I'm 66 with serious health issues, so my camping days are behind me. But if I was to try camping again, I'd try one of these cot/tents! Looks pretty cozy. But I am also 6'4" tall, so might have trouble finding one to really fit me. 😀
Agreed. Would like to see the ability to add two together, so a couple could sleep in basically the same rent. Shouldn’t be too hard to do, for the tent company, just add a second door, or all the way across the top, maybe. Possibly a whole different design. Who knows? Maybe they already have that. 😂
Bear with me here. Ground tent sleeping has the inherent problems of moisture, cold, bugs, and uncomfortable roots, rocks, and irregularities in the substrate. This means footprints, pads, netting, and/or heating source to ameliorate. This means lots of weight and bulk. I recently jumped on the hammock bandwagon. In a relatively compact and lightweight package, one can sleep entirely off the ground (no ground cold, dampness, objects poking), entirely enclosed from bugs, and covered from rain and wind. But the big downside is severe lack of back support, and the challenge of getting in and out of the sleep system, plus, it relies on biomes with nicely spaced trees. So I really like the idea of a cot to get off of the cold, damp, buggy, rocky ground, plus a tent. The downside being the bulk and weight. There are those hanging shelters that mountaineers use, essentially a hanging cot tent which combine the advantages of a cot and hammock tent plus being lightweight and compact. But they are fabulously expensive, being such specialized pro gear for serious climbers. I am experimenting now with a similar concept on the cheap. It is a robusy military aluminum folding stretcher, which can be four-point secured with ratcheting cargo tie-down straps (6000 lbs each) and a hammock style tent/rainfly. It is easier to get in and out of, has good back support, and is a fairly good shelter.
I don't know about weird. I am 100% disabled and this tent brought camping back to me. It keeps me off the ground. I don't have to wait for my meds to kick in before I can stand up. It is a GREAT innovation and we love ours.
You seem like such a peaceful, happy, simple bloke… Really refreshing in the midst of all the crazy and loud stuff going around on social media ! Living in the city, I really miss overnight wild camping trips with delicious home made food in such a calm atmosphere thank you :)
A sturdy tent for £130 with a cot, rain awning, air mattress and sheet, pillow and pillow case? I like how it's up off the ground and you can sit comfortably at the entrance like you're in a chair. Nice. Looks great for solo car camping!
Weighs a ton is long in a bag awning sucks and doesn't go to the floor so is cold with no storage. It isn't worth £130 better off with a wh100 and a cot bed for £80
Ahhh that lovely sound of a tent zip takes me back to camping holidays in the 80s n 90s in Wales with poor weather but that's all my mom could afford on her own.. I'm eternally grateful for those fond memories
I love that cot/tent/awning set up. What a fantastic design. This would be great for an outdoor festival event. It also gives you a nice place to sit. The awning being open invites socializing and the cot gets you off the ground for sleeping. All the windows are great for cross ventilation. The fact that it comes with an air mattress and all the bedding is the icing on the cake.
i agree with the initial sentiment but there's really no storage area for your backpack etc. it's perfect for places you know you can trust 100% but i wouldn't leave my other stuff outside while sleeping during a festival.
@@jama211 1 layer thick, very small so you can't hide stuff easily etc. Hardly different but id double down on that statement, definitely a little easier for a thief to quickly unzip, grab and go at a festival with that tent
Greetings from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦! I really am enjoying your channel. I’m disabled and your videos relax me, and distract me from my body wide pain 😅
Truly amazing. I need something like this for my severely disabled wife. It would give us a chance of having the adventures we used too. Thanks for putting this out there ❤️❤️❤️
@@nelliemelba4967 I also have a busted spine in 3 places, but just crack on and can still enjoy my time outdoors with modified kits and hikes for the pain level of the day. However, this could be a total game changer for my wife? Will you be buying one? If so, I hope this really helps give you more time outdoors to unwind 🙏 Maybe a disabled outdoor channel could be a thing? 🤔
@@salvatorebaleno9807 She sat and watched this with me and it looks like she approves. There will definitely be alterations needed, and I may have issues as I'm 6ft 2in though 😂
I'd certainly consider it. My friends go camping, and this means I could join them now and then. An outdoor channel for people who have mobility problems is a great idea!
