Hello Claire 👋I have seen a tent advertised here on YT that you can put up in 5 seconds. It's based on an upside-down umbrella principle. American, I think. Looks very sturdy in the demos'. Might be worth considering ? Although I'm not sure how costly -
@@WildBeare Thanks! Our "Solid" version is a darker green although still not that dark. I'll be moving it darker green in the spring, although it still should probably even darker yet. Maybe for 2025.
You inspired me to sleep outside in a tarp and bivy setup on my father in law's land in a pine forest. The sky was very overcast until about 4 AM when the setting moon's light hit my face and woke me up. The views of the moon set over the pines and a pond I was camped next are things I will never forget - and I would not have been out there in the near freezing temperatures and rain without your inspiration!!! all the best.
Dan Durston put tons of research and engineering into his tents. Well worth the money. It also has specific geometric angles to allow snow to always slide off and not collect. I have the same exact tent and love it! Thank you Claire, your smile always makes my day when you drop a video!
Warmly wrapped up, fed and watered watching Claire put herself through the wringer for our entertainment and education. What a gal!! Keep up the great work and keep feeling "floofy". .
I’ve had this tent in 60mph gusts (96kph) and it stood up to it. For me it’s the perfect balance of performance, liveability & weight to £'s spent available. It’s really well designed and made, common failure points (tent poles) are negated. The only negative I’ve come across (I’m nit picking now) is the large footprint sometimes can inhibit finding a good pitch - I’ll happily trade that for the interior space it offers. I’ve had MSR and Hillebergs and whilst they are more bomb proof they are cramped and condensation pits in comparison. Unless you regularly camp above the tree line or are an extreme weather adventurer (or don’t use trekking poles) it’s incredibly difficult to justify the 2-300%+ price premium imo. Hats off to Dan Durston, the hype is real!
Wow that is insane!! That's the storm force wind that I want to try it in 😄 Yes I agree about the large footprint, actually the large size in general, it seems more the size of a 2P but with the sleeping area of a 1P. Part of me would like it a smidge lower to be a bit more low profile, as I'm tall in the torso and the headroom is massive. All the space for gear is amazing though of course Some of the winds my Hille has been through I just can't imagine this not being flattened or ripped in half in them but time will tell, sounds like your experience has been great so far :D Thanks for watching 🐻
@@WildBeare I’m beginning to think you have masochistic tendencies! In reality every tent is a compromise, I guess it’s about working out what’s most important to you, either that or become a tent collector with one for every occasion! Last count I have 8 but Durston is by far my most used, closely followed by the Big Agnes Copper Spur which is a brilliant good weather shelter. If you want to indulge your masochistic side you could try the Copper Spur in a Welsh storm! Bring pole repair sleeves and your drone to search for it in the morning 🤣
@@WildBeare I have the 2P Solid which comes in a darker colour, but even the lighter colour is surprisingly difficult to see at a distance. If you are really concerned, you could drape some of your camo net over it, but I don't think it matters, especially if you are setting up late and taking down early.
I've only pitched my x-mid 1 solid once, but tightening the corners as tight as a drum before putting in the poles seemed to keep everything nice and tight. Although it was nowhere near as windy and this video 😉
@@pjbell007 Yes, you need to tighten the corners well first, that is really the most important thing when pitching this tent. The pitch in this video seemed a bit loose. It should handle the wind better when it is tighter. I'm not sure if the extra guylines in the loops in the ventilation flaps does any help. I think it would be more useful to add the extra guyline to the same loop as the original guyline. Then you could pull the two guylines to different angles and get more support for the poles to all directions.
I suggested your videos to people on Quora who are suffering from mental stress and need to get away for awhile. I suggested nature as a low cost high value solution. You have such an appreciation for the simple gifts of being outside in nature. Just watching you, how you move about and deal with problems, lowers stress for us. Cheers, Cliff Wise
Wow, you’re a trooper. Shooting and working in inclement weather is so challenging. I’ve worked in TV for a loooooong time and had to endure tornadoes, rainstorms, blizzards, floods, 115 degree summer temps and even been struck by lightning while in my vehicle. You handle it like a pro! Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing.
Good lord Claire, I was biting my nails when you pulled the guy lines out! You certainly ran this through the rigors, and it held up amazing in 40+mph winds. Have a great weekend and Happy New Year! ✌️ 🌲⛺️🌲
This was perfect! I’ve long been curious about the strength of these tents but you’re the ONLY RUclipsr who camps in truly strong winds and this was the best wind test on the durston xmid. Thank you so much! Hope to watch you use it a lot more.
