Great review. Thanks for sharing all the details. I watched your review on the Stormbreak 1. I was originally planning on buying that tent, but being 62 years old, 6' tall, and 240 lbs, I decided the 2 person model would better suit me. I will be using this tent for backpacking and bikepacking. Thanks.
Thanks for commenting and watching this video & the other one. I really appreciate it. Even though I like the Storm Break 1 I don't think I will use it before using the Storm Break 2. I really love this tent. The room etc is really a great feature. I hope you enjoy your backpacking and bikepacking trips.
Hi Todd, thanks for the honest review. I've been tossing up between a few tents as I start my solo adventures and this review has solidified my decision. I'll be getting this tent with some lighter pegs, as I plan on backpacking. Thanks a million!!
I appreciate that my friend I am very glad that you liked it. There are also 4 straps, 1 on each corner as well. Te lo agradezco amigo me alegro mucho que te haya gustado. También hay 4 correas, 1 en cada esquina también.
Because of where I come from. Proud to be from Newfoundland in Canada. In Newfoundland there is a very unique accent due to all the different cultures that migrated there and established the culture. But I'm also proud to call Fort McMurray Alberta my home as well.. Another unique & diverse community. I may not be the perfect speaker but I make up for it in other ways. Check out my other video's you may be pleasantly surprised. :) Thanks for the comment.
I have this same tent and I love it. Use it on easy to moderate backpacking trips and car camping. Anything more strenuous and I’d opt for a lighter option. I watched your review before pulling the trigger on the Stormbreak 2 and now it’s my favorite tent. I enjoy your energy you bring to your videos, and accent! Thanks Todd
This review made me feel a lot more comfortable after buying this tent. Plan on using for my first camping trip this month and many more after, thank you!
Nice tent. I am looking at this as a short hike two man tent. Though not a deal breaker, it would have been nice for them to include a sack for the poles so weight can be split between hikers. However, it would be nothing to improvise or sew one yourself. I wonder what the divided weight would be....say, one carries the tent and one carries the poles, fly and groundsheet.? Good review. Subbed.
Good review Todd. I saw this tent in an Outdoor shop here in Scotland about a week ago and really liked the look of it. So I was looking for a good review of it. Cheers for the review. I have an older North Face VE25 but it's FAR too heavy for backpacking unless you were sharing the weight between 3 people or had a pack mule to carry it for you lol 😂
You make good honest simple reviews. Both this and the Stormbreak 1. I guess this time, you have more space for your dog. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards.
I just got this tent (nov.27 2023) and the fly didn't have adjustable straps on the pole corners. Only the door corners had adjustable straps. I'm not happy and contacted NF about it.
Sorry to hear that. I hope they didn’t change the design because those straps make the tent so much better. I would like to hear their response to you. Thank you for sharing
@@OutdoorsWithToddPI had good contact with the Dutch customer service. They will take back the tent. Had me reorder (higher price) and refund the difference after the first tent gets back to them. The second tent did have the tightening straps. And seemed devoid of faults.
@@FlexDRG I am glad to hear they fixed things up for you. To bad that happened in the first place I am happy to hear they provided you with good service. Thank you for the update.
Thank you for the amazing video, only two questions... What is the brand of pants and/or shirt you have and are they good for hiking/cold conditions, also how is the tent in cold and rainy conditions? Is there anyway that you can send me a list of things I should have on a backpacking trip and what you prefer because I am going on my first trip next week. Thanks again!
The pants are from Born Primitive and they sell outdoor pants for lighter conditions and ones that are very warm. Highly recommended. Used the tent this fall in wet, rainy and cold weather and it was great. I think it was down to -6 on that trip. I will get back to you later today on your other question.
Okay my friend lets do this. LOL. I'm just going to list the gear I would take right now if I were planning a trip this weekend. Backpack, Tent, sleeping bag, inflatable pillow(Or to save weight toss your extra clothing into your tent bag or sleeping bags bag) & sleeping pad. Gas stove such as a MSR Pocket Rocket or Jetboil Mighty Mo with 2 gas Cannisters(227G). Cheap lighter and a Ferro rod. Small folding saw(Bahco Laplander). Extra Socks and baselayers only to be used when heading to bed. Nothing beats having fresh and dry socks & baselayers to change into right before bed. These can be stored into a large zip lock bag to keep dry if your are in wet conditions. Camp booties and a toque. Headlamp, first aid kit and a 1.5L smart water bottle. Can be re-used to hold water after you filter or boil it(let cool down first). Use a Nalgene bottle if its colder because you can place boiling water in it and place it inside your clothing or sleeping bag if it gets to cold. Toiletries and food. Dehydrated meals are the easiest and lightest. Energy bars and trail mix. Fork & Knife. Gloves for work and gloves for warmth. Depending on the temps.
