I bought a £59 tent...BUT is it any good?

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КОМЕНТАРІ: 366

@PenryMMJ 10 місяців тому

it looks like a decent tent at a good price. I'm always put off Go Outdoors pricing policy though. They say it's a £220 tent but available to members at £59. It's not a £220 tent. No-one's being fooled by that. I wish they'd stop doing it because it makes Go Outdoors look like they think their customers are stupid.

@lehorse1 10 місяців тому

I've had this tent for a few years now. Great value never let me down would really recommend it.

@beegnutz 10 місяців тому

I looked at their prices last month and they did indeed seem to be implying we are gullible 😅

@skygod1975 10 місяців тому

You are totally correct.

@MINKIN2 10 місяців тому

Go Outdoors just pluck those numbers out of their backsides. When I bought mine for £50, the RRP stated £180 and that was in Oct 22.

@davidhudson7590 10 місяців тому

I agree it's probs a 120 ISH full price tent so at half price it's a good buy but noway have they ever sold at full price an oex tent 😂

@eDDzguitar 10 місяців тому

A video on tips for buying second hand tents would be great ✌️ love from Newcastle

@elementalworld 8 місяців тому

Very similar to the 1998 onwards macpac microlight. That tent Ive owned since 1998 and its still on par now 1.4kg and still pristine. Quality does talk occasionally.

@DiscoverWithCraig 10 місяців тому

I absolutely love all your videos Paul but you get the huge respect when you review the cheaper but decent products on the market. In fact I went and purchased the OEX Heiro as it released after watching your video on that and it’s seen me through so many camping and hiking trips weeks on end and it’s brilliant! This stuff massively influences those on a budget to get outdoors ✊🏼

@HighQualityAdventure 7 днів тому

I viewed this tent in store at go outdoors. I'm a slim guy and I could see that as soon as I was in a sleeping bag, the inner would be touching the outer. I wait to see the part 2 for Paul's review as a rotund man.

@66smashy 9 місяців тому

I've got one of those and it has stood up on adventure bikepacking in Scotland. The Bib thing by the door can accumulate rain though but its useful in the dry. I call it the "the coffin tent" because it seems so cramped in there but for that price point it is definately good value.

@Morio412 10 місяців тому

I use the outer only with a homemade bathtub floor on the inside for my bikepacking/hiking tent, I'm 6ft 1 and I find the inner to be a little too small for me length wise. But I really like it.

@wavesoffun 10 місяців тому

Just done a Scottish wild camping expedition from sea kayaks and one of the team used this tent. We had the usual rain and strong winds and he had no complaints about the tent - other than being a bit snug. So a real world test of it and seemed robust enough.

@JoeZUGOOLA 9 місяців тому

The best review is often when there is nothing to report, isn't it!

@andrewgrimshaw5180 10 місяців тому

Just love your videos even though I’m not really a wild camper. Love your honesty and detail you bring. Not seen anything about Reggie for a while. How are things going with him?

@MINKIN2 10 місяців тому

Had this tent for a while now and love it. It reallt does pack down quite small if you stick the pole in the side pocket of your rucksack. Picked up the Expedition tarp for it too, works great with trekking poles if you want a bit more shelter on rainy nights.

@macbell5375 10 місяців тому

Looks exactly like my old wild country solar from 15 years ago. Loved the simplicity, one pole, very robust. Favourite ever wild camping tent. Survived many rough nights. Better than my terra nova replacement

@Bikepacking 10 місяців тому

Do a walk round video of those type of stores it always good to see pricing and lots of gear 😊

@TheShineyWanderer 10 місяців тому

Used this tent when I done the west highland way over 4 days and the southern upland way over 13 days. Had no issues at all! Absolutely spot on and great value. Only down side for me was the pegs at times let me down and the pack size, asides from that its treated me well over the couple years I’ve had it

@SimonOutdoors 10 місяців тому

Cheers Paul, first tent I ever bought was a Berghaus Peak 3.1. And it was pretty sturdy as you say. Great video. Practically the same tent! Atb, Si

@gromlynne3550 10 місяців тому

I love my Bob! I was pitching and packing in 5 mins...in the pitch black on a 500mile bicycle tour of Wales a while back. The outer back is a bit 'floppy' and needs 'modding'. At a push,you can leave it together and pitch. I'm only a short arse, so I fit in ok but longer peeps may struggle. The door system is my fave bit. Enjoy!

