Review of the Black Wolf Stealth Mesh Tent
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- A look at the Black Wolf Steath Mesh test. The tent is designed to be low visability and blend into the natural envoronment. This is a lightweight tent suitable for hiking. It is rated as 2 person but would probably be better for one person and their gear. The full mesh design means the tent is very well ventilated, however this does make it unsuitable for colder climates.
Weight: 2.6kg. Packed Size: 50cm x 15cm diameter. Tent Size: 230cm x 180cm x 100cm high.
This video also features a suprise guest star appearance by Sammy the Keeshond. He loves to get involved in everything and this review was no exception.
Black Wolf website: www.blackwolf.c...
Music: Raw by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0"
Thought id post a new comment after owing this tent for more than 10 years.
The Tent is still performing great. I have used it on 100+ occasions, In +40C down to -5C. Been thru torrential rain and gale force winds
Has only one small hole/leak in the corner of floor and fly screen has no major holes doesnt appear to let insects in.
Poles still work, no breakages ( i use different pegs). Fly is in good condition. No mould or smells. Zippers still work fine
Only negative is the fabric which hold the poles has worn really badly. I had external tabs/hooks sowed in to replace them and they work fine.
Overall this tent cost me about $100 and it is great value.
I have very much the same tent, Oztrail Mozzie Dome 2.
The flys are very different though.
Bought the tent and fly 2nd hand for $60, and it had never been used.
I agree the fabric tunnels for the rods are not as good as clip up.
So I ended hand sewing 5 plastic clips to each fabric tunnel.
Now I can set the rods up first, then hang the tent up via the clips.
The tent sets up just as well.
This makes set up/down easier and quicker in the dark and wet.
With these rods, the tent is pretty much stand alone. You don't need to peg it down, which is great if you want to set up the tent without the fly under a picnic shelter, shop awning, garage, verandah etc.
My ideal tent is fully stand alone including fly (pegs optional).
This is good when you have to set up on sand or very hard ground, and pegging is dodgy
Hi Mark, I bought one of these in a camo colouring oh ,maybe 4 years ago, over that time I found it easier to push the poles through without pegging the tent out, push the bottom pole through first then the one that over laps on top, you can then clip the ends in then peg it down. I do find I get condensation unless I leave the fly door open, seeing as I usually pitch it under the awning on the side of my 4wd that isn't an issue, I agree with the clips idea though, I nearly gave up with this tent till I sorted my pitching procedure, BTW we also have a Black Wolf Turbo 240 which we've had for 11 years, still going strong, BW on the whole make some good tents.
I'm 6'5" and used this tent for a year.I mean every night (cycle tour) brilliant! plenty of room, excellent in wild and wet weather, bomb proof as far as a strong wind goes. Never got wet in the heaviest rain. It's just the right shape for the wind to slide over. Did some -10 nights, no problem (have a good rated sleeping bag:)
AND I would never buy another one because of that flaming push the poles through the seams routine. Totally painful, time consuming, not smooth and punched holes in the fabric over time. As soon as black wolf change that, I am totally up for another one! Good video, Cheers.
Thanks the that jonny, sounds like one amazing tour.
I was just given one of these from a mate in the army; apparently they were issued to some units in lieu of hootchies. I use a Helsdon hammock these days but I'll find someone for the tent. Great review on the setup.
Thanks Mate
This is a good tent for the money, mine has survived some pretty righteous rain and wind. Not huge on the ventilation but no big deal. The pole sleeves take a knack but they do provide support for the poles which you don't get with clips. Once you have the knack you can thread them with the fly attached.
I was in store looking at these and tried to load up your vid on my mobile phone to get an idea of it before purchase. It didn't load, I was rushed for time and went ahead with it. Had I watched your vid first I may have rethought it due to the pole issue. I couldn't agree more. Pain in the freckle !!! Clip up would have made it almost perfect for a quick pitch single man.
Also used to have a keeshond many years ago. Great dog and yes very very loyal, great for a 2nd pair of eyes when hiking
Thanks mate, it's funny you find this video now. I'm just about to put this up in the yard to check it over before an upcoming weekend away. Better to check it now than get out there and find a problem.
Nice review. Thanks for making it. I'm glad I watched it all because advertising photos don't show just how large those ventilation gaps are at the bottom. It really wouldn't be any good in cold areas.
This tent looks exactly the same as a Roman Commando Hiker 2 person tent. They even come in the same colours. Maybe they're the same thing, just branded differently for marketing.
Great review. I bought two of this tent, except it was the cammo pattern, for my wife and me. We haven't used them yet, but its good to see they are pretty easy to put up. Thanks.
Me too my doomsday tents,good to see they are good 😀
Great review, and looks like a good tent for the summer. I love my tent, its a 4 man tent but the only drawback to it is that its stored in a BIG bag, that you have to carry on your back. So not ideal if your going out in the woods for a little survival camping trip. But i take it if i'm going somewhere with my car than i can take it since its not that much of a pain. Again great review looks like a good option :).
Own the tent, great in heavy Rain as long as its not blowing a gale, Fine in winter but wouldnt use it below 0,Room for a two if your a couple but could be uncomfortable with two friends, best feature is in summer u can take fly off and feel the breeze, on hot summer nights the air flow is the winning feature.Agree putting poles in and out is a pain and tent can wear badly wear they cross over
Thanks for the comment mate, good to hear from someone else who has this tent.
The water can get between the fly and the mesh right at the bottom, close to ground,
Not sure if it was splashing up off the ground or just coming in on the rain but had a puddle.
Had the fly fully pegged out, Maybe if you pegged it differently it might not happen
The floor was great no leaks, which means any water that gets in stays in.