One thing I enjoy about your videos. It’s that camp food doesn’t have to suck. It’s evolved so much since I was in the scouts in the 80’s. I always show these videos to my boys to keep them inspired. Thanks.
It was heartwarming to see you eat a Spam and egg sandwich for breakfast. I'm an American and many people I've encountered immediately say "YUCK! I hate that stuff" when I've mentioned Spam. I've always thought that reaction came from people who have never tasted it. When I was growing up, every now and then my family had Spam and eggs for Sunday breakfast after church. My father liked it cut in 10mm thin pieces and fried crispy on the outside. Before anyone comments, it's processed food so we didn't eat much of it. Anyway, that's enough Spam talk. I appreciate your videos and look forward to more.
Well, as a german mostly camping on metal festivals, i have eaten this breakfast for years. Could not imagine some better breakfast to get rid of the hangover.
I'm from the U.S. and I can't even look at Spam without getting a weird feeling. I'm sure plenty of people eat it (maybe) but I don't know anyone who does.
@@thecatatemyhomeworkthat is very fair, I don't think anyone thinks it look appetizing in or just out of a can. Once you fry it spam actually looks much better and smells like any other breakfast meat. Whenever people are apprehensive I try to explain it like really tightly packed and salty pork sausage which helps some. It is worth a try just cut some slices and put them in a pan without any fat until they are crispy, then throw it on a bagel with a slice of American cheese and a egg.
The last time I went camping was with the girl guides was nearly 55 years ago there were 6 of us to a tent which were made out of canvass. We always camped near a small river. The laser time was for a week it rained solidly for 3 days the river burst it's banks and we had to move the tents twice. Everything was damp and I couldn't take anymore and phoned my dad to come and take me home. If it had been in one of those tents you show I'm sure I wouldn't have minded the rain and wet. I was only about 13/14. I've never camped since preferring a proper bed that wasn't just a sleeping bag on the floor and a proper roof over my head. But the tents you show are really quite lovely and comfortable.
Many things are really noisy right now, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you offering us some amazing content that doesn't have to do with anything else we got going. Hand-delivered peace. Thank you so much.
Bob Robert that is super funny. We try not to wear corduroy out here even if it's incredibly warm, it's annoying. Some coats are just noisy, and the colder it gets the crunchier. Leather is relatively quiet when it's worn and soft and not squeaky, but get it wet and you are done for.
I am a woman who has only ever slept in an add on to my late mothers touring caravan once & finally did fall asleep after worrying about insects etc as mum was new to caravanning & had'nt got all the bits & bobs but we survived the weekend on the caravan site :) I have watched your other app on the landrover conversion for some time & did'nt realise till i watched these that you were the same guy . I am from the North East of England in the middle between Darlington /Stockton On Tees & Middlesbrough but i'm married to a Man of Kent or a Kentish Man depending on which side of the Medway you come from ( he's a Man Of Kent ) have been down to Inlaws a few times but never managed a walk through the woods on Bluebell Hill when they are out . Absolutely love Kent & the people. Within days of meeting my future mother in law people were coming up to me at the bus stop saying " You must be Peggy's daughter in law to be , we have heard so much about you , then sat on the bus with me & told me all the nice shops to go in to in Maidstone which i thought was great xx
I have two of these! Firstly, terrible for bad weather. BUT!!! They have three or four great utilities. 1. With two you can make a nice naturally closed off camp, get a windbreaker and it's a nice set up around a fire. 2. It's nice to sit on them. 3 (and this is big) I mostly use this inside other tents when you want an extra cubicle. I have a square tent and a couple of times with one other person I've used these so that we each have a private sleeping space. So pretty good.
I'd carry a tarp to be strung over it if more than a cm of rain is expected...if alone. If I set up a proper tent, then I wouldn't bother...just sleep on the cot.
