I’ve done condensation for weeks straight so I don’t mind carrying more and paying more to minimize it. Your analysis was much more of a review than a sales pitch and I appreciate that. Subscribing.
Oscar this is a great review! Thanks for doing this. One note on setup that may not have been clear in the included instructions is that the clip attaches to the integrated bar on the plastic hub for both the included pole pitch and the trekking pole pitch.
When you talked about keeping your bag inside so foxes wouldn't steal your food, I knew immediately that you don't live somewhere that has bears. I was like, "wait, did he just say what I think he said?"
Yeah, I've now started hanging food up in the trees as well. :D Not because of bears, but because of wild boar, which relentlessly want to break into your tent if they smell something. But all the other gear, yeah I keep it in the tent, not the vestibule. We pretty much don't have bears here to worry about.
I have the R.E.I Flash air 2 and I've used it for 7 nights total so far. It goes up the same way except it has two poles and two doors. Because of the significant difference in weight for backpacking and your review I think I will buy the Flash air 1. I didn't really need the second door on the other side and the extra floor space isn't necessary for sleeping.
Look at Purple Moon. They offer net entire inside so wall not attached to floor for condensation to run down. Like REI products and return policy, but have used my Purple Moon solo poncho design tent exclusively two years and find it adequate as a shelter, plus super simple.
Great review, covered a lot of points in a clear manner. I was able to get a Eureka Solitaire AL tent from a work bonus points program, but it is smaller and heavier than this REI tent. I haven't taken it out yet but I tend to do 3 day trips so going ultralight isn't as big of an issue for me since my hiking distance isn't that much.
Just checked it out, and that one actually looks like a pretty good option. 1.2kg / 42oz is still very light. It's also probably 100x easier to set that one up compared to the Flash Air 1, haha.
Great review. Thank you for establishing how much use your tent has had. Many reviews don't inspire credibility. Also thank you for showing that repair tube specifically. I could not figure out what that tube was for but a spare repair "collar" of some sorts makes some sense. Does anyone else have any idea what it might be or how its used?
Thanks! I don't remember where I read that, but I'm fairly certain it's a quick repair tube for the tent poles. In case the main pole breaks, you can use the repair tube to keep it straight by placing it over the broken part and wrapping some ducktape around it to keep it there.
I understand you're just starting out..you're doing a great job keep it up...suggestion...review some packs for us Americans..alot are unknown to us and we're missing out. Also tents..
Thanks, great idea! Which packs would you like to see? I've dove reviews for the Teton packs, which are very popular in the USA, and almost non-existant in Europe.
Thanks! Just starting out, and RUclips takes time. ;) Also, I'm still figuring out my own style for my vidoes, and what type of content I want to make.
You should do a review on the Himalayan north face parka (summit series) and really see if it holds up in extreme conditions north face advertises it as a jacket well for the Himalayas but I have some doubts
For high wind and gales, it seems like it would be better to use those additional guyouts with additional anchor points. Anchor points different from the basic five. It seems possible to get more tension and resistance. I don't think it will be wrinkle free, but better than doubling up on the same anchors. I don't have experience with this tent, but it seems to be the case.
Very good review. I liked it so much I just subscribed to your channel and gave you a like. The condensation issue will not keep me from buying this tent. I think it’s an awesome tent within reason for the ultralight backpackers demands. I only wish it was not so expensive though. What is your favorite backpack? Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.
Thanks. I use the Osprey Talon 44. It's pretty light, but it isn't ultralight. I think it's about 1.1 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz. You can get something lighter, but I wanted to go with Osprey, just because I knew their packs are durable and comfortable. I wanted to get the lightest "normal-looking" backpack with an internal frame, and the Talon 44 seemend to tick all the boxes haha. I have a review on it on my channel.
Hey man it's cool you did a shout out to grizzly gas. He's the one that made me start watching these videos. You know what I'm double thinking because he did say that other than the rain that tent was a pretty great tent you know like you said for the cost and whatnot.
