The Best "Civilian" Military Tent on the Market? LiteFighter FIDO 2 AI Tent System

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @alexsmall5732
    @alexsmall5732 Год назад +131

    I put a little heat shrink sleeve on the end of corded pulls, stops them from coming undone.

    • @voraciousblackstn
      @voraciousblackstn Год назад +5

      I usually tie them off with a fishermans knot. Keeps the loop open to grab better and it is a self tightening knot so it never comes undone. Do the same on my tent stakes.

    • @rolling_heavy
      @rolling_heavy Год назад +9

      I just scream at them.

    • @russellswanson117
      @russellswanson117 Год назад +8

      Simple. Melt those knots.

    • @kathleenshoup2394
      @kathleenshoup2394 Год назад

      Luke I think it is really high for a tent for family s yes you want a good tent but is there any one just as good and hope you had a great Christmas and to both of you a great new year

    • @Stephen-mw8ze
      @Stephen-mw8ze Год назад +5

      Melt or gorilla glue. Or both. Learned this from a Marine buddy

  • @ChrisC30
    @ChrisC30 Год назад +24

    Tarp Clips. That's how you pull the tent fly away for increased airflow. Cheap. Practical. I always have at least 6 in my gear when I go out. Handy for securing various fabric or tarps.

    • @mendyviola
      @mendyviola Год назад +2

      Hubby got me some for Christmas this year to replace my binder clips. 😂

    • @peacefulplaces3634
      @peacefulplaces3634 Год назад

      @@mendyviola I was going to pack binder clips too

  • @hudsonball4702
    @hudsonball4702 Год назад +15

    I already have a Lifefighter 1 person tent. I haven't been able to use it yet though because my dad got sick with skin cancer and I've been helping my mother with him in all my spare time. I was wanting to get the 4th season kit too, but haven't been able to. All my camping plans have been put on hold until my father gets better.

    • @garyhost1830
      @garyhost1830 Год назад +7

      Hope your dad gets well bro, stay strong. Glad your with you family

  • @kevinquick7521
    @kevinquick7521 Год назад +6

    Use a figure eight knot in the end. That is what sailors use for the purpose of stopping a line from passing through a sleeve.

  • @kristapsl9
    @kristapsl9 Год назад +8

    Thanks for your videos! Tip for those undone knots- just tie knot with about 3mm ends of rope sicking out. Take lighter and melt rope ends and quickly press with side of an lighter to secure those knots for eternity. They'll never come loose again 👍

  • @gs7317-o4c
    @gs7317-o4c Год назад +27

    I’ve been using mine for the past week and it’s an excellent tent. I like the extra room compared to the Litefighter 1. I can say mine is definitely waterproof. It’s been through sustained 30+mph winds, heavy snow, and temps in the negative double digits, and no problems whatsoever. I can’t speak to long term durability only having it a week, but I think it’ll do well.

    • @gs7317-o4c
      @gs7317-o4c Год назад +1

      @@fishclickbait Multicam fly, all nylon instead of polyester, not having separate poles, etc. add to cost. Also cost isn’t all in the materials. I’m glad you’re happy with your tent, but there are things about this tent that make it worth the extra money for some people.

  • @litefightersystems
    @litefightersystems Год назад +41

    Thanks for the review and feedback, Luke! With regard to maximizing airflow, the rainfly includes 4 guy-out points at each corner (just above the nametape loops) to lift the rainfly off the inner tent and add stability in high wind conditions. Looking forward to seeing the FIDO 2 in action!

    • @orion3253
      @orion3253 Год назад

      Are the rainflies for the FIDO 1 and 2 NIR treated? Are any of the berry compliant rainflies or the commando tarp NIR treated?

    • @CAAT308
      @CAAT308 Год назад

      I have one man tent from lightfighter and love it. I am wanting to get the two man tent soon. You guys have good products wish it was cheaper but understand why the price. I even got other buddies of mine to buy your products

    • @duamilli
      @duamilli Год назад +1

      why is shipping to europe so expensive? i'd like this tent but don't want to spend 100 dollars on shipping

    • @oliverallen5324
      @oliverallen5324 Год назад +2

      @@orion3253 S2 Underground has confirmed both Litefighter OCP and Fido Multicam are both IRR compliant.