We have something similar for years here in Australia. But not called a tent, it’s called an enclosed camp bed. Has windows and fly screens and doors open both sides. Not sure it’s waterproof or comes with all the gear. Enjoying your content Andy. Best wishes from Western Australia.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Me and my oldest son went camping together a couple of years ago. And we had our tent and fire on the go cooking food it is so peaceful. And every time I watch your videos it brings me back to that moment with my son . I will do it again once my youngest is a little older. I’ve been watching your videos for 6 months now and they just get better and better keep up the good work I enjoy your content x❤
Wanted to let you know. I'm here to stay. I am learning so much that I didn't know. So RUclips can do what they want, I won't go anywhere. I really enjoy your videos.
I like the design of this package. There is a place to sit off the ground, a place to shelter off the ground, and a chance of good ventilation. I would select different components, based on ones I already own and like.
If it's like the one on my Amazon wish list, it's a pre-made bundle, you can't mix-and-match. But if you already have like a sleeping bag or fly-tarp you could probably switch things around in the carry case
I can see how much you enjoy doing this. It makes for a really good watch just seeing you smiling and chatting away and of course.. enjoying your much loved cuppa Tea haha. Bless bro
You are such a camping stud and a great example of what a great friend, husband or partner should be. Even tempered and upbeat. AND you are great example of how to be respectful when camping. Me and my other women buddies in our group think you are an ideal male for living a companionable life. That’s how we see it. 13:16 You are competent and kind and you have a great smile.
Thank u for sharing all ur camping adventures. I love ur channel & appreciate all your videos & what they have to offer. I’m disabled n miss camping & practically live my camping thru your channel & all the products you try out. Luv it & look forward to many more.
I’ve set up similar system when I was at friends place that had too much company I set it up in corner of living /family room and I had my privacy And made it not awkward for anyone in room Great for those kind of sleepovers
I love how compact the tent is, and all that comes with it. It's above ground which is good, for keeping dry and for the back and legs. He is well equipped. The mini cook stove is too cute, and worked perfectly. The beauty and quiet of the woods, is so relaxing. Thank you for a pleasant vid. God bless and keep safe. 😊👍🙏
I wouldn't like to heft the tent and cast cookware for any distance but would love it all as a base camp. Tent reproofing and seam sealing would seal it plus a tarp over would be ideal. The duck and waffle looked great!
I actually love that tent! I want one! As a 61 year old solo camper (state parks only) I think this is perfect. But my teepee is awesome too. Super easy set up
When our church group went camping, everyone would help each other set up their campsite, which was so nice. And we had an option of staying in a tiny bedroom with bath and old furniture. But it was indoors and those of us too wimpy to sleep outdoors could "day camp" the two days we were out there!
For all the gear you get with the tent its a great deal, I'd be tempted if they made a waterproof version. Also that is one of the most mouth watering camp meals I've ever seen on youtube🤙
Well, I got one, which was listed as “waterproof” but I treated it again. I LOVE this thing! The air mattress is comfortable, the sleeping bags (yes, I got the double) are nice.. The zippers on the door and windows work easily, the cot is heavy duty. The only negative I have is the carrying case, the handles are a little wonky so it’s hard to pull, but the wheels work well.
I bought my first one of these campers from Cabelas when I was living in the US. You can buy "waterproof" makes and they are fabulas. I usest to use mine in the back of my pickup and I have even been out in the real cold and snow in it. To be fair I did drape a tarp over it when I knew I was going to get a hammering in the rain, but then you would expect to do that with a regular tent. Bye the way ours was a double sleeper
You have an amazing talent of making this simple hobby a fascinating watch and very entertaining. Thank you I look forward to enjoying many more outings.
Such a peaceful and relaxing video to watch ,to take away the noise of city living. Thanks for sharing your solo camp out with us . Best wishes from Simon and Beth 🌳💕💖🌳😀👌
I have the Oztent Bunker Xl which is a Brilliant piece of kit, similar idea but with a completely waterproof flysheet and poles that pull out from the cot bed that the flysheet attaches to. Really comfortable, if your car camping this is the way to go. Really nice relaxing video Andy keep up the good work!
I'm from small town in Ontario Canada and love camping. This comment is for all videos, I've watched many and I would really love to see more of inside tents, before and after setting up. Around site and him inside tent but at a distance. You have a great face, would just like to see more.😂 Said with respect, kindness and please.🙏😇👍
Thank you very much for showing us how that particular tent/bed set up works. I've been curious about it. Looks like if dont have rain it's fine. I would bring an extra tarp along also. The duck /waffles dinner looked wonderful.