@PoloABD 10 місяців тому

Definitely need to pitch that tent the right way with regard to the wind direction. Since in the windiest places in the UK- like the cairngorms- the wind direction can change twice per night, and be just as strong, I wouldn't go near using it under such conditions. interesting that Berghaus are also using the model name 'cairngorm' along with Vango (Mine is the Vango Cairngorm 100).

@tartanspear 10 місяців тому

I’d use the outer only, without the inner, as a standalone wildcamping shelter. That’ll save on weight. I use a DD pyramid outer only, so this is a good alternative.

@grahamhaines9931 10 місяців тому

It is not dissimilar to the old Terra Nova Solar tent. Same concept with the single pole, except the Solar is pitch inner first. I’ve used the Solar extensively over the last 25 years and it has served me well. The bobcat is excellent value for money and I do like the additional tie down points on the outer that support the pole, an improvement on the Solar which hasn’t got any. Thanks for sharing Paul. I’m looking forward to seeing it in action.

@heather333 10 місяців тому

This is very similar to my 4 season Macpac Microlight tent which I purchased in New Zealand over 30 years ago. It's sheltered me in alpine adventures and beach cyclones all over the world. The only disadvantage is that it weighs 2.5kg, due to older style materials. It's the same single pole construction with a different style of door.

@peterharris3096 10 місяців тому

I find when I attempt to put the pole in the second grommet its easier to turn around and pull towards my chest to locate it rather than push away, a small thing but it helps. I like how you sat inside to locate the inner toggles above your head. crouching from outside is less comfy. The single pole wins for me as its so light and easy to strap to your bike top tube or pack side pocket .Condensation no big deal really and the the ring adjusters are easy and secure. Good review🙂

@TheEnigma64 10 місяців тому

OEX make some fantastic tents for their price! I have a Phoxx1 v 1 which although I found too small for my needs (more a glorified bivi) has survived some really gnarly weather and likewise, a Coyote 3 which I have used as a base camp tent for about four years. The Coyote in particular has surprised me surviving some proper stormy nights with 40mph gusts, torrential rain and even a couple of inches of snow. Ok, they aren't the lightest or at the cutting edge of design, but they are solid and reliable shelters...and much like DFS; Go Outdoors are never far away from having a sale where their own brand stuff can be picked up at a bargain price (never pay full price, there will be an offer along in a couple months! 😉)

@andyc3088 9 місяців тому

I did the LEJOG with this tent and it's a great tent, I'm 6'2" tall, I fitted as a bug in a rug. It's the same design as the North Ridge Col tent. Both OEX and North Ridge are brands of Go Outdoors

@110adventures7 10 місяців тому

Good review, I'm looking at a small reasonable priced lightweight tent to replace my Jack Wolfskin for motorcycle camping. This could definitely fit the bill, it would be good to see a side by side view with the small Decathlon tent for around the same price the only thing that puts me off that one is the strange wraparound bag.

@fidelcastro9579 10 місяців тому

Excellent. Just bought one now. Loving the content. Looking forward to your summer adventures. 👊

@paule8174 10 місяців тому

Great tent great price! Looking forward to you putting it to the test!

@arranbailey4818 10 місяців тому

Just got back from the lake district where a friend of mine used a bobcat half way up scafell, it did him very nicely.

@michaelfield6190 10 місяців тому

I've had the bobcat and also the 2 man version the racoon. Both out performed even my msr and coleman tents. My one criticism of the rakoon is even tho its amazingly roomy in side could do with more covered outside space and a ground sheet like the bobcat

@richardlawrence6619 10 місяців тому

Had this tent for a while. Through hiked the south down way a couple of years back and the isle of wight coastal path this month. Done me well in sun, rain and wind. The sagging can be annoying so looking to mod it, if i dont upgrade. Theyve doubled the guys from the pole as mine only has one each side. Also theyve shortened the pole as (dare i say) i always have problems getting it in the hole. Nice review.

@Ash12530 10 місяців тому

This tent was how I first started my wild camping! It’s a good little shelter, and it certainly can handle some rough stormy conditions, as I myself know well! It’s a very warm tent also, you could easily use it as a proper 4-season shelter.. downsides are that it is on the heavy side for a small 1-pole 1-man tent, and it does suffer badly from condensation! And that very saggy inner becomes very annoying quickly. I fixed that issue with a 6-kg pull weight neodymium magnet under that guy-out point at the back, place the other opposite on the inner and bobs your uncle… I don’t have this tent anymore, but I certainly made the right choice buying it in starting out with the wild camping. 👍🏻

@Funitalianlessons 10 місяців тому

Wouldn’t that magnet make the inner and outer touch though?