I put 6 inch bungee cord loops on my guy line points on the 2 big panels before i tied my guy lines on just to give it that bit of a shock absorbing effect, its worked a treat over the past few years.....be nice to your tents Claire :)
Ohh that's a great idea thanks! I have some bungee cord, might try this, might make it a bit less 'flappy' too maybe haha. I will try ;) thanks for watching 🐻
So many choices Claire, but you doing this testing is a great help for so many of us! Really impressed by this Durston X Mid ! Nice going- for many of us who are fine with the color, this is a great win! Thanks for being so supportive 🏃♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏
@@maxdjango4204 For my part, I'm going with the regular one, since it has more mesh. I'll be spending more time in it during warm weather than cold, and the mesh will be great for stargazing. If I need to be out when it's 0 degrees F, I'll rent/borrow a dedicated winter tent. It might turn out that the solid is better for me, but eh... good resale value.
I’m watching this from Western Australia. 40something °C and thunderstorms off in the distance. A world away and opposite weather. This video mentally cools me down.
Just bought the X-Mid Pro 2+, going to take it out for a test in the interior of BC next week, hopefully won't rain that much but will be interesting if it does, to see how it holds up. Something that does help even more is pointing the thin end of the tent, or nose, into the wind. Anyway, can't wait!! Great vid!
The Alpkit Bigfoot footprint fits like a glove in this tent. It’s so good you’d believe it was the official footprint. And at £25 it’s a bargain. I’d definitely recommend it. And the Durston too, it’s a great tent.
Don't apologise for the wind on the mic -- it helps make the sensation more real for the listener. We can feel that we are there too (but I bet you're glad that we're not!). Like the shot tracking your feet as you walk along. That's different! It all adds to the high standard of production you manage whatever the weather is throwing at you. Great stuff.
Totally impressed with how well that tent did in extreme wind. After the first video had my doubts that it would do well at all. Nice one Claire, looks like you had a good time as well!
Evening Claire. I just wanted to say Thank you for the enjoyment your back catalogue of videos has provided me in recent weeks. My partner kindly has ordered a few simple camping presents for me, focused around taking my daughter out on Saturday mornings for breakfast in the woods. Nothing better than hot chocolate or espresso on a cold bright morning in nature. But it took 'going solo' and your videos to remind me of that fact.
Hi! Ahh that's so nice, the best quality time together, and never forgotten 💚 so glad you're enjoying my lil channel, happy new year to you and your daughter :)
Hi Claire, As you mentioned in your last comment to me you were kinda expecting the tent to fail and to do a demo of using it as an emergency shelter. But it's sturdier than it looks. There's plenty of videos on how to supe up a Lanshan, key to most is setting it taught so no flappy bits, the Durston sure was flapping but it's stronger than it looks. You mentioned ordering a footprint 👣, have you spotted the trend of people using roofing membrane, it's cheep as chips and indestructible. Bet you could do a demo on making a shelter (tarp) out of that stuff. 😉 Cheers Graham
Claire your passion for the outside world Mother Nature is truly inspiring. And it’s wonderful to see ✌️🙏 In this crazy world we are living in at the moment you show us how we can find happiness in my Mother Nature’s company ✌️💙🙏
Having so much fun watching you having so much fun checking out all the tents that could withstand a gal force wind and rain. The places you put yourself in is amazing and very interesting. You are one most fantastic young lady. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful dry day with no wind.
Here in Florida when I'm not hammock camping and when camping in a tent. I always use a ground cloth ( I used the 3m (3.2 yards ) of Tyvek 43gsm 1443R Kite Making Material , Durable , Strong , Lightweight and Breathable from Amazon. It's softer and quieter than the Tyvek used in home building. ) It's trimmed to fit inside ( about 2 inches ) the drip line of the X-Mid 1 sides. Shinny side down soft side up , have to use a ground cloth since the ground is always moist.
Claire you are one brave and tough woman!! Going out in some of the worse conditions and coming out strong!💪 That was amazing to watch under such windy weather!⛺️cool!! Good fun to watch! You had me dancin at the end!! lol 🤣 I loved it! Thank you for taking us along with you! 🚙take care!💜🥰 don’t work too hard and have a wonderful weekend!! ❤️🥰😇🙏🏼
... wow ... gutsy little tent 🌬️⛺ ... well done testing it to the max ... now looking into getting one myself ... have a healthy wealthy and fun-filled 2024 🎉 ... stay safe and well and above all keep smiling 😃
Bloody hell - you're a magnet for bad weather! That was certainly a stiff test of the X Mid - I love mine, though haven't yet given it that sort of abuse!
Hi Claire. A good test there. I agree on the colour concern. Light grey aint it when you are hoping to blend in. I am considering a niche tent called the Nortent Vern 1 PC. It is a heavy duty single skin tent. Weighs a ton (well 3kg anyway) and is bulky as a result, but looks built like a tank and might not even wobble in the winds you just showed us. If the bulk and weight do not justify the sturdiness I was considering the standard SIL nylon version of this tent, the Nortent Vern 1.