I like both tents but if I had to choose one it would be this one. More room and the awning feature sells it for me. Thanks for the comment and question
Hello, I just received the same tent as yours. But I don't have a special fabric bottom like you have at 4:33. Please tell me, did you buy it separately or did you have it in a set with a tent?
Much better than the Stormbreak 1, more room for gear. Finally found my tent 😅 Going to buy the North Face Wawona 6p for when I travel with my wife and my dog. She needs a bit more room 😂
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This video is amazingly informative as you touched on everything I would have asked about. I am 66 years old & as I head into my sunset I’ve been drawn to spend more times outdoors & I purchased a pop up tent which has been satisfactory but is starting to have some issues especially w/the door zipper. I have been thinking about this tent & your video has answered all my questions. Keep teaching brother, you’ve got a real talent.
Thank you Ken. I really appreciate this my friend. I love your comment and truly you have made my day with your kind words. Thanks brother. I hope you get this tent and really enjoy it.
Sorry to @leif Andersson I accidentally removed your comment while trying to edit my reply. You asked how was the ventilation due to there being no vents in the fly. Here is my reply. TarsandSerpents 0 seconds ago There is some ventilation that comes via the bottom of the fly. When I used it last during temps that ranged between +3 to 5 I did notice just a small amount of condensation on the fly but it didn’t affect the body of the tent. But this was only on the 3rd night when it rained most of the night
Thanks for this review. It's the best one I've seen for the Stormbreak tent. I've been considering this one (the 3 person version) for solo car camping travel. I currently have a Timberline 4 which is fine, but I'd like a dome shape and easier-to-open doors that don't require reaching down into the corner where two zippers meet. I don't know if I want to give up the height of the Timberline, although I have to crouch anyway. I think the ability to use a rainfly panel as an awning is a great feature. At first, I was put off by the yellow mesh. What are your thoughts on that? Does it feel weird to look out through yellow? Does it attract bugs?
First off thank you so much for the kind words I really appreciate it. I don’t have to many issues with the yellow mesh, easy to look out and I don’t think it adds to attracting bugs. It also appears almost clear when looking out. Easy on the eyes.
@@OutdoorsWithToddP I got the 2-person Stormbreak; it was on sale, too. Haven't used it yet; only set it up indoors. I'll be using it for road trips. It's so easy to set up; it's sturdy and the colors are beautiful.
The sweet spot for playback seems to be about 0.75 speed. I've considered this tent, but even the minimum weight is just too much for backpacking. That said, I have three tents right now that I'm looking to sell. Maybe this would be a good car camping one, while another could be the backpacking one.
0.75 because I talk to fast? Hopefully you can look past that and check out my other video's. You maybe pleasantly surprised. Anyways I recently picked up an ultralight tent and will be doing a video on that coming soon. I hope you check that one out. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
@@OutdoorsWithToddP Yes. But it's more of a recommendation to make it easier to catch the bursts of speech in case others are having difficulty, rather than a recommendation to avoid them altogether. :) Take care.
I got mine for bikepacking. Replaced the pegs instantly, they're not that expensive and you can use them on all of your tents. The size of the tent makes it very liveable on the bike, the dual vestibules allow you to bring the bags "in" to keep them protected from the elements. In a hot climate you can sleep in it without the fly, the mesh starts high enough so the wind breeze doesn't freeze you over the night. For my use case it ticks all the right boxes, the weight is low enough on the bike too. For UL hikers nothing is light enough ofc but they're probably looking for different stuff anyways.
Yeah this tent would be awesome while bikepacking. I like light tents but being comfortable and not feeling confined is also very important. Thanks for the great comment. Much appreciated.
I don't think I would go any lower then -10 with this tent. That is of course if you are using a good sleep system(sleeping bag(s), sleeping pads etc etc). I have used it down to -5 while using only a foam pad and a -17 rated sleeping bag & I stayed warm all night. The tent fly does keep you fairly protected from the wind other then a few inches from the ground where wind and cold air can get in. Hope this helps you out & thank you for commenting. I really appreciate it.