@Ash12530 10 місяців тому

@@Funitalianlessons essentially, yes! But only at that small contact point of the magnets. I couldn’t think of another better solution, so that was the clear fix for me.. Besides, the inner and outer are all stuck together in the morning anyhow, due to the condensation issues of this very small tent.

@zephyrical 10 місяців тому

I had the same issue with the inner and used velcro tabs to alleviate the sagging, which also works fairly well.

@rufusduck71 10 місяців тому

Ive just bought one today off the back of this vid (and others ) and pitched it in my garden .the back of the tent isnt saggy at all if done correctly .it seems important to put more tension on the door side guys than the rear centre tie out .also its very easy to drop the inner and sit on it and increase the internal volume by around 20 % i reckon like this 2 people could sleep in it , if needed , as its 1.4 m wide and 2.2 m long . Really pleased with this tent so far. gonna change the pegs out and ditch a few unnecessary ones should get the weight down to around 1.8 kg . Which isnt too bad

@pootlingalong8928 10 місяців тому

This is the tent that was famously last tent standing of a group of three following a bit of a storm in the Lakes. The other two tents were a Tarptent (trashed) and a Hilleberg Soulo BL (bent pole). This little £59 Bobcat shrugged off the gusts 😁 and laughed. I have one and it’s very sturdy but the sloping fabric drives me nuts.

@pootlingalong8928 10 місяців тому

I should add in the spirit of fact and indeed fairness that it was acknowledged by the user of the Tarptent that he had not pitched it probably, resulting in its failure.

@spotsandstripes2 7 місяців тому

@@pootlingalong8928saw that video.. oex tents are v well engineered.. I guess as English tent company they know English weather 😂

@joe24723 9 місяців тому

I was looking at these and got the opportunity to try one out. Unfortunately, it was too small for me (I'm 6'3" for reference). I opted for the OEX Phoxx 2 v2. It's an excellent tent, and can be pitched within 5 minutes. However, you certainly couldn't sleep 2 people in there (comfortably, at least). It fits me and all my gear with a bit of room to move around (although I can't sit up in it). For £98 (included discount with my DofE card), it's a decent backpacking tent. It's a worthy sacrifice for a bit heavier (compared to other lighter backpacking tents) and a bit more expensive (compared to other budget backpacking tents).

@AndyMacaskill 10 місяців тому

I think I got mine when it was 40 quid. It might have been 49.99... can't remember. I'd like it if it was just a bit bigger. I've now managed to find a Terra Nova solar 1 second hand which I think might have been the tent that inspired this design.

@James-gf9jl 10 місяців тому

I've had mine for three years now and used across four seasons. I've sawn 10mm off one of the pole sections to make it easier to locate in the rings. The aerodynamics are a slight problem in that, if you pitch with the vestibule on the leeward side, the prevailing wind pushes in the tent wall and robs more of the little space you have. Inner is always in contact with the outer. I use a delta peg on this guy, but it doesn't solve the issue. On the upside, it is very waterproof, quick pitch and packs down well.

@iancrawford9270 10 місяців тому

I've got one of these...good solid little tent.... however.... I wouldn't advise sleeping on a inflatable bed or camp bed because it's EXTREMELY small inside and you will definitely wake up in middle of the night having a panic attack... trust me...I know from experience 🤣🤣 it's still a good tent though...I love how solid as a rock it is

@johnfiler6448 10 місяців тому

Looks a really useful tent for the price Paul. Thank you for the demo Paul. Stay Safe.

@Hengists_Wild_Camps 10 місяців тому

Nice intro' review Paul. I've owned the Bobcat for a few years and have used it several times (and at least once in one of my vids). As you've mentioned, it's a great little tent for the price. Regarding your inner touching the outer. I think that you've just not got the fly pitched tight/taught enough. Also, pegging out the porch groundsheet will help matters. My problem with the inner, is that I find it to be a bit flappy with it touching you when inside. All of the mods that I've seen for the Bobcat are designed to address this issue, with an extra tie-out point on the back of the inner panel connected to the inside of the fly, thus tensioning the back panel of the inner, pulling it out and keeping it away from you. Also, I noticed that my Bobcat only has one guideline connected on each side of the outer pole, and not two on each side like yours has. Incidentally, you can also unzip the bottom of the main door and then peg it out with a couple of trekking poles to make a nice awning. 👍 Finally, if you ditch the inner then it makes a spacious tarp as you can use the central area, rather than be at the back of the tent, and it doesn't weigh a great deal when used like this, not much more than a regular tarp (including the pole weight).