I love this tent, I had a night on Helvellyn on 11th December, I thought I would have to bail as the wind was so strong, but this tent held up like a boss, so impressed.
I love the expression that "you're doing this so I don't have to.". Yep, my days of rough camping are well and truly over. But I do enjoy the notion of "virtual camping" with you. Best wishes.
I have the X- Mid1 Solid. Much better, it’s dark green. It blends in and it’s a bit better quality for stormy conditions… wasn’t that much more expensive. I use with the ground sheet for that extra protection. It’s performed well, no issues at all. Perfect for multi day hiking when you want the “lighter tent” kit. I’ve used it in high winds, hail at one point in Tasmania, Australia known for harsh conditions and hiking in New Zealand it’s a fantastic tent.
@@steveround315 I’m happy I reached out to Dan and asked the question the best one to go with as I was deciding between the two. I’m very happy with my purchase, they are not cheap. I live in australia as well so the conversion to AUD made me a little sad. Bit it was so worth it, fabulous tent
Useful video. Lots of flapping and the tent looked a little loose in a few shots at the end. But, those are serious winds so any comparable tent is going to be noisy.
Hi Claire! I'm a camping/outdoors guy. I watch different reputable outdoors people, and the equipment they use. My trail camera broke last Fall, so I needed a new one. I saw that you use the GardePro A3 camera. Decided to get one myself. This is a wonderful trail cam! Easy to operate, great photos and video. I'm very happy with it. Thanks for sharing your adventures, and listing your equipment. Take care and be safe out there! I'll be tuned in!😊
I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and you. And am constantly amazed at your persistence in what appears to be more rainy/windy conditions than not. Bravissima!
I can't think of a better way to actually test a tent, in these conditions. What a testament to the quality you've been able to find in this pack-tent. Good on you for going the extra for this test. Loved it.
Thank you so much for testing. I hate wasting money and finding out at the wrong time that a product is failing. You're the Best! Much respect from your friends in Florida! 🌴
Hi Claire, great vid as usual. I'd love to see you try a Slingfin Splitwing with the mesh inner and vestibule. I think it should be a great fastpacking shelter but I'm not sure how it would handle proper weather. Keep up the vids.
At the moment I'm more into camping, and therefore I didn’t need trekking poles yet. But I’m very very interested in hiking. Seeing this tent in such weather really is pretty impressive. Thank you for your review in such conditions!
Awe, the sacrifices you make for your viewers is absolutely astonishing. You are literally puting yourself in harms way with adverse weather conditions and all. You deserve a medal for that alone. Keep up the fantastic work. Much love and light. Paul. 🥰😇
Well done Claire, another beautiful and impressive video in quite appalling weather conditions. You are a girl after my own heart. Stay safe and warm and keep up the good work. Along with many, many other people who love the outdoors your videos are very keenly anticipated and loved.❤
Hi Claire this is my first time watching your videos which I love when I was a little kid I would camp out in our front garden but I haven't camp since I was younger but I don't think that you can buy a tent for a tall guy like me plus I like the wee thing that you hold while it tells you the wind speed.
Great review! I crack up watching your RUclips posts. You always seem to find the most inclement weather to be out and about in. So let’s see, the forecast is for weather that most people would be nice and comfortable in their homes, but not Claire, Claire grabs her backpack, tent and other gear for another adventure in the wild. Makes me wonder why anyone would want to live over there… But your exuberance always puts a smile on my face. Hardly anything puts a damper on our Claire! I look forward to watching your continuing adventures Claire, they never fail to entertain. 🍻😁
Love your videos. I've only been hiking for a year but I've done a lot of the Shropshire Hills. Unfortunately they don't allow camping or even using a stove
I recently set up in and went through a night of downpour in my Durstan X-mid 1 pro. I had water get in due to two issues. The water came in from splash back. There were two reason, one was my fault, the other, not so much. After I did the initial pitch I should have went around the tent and tightened the corners a bit more to tightened up the long sides. The other issue had to do with the pole sinking into the ground because it was saturated with water which contributed to the long side collapsing in even more and allowing the splash up. Lesson learned for next time. Great vid.
I came across your channel over Christmas and I have to say that you have re-invigorated my love of camping as I had just got into the habit of hiking only. I'm also an assistant scout leader and I have been using a number of your videos as example for the scouts that are getting ready for their D of E and King's Scout expeditions. You should look at offering to talk to local groups, not to mention getting your Mountain Leader qualifications, you'd breeze that!