This was my first time opening, checking out and setting up this tent. Yes there are 4 straps with grommets on the underside of the rain fly to attach it to the two cross poles. Unfortunately I missed those while setting it up in this video. Sorry about that. Another great feature to an already great tent. Thanks for commenting.
Great review. Thanks for sharing all the details. I watched your review on the Stormbreak 1. I was originally planning on buying that tent, but being 62 years old, 6' tall, and 240 lbs, I decided the 2 person model would better suit me. I will be using this tent for backpacking and bikepacking. Thanks.
Thanks for commenting and watching this video & the other one. I really appreciate it. Even though I like the Storm Break 1 I don't think I will use it before using the Storm Break 2. I really love this tent. The room etc is really a great feature. I hope you enjoy your backpacking and bikepacking trips.
Cool review, thanks Todd 💪🏽
My pleasure I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much
Awesome little tent, I have the same one. Great video as always! You should play more bloopers though
Thanks Tammy I am going to try and include more bloopers in the future. Thanks for the comment. Hope all is well with you?
@@OutdoorsWithToddP it most certainly is I absolutely cannot wait to get back on the Athabasca River this year!
Yeah same here I am just itching to get out again for a paddle
Hi Todd, thanks for the honest review. I've been tossing up between a few tents as I start my solo adventures and this review has solidified my decision. I'll be getting this tent with some lighter pegs, as I plan on backpacking. Thanks a million!!
Thank you so much for the very kind words I truly appreciate it. All the best to you and I’m wishing you many great adventures
Amigo gostei de seu conteúdo parabens.
Sinto de ajuste parece estar na porta, estranho isso
I appreciate that my friend I am very glad that you liked it. There are also 4 straps, 1 on each corner as well.
Te lo agradezco amigo me alegro mucho que te haya gustado. También hay 4 correas, 1 en cada esquina también.
Why’s bro speaking like that
Because of where I come from. Proud to be from Newfoundland in Canada. In Newfoundland there is a very unique accent due to all the different cultures that migrated there
and established the culture. But I'm also proud to call Fort McMurray Alberta my home as well.. Another unique & diverse community. I may not be the perfect speaker but I make up for it in other ways. Check out my other video's you may be pleasantly surprised. :) Thanks for the comment.
Your speech is fine, love the energy.@@OutdoorsWithToddP
I really appreciate that. Thank you for taking the time to write this.
I have this same tent and I love it. Use it on easy to moderate backpacking trips and car camping. Anything more strenuous and I’d opt for a lighter option. I watched your review before pulling the trigger on the Stormbreak 2 and now it’s my favorite tent. I enjoy your energy you bring to your videos, and accent! Thanks Todd
Thanks for the great comment I really appreciate it and your the first to actually like my Newfoundland accent and that makes me smile.
This review made me feel a lot more comfortable after buying this tent. Plan on using for my first camping trip this month and many more after, thank you!
Thank you so much I really appreciate it. I hope you get lots of great memories from using your new tent. Enjoy
You talk similar to hunter s. Thompson, I love it!
Hahahaha I’ll take it. Thanks for commenting and thank you for the good laugh. Cheers 🍻
thanks for the review man, this is my first tent purchase
Thanks so much I really appreciate it. Enjoy your new tent and congrats.
@@OutdoorsWithToddP thank you! I’m super excited, almost 30 and it’s my first time camping!
@@TheGroundWorm Never to late to start. I'm excited for you. I'm sure you will make lots of great memories.
I don’t know why you make me want to go to the desert and go camping on peyote so bad…
Hahahaha have a great time.
Nice tent. I am looking at this as a short hike two man tent. Though not a deal breaker, it would have been nice for them to include a sack for the poles so weight can be split between hikers. However, it would be nothing to improvise or sew one yourself. I wonder what the divided weight would be....say, one carries the tent and one carries the poles, fly and groundsheet.? Good review. Subbed.
Thank you so much for the sub. And of course your comment. I really appreciate it. A bag for the poles would be a good idea for sure.
Narrowed done my options to Northface storm break 2 and the REI trail hut 2.
The rei tent also looks great. Decisions decisions hey? Hahaha good luck on your decision.
Good review Todd. I saw this tent in an Outdoor shop here in Scotland about a week ago and really liked the look of it. So I was looking for a good review of it. Cheers for the review. I have an older North Face VE25 but it's FAR too heavy for backpacking unless you were sharing the weight between 3 people or had a pack mule to carry it for you lol 😂
Hey Kevin thank you for your kind comment I really appreciate it my friend. Have a good one
You make good honest simple reviews. Both this and the Stormbreak 1.