An acronym is a word that is said as a single word so I don’t know if REI is from another country but here in the United States, the fact that it’s said initial by initial, by definition it’s not an acronym.
Physics are not to avoid, in every tent. Being inside a plastic bag is a simple equation. Not many will do better. If they included a battery powered fan with good rpm (you can attach to one of the floor vents) it might stay dry in even the worst conditions. Also in severe heat you want to enforce airflow. I recommend making a DIY fan for your tent running on a rechargeable battery and using Velcro. You can use it to enforce airflow in wet conditions or as a cooling fan in hot weather.
I'm thru-hiking with this tent right now, and keeping the vestibule fully open does the trick for now. But in nights when it rains, a fan surely would be benificial, because it gets pretty wet.
Hey man, do you still using this tent? I got it a couple of years ago but only using it in warm weather in Central America. Now I'm planning to do a backpacking in North Europe (Iceland, Norway, Italy, etc.) and I want to know if it's a good option to camping in those countries in months between May and August for example. Or it's better to have a better option since the reviews in general are not the best even it's so light, and that is what i love about it. Thank you man.
Yeah it's definitely good enough for most of Europe, even Norway/Lapland. I still use it when I'm out hiking solo. :) If it doesn't rain, I usually keep the vestibule open, and it pretty much solves the condensation issue.
Ackshuwally, REI is not an acronym. It's an abbreviation. If it was an acronym, the host would've been correct in saying "ray". Acronyms differ from abbreviations in that they're pronounced as words.
I’ve done condensation for weeks straight so I don’t mind carrying more and paying more to minimize it. Your analysis was much more of a review than a sales pitch and I appreciate that. Subscribing.
This is one of the best reviews I have seen on RUclips. So thorough and yet so on point. Thank you!
Oscar this is a great review! Thanks for doing this. One note on setup that may not have been clear in the included instructions is that the clip attaches to the integrated bar on the plastic hub for both the included pole pitch and the trekking pole pitch.
This is the best tent review video i have ever watched. Every Tent review should be like that.
When you talked about keeping your bag inside so foxes wouldn't steal your food, I knew immediately that you don't live somewhere that has bears. I was like, "wait, did he just say what I think he said?"
Yeah, I've now started hanging food up in the trees as well. :D Not because of bears, but because of wild boar, which relentlessly want to break into your tent if they smell something. But all the other gear, yeah I keep it in the tent, not the vestibule. We pretty much don't have bears here to worry about.
Best review of this tent ive seen yet. Thanks for the review
I have the R.E.I Flash air 2 and I've used it for 7 nights total so far. It goes up the same way except it has two poles and two doors. Because of the significant difference in weight for backpacking and your review I think I will buy the Flash air 1. I didn't really need the second door on the other side and the extra floor space isn't necessary for sleeping.
Look at Purple Moon. They offer net entire inside so wall not attached to floor for condensation to run down. Like REI products and return policy, but have used my Purple Moon solo poncho design tent exclusively two years and find it adequate as a shelter, plus super simple.
Great review and video Oscar, and a bit of wit thrown in, what's not to like! Thank you. Andrew
In the city I live, there are 5 REI locations. All within 100km of each other.
Great places to pick up a few items you may be missing for a trip. 😁
Great review, covered a lot of points in a clear manner. I was able to get a Eureka Solitaire AL tent from a work bonus points program, but it is smaller and heavier than this REI tent. I haven't taken it out yet but I tend to do 3 day trips so going ultralight isn't as big of an issue for me since my hiking distance isn't that much.
Just checked it out, and that one actually looks like a pretty good option. 1.2kg / 42oz is still very light. It's also probably 100x easier to set that one up compared to the Flash Air 1, haha.
Great review. Thank you for establishing how much use your tent has had. Many reviews don't inspire credibility. Also thank you for showing that repair tube specifically. I could not figure out what that tube was for but a spare repair "collar" of some sorts makes some sense. Does anyone else have any idea what it might be or how its used?
