. Their response seemed to be immediate and positive. I love this configuration of the Catamount tent and that it is a four season option. My overland camping tents are three season and although the weather is changing into spring I will purchase one. Great review, Luke!

Looks awesome! Nice and roomy, plus not wet.

I thought the first Litefighter ya tested was a super deluxe version with its indoor swimming pool 🤣🤣

I am very appreciative of the test. However, on the previous night's test, it appeared to be a freezing rain or at least freezing temps. This test is under the condition of a wet rain without the possibility of freezing temps. Which bring me to: The lower temps and standing ice would have caused the tent to shrink -- thus causing areas to stretch (maybe seams). So, I would like to understand how this tent performs in the same (similar no official way) with freezing temps. Just being honest. I love Litefighter Systems gear and own a lot of it, AND will continue to buy their product just for their AMAZING customer service! Thanks again ODR and LS! Keep doing the great things you do, you are truly an inspiration!

Thank you for the video.

I NA am always amazed at your reviews I always learn so much thank you Luke

Please consider testing tents with a single UCO Candle Lantern. Measure the differences in temperature & humidity with & without the candle lantern. Hopefully, you get one more snowy/cold/icy night or two.

Do you have a video of set up of this tent? Just got mine...happy to see it went well

Thanks for the metric calculations ;)

I know you focus on backpacking and such but how about some reviews on larger tents? I like space when camping so i'm looking for a tent to use with motorcycle and car camping. A 3 person would be ideal but i'm seeing limited information.

Have you ever tested any of the 'instant' tents that have spring loaded/pre-attached poles? Thank !

My biggest gripe..... the poles BUT the biggest no black out cover...... this tent used in the military apparently they forgot soldiers sleep in the day also..... Two man combat tent still holds number one Secondly this whole talk about weight face it you bring the required items for the required mission This is a military made tent no a hiking climbing tent weigh should even be a factor if you plan for the trip.

Hats off to you and Lite fighter a good base camp tent which looks strong and stable.

If I was cold weather snow truck camping and had the room I’d put a nice tarp over the whole tent I like doing that anyway even in summer for any rain.

I need a good four season tent. Looks interesting , thank you.

Luke, you could always test it through this time next year and hopefully get the snow testing in.

Please review the Dan durston x-mid tents! I have both the 1person and 2person if you wanna see them. Im in southeast missouri. I’ve seen you make videos fairly local to us (Illinois). I’d be happy to meet up and let you sleep in one. I’ll sleep in the other. They are an awesome lightweight tent within many folks budgets for the quality.

Great response from LF, tent would make a super truck tent or prepper tent. As a veteran, I am proud that LF acted quickly to resolve the test issues, not only for the civilian users but for our military folks that have enough to deal with...good job LF>

thank the lord there was redemption... i was so hoping to get the Lightfighter 1 but was reviewing all your reviews before I buy ANY tent for AT Hike.

Nice.. i agree its to heavy to hump around with your backpacking adventures im not keen on the ektco skeleton either but hey cant have everything rite ? I definitely want to be able to stay dry however and I can always bring a good sleep system to compensate the weight of the tent

Excellent review

Litefighter is awesome. Equipment right up my alley. I currently own one and since the recall I am sold on their follow through.

Awesome Luke! Thank you So Much°`~

Thx Luke, I've been waiting for this!

Next week it’s supposed to get cold again and possibly another snowstorm in northeast.If it’s cold enough it may even snow south of here.

Nice review as always Luke 👌

Seeing that you often hike (not car camp) with a HILLEBERG tent in 4 season condition, that settles it for me, nuff said.

I want this tent. I'm very impressed with the tent and the company. Their response put them on the top shelf. I am sold.

I have a LiteFighter 1. Love it.

Good review

Love this style tent, maybe a one man version in the future? Lower profile?

Looks like an amazing, well built shelter. You brought up weight, that really isn't alot for you and your spouse, loved one to be shelterd especially with all the new carts and wagons on the market. Heck one could even strap it to one of those collapsible hand trucks that hold up to 150 lbs and off ya go.

Nice for winter sled pulling Trips .

I saw in a split second where water was pooling a little on top of the tent at 2:27. Sometimes I think the clips are in the wrong spot but then I never liked a tent having an exoskeleton. Is there a cover that goes on the top?

Luke saying, "Snow! Snow! Snow!" Everyone else, "NO! No! No!"

Hey Luke! What did they do to fix the tent?!

