I use the nature hike cycling tent. With a few quality of life modifications it is the best tent I’ve used. It’s tight for some people, but it works perfectly for me (5’11)
Yeah, I appreciate you doing a budget gear review. These are always well received. Already looking forward to the long term review- what broke and what worked
I am very impressed with my Naturehike Cloud Up 1. I've used it for 2 seasons now and when it's staked out properly, there is plenty of room for bikepacking. For bike touring (with panniers) I might consider the 2 person. A friend just bought that NH sleeping bag and he enjoyed it on the one trip we took together.
I bike pack with a Burley Nomad trailer (my older bike can’t hold many bags). I use the NatureHike Mongar2 tent with the optional vestibule if heavy rain is in the forecast. Super easy setup and held up in heavy thunderstorms. I have a REI or Trekology pad depending on the season. Similar to my sleeping bag for the season - either a simple as a small NatiureHike down quilt for summer or a more serious sleeping bag for colder seasons. My sleep and shelter system by far takes up more space in my trailer than my food, cooking system, and clothes/toiletries.
I have the same pad. I love the Ice Flame quilt from Aliexpress. It has been warm down to 3 degrees celcius.This quilt compresses down really small! I also have the same pillow.
Thanks for a great video! I have the Nature Hike 2 person tent, which is more like a 1.5 person tent (I'm 5'4"). I also have the sleeping bag and the pillow and like them both. It's a great budget setup for anyone getting into bikepacking/bike touring.
Funny, I got the one man cloud up because it's huge for a 1 man tent. Wide wings and (actually too) long. I wish it was a bit wider and shorter. My dog can sleep in there with me and I can get most of my backpack inside (contents, not the pack itself). I wonder if you're staking it out? Or if you're just not used to one man tents.
@@MountainVisions Yes, I am staking it out and no, I'm definitely not used to one-person tents. Frankly, I'm not (or was not) used to tents at all when I started using it.
@@WheelsonaBike my actual complaint and not with the tent but with any tunnel tent is the entry. I struggle to worm into it. Especially if it's wet out. I would much prefer a large side door. But the price and size of this (which is a knockoff of the big Agnes fly creek) is perfect and as little as I use a one man tent, it's fine. At some point I'll shell out for a ideal side entry that weights and packs down the same. But my guess, I'll be spending $400 for a tent I spend 6 nights in most years when I go solo or solo with my dog. Just too much cash to drop on something that is a luxury.
@@MountainVisions definitely a luxury item.for such a small problem imho. I'm using a hammock system and there are some caveats like the entry, but otherwise it's not worth the investment unless i actually go on a world tour
Would like to know about light camping wood stove....I have the watercell x and i m looking for a way to heat up the water for nice hot shower......No gas stove.
Good video, nice to see the budget gear available works OK for bikepacking. How do you pack this gear on the bike? Would the tent fit in a handlebar bag with drop bars?
Bought and tested Naturehike sleeping bag last week. Stinky and low quality filling didn't keep me warm. Misleading information. Don't waste your money.
Budget, my second favourite word after cheap.
I have the cloud up 2 and absolutely love it! The price to value is great on it. Only downside to me is the front entrance but still worth it to me
I use the nature hike cycling tent. With a few quality of life modifications it is the best tent I’ve used. It’s tight for some people, but it works perfectly for me (5’11)
Yeah, I appreciate you doing a budget gear review. These are always well received. Already looking forward to the long term review- what broke and what worked
I am very impressed with my Naturehike Cloud Up 1. I've used it for 2 seasons now and when it's staked out properly, there is plenty of room for bikepacking. For bike touring (with panniers) I might consider the 2 person. A friend just bought that NH sleeping bag and he enjoyed it on the one trip we took together.
I bike pack with a Burley Nomad trailer (my older bike can’t hold many bags). I use the NatureHike Mongar2 tent with the optional vestibule if heavy rain is in the forecast. Super easy setup and held up in heavy thunderstorms. I have a REI or Trekology pad depending on the season. Similar to my sleeping bag for the season - either a simple as a small NatiureHike down quilt for summer or a more serious sleeping bag for colder seasons. My sleep and shelter system by far takes up more space in my trailer than my food, cooking system, and clothes/toiletries.