    • @bertvsrob
      @bertvsrob Год назад +1

      @@duamilli spent 100 dollars shipping then had to spent 150 pound customs

  • @Ryanboy2020
    @Ryanboy2020 Год назад +9

    Man, this is so far beyond what they had when I was in the Army. Figures, all the cool gear comes out after I leave.

  • @alaskaraftconnection-alask3397
    @alaskaraftconnection-alask3397 Год назад +2

    Said it time and time again.. the 'cold weather' kit is mainly a condensation mitigation strategy at best... This kit needs to Velcro around bottom perimeter!!! Wind-driven snows will reveal the main shortcomings of poor/untested design flaw. You finally pointed out very clearly the issues with not having (what I see and know) are issues pertaining to 'missing/omitted' stake out loops on fly. My long term use outfitting with the mil- LF1 has demonstrated that these could be good to much better than what LF is putting out with thoughtful tweaks. Obvious improvements should be made. Stitching is passing grade 'ok' (ie. not the best - not the worst). Hardware is passable to a degree, but keep an eye on all components... substandard in some respects vs. best of best. Attention to detail is somewhat lacking... as in Q/C is average to not all that great. 'Retail Pricing' is not reflective of what you receive, and the alternative competition out there (think SlingFin for example). I really wish I could praise/fan-boy LF production and made in USA. Lots of very good fabrication in Vietnam - including tents - so not of concern to me... but prefer made in USA whenever possible.

  • @frankd5173
    @frankd5173 Год назад +1

    My winter kit is putting my pancho liner in between the inner and outer shell. Works surprisingly well.

  • @sunuvliberty_III
    @sunuvliberty_III Год назад +9

    Don’t have any experience with this particular tent, but I love my litefighter 1 (w/ cold weather kit). I liked the tent so much, I grabbed one of their hammocks, too -can’t wait for spring to get it out in the mountains. Not only is their gear top notch, but their customer service is as good as it gets. Should you run into an issue, you can communicate with someone who cares, and who knows their stuff, not some third party playing a game of telephone. I may never need a new tent again, but if I do, litefighter will be the first place I look.

    • @SebastianDeBeer
      @SebastianDeBeer Год назад

      I can back that up. Their Operations Manager, Jacob, went above and beyond in resolving a quality issue I had with my Litefighter 1. Excellent customer service.

  • @WeathermanMilSim
    @WeathermanMilSim Год назад

    Used the 1 person during exercise with 101 and i was blown away. They lent me a tent, but as soon as we hit ENDEX and i got home i bought one. zero regrets. even in cold weather the tent stays roughly 10-15 degrees warmer inside. Coupled with my sleepin bag and wool blanket, i was in heave. Held up in 59kt winds without issue. the "wings" of the rain fly where more than enough to store my ruck, and gear. No joke, its a must have for anyone that camps.

  • @normanc.2021
    @normanc.2021 Год назад +1

    A solution to the fly in the back is to use locking tarp clips on bottom seam and tie off the clip with some cord

  • @lowe48x14
    @lowe48x14 Год назад +4

    As far as pulling the fly away from the inner, I would use the 'pebble' technique. Insert a smooth pebble underneath the fly, and tie a piece of cordage around the outside of the fly/tarp, with the pebble on the inside,then stake it out in the same manner as you would with your dedicated tie-off straps/loops. It works wonderfully.

    • @wasabij
      @wasabij Год назад

      That's called a button.

  • @olegoathiking1962
    @olegoathiking1962 Год назад +1

    Thanks for your agenda free reviews. Merry Christmas!

  • @olafandersen178
    @olafandersen178 9 месяцев назад +1

    A binder clip and some paracord tie down will fix the front and rear ventilation issue ;)

  • @CaptJack2point0
    @CaptJack2point0 9 месяцев назад +1

    I got a Milsurp one, only difference I can see based on this video is that I have carbon poles

  • @senseo2848
    @senseo2848 Год назад +6

    Another rather small difference is the Camo pattern, the Fido is made with original Multicam and the original military used Litefigter shows the OCP pattern.