Looked like a very fun video. I love the wind especially in the summer, day or night when it's warm I like to sit in the woods soaking it all in, making sure I'm safe from potential falling trees or limbs of course. Something about it. I love your videos. Please be safe sweetie, when I went to Hawaii I hiked the trails near the cliffs where they had the old lookout bunkers. It was impressive. I noticed a lot of shrines in the area and wondered why, thinking suicides. But locals told me it's from hikers in the area and winds in Hawaii are random and strong enough to blow you off the cliff. I was thankful for the knowledge and wanted to pass it onto you. Although I'm not sure the area where you were at is capable of this I just thought it would be nice for you to know. Looking forward to your next video. Keep up the good work.
Really excellent review. I like the attention to detail, measuring wind speed and temp as well as with/without lines pegs etc. I watch quite a few reviewers and this is up there with the best. Not too long either. (Must be my OCD lol) well done
"Mountain Hardwear EV2 Set-up in high winds" great video of a tent no longer made but can still find them used if you look. I have one and also Sierra Designs Tiros another not longer made tent which I have also that they used to test on Mount Washington at 100 mph winds in the winter. There are videos around showing them testing. Lots of fun going above tree line in the winter on Mount Washington in the winter and putting up a tent as long as you know what you are doing. Thanks for posting.
Hi .. not bad little tent that ,, stood up well . I used to use a little Gelert tent ⛺ back in the day on all my secret little adventures ,, Compact kit ... 😊
Another awesome video Claire! Note that Dan Durston advises a different angle for the guy lines than you are using, which should make it even sturdier!
Which other tents would you like to see bad weather tested? :D 🏕
3F UL GEAR Taiji2 and OEX Bobcat 1😊
Hello Claire 👋I have seen a tent advertised here on YT that you can put up in 5 seconds. It's based on an upside-down umbrella principle. American, I think. Looks very sturdy in the demos'. Might be worth considering ? Although I'm not sure how costly -
Onetigris Stella 4 season tent
Grampian 3 man (big 2 man really) in storm, I’ve done bad weather but not storm
Dutch army 2 man tent.😀
Nice. Glad the tent worked well. Thanks for testing it out :)
- Dan
The man himself!
It's very impressive Dan! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for darker colours in future hopefully 😍🙏 Happy 2024
@@WildBeare Thanks! Our "Solid" version is a darker green although still not that dark. I'll be moving it darker green in the spring, although it still should probably even darker yet. Maybe for 2025.
@@durstongear camo silpoly pretty please
It's not so bad in rocky country - not so blendy in thewoods though..@@WildBeare
This is the best advertisement for a tent that I’ve ever seen. This video should be on their website. We’ll done to you and Mr. Durston.
You inspired me to sleep outside in a tarp and bivy setup on my father in law's land in a pine forest. The sky was very overcast until about 4 AM when the setting moon's light hit my face and woke me up. The views of the moon set over the pines and a pond I was camped next are things I will never forget - and I would not have been out there in the near freezing temperatures and rain without your inspiration!!! all the best.
Dan Durston put tons of research and engineering into his tents. Well worth the money. It also has specific geometric angles to allow snow to always slide off and not collect. I have the same exact tent and love it! Thank you Claire, your smile always makes my day when you drop a video!
Warmly wrapped up, fed and watered watching Claire put herself through the wringer for our entertainment and education. What a gal!! Keep up the great work and keep feeling "floofy". .
Got to love Wildbeare's enthusiasm; whatever the weather throws at her !
I’ve had this tent in 60mph gusts (96kph) and it stood up to it. For me it’s the perfect balance of performance, liveability & weight to £'s spent available. It’s really well designed and made, common failure points (tent poles) are negated. The only negative I’ve come across (I’m nit picking now) is the large footprint sometimes can inhibit finding a good pitch - I’ll happily trade that for the interior space it offers.
I’ve had MSR and Hillebergs and whilst they are more bomb proof they are cramped and condensation pits in comparison. Unless you regularly camp above the tree line or are an extreme weather adventurer (or don’t use trekking poles) it’s incredibly difficult to justify the 2-300%+ price premium imo.
Hats off to Dan Durston, the hype is real!
Absolutely agree, I have the 2 person and loved it so much went for a 1 person xmid pro to reduce that footprint. Amazing kit
Wow that is insane!! That's the storm force wind that I want to try it in 😄
Yes I agree about the large footprint, actually the large size in general, it seems more the size of a 2P but with the sleeping area of a 1P. Part of me would like it a smidge lower to be a bit more low profile, as I'm tall in the torso and the headroom is massive. All the space for gear is amazing though of course
Some of the winds my Hille has been through I just can't imagine this not being flattened or ripped in half in them but time will tell, sounds like your experience has been great so far :D
Thanks for watching 🐻
@@WildBeare I’m beginning to think you have masochistic tendencies! In reality every tent is a compromise, I guess it’s about working out what’s most important to you, either that or become a tent collector with one for every occasion! Last count I have 8 but Durston is by far my most used, closely followed by the Big Agnes Copper Spur which is a brilliant good weather shelter. If you want to indulge your masochistic side you could try the Copper Spur in a Welsh storm! Bring pole repair sleeves and your drone to search for it in the morning 🤣
@@WildBeare I have the 2P Solid which comes in a darker colour, but even the lighter colour is surprisingly difficult to see at a distance. If you are really concerned, you could drape some of your camo net over it, but I don't think it matters, especially if you are setting up late and taking down early.