I bought a stretcher tent (OZ Tent Stretcher Bunker Bed) years ago and was quite impressed how quick it was set up. It was easy to use just as an open bed with a mosquito net and pretty much water proof when fully set up. Used it for almost two month twice in the Australian bush and really liked it. It had no mattress tho, so I got cold from underneath and had to buy one. Easy fix, wonderful nights out there!
Loved this one. I can imagine using this set up with a tarp over the top and around the back to make it more wind and weatherproof. Oh, gonna do the duck and waffle dish too! Thanks fella.
I bought that exact tent this past spring to use on my hiking/ camping this season but plans got changed unexpectedly. Nice to see this as a review for it
It’s a bit impractical for camping but could see something like this being good for disaster relief type stuff. Everything in one bag is a great advantage for that kind of thing, a van full of these would house a lot of people without much hassle.
True; but, as an older camper, I would love having it to be able to be able to camp without being on the ground. It would definitely be easier than having to get up & down from the ground.🙂
Teton tents makes a version that would work. I am 6 foot 3 and by no means supermodel skinny. Their XXL camp cot, with pop up tent and rainfly will work.
Looks like a banging deal that tent! Better if waterproof obviously but like you say, a tarp over top fixes that. I think I prefer the hammock because of the off the floor-ness so something like that would be awesome
Before I hurt my foot I made a cart from an aluminum bike stroller for my Shepherd to pull my camp stove , bags and tent . Just an idea for you but you have a lot of cool gear...cheers from Denver, Colorado, USA
👍I can't help but like your videos, given your positive demeanor and nice presentation style. That cot tent was also something interesting I hadn't seen before. I wonder if you could find a way to heat it from below, for cold weather camping? (not from directly below, but perhaps have the fire in a pit next to it, and somehow route the hot gas underneath a skirt around tent bottom, then out a chimney on the other side)
I had something very similar about 12 yrs ago. Made by Caperlan, it was called "The Bed Box". I used to use it when I went night fishing, and it was rain proof. I think they have a newer version out now.
Sooo peaceful! Unlike the yearly camping trips we went on with our church. We had a huge clearing surrounded by huge oak trees... a five minute walk to an enormous lake. I'm a wimp (and with five kids, seemed to always have a baby or toddler) so I rented one of the tiny cabin rooms to sleep in! That way at least I slept in with my baby's schedule. At the campsite the teens stayed up late and the babies woke early! 😂 I would walk back in the morning and make everyone else in the family their breakfast and spend the day "camping" with the less wimpy people! Great memories, though. Your version of camping actually gives you time to think and enjoy the peace, doesn't it? The food you make out in the woods is better than what I've been eating this week! 😂 I've just found your videos and I'm a new subscriber! 🎉
for that price, including an air mat, cover, inflatable pillow, AND sleeping bag, that's a proper china bargain, for a "one order" solo camping cot setup. i'm thoroughly impressed! (even if the air mat leaked) also: permanganate and glycerine are definitely a stylish way to start a fire. but i'm willing to bet, that glycerine contained too much water, that's why it took so long, and crackled so much. (it's VERY hydrophilic) if you get the good anhydrous stuff, and finer PPM, it get's going in
Why stop there? Why not have a backpack that is the tent. Like in backpack mode, the backpack frame turns into a cot with a tent already attached. And then the tent unfold and unfurls. It means you have two less things to carry/pack.
Andy, I doubt very if anything could make you look bad my friend. Your videos are so uncomplicated they are very entertaining. When you say you love breaking down the whole duck, that is a way of paying homage to the duck, or so ancient hunters looked at it that way or getting back to nature. Yes, I do love camping and all things natural. Keep them coming mate.