    • @hudsonball4702
      @hudsonball4702 Год назад +3

      Good eye! I didn't notice myself at first!

  • @BUYBOTH
    @BUYBOTH 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the review. I just ordered one these FIDO II AI tents from CampSaver (20% off) to replace my Catoma Combat II tent.

  • @99Racker
    @99Racker Год назад +1

    If the zip pull is 550 cord, tie the knot the use a lighter to slightly melt the knot.

  • @kayakangler7683
    @kayakangler7683 Год назад

    I retie all zipper pulls using a paracord “snake knot.” Lots of tutorials on RUclips on how to do this, but I’ve NEVER had these come untied. Cheap, easy, reliable!

  • @PredMatic
    @PredMatic Год назад

    gosh you are refreshing. Im ex military. I love your direct attitude.I had to merch up. your positive attitude and knowledge..

  • @tylerdunlap6787
    @tylerdunlap6787 Год назад +2

    Crazy because I was watching your Litefighter1 review just last night. Went on the website and saw the new FIDO stuff, and was wondering about the differences. Crazy coincidence!

  • @moorepower13
    @moorepower13 Год назад

    I use my ics for my motorcycle camping and it has be great. All my gear fits in its vestibule perfectly. Thank you for your recommendation.

  • @fryefamilyaoutdoors
    @fryefamilyaoutdoors Год назад +1

    When I was stationed in Germany. First full day in the field a month after I arrived to Germany I never heard the term FIDO and I found out what it meant. An officer said it to a Sergeant. and said what it stood for. We laughed. Just seeing FIDO and military in the title brought up the memory but I am sure it doesn't mean the same thing but it could.

  • @nishuy573
    @nishuy573 10 месяцев назад +1

    Any tips on how to set it up rain fly first? Live and hike in a typically rainy climate and would like to keep the inside dry by setting up the fly first with the groundsheet

  • @nikosgardenreserve3184
    @nikosgardenreserve3184 Год назад

    you can get dyneema stick on tabs that have a little loop sewn in them. its sticks very well if you have the surface very very clean and taught! then you could guy out the "front" and "back"!

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 7 месяцев назад +1

    The hasty hooch is almost worth it by its self.

  • @captainmanic
    @captainmanic 9 месяцев назад +1

    Its huge packed. I was expecting it to be a six-person tent from the size of it packed.

  • @EeroVuori
    @EeroVuori Год назад

    I usually replace all metallic zipper pulls with ones made from paracord and tie a knot at the end. I secure them with liquid superglue that soaks into paracord and locks it.

  • @derbestrafen
    @derbestrafen Год назад +1

    If I ever wear out my Litefighter 1 I'll jump on one of these. But, I doubt I'll wear out the Litefighter. Good review.

  • @Fluxxcapacitor52
    @Fluxxcapacitor52 Год назад

    Thank you for your usual honesty! These tents are Extremely heavy!!!!! Even the 1 man shelter comes in at around 5lbs? When shopping for a 3 season system I have a hard 2lb weight limit. Most back country hunters like myself wouldnt even consider a system like this due to the weight. The whole point of purchasing a tent at this price is the reducrion in weight! Is there some reson why this tent is so expensive. Most systems at $500 are aound 2lbs. With so many excellent options on the market at this price point I dont think this tent is even worth mentioning in a honest conversation unless its car camping and then why at this price?...

  • @jeremytyler7843
    @jeremytyler7843 10 месяцев назад +1

    One downside I see is the tent would be a bugger to set up in the rain with the fly not being attached.

  • @anaetachandler8699
    @anaetachandler8699 Год назад

    In areas that you want to add a guy line etc Is take a marble or small rock (marble better for longevity of material but get marble press from inside out then in gap behind put cordage. Simple but effective

  • @High_Desert_Tanner
    @High_Desert_Tanner Год назад

    I dip my corded pulls in plasti dip or tool coating (same stuff really). Tye the knot nice and tight, then dip the knot. It'll never be a problem again.

  • @trx20shooterlikky86
    @trx20shooterlikky86 Год назад

    On the pull rope ends I will burn the ends and add super glue to help keep knots from slipping. Use pliers to tighten.

