Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 - Old Version - 4 Season Mountaineering Tent

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @billygoatfilms7531
    @billygoatfilms7531 4 года назад +1

    Who would have thought the highlight of my covid 19 day was watching
    a bloke putting up a tent in his back garden. Well done Chris.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Thanks Mike - I'm beginning to go stir crazy 😑

    • @billygoatfilms7531
      @billygoatfilms7531 4 года назад +1

      MCM Outdoor Show : Your going stir crazy, what about the rest of us? Come on Chris get another video up, I’ve just watched the latest METALMAN contribution and thought it can’t be too long before another MCM Outdoor Show Film comes up. Yes I’m sitting in my retreat awaiting your next film drinking copious amounts of Abbot in anticipation. I know your probably working but things are getting desperate here. 😂🍺

  • @jrichardson6
    @jrichardson6 4 года назад +1

    Ooh great video I used to have this tent about 18 yrs ago it was one of my faves tents of all time ! I used to like all the shelves inside for storage and the way it was so sturdily built . Good u still have it for reminiscing about good camping times ☺️👍👌🏼

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      It's a great tent isn't it! Mine needs a bit of tlc now sadly, but we've had some great memories in it 👍

    • @jrichardson6
      @jrichardson6 4 года назад +1

      MCM Outdoor Show yeah the interior is so cozy I used it up in Scotland with my son who was four at the time ☺️golden days 🤟

  • @JackKlumpass
    @JackKlumpass 3 года назад +1

    Hope you get it fixed up. I felt for you on that man. I know how you feel.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  3 года назад

      I think it's resigned to the MCM museum now mate

  • @kanotisten
    @kanotisten 4 года назад +2

    Is one of the best tents I've had, likes that it stands so tense with a little flutter on when it blows. It is also easy to walk around with the previously set up and try different places

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Yeah, it's a very sturdy piece of kit 👍

  • @steveharrison1765
    @steveharrison1765 4 года назад +5

    That tent holds legendry status after pendle Hill, I would send it off to Scottish Mountain gear when they re open, they are the Hilleberg approved repairers in the UK but they repair all other brands as well, I want to see another Pendle Hell haha.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Steve, I’ll check them out 👍

  • @angrycamping
    @angrycamping 4 года назад +2

    Nice one Chris. As I said on Insta, I gave this tent to my mate but, we still use it when we're going 'Brokeback' style. Usually split it between us, so it's not such a burden to carry. Is bomb proof as you say and really nice to be in, with all the bright panels and loads of internal pockets. Great bit of kit👍🏼

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Extremely generous of you! I couldn’t part with mine. I will try and reseal soon......the tent will live to fight another day 👍

    • @angrycamping
      @angrycamping 4 года назад

      @@MCMOutdoors He (Scott) laughs every time I get a new bit of kit. He says, "Oh nice, that'll be mine so look after it!" 😂

    • @gordonmonaghan133
      @gordonmonaghan133 4 года назад +1

      Sort of thinking along the same lines as you two.OK it does seem to be a bit on the heavy side, but, it does look like a genuine two man shelter, unlike other models that make the same claim but fall short in actuality. Under the right conditions (as per that Pendle Hill trip with your mate Walshy) I can,t imagine anything better. Just wondering, would you say that it,s weight exceeds that of two individual tents such as a Vango Banshee and a Coleman Cobra?

    • @angrycamping
      @angrycamping 4 года назад

      @@gordonmonaghan133 I would guess prob'ly heavier, on account of the numerous poles and non-lightweight fly. If I remember rightly, it's circa 3kg. BUT, have always split it with fellow camper, so becomes circa 1.5kg #win

    • @gordonmonaghan133
      @gordonmonaghan133 4 года назад

      @@angrycamping That,s what I wss assuming.

  • @maxt7525
    @maxt7525 4 года назад

    Thank you for showing us through and over this great tent.....really appreciated. Brilliant 😃🇦🇺👍

  • @AntSurviveTheNight
    @AntSurviveTheNight 4 года назад +1

    I would certainly feel safe in this tent. Loads of room too and like other people have said, it withstood the Pendle Hill horror so that’s good enough I’m my book 👍. Hope you get the seams sorted bud.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      A job for some day mate, bring it back to its former glory!