@@WildBeare Also, I roll the doors rather than gather them, and so far haven't had the wind take the magnet ... So far...
Dan Durston put a really good pitching guide together for the xmid. So many useful tips on how to pitch correctly in all conditions 😊
Yes I think I've seen it, if it's on their website, the skinny pitch is pretty useful too :)
I've only pitched my x-mid 1 solid once, but tightening the corners as tight as a drum before putting in the poles seemed to keep everything nice and tight. Although it was nowhere near as windy and this video 😉
@@pjbell007 Yes, you need to tighten the corners well first, that is really the most important thing when pitching this tent. The pitch in this video seemed a bit loose. It should handle the wind better when it is tighter.
I'm not sure if the extra guylines in the loops in the ventilation flaps does any help. I think it would be more useful to add the extra guyline to the same loop as the original guyline. Then you could pull the two guylines to different angles and get more support for the poles to all directions.
That was good Wild Beare, especially sitting by the fire with a glass of Whisky...
I suggested your videos to people on Quora who are suffering from mental stress and need to get away for awhile. I suggested nature as a low cost high value solution. You have such an appreciation for the simple gifts of being outside in nature. Just watching you, how you move about and deal with problems, lowers stress for us. Cheers, Cliff Wise
Wow, you’re a trooper. Shooting and working in inclement weather is so challenging. I’ve worked in TV for a loooooong time and had to endure tornadoes, rainstorms, blizzards, floods, 115 degree summer temps and even been struck by lightning while in my vehicle. You handle it like a pro! Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing.
Woahh that's proper weather you've experienced! Good type 2 fun haha. Thanks, and thanks for watching my lil vid :)
Good lord Claire, I was biting my nails when you pulled the guy lines out! You certainly ran this through the rigors, and it held up amazing in 40+mph winds. Have a great weekend and Happy New Year! ✌️ 🌲⛺️🌲
I stumbled apon your channel a few months before Christmas, and although I don't do camping or hiking, I am loving your adventures. Brilliant stuff ❤
Aw yay, thanks so much, welcome to my lil channel :D 👋 hope 2024 is treatin you nice
This was perfect! I’ve long been curious about the strength of these tents but you’re the ONLY RUclipsr who camps in truly strong winds and this was the best wind test on the durston xmid. Thank you so much! Hope to watch you use it a lot more.
That's some crazy weather. I admire your passion for backpacking to be out there in that kind of weather throughout the year.
Still my favourite youtube camper , can't break that smile off your face no matter the trials or the weather , some girl claire beare 👏👏👏🙏
I put 6 inch bungee cord loops on my guy line points on the 2 big panels before i tied my guy lines on just to give it that bit of a shock absorbing effect, its worked a treat over the past few years.....be nice to your tents Claire :)
Ohh that's a great idea thanks! I have some bungee cord, might try this, might make it a bit less 'flappy' too maybe haha. I will try ;) thanks for watching 🐻
You're welcome :) @@WildBeare
So many choices Claire, but you doing this testing is a great help for so many of us! Really impressed by this Durston X Mid ! Nice going- for many of us who are fine with the color, this is a great win! Thanks for being so supportive 🏃♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏
just get the xmid solid. it has a really nice green color
@@maxdjango4204 For my part, I'm going with the regular one, since it has more mesh. I'll be spending more time in it during warm weather than cold, and the mesh will be great for stargazing. If I need to be out when it's 0 degrees F, I'll rent/borrow a dedicated winter tent. It might turn out that the solid is better for me, but eh... good resale value.
I’m watching this from Western Australia. 40something °C and thunderstorms off in the distance. A world away and opposite weather.
This video mentally cools me down.
A straight forward test, thanks. You have some of the most scenic landscapes a truly beautiful place rain or shine.
Great stuff you do! I especially love, how you tried to get your tent collapsed… that’s some quality content!!
Just bought the X-Mid Pro 2+, going to take it out for a test in the interior of BC next week, hopefully won't rain that much but will be interesting if it does, to see how it holds up. Something that does help even more is pointing the thin end of the tent, or nose, into the wind. Anyway, can't wait!! Great vid!
Claire...thank you for suffering through this lousy weather so we can make educated choices! You're a star!
The Alpkit Bigfoot footprint fits like a glove in this tent. It’s so good you’d believe it was the official footprint. And at £25 it’s a bargain. I’d definitely recommend it. And the Durston too, it’s a great tent.