@simonward4520 10 місяців тому

I did have to cut out 25mm from the pole as it was way too tight. I had this out on the weekend by coincidence. Abit baggy at the back. Can't go wrong for price.

@rooster7779 10 місяців тому

That looks like a bargain! I've been looking for a tent for my lad as he's getting bigger now and could do with his own when we go wildcamping. I was up on Kinder earlier this week and bumped into your good friend Andy Beevers. What a nice bloke! He was looking for a pitch to film his Cumbria Way gear vid. All the best Paul.

@OutdoorsmanDave 10 місяців тому

I’ve had my Kiwi Camping Pukeko tent for 5 years now, New Zealand (same tent as your Bobcat but has full inner not half so sleeps two), my first UKposts video was about it. The only downside is that it’s not self supported and getting heavy at 2.1kg.

@dhcanavan 6 місяців тому

Bought one of these a rew years back called a North ridge Col. Tried it out first up by Loch Treig on a windy night and found even fully guyed out the wind flexed the top pole and the first thing that happened was the fly met the inner across the back. Wind bend then got worse so it was like I was wrapped up in the fly with no waterproofing. I ended up getting my bivvy bag out. So for me, decent tent for nice conditions!

@mandy47 10 місяців тому

Hi all - I'd be interested to hear of the mids used to stop inner and fly from touching. I've got a Phoxx 1 V2 that is just a bit too small so thinking about trying this next. Thanks

@platypushatstand 10 місяців тому

Those pegs and poles are identical to the ones that came with my Terra Nova Ultra Quasar 30 years ago, I camped in the garden last night to escape the oppressive heat of a South-facing bedroom. I used a Snugpak polycotton rectangular sleeping bag liner and the Snugpak Jungle blanket and tucked the blanket edges under my old Thermarest, in an ‘a la quilt stylee’. That Thermarest (183x51x3.8cm) resulted in possibly the worst nights sleep (2.5 hours) I’ve ever had, so time for a new mat, preferably a LW either Exped or S2S. On the plus side, that blanket is very warm, so no sleeping bag needed in Summer, super packable perfect for cycle touring / bikepacking I’d like to do. The mod I’ve seen for this tent was to use 2 extra tie-outs from Wild Skye Gear that glue to the rear of the flysheet, and with extra guylines the flysheet is pulled away from the inner. I’d read of a Scots YTer who tested his in blustery conditions, a 30mph gust flattened the pole and the inner touched his face (when lying down) then the pole popped back into shape. His 2 companions fared less well, a Lanshan 2 ripped its flysheet and the TT Scarp 1 owner also suffered a ripped flysheet. TT like to tell people how strong the Scarp is…. I think my money will go on the Luxe Hexpeak V4A.

@quiddity1977 10 місяців тому

"I'm had it for ages! It's that one I got at a bargain price" The answer for every husband who loves camping, hiking, book, board games, video games , games consoles, retro gaming..... Just like my "old " game boy color I've reCently started playing more 😂

@paulrichmond3348 10 місяців тому

Seems to be very similar, although a better colour, than the Berghaus peak 3.1 tent which is a cracking one nighter tent. :)

@Simonjburgess 10 місяців тому

Love your approach to finding affordable gear. Showing that outdoor activities can be accessible without breaking the bank

@PMCKnivesAndTools 7 місяців тому

Cool video man. Love seeing gear reviews of affordable kit. Enjoyed this.

@thewaywardgrape3838 10 місяців тому

I used the OEX Jackal 2 during my Cape Wrath trail. OEX make some great kit!