Oh man, I got these same tent and sleeping bag from naturehike for an upcoming camping trip for my first time. I'm stoked now! Thanks for the review!
I have the same pad. I love the Ice Flame quilt from Aliexpress. It has been warm down to 3 degrees celcius.This quilt compresses down really small! I also have the same pillow.
Finally! I knew you'd be the one to do it
That sleeping pad and pillow are amazing for the price!
This series is going to be awesome! I’ve been planning on putting a bike packing setup together and this info will definitely help out a ton!
Nice video. I’m also rocking the nature hike mongar 2p tent and the 290 sleeping bag. I use a big Agnes Q Corr slx mat and a basic MEC pillow
Thanks for a great video! I have the Nature Hike 2 person tent, which is more like a 1.5 person tent (I'm 5'4"). I also have the sleeping bag and the pillow and like them both. It's a great budget setup for anyone getting into bikepacking/bike touring.
Funny, I got the one man cloud up because it's huge for a 1 man tent. Wide wings and (actually too) long. I wish it was a bit wider and shorter. My dog can sleep in there with me and I can get most of my backpack inside (contents, not the pack itself). I wonder if you're staking it out? Or if you're just not used to one man tents.
@@MountainVisions Yes, I am staking it out and no, I'm definitely not used to one-person tents. Frankly, I'm not (or was not) used to tents at all when I started using it.
@@WheelsonaBike my actual complaint and not with the tent but with any tunnel tent is the entry. I struggle to worm into it. Especially if it's wet out. I would much prefer a large side door. But the price and size of this (which is a knockoff of the big Agnes fly creek) is perfect and as little as I use a one man tent, it's fine. At some point I'll shell out for a ideal side entry that weights and packs down the same. But my guess, I'll be spending $400 for a tent I spend 6 nights in most years when I go solo or solo with my dog. Just too much cash to drop on something that is a luxury.
@@MountainVisions definitely a luxury item.for such a small problem imho. I'm using a hammock system and there are some caveats like the entry, but otherwise it's not worth the investment unless i actually go on a world tour
Cool, you have the same scales as me and I am in the UK.
Very helpful. Should've bought a pillow for RAGBRAI. 😏
Would like to know about light camping wood stove....I have the watercell x and i m looking for a way to heat up the water for nice hot shower......No gas stove.
UL80 has a quite low R-value of 1.6 . Its good for warm conditions but if it gets colder it is not my favourite mat..
Good video, nice to see the budget gear available works OK for bikepacking. How do you pack this gear on the bike? Would the tent fit in a handlebar bag with drop bars?
Thanks and it depends on bike I bike pack with but usually the tent minus poles fit in 1 of my fork bags
I'm contemplating between the cloud up 1 and the alpkit soloist..
Earplugs and facemasks are the most important here 🤣
Have you tried thier new bikepacking tent?
Great video friend!
How do you store the tent poles on the bike?
Enjoyed the video.... but really need the Amazon links. Thanks!
I put links at bottom of the description for you
@@LockedinCycling Many thanks for your help!
Is the down in your cheep bag from tortured animals or does that matter so long as it’s cheap?
6:15 is incorrect. The lightest tent should be 15D not 20D.
How long are the tent poles when folded?
not seeing the radwood In the background makes me sad 😞
PSA: those sleeping bag temperature rating are based on the assumption that you have a warmer sleeping pad than the one on this list 😮
@@tiffanynichol7765 good info and true !
Great one. But please dont forget to cover personal hygiene . What do you do when you are in the middle of nowhere ?
I’ll cover that in one part about accessories!
@@LockedinCycling Awesome !
people who can sleep with earplugs are just clinically insane... no offense.
Nothing budget here..
Bought and tested Naturehike sleeping bag last week. Stinky and low quality filling didn't keep me warm. Misleading information. Don't waste your money.
what temps were you camping in?