  • @joeengland3655
    @joeengland3655 4 года назад +1

    what an awesome tent.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Thanks Joe - solid tent 👍

  • @johnfowlertrailrunning
    @johnfowlertrailrunning 4 года назад +1

    Heh Chris, yeah I still use mine! Had many adventures in it including the tail ends of a couple of hurricanes in North Devon. I use seam sealer when needed plus occasional paint-on Fabsil silicone to reproof the flysheet. You need to let it air for a while after as it stinks, but it keeps the tent going. Not sure I'd rely on it like I used to but still OK for general wet weather use. Good luck!

  • @AGORDEIRE
    @AGORDEIRE 4 года назад +1

    mind yourself too Chris. enjoyed watching the Pendle Hill videos!

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Thanks Alan, take care out there 👍

  • @leoferrer5264
    @leoferrer5264 4 года назад +1

    I have one as well, I have a good memories, and protect me in different weather conditions. I will fix the seams at home. I will let you know. Thanks for your video.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Hi Leo, please let us know how you get on fixing the seams. Like you, we have too many good memories to throw this one away - and we want to repair it. Thanks for watching - Chris

    • @fpolloa
      @fpolloa 2 года назад

      How did it go Leo? Did you manage to fix it?

    • @leoferrer5264
      @leoferrer5264 2 года назад

      @@fpolloa hi. I did, and it was ok, I haven’t tested outdoors but seems like it is ok. Let me some time to sed you the video

    • @fpolloa
      @fpolloa 2 года назад

      @@leoferrer5264 Hey! Thanks for the answer! Sure thing, please share so that we can check it out

  • @craigbolton9649
    @craigbolton9649 4 года назад +1

    My Trango is of similar age with similar problems. Groundsheet leaks even with a footprint. Still might get it sorted though as like you, many good memories including a storm on Dartmoor!

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      I can't get rid of mine haha! I'll just keep it for summer Garden use if nothing else. ATB

    • @fpolloa
      @fpolloa 2 года назад

      Did you solve it out Craig? There are some good solutions in this comment section.

  • @thebeerpeople12
    @thebeerpeople12 4 года назад +1

    Pendle witch one of the best beers ever.🍺🍺🍺

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      It's nectar! One of my favourite beers 😊

  • @stubloggs6358
    @stubloggs6358 4 года назад +1

    Know what you mean about hanging on to gear even though it may not be in the ''best nick'', bit of a sentimental softie myself at times......neat tent and great 'review' Chris......stay well and look after the family mate.....cheers....Stu....👌👍

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Thanks mate - wasn't much of a review was it to be fair! Just a random excuse to make a video as this is doing my head in now. I'm gonna throw a few live streams out there, can't give any guarantees on interesting content mate but it may keep me sane. Look after yourself.

  • @CAPHOTO1961
    @CAPHOTO1961 4 года назад

    70mph winds, drinking wine and eating cheese it was surreal. That's practically the quote from Oddball from Kelly's Heroes. :) Id contact Mountain Hardwear they they have excellent customer service. They gave me a nice credit for an old pair of gore tex shell pants that delaminated. I just ordered a trango 4 cant wait to get it. My first real 4 season tent.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Hi mate, thanks. I've contacted them and they cannot help sadly as its an old model 😔

    • @CAPHOTO1961
      @CAPHOTO1961 4 года назад

      @@MCMOutdoors Damn that's some bad news, hope you get it sorted out.

  • @grahamcrowther3107
    @grahamcrowther3107 4 года назад +1

    Hope you get a resolution to the seams, great tent 👍

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Thanks Graham, 20 years service so can't complain 👍

  • @stevewoods9661
    @stevewoods9661 4 года назад +3

    Great video Chris, as your aware I bought the Trango 3 second hand last year, I've currently set up in the garden at the min, I wasn't aware it could be 20years old. As with yours the seam seal has perished, looks like dandruff inside lol.
    You can by seam sealer that you paint on apposed to the tape, there is loads of you tube vids out there to prep and reseal.
    If you want the truth it was your Pendle Hill video that swung me to find this tent, only downside is the weight at 6.5kg lol.
    I'm not to far from you mate if I find anywhere local that does seam sealing ill let you know