Ooh really! Good to know, thank you for sharing :D
Great tip. Thank you! I just bought an X-Mid 1 solid and the groundsheet was going to be another 75 with VAT and duty. Ouch.
You are one hell of a ballsy lady Claire . Love your video's and your cheerful come what may attitude at what nature throws at you .
Don't apologise for the wind on the mic -- it helps make the sensation more real for the listener. We can feel that we are there too (but I bet you're glad that we're not!). Like the shot tracking your feet as you walk along. That's different! It all adds to the high standard of production you manage whatever the weather is throwing at you. Great stuff.
Totally impressed with how well that tent did in extreme wind. After the first video had my doubts that it would do well at all. Nice one Claire, looks like you had a good time as well!
Me too, I almost feel bad for doubting it.. kinda expected it to get flattened haha! I did it was good fun. Thanks for watching :)
Congratulations on your nomination for best outdoor photographer for 2023!
Well tested Claire. 8 hours sleep is amazing in all that wind noise.
Evening Claire. I just wanted to say Thank you for the enjoyment your back catalogue of videos has provided me in recent weeks. My partner kindly has ordered a few simple camping presents for me, focused around taking my daughter out on Saturday mornings for breakfast in the woods. Nothing better than hot chocolate or espresso on a cold bright morning in nature. But it took 'going solo' and your videos to remind me of that fact.
Hi! Ahh that's so nice, the best quality time together, and never forgotten 💚 so glad you're enjoying my lil channel, happy new year to you and your daughter :)
Hi Claire,
As you mentioned in your last comment to me you were kinda expecting the tent to fail and to do a demo of using it as an emergency shelter. But it's sturdier than it looks. There's plenty of videos on how to supe up a Lanshan, key to most is setting it taught so no flappy bits, the Durston sure was flapping but it's stronger than it looks. You mentioned ordering a footprint 👣, have you spotted the trend of people using roofing membrane, it's cheep as chips and indestructible. Bet you could do a demo on making a shelter (tarp) out of that stuff. 😉
Cheers
Graham
thats a great test of the tent in those winds - thanks again Claire
Claire your passion for the outside world Mother Nature is truly inspiring.
And it’s wonderful to see ✌️🙏
In this crazy world we are living in at the moment you show us how we can find happiness in my Mother Nature’s company ✌️💙🙏
Thank you for the lovely video, Claire Beare!🐻🌲.♥️ from the snowy Pacific Northwest,US!
Fantastic! I've just bought this tent but have yet to use it...I'm excited to try some winter camping now!
I love how you come to Wales for bad weather, are you trying to say something! 🤣🤣 that little tent did well really, must have been noisy! 😊👍🏽⛺️♥️
Pretty darn impressive how well the tent did Overnight. But then the next day hit and I'll be damn. The tent held. Impressed. Great content.
Having so much fun watching you having so much fun checking out all the tents that could withstand a gal force wind and rain. The places you put yourself in is amazing and very interesting. You are one most fantastic young lady. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful dry day with no wind.
Here in Florida when I'm not hammock camping and when camping in a tent. I always use a ground cloth ( I used the 3m (3.2 yards ) of Tyvek 43gsm 1443R Kite Making Material , Durable , Strong , Lightweight and Breathable from Amazon. It's softer and quieter than the Tyvek used in home building. ) It's trimmed to fit inside ( about 2 inches ) the drip line of the X-Mid 1 sides. Shinny side down soft side up , have to use a ground cloth since the ground is always moist.
Fantastic content as usual. Never fail to make interesting videos.
I think I love wild beare, beautiful, vibrant, adventurous,a special person x
Claire you are one brave and tough woman!! Going out in some of the worse conditions and coming out strong!💪 That was amazing to watch under such windy weather!⛺️cool!! Good fun to watch! You had me dancin at the end!! lol 🤣 I loved it! Thank you for taking us along with you! 🚙take care!💜🥰 don’t work too hard and have a wonderful weekend!! ❤️🥰😇🙏🏼
That stood up well, every tried the NatureHike Nebula2. Have had it a few years and used up in Cairngorms in moderate weather in September.
Great video! I think I'll add this tent to my wishlist for future videos.
... wow ... gutsy little tent 🌬️⛺ ... well done testing it to the max ... now looking into getting one myself ... have a healthy wealthy and fun-filled 2024 🎉 ... stay safe and well and above all keep smiling 😃
Got my finger on the button to buy this tent. Stroke of luck that you've done this video so recently! Great to have my decision validated! Thanks!
I’m impressed, what a great little tent. Small, compact, roomy, light weight, water and wind protection. Thanks for sharing, til next time…….
Bloody hell - you're a magnet for bad weather! That was certainly a stiff test of the X Mid - I love mine, though haven't yet given it that sort of abuse!