What a great idea...really like the idea of combining the tent with the sleeping system. Looks like it has some limitations - not least the lack of waterproofness/fly sheet - but perhaps as a proof of concept it's cool. I did wonder how it would bear up to a sudden gust of wind on the back of the of the tent...you might end up trapped if it blew over! 😁
I love duck! That looks so good! I'd never heard of "duck&waffles", but I need to try it. 😊 I really like duck eggs with rice for breakfast, richer than chicken eggs. 😎👍
Thank you for the review. This would also work in a larger tent. Great for people who have issues getting up off the ground. Personally would have brought something to put your shoes/boots in to keep critters out of them.
The duck and waffles seems to be a riff on the fried chicken and waffles we have here in the States. Try sprinkling a little brown sugar on your Spam before you fry it, it's a whole different experience. Thanks for another great video!
I just love these videos, so refreshing fresh nature is relaxing. Wish there were more of these videos. The tent is some way off the ground, avoiding "creepy crawlies".
How is it I have never been camping at all but I can’t stop watching your videos….? The content and the overall presentation are amazing. Keep me coming back again and again to watch (always make me hungry too watching your dinner). Keep up the great videos and content. Makes me want to get into camping.!
Heyy Andy nice place beautiful scenery, the tent look great easy to set-up, sorry it's not water proof, or it would have been a fantastic tent,thanks for sharing stay safe
I am a huge camping fanatic. It's my favorite thing to do. I stumbled on your channel yesterday and I have been binge watching you for the last 24 hours! I think you are great fun. I have learned a great deal. Please keep up the hard work❤❤❤
My first time seeing this channel. Well, that was relaxing and entertaining to watch. Quite interesting camera angles, content and sights/sounds captured… I admire this gentleman having fun and being positive along with the work he needed to make this happen. Also, his testing of various gear is likely helpful to those individuals new and experienced at camping to see what may or may not make sense to purchase. Well done.
My man, you should definitely look into the Teton 1 person Quick tent, paired with a Teton XXL camp cot and elite rainfly that covers the whole system to the ground, making for some great storage options. Best thing is that it's waterproof! You need to make a video on it for sure.
I'm looking at this tent and thinking it might well suit me. Looks like an easy set up but more importantly gets me off the floor with minimal fuss. I have mobility issues but don't see why this should stop me camping. Looking at this I think it could work well with a tarp
You are such a pleasure to watch Andy, I believe you have a caring & kind nature which just oozes in abundance throughout your videos. Your recipes are amazing also, take care now 👌
Interesting concept. I'd fly a tarp over it for possible rain. It could be just a few inches shorter, I think, yeah? But what a very interesting option for non-backpacking camping.
"went hard at it with the wood" 🤣🤣 The look on your face when you realised what you said haha Loving the work you do. makes me itch to go camping again. Keep up the great work
I would love one of those campers as I struggle getting up and down of the ground. Perfect for us older folks. Here in Aus the rain is not such an issue. But as you said a decent fly or tarp over the top would solve that problem.
I found this channel via the Temu video on my feed. Totally not my thing at all - I like nature, but I am not a camper. And yet I find myself thoroughly engaged! Cheers!
I’ve seen Tony over on ABCamping use an off the ground tent a few times. He loves them, but they seem to all suffer with NOT being waterproof. But being off the ground, especially in winter or wet weather seems a great idea.
I always wonder how Andy manages to find these empty woodland sites? I live in rural Oxfordshire which is full of rolling woodlands but criss-crossed with so many public footpaths and bridleways finding a nice, clear, quiet area where you can camp and light a fire is virtually impossible. They'd be a friendly Spaniel out with his owner on their daily walk appearing the moment you got the Sausages out!
The private land where I live is surrounded by secure fencing with signage making it very clear to keep off. To find who even owned it would be difficult enough let alone get their permission to drive though their woodland, cut down branches, light fires etc Whilst, as I say public land offers very little in the way of genuine truly secluded places. Especially in Kent which is a very urbanised county thanks to its close proximity to London and the South-East. I enjoy Andy's content but an genuinely curious about all this.
@@LilyGazou Believe me, it's hideous. Only last week there was a protest of "Right to Roam" groups seeking more access to land - and that's just to walk, let alone camp. There are even rivers to which paddling access is restricted apparently. I largely grew up in the UK but have lived in Australia for 25 years and land freedom (so much wilderness) is such here that I'd hate to have to go back to live in the UK. Enjoy your travels.