I guess this time, you have more space for your dog.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Thanks so much for the comment. I really appreciate it. Yes now me and the big guy will have a ton of room.
Really enjoyed the thoroughness of this review! Being from the Maritimes I also enjoy the accent, eh?
Thanks for the great comment I really appreciate it. Which part of the maritimes are you from?
@@OutdoorsWithToddP Southern NB.
I just got this tent (nov.27 2023) and the fly didn't have adjustable straps on the pole corners. Only the door corners had adjustable straps. I'm not happy and contacted NF about it.
Sorry to hear that. I hope they didn’t change the design because those straps make the tent so much better. I would like to hear their response to you. Thank you for sharing
@@OutdoorsWithToddPI had good contact with the Dutch customer service. They will take back the tent. Had me reorder (higher price) and refund the difference after the first tent gets back to them.
The second tent did have the tightening straps. And seemed devoid of faults.
@@FlexDRG I am glad to hear they fixed things up for you. To bad that happened in the first place I am happy to hear they provided you with good service. Thank you for the update.
Thank you for the amazing video, only two questions... What is the brand of pants and/or shirt you have and are they good for hiking/cold conditions, also how is the tent in cold and rainy conditions? Is there anyway that you can send me a list of things I should have on a backpacking trip and what you prefer because I am going on my first trip next week. Thanks again!
The pants are from Born Primitive and they sell outdoor pants for lighter conditions and ones that are very warm. Highly recommended. Used the tent this fall in wet, rainy and cold weather and it was great. I think it was down to -6 on that trip. I will get back to you later today on your other question.
Ok thank you so much for answering! I really like the work you do so I subscribed
I really appreciate that. I’m going to answer your other question later when I have more time to sit and think about gear. Hope you have a great day
@@OutdoorsWithToddPok thanks no rudh
Okay my friend lets do this. LOL. I'm just going to list the gear I would take right now if I were planning a trip this weekend. Backpack, Tent, sleeping bag, inflatable pillow(Or to save weight toss your extra clothing into your tent bag or sleeping bags bag) & sleeping pad.
Gas stove such as a MSR Pocket Rocket or Jetboil Mighty Mo with 2 gas Cannisters(227G). Cheap lighter and a Ferro rod. Small folding saw(Bahco Laplander). Extra Socks and baselayers only to be used when heading to bed. Nothing beats having fresh and dry socks & baselayers to change into right before bed. These can be stored into a large zip lock bag to keep dry if your are in wet conditions. Camp booties and a toque. Headlamp, first aid kit and a 1.5L smart water bottle. Can be re-used to hold water after you filter or boil it(let cool down first). Use a Nalgene bottle if its colder because you can place boiling water in it and place it inside your clothing or sleeping bag if it gets to cold. Toiletries and food. Dehydrated meals are the easiest and lightest. Energy bars and trail mix. Fork & Knife. Gloves for work and gloves for warmth. Depending on the temps.
How would you compare it to the marmot crane creek 2p ul? which one do you think is better? greetings from Mexico!
I like both tents but if I had to choose one it would be this one. More room and the awning feature sells it for me. Thanks for the comment and question
Hello, I just received the same tent as yours. But I don't have a special fabric bottom like you have at 4:33. Please tell me, did you buy it separately or did you have it in a set with a tent?
Great question. This is the tents foot print and is sold separately. And is tent specific. Thanks for the comment.
Much better than the Stormbreak 1, more room for gear.
Finally found my tent 😅
Going to buy the North Face Wawona 6p for when I travel with my wife and my dog. She needs a bit more room 😂
Yeah that’s a great tent as well. Enjoy your travels
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This video is amazingly informative as you touched on everything I would have asked about. I am 66 years old & as I head into my sunset I’ve been drawn to spend more times outdoors & I purchased a pop up tent which has been satisfactory but is starting to have some issues especially w/the door zipper. I have been thinking about this tent & your video has answered all my questions. Keep teaching brother, you’ve got a real talent.
Thank you Ken. I really appreciate this my friend. I love your comment and truly you have made my day with your kind words. Thanks brother. I hope you get this tent and really enjoy it.