@VeganAJohnH 10 місяців тому

Myself just purchased one of those. Mine cost myself one hundred and ten pounds. Looking forward to getting out and having some good nights out in the nature. 👍💚

@PaulBatey-sv3jf 8 місяців тому

Nice to see you out stealth camping, great place to choose for your first camp. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

@jonathanspence7721 10 місяців тому

Nice review Paul! A bit of info for you - the Bobcat design was originally a Terra Nova tent so that might explain the pedigree... 😊

@RambloManiacs 10 місяців тому

They've DEFINITELY shortened the pole. That was way too easy. I have found keeping the back pulled away from the inner a bit tricky. When you sit up it's hard not to make them touch

@christopherbussell8714 10 місяців тому

it's a good one man pitched with a tarp it could be bomb proof stay dry camp site, good review. A tarp adds the extra dry space to cook and change. Camping is about a temporary good nights sleep! plus an extra few nights if needed. Set up with the right gear could stretch towards weeks. Good find at a great come and buy me price!

@davejob4017 5 місяців тому

It's like the Gelert Nakina 2 great little tent served me well and I used it all over Scotland in all weathers, the only thing I'd say is replace the pole! apart from that I think it was only £30.

@markpeppiatt5995 10 місяців тому

I absolutely love my Bobcat. Out in it tomorrow. Not suitable for tall folks though 😂

@nickholmes6376 10 місяців тому

At six foot five inches I squeeze in my bobcat😊

@markpeppiatt5995 10 місяців тому

@@nickholmes6376 good on you mate! It goes to show it can be done 👍

@just-rq4rw 6 місяців тому

Getting myself 1 of these nxt week.for my autumn/winter camps.looks decent 👌 cheers

@robtaylor940 10 місяців тому

Love to see what the hack is to avoid inner touching the outer part if you could show us Paul , great video has always mate 👍

@nevetsre7001 10 місяців тому

You can get brand new gear for next to no cost if you look at stores that do end of line or surplus stock. I got a brand new berghaus 65l pack for £29. Less than I paid for a day pack. My old 65l karrimor got mouse chewed in the loft 😢

@garym2595 10 місяців тому

Good informative vid that Paul, looks like a decent little tent and especially for that price.

@tonyoutdoors9369 10 місяців тому

bought one of these brilliant sturdy tent and just bought the banshee 200 for £82 a few weeks ago both decent tents

@anthonygebala1198 10 місяців тому

Not everyone can afford the top end tents so this video will help people get into camping. Great job.

@pauledwards499 10 місяців тому

Absolute bargain and looks like there's more storage room than my Lanshan 1. I'm seriously tempted to give this one a go. Thanks for a really good, honest review 👍

@tokajohouse 10 місяців тому

Great video Paul. I have the Rakoon ii which I got a few years back and love it. Great tent for someone who is only out 5 or 6 times a year maybe. They had that down to £75 a month ago and if it’s that again anytime I’ll get another

@michaellyle738 10 місяців тому

Hi just brought Rakoon, like it except how you make the outer more waterproof as I touch the inner side of the porch it soaking to the touch. thanks

@garethroberts6634 10 місяців тому

Good review Paul. I still only use a budget solo tent I bought from Decathlon 10+ years ago. I use it for wild camping dozens of times each year in all seasons. It does the job perfectly… and I’m a cheap skate 😂

@CosmicSeeker69 4 місяці тому

or, very sensible and not influenced by marketing but sound engineering

@dodp0p1 10 місяців тому

I have this tent and can only rate it 10/10 my Tip is to put the tent in the stuff bag and small as it will go with the pegs and out the pole separately in your bag and you can get the bag less than half the size, it's actually smaller than my sleeping mat once packed

@simonfreeman4373 4 місяці тому

Love the content of your videos keep up the good work, I'm doing my ML in the new year can you or anyone else think of any reason why this would or wouldn't be a good tent I'm in north Wales if that helps

@chrisbardell 10 місяців тому

I've got the OEX Rakoon 2.1 which weighs 2.6kg but has tons of space, two porches, semi-geodesic, etc. Weight OK for cycle touring, which is my thing. Thought about getting a Bobcat aswell for quick overnighters. But only a 700g weight saving for a much smaller tent. But agree there's something very likable about it. All the best.

@delwilliams9042 10 місяців тому

I've got the OEX Racoon 2.1 as well, Picked it up for £60 a while back. Great little tent and much roomier than this one. Perfect for camping trips on my Motorcycle

@mathewmortimer7984 10 місяців тому

I have a bandicoot 2 and the phoxx 1 from OEX. Even though the are budget tents, they have never failed me.