Always impressed by your enthusiasm even under the worst conditions! Loved the shot of the kestrel riding the wind at 5:55.
I love not only watching these but also thinking about the production of this content. Incredible.
PS. You do camping so that I don't have to. Endure24 for 2 days is my limit😂
Thank you so much :D I'm a photographer by trade so morphing that into videography and filming my hobby is a joy for me 💚
You have come up with the perfect formula for your videos. All of them. Congratulations, I am a huge fan.
Cuddled up in the wind and rain, nice. 🙂
Thank you for the video.
This is my favourite Durston x mid 1p solid tent video by miles! It shows me everything I need to know. Thanks Claire 👍
It's a great wee tent. So glad I bought mine. And I love the bulldog clip tip for holding the door open!
Thanks, as always, Claire!
Hi Claire. A good test there. I agree on the colour concern. Light grey aint it when you are hoping to blend in. I am considering a niche tent called the Nortent Vern 1 PC. It is a heavy duty single skin tent. Weighs a ton (well 3kg anyway) and is bulky as a result, but looks built like a tank and might not even wobble in the winds you just showed us. If the bulk and weight do not justify the sturdiness I was considering the standard SIL nylon version of this tent, the Nortent Vern 1.
I love this tent, I had a night on Helvellyn on 11th December, I thought I would have to bail as the wind was so strong, but this tent held up like a boss, so impressed.
I love the expression that "you're doing this so I don't have to.". Yep, my days of rough camping are well and truly over.
But I do enjoy the notion of "virtual camping" with you.
Best wishes.
Great job as usual!
You are my savoir..
So relaxing!
StaySafe Claire!
..follow your heart..
I have the X- Mid1 Solid. Much better, it’s dark green. It blends in and it’s a bit better quality for stormy conditions… wasn’t that much more expensive. I use with the ground sheet for that extra protection. It’s performed well, no issues at all. Perfect for multi day hiking when you want the “lighter tent” kit. I’ve used it in high winds, hail at one point in Tasmania, Australia known for harsh conditions and hiking in New Zealand it’s a fantastic tent.
I was going to suggest the solid too
@@steveround315 I’m happy I reached out to Dan and asked the question the best one to go with as I was deciding between the two. I’m very happy with my purchase, they are not cheap. I live in australia as well so the conversion to AUD made me a little sad. Bit it was so worth it, fabulous tent
Useful video. Lots of flapping and the tent looked a little loose in a few shots at the end. But, those are serious winds so any comparable tent is going to be noisy.
Another awesome test, nice one Claire!
Hi Claire! I'm a camping/outdoors guy. I watch different reputable outdoors people, and the equipment they use. My trail camera broke last Fall, so I needed a new one. I saw that you use the GardePro A3 camera. Decided to get one myself. This is a wonderful trail cam! Easy to operate, great photos and video. I'm very happy with it. Thanks for sharing your adventures, and listing your equipment. Take care and be safe out there! I'll be tuned in!😊
I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and you. And am constantly amazed at your persistence in what appears to be more rainy/windy conditions than not. Bravissima!
I'm impresssed by the tent and also by your fair test! Thanks for the thoroughness. The binder clip to hold the door open is smart!
What an excellent test: well done and it gives so much confidence to prospective purchasers of the Durston X Mid.
I can't think of a better way to actually test a tent, in these conditions. What a testament to the quality you've been able to find in this pack-tent. Good on you for going the extra for this test. Loved it.
Thank you so much for testing. I hate wasting money and finding out at the wrong time that a product is failing. You're the Best! Much respect from your friends in Florida! 🌴
Beautiful scenery great vid as usual love your channel 😊x
Just ordered this beast of a tent 2 days ago. Possibly gonna be my go to….😊 Thanks for sharing the video…
Brilliant! I so enjoy the JOY you have while out in the wild doing your thing!
Hi Claire, great vid as usual. I'd love to see you try a Slingfin Splitwing with the mesh inner and vestibule. I think it should be a great fastpacking shelter but I'm not sure how it would handle proper weather. Keep up the vids.
At the moment I'm more into camping, and therefore I didn’t need trekking poles yet.
But I’m very very interested in hiking. Seeing this tent in such weather really is pretty impressive. Thank you for your review in such conditions!
I use Binder Clips all the time when I'm camping/Hiking! Its crazy how useful an office supply can be helpful out of the office 😁
Awe, the sacrifices you make for your viewers is absolutely astonishing. You are literally puting yourself in harms way with adverse weather conditions and all. You deserve a medal for that alone. Keep up the fantastic work. Much love and light. Paul. 🥰😇
Well done Claire, another beautiful and impressive video in quite appalling weather conditions. You are a girl after my own heart.
Stay safe and warm and keep up the good work.