Thanks! I don't remember where I read that, but I'm fairly certain it's a quick repair tube for the tent poles. In case the main pole breaks, you can use the repair tube to keep it straight by placing it over the broken part and wrapping some ducktape around it to keep it there.
I understand you're just starting out..you're doing a great job keep it up...suggestion...review some packs for us Americans..alot are unknown to us and we're missing out. Also tents..
Thanks, great idea! Which packs would you like to see? I've dove reviews for the Teton packs, which are very popular in the USA, and almost non-existant in Europe.
Hey! Ive been watching u for a week and I dont know how come u dont have more subscribers! Man this channel is fucking cool. Keep going bruh
Thanks! Just starting out, and RUclips takes time. ;) Also, I'm still figuring out my own style for my vidoes, and what type of content I want to make.
You should do a review on the Himalayan north face parka (summit series) and really see if it holds up in extreme conditions north face advertises it as a jacket well for the Himalayas but I have some doubts
Another great video, keep em coming.
Very helpful and in depth video taken outdoors.
Thank you for the thorough review!
For high wind and gales, it seems like it would be better to use those additional guyouts with additional anchor points. Anchor points different from the basic five. It seems possible to get more tension and resistance. I don't think it will be wrinkle free, but better than doubling up on the same anchors. I don't have experience with this tent, but it seems to be the case.
Very good review. I liked it so much I just subscribed to your channel and gave you a like. The condensation issue will not keep me from buying this tent. I think it’s an awesome tent within reason for the ultralight backpackers demands. I only wish it was not so expensive though. What is your favorite backpack? Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.
Thanks. I use the Osprey Talon 44. It's pretty light, but it isn't ultralight. I think it's about 1.1 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz. You can get something lighter, but I wanted to go with Osprey, just because I knew their packs are durable and comfortable. I wanted to get the lightest "normal-looking" backpack with an internal frame, and the Talon 44 seemend to tick all the boxes haha. I have a review on it on my channel.
Hey man it's cool you did a shout out to grizzly gas. He's the one that made me start watching these videos. You know what I'm double thinking because he did say that other than the rain that tent was a pretty great tent you know like you said for the cost and whatnot.
An acronym is a word that is said as a single word so I don’t know if REI is from another country but here in the United States, the fact that it’s said initial by initial, by definition it’s not an acronym.
Physics are not to avoid, in every tent. Being inside a plastic bag is a simple equation. Not many will do better. If they included a battery powered fan with good rpm (you can attach to one of the floor vents) it might stay dry in even the worst conditions. Also in severe heat you want to enforce airflow. I recommend making a DIY fan for your tent running on a rechargeable battery and using Velcro. You can use it to enforce airflow in wet conditions or as a cooling fan in hot weather.
I'm thru-hiking with this tent right now, and keeping the vestibule fully open does the trick for now. But in nights when it rains, a fan surely would be benificial, because it gets pretty wet.
Hey man, do you still using this tent? I got it a couple of years ago but only using it in warm weather in Central America. Now I'm planning to do a backpacking in North Europe (Iceland, Norway, Italy, etc.) and I want to know if it's a good option to camping in those countries in months between May and August for example. Or it's better to have a better option since the reviews in general are not the best even it's so light, and that is what i love about it. Thank you man.
Yeah it's definitely good enough for most of Europe, even Norway/Lapland. I still use it when I'm out hiking solo. :) If it doesn't rain, I usually keep the vestibule open, and it pretty much solves the condensation issue.
@@OscarHikes Man, many many thanks for your advice. 😃
The x mid is a great alternative. Double walled double vestibule and its 1 and a half pounds.
Its 230$ right now on amazon5
Ackshuwally, REI is not an acronym. It's an abbreviation. If it was an acronym, the host would've been correct in saying "ray". Acronyms differ from abbreviations in that they're pronounced as words.
Thank you sir!
Watched all of it
Scotchguard your rain fyl . Water will not get in. Nore will you deal with condensation.
Tarptent Protrail model, lighter, $239. Better in wind, stronger, easier to set-up, quality stitching, made in U.S.
How tall are you ? Thanks!
Hey. 1.85m