I enjoyed this soo much & just subscribed. The zipping of the tent flap & the crackling of that wonderful fire brought back such good memories, except we never made such delicious meals!!!
I love the idea of a tent being up off the ground like that, it would make older/bad joints folk able to get up without so much struggle!
I'm 66 with serious health issues, so my camping days are behind me. But if I was to try camping again, I'd try one of these cot/tents! Looks pretty cozy. But I am also 6'4" tall, so might have trouble finding one to really fit me. 😀
Don't you believe it!🤣🤣🤣
I feel ya!
Agreed. Would like to see the ability to add two together, so a couple could sleep in basically the same rent. Shouldn’t be too hard to do, for the tent company, just add a second door, or all the way across the top, maybe. Possibly a whole different design. Who knows? Maybe they already have that. 😂
@@sharonegger5130Amazon sells a single and a double
I like the fact that its a raised tent, stops the damp and creepy cruely things coming in and up
Very True
🇬🇧 Love the idea of "creepy cruely things". The mind boggles😱😂
Bear with me here.
Ground tent sleeping has the inherent problems of moisture, cold, bugs, and uncomfortable roots, rocks, and irregularities in the substrate. This means footprints, pads, netting, and/or heating source to ameliorate. This means lots of weight and bulk.
I recently jumped on the hammock bandwagon. In a relatively compact and lightweight package, one can sleep entirely off the ground (no ground cold, dampness, objects poking), entirely enclosed from bugs, and covered from rain and wind. But the big downside is severe lack of back support, and the challenge of getting in and out of the sleep system, plus, it relies on biomes with nicely spaced trees.
So I really like the idea of a cot to get off of the cold, damp, buggy, rocky ground, plus a tent. The downside being the bulk and weight.
There are those hanging shelters that mountaineers use, essentially a hanging cot tent which combine the advantages of a cot and hammock tent plus being lightweight and compact. But they are fabulously expensive, being such specialized pro gear for serious climbers.
I am experimenting now with a similar concept on the cheap. It is a robusy military aluminum folding stretcher, which can be four-point secured with ratcheting cargo tie-down straps (6000 lbs each) and a hammock style tent/rainfly. It is easier to get in and out of, has good back support, and is a fairly good shelter.
Also, being off the ground, stops your body heat from leaching into the ground.
I think the word is " creepy crawley " 😂😂
Not weird. Brilliant. It's off the ground. It's a cot. It's a covered camp chair. It's a Bivee tent.
Very versatile and efficient design.
It’s a four poster canopy bed!
@@Sujowi Haha genius!
Redistributed recycled materials retrofit into a tent without a form of acceptable quality and safety control, looks nice to look at though
Wie konnte es passieren, dass die Luftmatratze am Morgen plötzlich rot ist ??? 😎
Agree with your points. My only concern would be durability.
I don't know about weird. I am 100% disabled and this tent brought camping back to me. It keeps me off the ground. I don't have to wait for my meds to kick in before I can stand up. It is a GREAT innovation and we love ours.
You seem like such a peaceful, happy, simple bloke… Really refreshing in the midst of all the crazy and loud stuff going around on social media ! Living in the city, I really miss overnight wild camping trips with delicious home made food in such a calm atmosphere thank you :)
I was thinking the same. I bet he's really kind and gentle. Cheeky sense of humour too (hard wood 😂). What's not to love ❤
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😅Lol
He will do RUclips money raining on him lol 💸💸💸💵💵💵💰💰💰💰
Ya I'm a pretty anxious guy. Watching him camping is relaxing
A sturdy tent for £130 with a cot, rain awning, air mattress and sheet, pillow and pillow case? I like how it's up off the ground and you can sit comfortably at the entrance like you're in a chair. Nice. Looks great for solo car camping!
Weighs a ton is long in a bag awning sucks and doesn't go to the floor so is cold with no storage. It isn't worth £130 better off with a wh100 and a cot bed for £80
Ahhh that lovely sound of a tent zip takes me back to camping holidays in the 80s n 90s in Wales with poor weather but that's all my mom could afford on her own.. I'm eternally grateful for those fond memories
👍,,
One of the best sounds in the world!