Along with many, many other people who love the outdoors your videos are very keenly anticipated and loved.❤
Ahh thanks so much, hope 2024 is a great one for you so far 💚
Hi Claire this is my first time watching your videos which I love when I was a little kid I would camp out in our front garden but I haven't camp since I was younger but I don't think that you can buy a tent for a tall guy like me plus I like the wee thing that you hold while it tells you the wind speed.
New Sub, your so authentic and genuine! I truly enjoy your videos. Love from Canada 🎉
Great review! I crack up watching your RUclips posts. You always seem to find the most inclement weather to be out and about in.
So let’s see, the forecast is for weather that most people would be nice and comfortable in their homes, but not Claire, Claire grabs her backpack, tent and other gear for another adventure in the wild. Makes me wonder why anyone would want to live over there…
But your exuberance always puts a smile on my face. Hardly anything puts a damper on our Claire! I look forward to watching your continuing adventures Claire, they never fail to entertain. 🍻😁
I love that you are so willing to put gear to the test in such challenging conditions so we don"t have to. Thanks and cheers!
It's nice to know what the gear will stand when the inevitable _does_ happen and you _do_ have to.
Great video as always. Love watching from Australia, our conditions are SOOOO different.
Hi, the Vaude Hogan Ultralight, only used it in good weather, very pleased with it, be good to see it get a gale hammering...
Love your videos. I've only been hiking for a year but I've done a lot of the Shropshire Hills. Unfortunately they don't allow camping or even using a stove
I recently set up in and went through a night of downpour in my Durstan X-mid 1 pro. I had water get in due to two issues. The water came in from splash back. There were two reason, one was my fault, the other, not so much. After I did the initial pitch I should have went around the tent and tightened the corners a bit more to tightened up the long sides. The other issue had to do with the pole sinking into the ground because it was saturated with water which contributed to the long side collapsing in even more and allowing the splash up. Lesson learned for next time. Great vid.
Another great vid in me back garden 😊 brilliant claire made of some serious stuff you 👌
Very cool, been thinking about picking up an X-MID as my first trekking pole tent, think this might have sold me.
I came across your channel over Christmas and I have to say that you have re-invigorated my love of camping as I had just got into the habit of hiking only. I'm also an assistant scout leader and I have been using a number of your videos as example for the scouts that are getting ready for their D of E and King's Scout expeditions. You should look at offering to talk to local groups, not to mention getting your Mountain Leader qualifications, you'd breeze that!
Great test! Thanks for sharing! Contemplating between the xmid 2 or xmid solid right now, and im pleased to see the regular xmid aint bad at all!
Hi Claire, great review of the tent. I would prefer it in a darker colour, green or olive drab as that one sticks out like a sore thumb.
Looked like a very fun video. I love the wind especially in the summer, day or night when it's warm I like to sit in the woods soaking it all in, making sure I'm safe from potential falling trees or limbs of course. Something about it. I love your videos. Please be safe sweetie, when I went to Hawaii I hiked the trails near the cliffs where they had the old lookout bunkers. It was impressive. I noticed a lot of shrines in the area and wondered why, thinking suicides. But locals told me it's from hikers in the area and winds in Hawaii are random and strong enough to blow you off the cliff. I was thankful for the knowledge and wanted to pass it onto you. Although I'm not sure the area where you were at is capable of this I just thought it would be nice for you to know. Looking forward to your next video. Keep up the good work.
I’ve only had my x-mid 1P out in 25mph winds so this gives me a lot more confidence in its reliability, thanks👍
Glad it was helpful :) I can't really believe it, it's like some kind of tent sorcery 😮
Really excellent review. I like the attention to detail, measuring wind speed and temp as well as with/without lines pegs etc. I watch quite a few reviewers and this is up there with the best. Not too long either. (Must be my OCD lol) well done
"Mountain Hardwear EV2 Set-up in high winds" great video of a tent no longer made but can still find them used if you look. I have one and also Sierra Designs Tiros another not longer made tent which I have also that they used to test on Mount Washington at 100 mph winds in the winter. There are videos around showing them testing. Lots of fun going above tree line in the winter on Mount Washington in the winter and putting up a tent as long as you know what you are doing.
Thanks for posting.
thank you for creating these videos always the best distraction on bad days
Hi .. not bad little tent that ,, stood up well . I used to use a little Gelert tent ⛺ back in the day on all my secret little adventures ,, Compact kit ... 😊
Been waiting for someone to test this in a bit of weather, so I was really pleased you did this. Only down side seems to be the magnets.
Another awesome video Claire! Note that Dan Durston advises a different angle for the guy lines than you are using, which should make it even sturdier!
Thank you for showing me how to brave some kookie elements dear heart! And what kinds of tents may or may not work. 😊
Hi. I love your videos. Can you explain more about how you pack your stuff and particularly how you store your food. Thx