  • @libertystuffnthingsreviews829
    @libertystuffnthingsreviews829 Год назад

    I bought a brand new Catamount 2 in early fall from Lite Fighter. It is made in Vietnam.

  • @robertdutcher8081
    @robertdutcher8081 Год назад +4

    This company is going places. Thanks for sharing this. Merry Christmas Luke to you and your family.

  • @bricketdabrown9607
    @bricketdabrown9607 Год назад

    Glad to see them expand their lines. Your video sold me on the 2 person tent.

  • @JsGaming-1994
    @JsGaming-1994 Год назад

    watching from Philippines. Im watching your videos Since 2020

  • @MarkRVillano
    @MarkRVillano Год назад +2

    While I think that this is a heavy tent for backpacking, there are other things I might sacrifice and remove from my pack in order to accommodate the weight simply because it is so frickin' bomb proof.
    Just knowing that there is literally nothing you will have to do in order to fortify your shelter removes a lotta "What If's" from the equation, and it's hard to put a price (or a weight limit) on peace of mind. This is especially true in cold weather camping where staying dry, warm, and out of the wind are of paramount importance.

  • @conrailfan6277
    @conrailfan6277 Год назад

    If a person or persons camp out
    regularly 600$ is not bad for the
    all in 2 man tent!! Nice review Luke!!

  • @bon3906
    @bon3906 Год назад +3

    Look forward when you test the FIDO tent. Hope you get a chance to also test the Catamount tent made by this company in a true rain/snow storm that you did not get a chance to do last time.

  • @AquaTech225
    @AquaTech225 Год назад

    Midi tarp clips would work great for a temporary clip on tie out to hold the fly out on the front an back for a lil air flow

  • @bodstrup
    @bodstrup Год назад

    You can easily stitch and seam seal a short webbing loop to the edge of the side of the fly - allowing you to put a stake through the loop and pull it a bit away from the innter tent. Does not look though that you will get a massive increased airflow

  • @Stoney3K
    @Stoney3K Год назад +2

    With the tent being manufactured overseas, it would be great if they could offer the FIDO series in Europe as well through retailers.

  • @gezbarker1013
    @gezbarker1013 Год назад +2

    Happy Christmas from the uk

  • @naezro
    @naezro Год назад +1

    Merry Christmas Luke and Susie! Hope your enjoying the Holidays.

  • @EchoOutdoors365
    @EchoOutdoors365 Год назад +3

    Great content as always! Merry Christmas Luke and family! Strength and Honor!

  • @johnstevenson9429
    @johnstevenson9429 Год назад

    I think you could pull that fly out with the usee of a couple of tarp clips attached in the middle of the fly and staked back with some Paracord.

  • @NatureBetsLast
    @NatureBetsLast Год назад

    One of the biggest differences is the pole materials. The fido is aluminum, the litefighter 2 is ghosting ballistic fiber. The civilian version (fido) doesn't appear to be infused with permethrin. And I'm guessing alot of the smaller features around tensioning systems fire retardency and more arnt there as they arnt mentioned in the fido package.

  • @davespoemsandsongs9497
    @davespoemsandsongs9497 Год назад

    Thank you, Luke, for the review on the Civilian Military tent Lite Fighter FIDO 2al Tent system

  • @OutdoorWeekend
    @OutdoorWeekend Год назад +1

    I'm waiting for the waterproof test before I buy one. 👍

  • @alexanderweaver7066
    @alexanderweaver7066 Год назад +10

    It is really hard to beat a Hilleberg product but it seems that this Litefighter FIDO 2 might just rival the Hilleeberg. I am lookng for a tent to add to my "survival box" which is just a large Plano locking container in my van. Being an old military survival instructor I like knowing I can survive in the boondocks should my van break down. $585 is well worth it for a product that can help save your life. I look forward to your testing results, Luke, as I trust your methods of testing.

  • @caseymauldin8396
    @caseymauldin8396 Год назад

    Thanks for reviewing this Luke!

  • @samuelsiedschlag4486
    @samuelsiedschlag4486 Год назад +1

    Looks like a great combination tent, and well worth the cost.