Camping awesome!!! Keep going!!!
That's a sweet memory Leon! Thanks for sharing it! ❤😊❤
Reminds me of camping too!
Yup, bottle that sound for pure joy
I love that cot/tent/awning set up. What a fantastic design. This would be great for an outdoor festival event. It also gives you a nice place to sit. The awning being open invites socializing and the cot gets you off the ground for sleeping. All the windows are great for cross ventilation. The fact that it comes with an air mattress and all the bedding is the icing on the cake.
Possibly easier to steal from, hard to store everything in too !! May need a popup spare supplies tent to hold all your goods lol
i agree with the initial sentiment but there's really no storage area for your backpack etc. it's perfect for places you know you can trust 100% but i wouldn't leave my other stuff outside while sleeping during a festival.
@@skeetskeet4123 How is it worse than any other tent in terms of security?
@@jama211 1 layer thick, very small so you can't hide stuff easily etc. Hardly different but id double down on that statement, definitely a little easier for a thief to quickly unzip, grab and go at a festival with that tent
Good for summer camping without cold winds whooshing under the cot.
What i like the most is how much you enjoy your self prepared meals and a nice beer. Really great to see that.
The food looked delicious! Was wondering what he was gonna make for dessert 🧁
Greetings from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦! I really am enjoying your channel. I’m disabled and your videos relax me, and distract me from my body wide pain 😅
Truly amazing. I need something like this for my severely disabled wife. It would give us a chance of having the adventures we used too. Thanks for putting this out there ❤️❤️❤️
Have to agree! I have RA. Normal camping set ups I can't do but this could be a doable! Good luck. Hope you achieve that!
@@nelliemelba4967 I also have a busted spine in 3 places, but just crack on and can still enjoy my time outdoors with modified kits and hikes for the pain level of the day. However, this could be a total game changer for my wife? Will you be buying one? If so, I hope this really helps give you more time outdoors to unwind 🙏
Maybe a disabled outdoor channel could be a thing? 🤔
Ask her what she thinks first. I know that with some of my spine issues, specific alterations would be needed.
@@salvatorebaleno9807 She sat and watched this with me and it looks like she approves. There will definitely be alterations needed, and I may have issues as I'm 6ft 2in though 😂
I'd certainly consider it. My friends go camping, and this means I could join them now and then. An outdoor channel for people who have mobility problems is a great idea!
Found this channel by mistake. Absolutely love it.
Me too!!! Love it!
One thing I enjoy about your videos. It’s that camp food doesn’t have to suck. It’s evolved so much since I was in the scouts in the 80’s. I always show these videos to my boys to keep them inspired. Thanks.
It was heartwarming to see you eat a Spam and egg sandwich for breakfast. I'm an American and many people I've encountered immediately say "YUCK! I hate that stuff" when I've mentioned Spam. I've always thought that reaction came from people who have never tasted it. When I was growing up, every now and then my family had Spam and eggs for Sunday breakfast after church. My father liked it cut in 10mm thin pieces and fried crispy on the outside. Before anyone comments, it's processed food so we didn't eat much of it. Anyway, that's enough Spam talk. I appreciate your videos and look forward to more.
Well, as a german mostly camping on metal festivals, i have eaten this breakfast for years.
Could not imagine some better breakfast to get rid of the hangover.
I'm from the U.S. and I can't even look at Spam without getting a weird feeling. I'm sure plenty of people eat it (maybe) but I don't know anyone who does.
@@thecatatemyhomeworkthat is very fair, I don't think anyone thinks it look appetizing in or just out of a can. Once you fry it spam actually looks much better and smells like any other breakfast meat. Whenever people are apprehensive I try to explain it like really tightly packed and salty pork sausage which helps some. It is worth a try just cut some slices and put them in a pan without any fat until they are crispy, then throw it on a bagel with a slice of American cheese and a egg.
