Thanks for putting together such a thorough video covering so many aspects of the tent. I have been looking for this kind of detail since this tent was released. Thanks so much.
I have heard about this tent but always wanted to see it in action before possibly trying it. Fantastic review of it found you on another outdoor channel! Love it excited to see more
Thanks. I am glad I took some time to understand what they were up to. I really like the decisions they made. i hope to get the Nemo Dagger soon so I can see the difference.
Good video! Detailed. Great info. I’m in the market for this tent. Thin (possibly delicate) fabric keeps me from making the purchase. This video gets me closer. Thanks!
Love my Tiger Wall. My only criticism is that you have to be very careful when zipping the rainfly up or down or the fly fabric will get caught in the zipper.
Hi Rei. I use Zing-it for a lot of my gear, but I use the Niteeyz cord too. I love the super thin and strong UMPHE type cord but sometimes I like to make knots and find the super thin stuff not as easy. The best stake I feel is the MSR Groundhog, But I also have 12 inch Easton stakes. Nothing beats length if you are in high winds
My guess is that with these tents with very light weight fabric floors most folks end up carrying a footprint to protect the floor. So if you add this extra weight, why not just make the tent floor a heavier fabric? Answer my own question - so the manufacturer can crow about their "total light weight". Well, it's sort of the total weight...
I totally agree with you. I use Hillebergs a lot and they use the heavier fabrics and no need for footprints. I suppose if you were real careful and brought along some tenacious tape you would be fine though for a few years.
I wouldn't have a problem with this tent in normal conditions. Forests and protected areas. They are light, and have proven themselves pretty well. But for more extreme open, above treeline, heavy rains and snow I would go with the Hilleberg. And they only add a pound to get higher performance. But for established trails like the AT I would go with this. Now the price difference of about $300 more, or $200, because I would probably go with the Copper Spur HV over this tent, I could justify that. I do love all of these tents, and I tarp, and hammock year round. So this is my hobby and I put money into it. Just need more time. How about you?
I personally own a Hilleberg and a Hennessy as well as a mesh tent for those really warm days. I overall prefer the versatility of the Allak I own in the windy climate where I live and its superior build quality to any tent I've seen. Just now looking for an uberlight option to my allak and am intrigued by the Niak, Unna or a pyramid tent like a MLD duiomid or HMG Ultamid. It just needs to perform in windy cond.
@@christurnbull2481 Yes it looks like it did well with the thru-hikers last year and is looking like a winner for this years group as well. Where they put the crossbar is perfect and if 2 people had to spend a day out of the rain in it, it would be doable
Thanks for sharing the video
Best video by far summarizing the features and quality of this tent!!! Thank you for such a comprehensive video!
Big Agnes shows the small cross support as being under the other. Good video.
I emailed Big Agnes and they told me it goes over. (Like all their tents, they said)
Wish they would sell this in olive or some natural color. Great review of this new tent, thanks for doing this!
I agree. The yellow is fun and makes it easy to find, but I would think there are just as many potential buyers that would like it to blend in.
Thanks for putting together such a thorough video covering so many aspects of the tent. I have been looking for this kind of detail since this tent was released. Thanks so much.
Thanks for watching Clem. I really love to find all the neat designing that goes into all this gear
Big Angus
I noticed that, too! :-)
Thank you for this detailed review! Especially about the fixing points on the rain fly, and ventilation.
Thanks, Bruce - good ventilation information for tents in general!
Thanks, and I am with you on the ventilation. I am not sure when I finally figured it out, but glad I did.
I have heard about this tent but always wanted to see it in action before possibly trying it. Fantastic review of it found you on another outdoor channel! Love it excited to see more
Thanks. I am glad I took some time to understand what they were up to. I really like the decisions they made. i hope to get the Nemo Dagger soon so I can see the difference.
Good video! Detailed. Great info. I’m in the market for this tent. Thin (possibly delicate) fabric keeps me from making the purchase. This video gets me closer. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. I think if you take care it should be fine, but will eventually need to be replaced, which really isn't too hard.
Love this tent. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching Any Mouse
Good one, Bruce. Nice tent.
This is a great review and setup video!! thank you
Excellent review! thanks!
Thanks Rob!
Always guy out your tent more than necessary. :)
Amen. I don't know when I learned to really pay attention, but I sure like the results now.
Love my Tiger Wall. My only criticism is that you have to be very careful when zipping the rainfly up or down or the fly fabric will get caught in the zipper.
Great to share Bri B. Thanks
Thanks! I have 8 stakes. is that enough for all the corners to be staked including all of the guy out points?
If you had to add guy lines, which lightweight yet strong guy lines would you add and what stakes? Thanks for the review.
Hi Rei. I use Zing-it for a lot of my gear, but I use the Niteeyz cord too. I love the super thin and strong UMPHE type cord but sometimes I like to make knots and find the super thin stuff not as easy. The best stake I feel is the MSR Groundhog, But I also have 12 inch Easton stakes. Nothing beats length if you are in high winds
@@naturecallsoutdoors much appreciated
You might try staking out the ends of the fly separate from the foot end, seems like a small increase in ventilation and keeps it from sagging
Great advice John. Will try that out..
@John Williams, If you had to add guy lines, which lightweight yet strong guy lines would you add and what stakes? Thanks.
Thanks for this :-)
Anytime Tomas
i just got one so siked .
Awesome Stacy. You will love it.
@@naturecallsoutdoors i do love it. i just did a 26 mile weekender. the only issue i had was the fly zipper jammed a little.
My guess is that with these tents with very light weight fabric floors most folks end up carrying a footprint to protect the floor. So if you add this extra weight, why not just make the tent floor a heavier fabric? Answer my own question - so the manufacturer can crow about their "total light weight". Well, it's sort of the total weight...
I totally agree with you. I use Hillebergs a lot and they use the heavier fabrics and no need for footprints. I suppose if you were real careful and brought along some tenacious tape you would be fine though for a few years.
I want that tent.
I was impressed. I haven't played with the Copper Spur yet or the close competitor Nemo Dagger. Soon though.
Now would you own one of these over the prestigious Hillebergs?
I wouldn't have a problem with this tent in normal conditions. Forests and protected areas. They are light, and have proven themselves pretty well. But for more extreme open, above treeline, heavy rains and snow I would go with the Hilleberg. And they only add a pound to get higher performance. But for established trails like the AT I would go with this. Now the price difference of about $300 more, or $200, because I would probably go with the Copper Spur HV over this tent, I could justify that. I do love all of these tents, and I tarp, and hammock year round. So this is my hobby and I put money into it. Just need more time. How about you?
I personally own a Hilleberg and a Hennessy as well as a mesh tent for those really warm days. I overall prefer the versatility of the Allak I own in the windy climate where I live and its superior build quality to any tent I've seen. Just now looking for an uberlight option to my allak and am intrigued by the Niak, Unna or a pyramid tent like a MLD duiomid or HMG Ultamid. It just needs to perform in windy cond.
Pulled the trigger on the Tiger Wall. $319. Eager to see the package arrive on my porch!
i think there may be a typo on your thumbnail
Thanks for the comment. I chose the wrong font. Everything was correct though. Thanks for watching.
Is it 2.8 lbs with or without the footprint?
Without a fly, I see now that the newer Platinum is 2lbs, 4 oz though
Wow. Incredible
@@christurnbull2481 Yes it looks like it did well with the thru-hikers last year and is looking like a winner for this years group as well. Where they put the crossbar is perfect and if 2 people had to spend a day out of the rain in it, it would be doable
Big Angus!?
Oh jeez, did I say Big Angus? We have a few Big Angus ranches around here, glad I only slipped that far.