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Thanks mate, I’ll have a go with resealing one day and hopefully get it out again in some bad conditions 👍🏕

  • @stephenthomas5428
    @stephenthomas5428 4 года назад +1

    Hi Chris I have a Marmot Asgard 3 man tent which had the same issues. The Seams were Flaky and the inside of the fly sheet was tacky to the touch. I looked everywhere for a cure and came up with this,
    Firstly I store all my flysheets in separate bags that are loose and breathable (I use those thin green breathable bags that people put over largish plants and pots to protect there plants from the frost).
    Coat the inside of the flysheet with talcum powder and place loosely in the breathable bag for about a week or so, If you repeat this a couple of times it reduces the tackiness until as with mine it goes . Then you can use ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL on a small cloth along the seam to remove the flaky seam sealer, I also had to do a lot of scraping with my thumbnail to remove the really awkward bits. It is time consuming but worth doing well. Once all the old seam sealer is removed I put the tent up in my garage with the flysheet inside out on top of the inner and with a small craft glue brush I then put a thin line of seamgrip seamsealer (a large 250ml tube) over the seams. If you can get your hands on a large syringe even better, I filled the syringe with the Seamgrip and use the syringe and craft brush for a neater job. Leave this for 48 hrs, if you only have 24 hours the seam sealer can still be tacky and will need to have some talcum powder sprinkled over the entire seam. After all this I gave the outside of the flysheet a coating of Fabsil Gold. All this worked for me and my son in law and myself have had many a stormy night dry and secure in the Asgard since with no problems. I hope this is of help. Steve

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Hi Steve, thanks so much for providing such a detailed answer - I will do this. Many thanks - Chris

    • @stephenthomas5428
      @stephenthomas5428 4 года назад +1

      @@MCMOutdoors Hi Chris Isopropyl Alchohol, small craft glue brush and Seamgrip Seamsealer all on Ebay. Possibly large syringe as well .Cheers

    • @fpolloa
      @fpolloa 2 года назад

      Hi Stephen, I am planning on doing the same to my tent. How is it holding after a while?
      Thanks1

  • @kinderkev
    @kinderkev 4 года назад +1

    classic i like it .old school thats a tent built to last and take on the very harshest of weathers. its up there with along side north face ve 25 .respected tents of choice for many climbers on everest. only probs is they are both very heavy at around 😥 defo only a base camp tent .

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Hi Kev, yes - if they could make these as strong but lighter weight that would be amazing. I don't think they can though - it's better to split the tent between two people if camping with a friend. ATB, Chris

  • @andybennett3122
    @andybennett3122 4 года назад +1

    I reckon you can just re-seam seal it Chris. The waxy, flaky stuff is the old seam sealant. I'm no expert, but you'll probably have to remove the old stuff with some sort of solvent and then re-apply fresh sealant. It's a great tent so it'd be a shame not to use it. I used to have a Mtn Hrdwr Viperine 2. The quality was great, but a little heavy. Well, thanks for the vids, its keeping me sane!

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Hi Andy, yeah I’ll have a go - what better time ! I’m emotionally attached to this one 😂 ATB, Chris

  • @markwinno
    @markwinno 4 года назад +1

    Enjoy the peace and Q .stay safe pal

  • @polifrone5
    @polifrone5 4 года назад +1

    Call Mt Hardwear in the USA. I sent in my old rainfly and they sent me a brand new one.... no charge!!!!!
    Good luck..BTW..both the North Face VE-25 and Tango share the same heritage!

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Ah thanks man, I tried that - but they don't make the fly for my tent any more! Sad times. ATB

  • @kanotisten
    @kanotisten 4 года назад +1

    Have the same problem with the outer tent on my Trango 2

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Not good - have you found a solution?

    • @kanotisten
      @kanotisten 4 года назад +1

      @@MCMOutdoors no just re-impregnated the tent. Thinking about sewing a piece of new material on the old most exposed part of the roof. but have not moved on with it

  • @rickcastro3375
    @rickcastro3375 2 года назад +1

    Try rubbing silicone sealant on seams

  • @MrAmisto
    @MrAmisto 3 года назад +1

    I have the same one. mine is only about 7 years old. But the new version of this is 700 bucks. crazy.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  3 года назад

      Yeah, shame prices are going up!