I'm a huge fan of exo-skeleton tents (Hilleberg!) Glad to see Catamount addressed the leaks..

You could set up a tarp ocer the tent and that would solve any issue.. it's also a great way to increase the effectiveness of any tent.

I saw your review and the light fighter one were you complained about the fly touching the sides of the tent. Has this been corrected? Does the fly stake more?

Great product. They really ought to start shipping internationally..

the Only problem I see here is IF I was a company sending a Item to a reviewer, I would have it pre checked out before you get it, More than one right off the factory floor, I know you will review it well, but is it the same quality we will get off store shelf ?

Keep testing them could serial numbers of the recall be provided to ensure they did in fact recall and not just say they did ?

Weirdest thing...I'm sitting on my couch here in Toronto watching this video and hearing thunder on my TV, and right then there's a flash of lightning out my window 😯😂

Could you do a review of Cabela’s Alaskan Guide tents? 😁

Luke is content with his tent. 😎

All that doesn't matter I'm car camper. Thanks for doing the test

My Litefighter tent never leaked when we were doing field training exercises. Did you use the [top] rain cover?

Just read a few comments. If indeed the company directly sent you a replacement we can't assume the product line issue has been resolved.

In my opinion, there is a need for a universal design of a lightweight fly for internal and external frame 4 season tents. All tents will wear with time and there is a need for a fail safe backup for moisture resistance and ventilation. It could be used as a vestibule for smaller tents. My question is, why isn't there? I have been tenting for over 50 years and before then in scouts and 4H and as a ad lib camping country kid. You need to be prepared for failure; if not, you are preparing to fail. We expected some failures and prepared for them. We made ash bark leantos and even them brought a large WW2 US Army canvas just in case.

Okay so now is it to review of the 10th at work well but I see it's 10 lb that's not good for backpacking but I like the tent because I'm 6 ft 5 in tall and I think they would be enough room for me inside this tent but I'm looking for the review you did for the improved combat shelter is that on the playlist?

Seems like a great tent. Great camouflage! Take this one snow camping.

Also keep in mind, if you're going with another person, you can break up the load and have one person carry the poles and one person carry the rest, or any other combination that works for you to distribute the weight. Works for me

The external poles could be a very good feature. Extra attaching points for extreme wind or covering it with an extra shell/tarp creating another extra layer for winter contitions. Of course making an extra fitted outer layer could be difficult at home. Tha factory could do it if tha market needs it.

Neither this tent nor the MSR should have been tested this quickly after the issues. Should have waited until you could buy them independently, to avoid manufacturers sending a ringer.

Luke, do you know what the individual weights of the poles, rain fly and tent body are? I wouldn’t want to pack this tent on a solo adventure but if you could split the weight with a partner maybe it would be doable as a backpacking tent? Thank you for the info update!

between this and the litefighter2 with cold weather system which is the better tent?

Looks like a great tent for the right setting. Way too big and heavy to take on the trail for one night stops.

Car camping Ha, Luke we used to ruck that tent all over :))

I like the idea of this tent, but it is very heavy and lacks a stovejack. I may just wind up going with a teepee tent because they can be gotten down to half the weight and are much easier for one person to assemble. Plus they have the advantage that, due to their shape, they are effectively immune to snow loading.

redemption week indeed! 👍

Is it possible that the ice separated the fabric which caused the leak?

.. Considering it's a car camping setup ,, a rain fly or tarp overhead and set up in the tree cover ,, would prevent probably 99% of the water problem...and pole icing ... If knowing inclement weather is coming ,,would be better off to bring a quality canvas tent with wood stove (hot tent) ... no reason to suffer the temps... Looking for a snow location for the test ?? Parts of Colorado expecting 7 ft. snowfall over next 3-4 days... be sure to bring a lunch ...

Really quick design changes for such an item.

i'm narrowing down between this and a kuiu storm star leaning towards this one

My experience has been that they are a great company in terms of customer service and resolving any issues with their products.

I'm curious how the replacement tent came to you. Did they know it was going to be reviewed?

do they make a single person version of this tent?

Luke, the Rainmaker :D

Luke👍👍 I'm not a naysayer, I think the company LiteFighter actually fixed the quality control issue or whatever the problem was, given them being a military contractor, big bucks involved there. What I am concerned about is that the DOD didn't know about this situation during procurement process, surely they test rigorously before hand as they certainly do with weapons. 😮