  • @bettersteps
    @bettersteps Год назад

    I wish you would do a ICS Military Tent follow-up review.

  • @danielhurst8863
    @danielhurst8863 Год назад +1

    The weight is odd, I have the LiteFighter 2, complete with the cold weather kit and the upgraded carry sack, and mine weighs less. I think it is in the poles, my appear to be carbon fiber, but I'm trailer tent camping at the moment and my backpacking tent is not with me. I'll confirm all the weights and pole materials next week when I'm back.

  • @lsswapped80
    @lsswapped80 Год назад

    Add a tarp clip to the ensemble to pull those sides out. small plastic alligator style clips will add no weight or room..

  • @billmcmeekin7909
    @billmcmeekin7909 Год назад

    I run a MSR Elixir 2 tent. Twin vestibule three seasons tent. Similar to this, perhaps not as rugged, but small and 5 pounds. Take it ADV motorcycle camping, and is awesome in +46 to pouring rain. Can store boots/gear in vestibule(s) or cook in it during rain. This Fido tent looks awesome, for four wheel camping perhaps? Looks bigger and heavier, but also sturdy. Probably a great long term, many use tent? Great review. I very much like the form, function, design and compression bag. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 :⁠-⁠)

  • @22leggedsasquatch
    @22leggedsasquatch Год назад +1

    As a kit, it's really well thought out

  • @bobm5951
    @bobm5951 Год назад

    Where there's no tie off just pit a stick under the fly and put it in the ground. It doesn't hurt the fly and holds it out away.

  • @bwana3006
    @bwana3006 Год назад

    My solution for dealing with things like that in the past is to take a needle and thread and sew those two pieces together at the very end and run you’re not all the way down to the end and they won’t come loose anymore

  • @otterfishingjourneys1362
    @otterfishingjourneys1362 9 месяцев назад +1

    Where’s our water test video on the Fido 2 tent

  • @clm89
    @clm89 9 месяцев назад +5

    Well over a year and still no proper review on it... makes ya think 🤔

  • @desertaip9137
    @desertaip9137 Год назад +1

    Another Great video Luke thanks. I have the Lightfighter 2 and winter kit. I hope they make these aluminum poles and that stuffsack available as an option. The Lightfighter 1 stuffsack is too small for the complete 2 kit.

  • @nickb8618
    @nickb8618 Год назад

    This tent would be awesome for backcountry elk hunters!

  • @JasonWicklund
    @JasonWicklund Год назад

    Just use a couple tarp clips and some cord to make the side pull outs

  • @paulhorn24
    @paulhorn24 Год назад

    For the zipper pulls: How about the ones from Maxpedition (‎PZSBLK) or the T-Zipper from Evoc?

  • @brian1674
    @brian1674 Год назад

    I’d put a Bereg tent up against anything out there on the market today! Hand sown and the most well thought out and built tents available hands down!

  • @bodstrup
    @bodstrup Год назад

    Heat shrink - or a quick heating with a lighter will fuse the ends together. But should have been done from the factory. Or - get some zipper pulls from amazon.

  • @JB50713
    @JB50713 Год назад +2

    My cheaper North Face tent has stake outs for the front and back. I'm surprised this one doesn't as they definitely add great air flow. I am going to check and see if this cold weather kit would fit my tent! They're very similar.

  • @project2ndgenspeed672
    @project2ndgenspeed672 Год назад

    It looks like almost the same design as my REI half dome 3+ minus the fly having less guy points and no roof vents and some other minor stuff. It costs a lot more but the fido comes with that cold weather kit which is nice.

  • @larryshamlin5945
    @larryshamlin5945 Год назад

    Fido 2 AI is on my bucket list.Thanks for sharing.

  •  Год назад

    Good review and good to see that you mentioned country of production for those who want to avoid made in China.

  • @bmwman63
    @bmwman63 Год назад +2

    Looks promising. I'm looking for a tent for a Tahoe National Forest camp is September. 8 miles in, 2 day camp, and of course 8 miles out. That looks promising. I do wish that they would offer some less technical colors. But that is a minor issue. I look forward to you putting it to the test.