  • @goaro2007
    @goaro2007 2 года назад +1

    I am just doing that repair to my rainfly. It's the moisture and where you storage the tent. Could you take the tape out? Mine was disintegrated into thousand pieces. Put the rain fly in a bucket of water and 300 cm3 of Alcohol Isopropyl. The next day use an old visa card to remove the pieces. If you can just pull out much much easier. Then when totally clean seam grip Gear Aid In the inside. On the out, side use silicone and white spirit with a foam brush Finally nixwax waterproof. Take some time but it will works perfectly and you will feel proud.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  2 года назад

      Thanks for the tips Gonzalo.
      It would be a shame to get rid of the tent, so I will try that some day. ATB, Chris

  • @nickhindle7289
    @nickhindle7289 4 года назад +2

    LSR in Colne do every type of repair known to man
    Used them for years.
    They'll even reproof when they've restored

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Cheers Nick - not a million miles away so could be an option. ATB, Chris

    • @robertgordon5150
      @robertgordon5150 4 года назад +1

      Nick Hindle good shout, I’ve just used them to repair a Mountain Hardwear rain jacket. Amazing workmanship and amazing customer service. Highly recommended for all outdoor kit repairs.

    • @tombarton7043
      @tombarton7043 4 года назад +1

      Mines done the same; were you able to get in touch with LSR?

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Not tried yet Tom, will report back when get chance.

    • @tombarton7043
      @tombarton7043 4 года назад

      MCM Outdoors so with mine, the little clear plastic window on the outer fell out (big hole now) and all the inside of the seams have gone very flakey. just spoken to LSR and then said they would probably be able to help but to email with photos if I could and they would do their best 👍

  • @bmxs1000
    @bmxs1000 Год назад +1

    Havs you used this tent since just bought myself a trango 3 and looking fir as much content with people using these ?

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  Год назад +1

      Used it loads over the years mate - in fact, if / when my channel reaches 20K subs, I'll be giving it away 👍

    • @bmxs1000
      @bmxs1000 Год назад +1

      @@MCMOutdoors keep it up and you'll be hitting 20k in no time thanks for the reply 👍

  • @fpolloa
    @fpolloa 2 года назад +1

    Hi Chris. I have recently noticed the same issue with my tent. (although i bought it second-hand -new- 3 years ago) Did you find a solution for this? I will probably redo the taping as the rest is in mint condition. Let me know if you know the product/solution to this!
    Bests

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  2 года назад

      No solution sadly, it's a process called "Hydrolysis" and the fabric essentially degrades in terms of its chemical composition.

    • @fpolloa
      @fpolloa 2 года назад

      @@MCMOutdoors Thanks for the answer Chris. Indeed, this phenomenon is indeed a problem. I've seen the restoring of nylon PU-coated rainflies by washing the PU-coating out and re applying a different one (see ruclips.net/video/Iy_NsqsFiPg/видео.html). Maybe this would help?

  • @lamaaasyaang8932
    @lamaaasyaang8932 4 года назад +2

    How much this tent ? please. I want buy one.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      I don't sell them.... A quick Google search should help you out 👍

  • @runflydive702
    @runflydive702 4 года назад +1

    I just opened mine up (mine is ten years old.....EXTREMELY light use... just a couple of shaded car camping days), and mine has the waxiness and stickiness.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      It's a shame isn't it. I'm sure there will be a fix mate.

    • @runflydive702
      @runflydive702 4 года назад +1

      MCM Outdoor Show It is. I emailed them yesterday and I got pretty much a form-email response saying “send it in and we’ll tell you if it is covered under warranty.” I tried calling first, but they are understandably not taking calls at the moment. I’ll try and follow up with what I learn. Thanks for the video...crazily timing as I had just ordered a footprint (after all these years) and you had just uploaded.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Let us know how you get on - good luck.

    • @fpolloa
      @fpolloa 2 года назад

      @@runflydive702 how did it go?

  • @jackpreen7171
    @jackpreen7171 3 года назад

    Hi this video has helped a lot. Keep the videos going. I bought this tent not long ago, got the blue and red model. I’ve taken it up to Scotland and it’s got absolutely soaked. Is it a POS or am I doing something wrong. Are these tents built for all weathers or just high wind and snow. Thank you much appreciated

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  3 года назад +1

      They're full seam taped so it shouldn't have leaked a drop mate.