New to the channel, here to learn how to set up my tent for Dead & Co. this weekend and feeling super prepared now! Loving your awesome attitude 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks so much for the great comment I really appreciate it. And of course I hope you enjoy your weekend
Sorry to @leif Andersson I accidentally removed your comment while trying to edit my reply. You asked how was the ventilation due to there being no vents in the fly. Here is my reply.
TarsandSerpents
0 seconds ago
There is some ventilation that comes via the bottom of the fly. When I used it last during temps that ranged between +3 to 5 I did notice just a small amount of condensation on the fly but it didn’t affect the body of the tent. But this was only on the 3rd night when it rained most of the night
Just purchased this tent after my last cheap tent got destroyed in heavy wind, thank you so much for your honest and quality review!!
Thanks so much for saying that I really appreciate it. Thanks for your comment and I hope you enjoy your new tent
Thanks for this review. It's the best one I've seen for the Stormbreak tent. I've been considering this one (the 3 person version) for solo car camping travel. I currently have a Timberline 4 which is fine, but I'd like a dome shape and easier-to-open doors that don't require reaching down into the corner where two zippers meet. I don't know if I want to give up the height of the Timberline, although I have to crouch anyway. I think the ability to use a rainfly panel as an awning is a great feature. At first, I was put off by the yellow mesh. What are your thoughts on that? Does it feel weird to look out through yellow? Does it attract bugs?
First off thank you so much for the kind words I really appreciate it. I don’t have to many issues with the yellow mesh, easy to look out and I don’t think it adds to attracting bugs. It also appears almost clear when looking out. Easy on the eyes.
@@OutdoorsWithToddP I got the 2-person Stormbreak; it was on sale, too. Haven't used it yet; only set it up indoors. I'll be using it for road trips. It's so easy to set up; it's sturdy and the colors are beautiful.
@@marilyn2 That's so awesome to hear. I'm very excited for you. Have a great time during your road trips. And of course thanks for commenting.
Great video! Just got this tent and wasn’t aware of all of the cool features you have on it.
Thank you so much I really appreciate it. So far I am loving this tent.
The sweet spot for playback seems to be about 0.75 speed.
I've considered this tent, but even the minimum weight is just too much for backpacking. That said, I have three tents right now that I'm looking to sell. Maybe this would be a good car camping one, while another could be the backpacking one.
0.75 because I talk to fast? Hopefully you can look past that and check out my other video's. You maybe pleasantly surprised. Anyways I recently picked up an ultralight tent and will be doing a video on that coming soon. I hope you check that one out. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
@@OutdoorsWithToddP Yes. But it's more of a recommendation to make it easier to catch the bursts of speech in case others are having difficulty, rather than a recommendation to avoid them altogether. :)
Take care.
@@cobbler88 Something I need to work on for sure. LOL
I got mine for bikepacking. Replaced the pegs instantly, they're not that expensive and you can use them on all of your tents. The size of the tent makes it very liveable on the bike, the dual vestibules allow you to bring the bags "in" to keep them protected from the elements. In a hot climate you can sleep in it without the fly, the mesh starts high enough so the wind breeze doesn't freeze you over the night. For my use case it ticks all the right boxes, the weight is low enough on the bike too. For UL hikers nothing is light enough ofc but they're probably looking for different stuff anyways.
Yeah this tent would be awesome while bikepacking. I like light tents but being comfortable and not feeling confined is also very important. Thanks for the great comment. Much appreciated.
Does this tent come with the footprint or is it sold separately?
@@EM-vd6wi No, even the higher end tents require you to get the footprint separately.
Can I use it in cold Canadian winter?
I don't think I would go any lower then -10 with this tent. That is of course if you are using a good sleep system(sleeping bag(s), sleeping pads etc etc). I have used it down to -5 while using only a foam pad and a -17 rated sleeping bag & I stayed warm all night. The tent fly does keep you fairly protected from the wind other then a few inches from the ground where wind and cold air can get in. Hope this helps you out & thank you for commenting. I really appreciate it.
Thank you for the reply I really appreciate it.
No problem at all my friend.
You’re Awesome I give you Up to thumbs up
Ahh thank you so much for saying this. I really appreciate it.
Isn't there 4 black straps with grommets inside the rain fly that attach to the ends of the 2 black cross poles?
This was my first time opening, checking out and setting up this tent. Yes there are 4 straps with grommets on the underside of the rain fly to attach it to the two cross poles. Unfortunately I missed those while setting it up in this video. Sorry about that. Another great feature to an already great tent. Thanks for commenting.