    • @Fluxxcapacitor52
      @Fluxxcapacitor52 Год назад

      Way to heavy brother. This tent is a boat anchor. You should be looking for a 2 man under 3lbs. Tons of those around $200.. This tent is $600

    • @bmwman63
      @bmwman63 Год назад

      @@Fluxxcapacitor52 Ended up going with Durston 2 person. But we got rained out with the same storm that took out Las Vegas and Burning Man. Try it again next year.

  • @Austin_180
    @Austin_180 Год назад

    I can’t believe they still didnt add something to pull the fly away on the front and back of this tent. Its such a simple thing for them to add, especially when the tent costs that much. I have a litefighter 1 and I absolutely love it.

  • @endlesscamp22
    @endlesscamp22 Год назад +1

    This looks pretty universal, i was looking for something like this for a while, but never have seen any modular 3/4 Season tent. Its cool to have one for all.

  • @forrestr100
    @forrestr100 Год назад

    Greetings Luke, may I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and joyous Holiday season.

  • @whicks3
    @whicks3 10 месяцев назад +1

    A 50 cent tarp clamp, some cordage and a stake cure the airflow issue

  • @johnjensen8470
    @johnjensen8470 Год назад

    A new vid on Christmas Day?! Thanks Luke and Merry Christmas

  • @lggb3588
    @lggb3588 Год назад

    Merry Christmas my friend. Great tent. I love military tents and products. Always stay strong

  • @t3dcruz798
    @t3dcruz798 Год назад

    If you hold a lighter to the zipper pull knot for a few seconds it will fuse it together and keep it from coming undone.

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 7 месяцев назад +1

    2 person tent break the weight between 2 people.
    1 person backpacking bring a lama😮

  • @RemoteViewr1
    @RemoteViewr1 Год назад

    Fido is an acronym for field integrated design and operation. You are welcome.

  • @myfrenchbulldogandme
    @myfrenchbulldogandme Год назад

    Merry Christmas thanks for all you do. Very best 🍻

  • @davepoidvin2364
    @davepoidvin2364 Год назад

    Merry Christmas to you and Lucy. All the best and only the best. Dave & The Girls

  • @roypaulcarter4654
    @roypaulcarter4654 Год назад

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @JRinPG
    @JRinPG Год назад

    Another excellent review. Thank you.

  • @lostsheep664866
    @lostsheep664866 Год назад

    Hey Luke that is a nice tent on the high end but cool Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

  • @JoeMac1983
    @JoeMac1983 Год назад

    Just put a lighter flame on the knots of the pulls. Melt it just a tad and it'll stay in place.

  • @marnizzle2
    @marnizzle2 Год назад

    Can you please do a review on the opeongo ariel A1 tent/hammock please and thank you.

  • @thomashastings5694
    @thomashastings5694 Год назад +1

    Now that's a very cool tent system!!!!

  • @a45456565
    @a45456565 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Luke😺

  • @michaelmasopust8361
    @michaelmasopust8361 Год назад

    Luke, thank you for reviewing the FIDO! When it started popping up in my FB feed, I had asked the question what’s different???
    Sadly I never got an answer.
    Perhaps Litefighter doesn’t monitor their FB account?
    Now that is not necessarily an indictment of the company…. I have two Litefighter 1s and did have an issue with one (that I got 2nd hand) and Litefighter took great care of me!
    I hope that when you put this civilian version through its paces, it holds up to the same standards. Looking forward to the testing!

  • @SOEtacticalgear
    @SOEtacticalgear Год назад

    Awsome video man.

  • @ArielleViking
    @ArielleViking Год назад

    Interesting tents and great information. Merry Christmas to you Luke, Susie and family. ❤️🎄

  • @karenporter3156
    @karenporter3156 Год назад

    Thank you! Another great review.

  • @wisenber
    @wisenber Год назад

    Since it already weighs over 9 lbs, a couple of tarps clips could be used to pull out the sides for ventilation.
    Personally, I'm not looking for a 9 lb to man tent.

  • @theoriginalrabbithole
    @theoriginalrabbithole Год назад

    Awesome review, as usual. Best gear channel on YT. Keep up the good work and Happy Holidays. 🎅