@callumbucknall 10 місяців тому

Great video! just got one for myself actually as well!, what pegs do you use?

@jasonmaddison8815 10 місяців тому

Hilleberg soulo bl. And a scarp tent both got damage at the time this stood un touched.. all side by side

@davidcann6021 10 місяців тому

I've been itching to buy one but I really have no idea what i'd use it for. If it was £50 like the last time it was on offer I'd have snapped one up.

@LoneWolfExplorer 6 місяців тому

Did you do a video out on a camp with this tent as I can’t find it on your channel? Looks a great tent, wish I had bought one when I first seen this video a few months ago now the price is almost double.

@kennywoods8713 10 місяців тому

Nice review, Paul. I did get one a 18-month ago but was just a bit disappointed with the head room, I ended up getting an MSR Elixir in the end just for a little more space. However, nothing wrong with the bobcat for the price as it is a good step up from a bivibag. Keep up the good work mate. Would add though mine didn't have as many guy lines, just the one each side of the pole.

@YorkshireTripper. 10 місяців тому

Have you been out in the Elixir yet i had one before this and it was a super tent for three years but camped in a bad storm in the lakes a few years back and i found the pegging points on it pretty rubbish and it managed to blow apart the poles in the middle and stab a pan sized hole straight through the roof of my tent .

@Phil.Oakley 10 місяців тому

Ant survive the night has done some good camping tests with his. Lasted longer than nobles scarp..

@TonyHobbs 10 місяців тому

His incorrectly pitched scarp you mean 😉

@AntSurviveTheNight 10 місяців тому

Thank you for the shoutout Phil mate 🙏

@paulmortal7611 10 місяців тому

Paul it's almost identical to the discontinued Terra Nova Solar 1. I've had mine decades. It has survived severe winds. I was vac packed in one during an epic on Helvelynn in the 90's. The single pole sort of bends but doesn't snap and is perfectly re-usable again in normal conditions. The alternative is to buy a new pole if you want to go out in strong winds again. I love mine so I'm pleased to see a cheaper alternative. Cheers!

@fellrunningguide 10 місяців тому

Same shape but the Solar pitches inner first with the pole attaching to the inner rather than the flysheet. Great tent, mine is over 20 years old!

@ramblingracheltrailtales 10 місяців тому

I hear good things about this tent, I wonder how it would perform on a wet and windy night up on Kinder.

@ididnotkilljfk861 7 місяців тому

I'm 6'1" and yes its snug for me but not a deal breaker given the other great features

@paulsawyer7275 10 місяців тому

Looks like you took a visit to my local Go Outdoors in Chesterfield, for some reason they love to take my money too 😂😂😂 I too seem to have taken a liking to OEX equipment recently,, yet another great UK company on the rise making good affordable kit 👍 Yet another fantastic video Paul, keep up the great work, I love your whole attitude to it all, and you are so relatable 👍

@AndreShouldBeWriting 10 місяців тому

It was my first tent in the UK. Loved it. Had 16h of rain in Wales with it and was just fine. Just replaced it because wanted something lighter, not because it had any performance problem.

@CdEmm50 8 місяців тому

Thanks for the information, I'll give one of these pop up style tents a go.

@tjk355 10 місяців тому

It's described as 2m in length in the sleeping area but most reviews have stated its too small for a 6ft man.

@primus7776 10 місяців тому

Bought this as a backpacking tent. Great for the money (paid the same as you) I prefer the OEX Rakoon 2 which at £75 (at the time) is a much larger tent, and perfect for 1 person, even if it is a little heavier.

@RyanKeane9 10 місяців тому

I’ve used the rakoon 2 for a couple of years now and it’s the best tent for me. Does everything. I love it👍🏻

@doozerakapuckfutin 10 місяців тому

When I was able to camp I used to use paracord guys and thick steel nails as pegs …. New subscriber 🎉

@RAMSEYM2402 Місяць тому

I see the Hiero has risen in price to £55 at Go Outdoors. I'm tempted to buy a Berghaus Cairngorm 2. Saw one in the video and I know Chris from Blot outdoors has one.

@terence7752 8 місяців тому

Just had one delivered today can’t wait to get out!

@thorgrimb2416 9 місяців тому

Bar the lack of the small cross bar pole on the top this has a lot of similarities to the original Phoenix Phreeranger EB which was a cracking small one to one and a half person tent which was renowned for surviving some pretty horrendous conditions think it was Chris Townsend who used on on the Appalachian trail in the USA. Also Macpac did their own version later called the Macpac Microlight against a really solid performer.