Urannoy, how about wind/cold through the uncovered mesh parts on the bottom?
@@rs666sathan666pk I have used this down to -5C at Barrington tops on fairly windy nights(hoping for snow, none came).
The Fly can be pegged tight to the ground on the windy side and will prevent the worst of any wind, without exposing the mesh on the other side. You may need a few extra pegs. Pegging this tent is essential in wind/rain. After a few uses you will find the best way.
It is "comfortable"" as long as you have adequate sleeping bags ( id recommend liners in the bags).
As reported there are some problems with condensation, but it does not leak into tent. Just a problem if you press the screen against the fly. I believe this is common with most small tents in cold environments and not just this tent.
Cheers for the vid mate was straight forward.
Thanks for commenting TLSK, I'm looking to lighten up my gear after years of throwing it all on a motorcycle. Having to carry it on my back means I'm becoming very particular about weight. Take care mate.
Thanks for sharing.
I agree, a clip-up system would work better.
We already have Summer taken care of; for both family and personal camping.
My current family is the Black Wolf Twin Turbo 240 - I really like that tent - and I have a Koda 4eV for personal (& or +1)- but that's a slide thru pole system - and I'm currently researching for Winter tent -and favouring the clip-up system.
The Hilleberg tents are awesome - but soooo expensive - so hoping for an Aussie solution.
We are going to attempt Snow camping this year - research, research, research.
Thought about Winterising the Koda with a tarp, but not convinced yet...
It's always the way, no bit of kit is exactly how you want it. Such is life i guess. Thanks for the comment my friend.
Yeah shipping costs/exchange rate would kill it I think, I'm going for the Roman Tracker 3V for $199 NZD Great tent.
Cheers
@unomas58 Sammy is a Keeshond, don't worry almost nobody has heard of them. Originally they come from the Netherlands. They have a great nature and are very loyal and loving, and as you can see they like to be the centre of attention :) Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow you are lucky. Don't hike with me then I must be the rain maker. It almost always rains when I hike
Thanks. Good review Mark..
I purchased a Denali Kakadu tent on Ebay. Apparently these are exactly the same and were made by Black Wolf for Anaconda. About to test it out.
@gavkoo Thanks mate, glad you liked it.
Thanks for a great revive and you saved me wasting 100bucks due to i need a more of a winter tent.
Got it from Great Escape Camping in BrisVegas. As for specs, it weighs 2.6kg according to the blackwolf website.
Enjoyed your video, thanks for the great review
That's a very good looking dog ,what kind is it.That is a very nice tent.I have noticed most tents that have that sleeve are all difficult to deal with.Great review.
I got the black Wolf stealth Bivvy, ITS JUNK!!! When its closed there is no air flow and i dam near suffocate, open you get rained on not that its water proof to start with. You can suffocate or get hypothermia.... great.
Evening buddy. Do you still use it today. Did you ever see the miltec recon one. The one I have is in woodland cam. Great little tent. Did you have it in winds or heavy rain?? Thanks for your time and sharing buddy. ATB
Thanks for the review!
It keeps it out, so I'm happy :)
what a beautiful dog. Great review!
Awesome review. Thanks.
ive got one of these, good tents!
Have not heard of them. Hope it serves you well mate.
Thanks for watching :)
Hello Mark! Colin shared this link to me via FaceBook! Well done, good review! Next time double speed your setup, people will still 'get it' and you'll shorten the whole review process! Good to see you both! Cheers! PS: s'pose you take this on the bike eh? :)
Hi Len. Wow, it's been a while. i don't take much of anything on the bike these days. I had a mid life crisis, sold the touring bike and bought a car! Still have one bike, but it's no tourer ;) When I made this video I did not even know how to change speeds, I do now. Great to hear from you mate, hope the shark is going well :)
AussieMark909 Mark, things are going OK. We officially retired a couple of weeks ago. We're now madly preparing the house for sale. painting and floors this and next week. then on the market! Bought another place tom retire to in the Blue Mountains in Lawson. Once we finish a couple of years of travel, (politely) kick out the tenants and move in! :)
Sharks x2 are in a state of flux. Pranged one badly in a rally (getting fixed now) the other needs a lot of mechanical work, well overdue. All things considered we're doing OK! lol! Playing a bit of Epoch on ARMA 3 sorta enjoying it .. sorta. Buggy POS that it is .. not too sure why I play it honestly. lol! Take care! Keep in touch! Len
Sure did a long time to put up screw getting that, thanks for the video i'll get something alittle easier to put up me thinks
Nice very nice, where did you buy it from, and what does it way when packed up
I reckon you're right, it looks to be the same tent. Agree it would not suit winter use.
That price seems a bit over the top. I wonder if you might do better buying it online from Australia? Shipping costs might be the killer on that idea.
Thanks mate.
these tents rrp 160 from tentworld, where'd u get it so cheap?
How waterproof is it and does it make a lot of condensation please mate?
I have the stealth bivy and that makes a lot of condemnation in colder nights.
+david campbell I've been lucky and never had rain when I've used it. No reason to think it would not do the job.
+david campbell 3000ml water column rating, lack of ventilation will be the cause of condensation, happens with most bivys
Get out there and shop !!!
@DENMONKEY Yeah the pole thing sucks, but after you've put it up a couple of times you get better at it. Keeshonds rule :)
11:47 How thick is the floor.
Not very, it is all about begin lightweight. I like to put a tarp under it just to prevent damage from anything sharp on the ground.
I woke up all wet in mine do not buy
@ministercreek They ain't (wish they were).
Sure does, not a good tent for winter.
Thanks mate.
Thanks mate