    • @jackpreen7171
      @jackpreen7171 3 года назад

      @@MCMOutdoors it’s mainly the floor that’s bad. I bought the extra ground sheet but it’s still useless

  • @audungillerdalen
    @audungillerdalen 4 года назад +1

    Fabsil gold - 👍 that will fix it .

  • @BiznessWizard
    @BiznessWizard Год назад

    Chris, I know this is an older video of yours but I had a quick question about this Trango 2 Mountain Hardwear tent: Does the fly have attachment points that go through to the backside of the fly and attach to the pole structure? Possibly velcro strips? I have a 30 year old LL Bean Col Expedition tent that seems to have a very similar pole structure. It is a rock in the wind.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  Год назад

      Hi, yes it does! Plastic clips which go though. It's a great bit of kit!

    • @BiznessWizard
      @BiznessWizard Год назад

      Hi Chris, thanks for getting back to me. That is a great bit of kit. Have a nice weekend.@@MCMOutdoors

  • @stephengoulding6513
    @stephengoulding6513 3 года назад +1

    You wouldn’t know where I actually could buy these ?

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  3 года назад

      Online..... 👍

    • @stephengoulding6513
      @stephengoulding6513 3 года назад

      @@MCMOutdoors I think I have more chance of finding diamonds than finding these online.

    • @ktb6979
      @ktb6979 3 года назад +1

      Hi Stephen, I've just seen one of these for sale and came here for the review. Its not for me, but I saw your comment so you might like to check out Facebook Market Place..theres one for sale in Glasgow 👍

  • @geocaste8402
    @geocaste8402 Год назад

    An iron with some parchment paper with fix those seams.

  • @Jacobwilliamsoffical
    @Jacobwilliamsoffical 4 года назад +1

    Hi Chris , Love the channel and you've got your self a new subscriber !
    Im in the market for a new to me but second hand tent and found your two part review great , would you consider parting ways with the tent in exchange for some silver ? Stay safe Jacob

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Alright mate, thanks for the sub! Maybe - depends on what you can offer! 👍

    • @Jacobwilliamsoffical
      @Jacobwilliamsoffical 4 года назад +1

      @@MCMOutdoors sent you an email :)

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      I'm thinking about it 😉

  • @astrogate1
    @astrogate1 4 года назад +1

    Chris this tent is still in amazing shape and just needs some loving care mate! I would use some mineral spirits to remove the old seal tape and make up your own seam sealer using mineral spirits and 100% silicon which work great on both nylon & polyester rain flys see this link ruclips.net/video/y83uXupu5tY/видео.html. Also, I am in Canada and use this great product silicon waterproofing liquid by woods. I just brushed it on my outer tent fly to restore it back to a waterproof fly like new. link www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/woods-silicone-waterproofing-liquid-3-78-l-0765309p.html#srp. Perhaps you can buy something similar in the UK. Cheers mate!

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Thanks man, I can't bring myself to throw it out - as it's just the fly which needs some TLC.
      Maybe a new project for the spring! Appreciate the tips and I will see what I can do.
      ATB, Chris

    • @astrogate1
      @astrogate1 4 года назад

      @@MCMOutdoors Chris I look forward to watching the updated video perhaps in the spring and I'm sure this tent will be like new again. Be safe cheers mate!

  • @ladakhsail1
    @ladakhsail1 4 года назад +1

    tidy beer.

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      🍻

    • @ladakhsail1
      @ladakhsail1 4 года назад +1

      Cant locate any decent bevies during lock down, the ques are to long for waitrose by me... ;-)

    • @MCMOutdoors
      @MCMOutdoors  4 года назад

      Ah no! Maybe try online! The struggle is real 😂👍

    • @ladakhsail1
      @ladakhsail1 4 года назад

      @@MCMOutdoors Good advice, cheers

    • @ladakhsail1
      @ladakhsail1 4 года назад +1

      Lock down has brought about a resourceful approach to outdooring, im near the south downs in Surrey and end up having a morning run with pac stopping at "senic" locations for brews, my one a day