@hanfiball4136 10 місяців тому

Love the budget tent reviews of actually decent tents. A shame they are all for not made for tall people though

@MattinLapland 10 місяців тому

That’s one OEX tent that I never bought as it didn’t seem to be something I could live with. The Jackal, the Coyote and Phoxx tents I did buy and like them.

@brm0312 10 місяців тому

This is a good tent. I am pretty sure it is modelled on a terra nova solar from the early 2000s (I still have one)so it should be good with that heritage

@WalkingDevon 10 місяців тому

That looks decent and very similar design to my Vango Apex 200 that I've had for 10 years now. It's a bit tired now and should probably be replaced. Change the pole and the pegs and I reckon you could shave some of that weight off. I wouldn't be surprised if I could modify that tent by salvaging parts from my Vango. My Vango does suffers from the same problem of the fly touching the inner but it's never been a problem to be honest.

@LiLBitsDK 9 місяців тому

I hope we get to see this one is some REALLY gnarly weather soon :D

@martinoutdoors6941 10 місяців тому

Seen it perform in some serious weather on ant survive the night he’s really given it some stick. Unfortunately at 6’3” it’s too small for me.

@scotbotvideos 10 місяців тому

Is there an alternative mesh inner for it? Because otherwise it's going to be too warm for the summer surely, never mind a potential problem with condensation.

@Michael-4 5 місяців тому

OEX make some cracking budget tents. I have the Phoxx 2 which is really a 1.5 but it fits me and a wet German Shepherd at a reasonable weight for one to carry.

@danielkutcher5704 10 місяців тому

The crinkly sound of the fabric makes it sound almost brittle, which would make it prone to tearing along the perforations formed by needle holes. Time will tell.

@andrewforrest1550 10 місяців тому

Great video Paul l like the tent good price I'm definitely going to buy one its great inside thanks Paul for amazing review 👍

@bihlygoat 10 місяців тому

I like the unique design. Usually cheap tents are just copycats. One thing I really like about tents in the UK is they’re almost all outer pitch first (or together). Almost all our tents in the US pitch inner first, which is annoying. 2 kilos is a bit heavy for a 1-person tent, but it does have a solid inner.

@kaycie.souleater 10 місяців тому

My tent is inner first and in uk weather its so annoying

@antnewbon2673 10 місяців тому

I was sopping in it there no vents. Its terrible. Having said that when i didnt use the inner it was cush.

@trooperwolfie 10 місяців тому

I had a hand in designing the bobcats predecessor....the north ridge col lite. The col lite was 1.6kg, and came about after I modified/butchered my original col 1 when I worked in the tent department at GO in Manchester. They still need to attach the inner to the outer where the guy out point is....and I'd add more guy outs on the rear panel. Great little tent for £59....and if your 5.11 or shorter. I bought loads of gear from go on my staff discount....I always told my ex they were freebies off reps 🤣

@bradfieldb 10 місяців тому

Tough little tent if cramped sleeping area, still got mine in the wardrobe, 😊

@trooperwolfie 10 місяців тому

@@bradfieldb it would be nice if they added a bit more sleeping space by making the floor plan like that of the force ten helium with a bit more width at hip level.

@willjohnson1273 10 місяців тому

Will there be anymore films after Jo see's this one lol 😂😂😂😂😂

@charlesperry1051 10 місяців тому

Thanks for reviewing budget friendly options. Many people are scared off from backpacking (wildcamping) by the cost of the gear. The backpacking community has a high penetration of gear snobs who think only the most expensive gear is useful. I have a lot of money tied up in gear, but some of my go to gear is actually quite inexpensive. I doubt that tent is available in the US but I will have to look. It could be a good starter tent to recommend to friends.

@jonfisher9214 10 місяців тому

I started wild camping when I was 15. I had a sleeping bag and several garbage bags stuck together with duct tape. It wasn't the best nights sleep but it worked. Just get outside with what you have!

@shaunfinning3346 10 місяців тому

Too many gear snobs who cant carry a 40lb pack, and that in my eyes is light, anyway, all hobbys now are snob orientated, the fishing game is the same, no £650 rod.. Ahh your a cock... No £600 sleeping bag... Your a cock.... Need to wake up pussies