I too like tinned meat like spam...I always have some in the pantry because it reminds me of my dad
I *love* spam. I can even eat it without cooking it. I just cut off a tiny slice and eat it with a fork. Cooked is obviously better, though, lol
The last time I went camping was with the girl guides was nearly 55 years ago there were 6 of us to a tent which were made out of canvass. We always camped near a small river. The laser time was for a week it rained solidly for 3 days the river burst it's banks and we had to move the tents twice. Everything was damp and I couldn't take anymore and phoned my dad to come and take me home. If it had been in one of those tents you show I'm sure I wouldn't have minded the rain and wet. I was only about 13/14. I've never camped since preferring a proper bed that wasn't just a sleeping bag on the floor and a proper roof over my head. But the tents you show are really quite lovely and comfortable.
Many things are really noisy right now, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you offering us some amazing content that doesn't have to do with anything else we got going. Hand-delivered peace. Thank you so much.
That is a lot of house for the price. Great find. Keep the embers away from the material if you have a fire going and should be pretty good!
I love this tent and bed, off the ground and is a seat too plus with all the bedding.A tarp over the top would complete it for rainy days.
Purely a personal quirk I guess but I dislike walking in nature accompanied by the sound of my clothing rustling.
His voice to me seems like when you watch a Bob Ross painting video. Nice and calm in a world of (as you put it) noise.
Bob Robert that is super funny. We try not to wear corduroy out here even if it's incredibly warm, it's annoying. Some coats are just noisy, and the colder it gets the crunchier. Leather is relatively quiet when it's worn and soft and not squeaky, but get it wet and you are done for.
I am a woman who has only ever slept in an add on to my late mothers touring caravan once & finally did fall asleep after worrying about insects etc as mum was new to caravanning & had'nt got all the bits & bobs but we survived the weekend on the caravan site :) I have watched your other app on the landrover conversion for some time & did'nt realise till i watched these that you were the same guy . I am from the North East of England in the middle between Darlington /Stockton On Tees & Middlesbrough but i'm married to a Man of Kent or a Kentish Man depending on which side of the Medway you come from ( he's a Man Of Kent ) have been down to Inlaws a few times but never managed a walk through the woods on Bluebell Hill when they are out . Absolutely love Kent & the people. Within days of meeting my future mother in law people were coming up to me at the bus stop saying " You must be Peggy's daughter in law to be , we have heard so much about you , then sat on the bus with me & told me all the nice shops to go in to in Maidstone which i thought was great xx
I have two of these! Firstly, terrible for bad weather. BUT!!! They have three or four great utilities. 1. With two you can make a nice naturally closed off camp, get a windbreaker and it's a nice set up around a fire. 2. It's nice to sit on them. 3 (and this is big) I mostly use this inside other tents when you want an extra cubicle. I have a square tent and a couple of times with one other person I've used these so that we each have a private sleeping space. So pretty good.
Good idea
I'd carry a tarp to be strung over it if more than a cm of rain is expected...if alone.
If I set up a proper tent, then I wouldn't bother...just sleep on the cot.
@@STho205 I think you missed his point- he said "if you need a PRIVATE space inside the larger tent...
nice idea
#3 is good for the separation aspect.
It would also be an extra layer of protection in case of a surprise rain shower in the middle of the night.
I love your show man it's brilliant put me in the mood for camping again at 54 I'm Johnny from Scotland 🏴 good morning Andy 🎉🎉🎉
What a beautiful tree! The whole place is gorgeous. Ah nature.
The tent is an amazing idea to be fair, imagine it was more than drizzle proof, it would be excellent
That's what a tarp is for lol
@@Josh-bs4xfyes but that wasn't the point of their comment
Your right it would be great if it was waterproof,sadly at 6foot 3 it would still be too small for me😐
An arb swag is much better quality I use an ARB swag 😍😍😍
@scottishtony5059 I'm 6' 5" and it fits me just fine
We have something similar for years here in Australia. But not called a tent, it’s called an enclosed camp bed. Has windows and fly screens and doors open both sides. Not sure it’s waterproof or comes with all the gear. Enjoying your content Andy. Best wishes from Western Australia.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Me and my oldest son went camping together a couple of years ago. And we had our tent and fire on the go cooking food it is so peaceful. And every time I watch your videos it brings me back to that moment with my son . I will do it again once my youngest is a little older. I’ve been watching your videos for 6 months now and they just get better and better keep up the good work I enjoy your content x❤
Wanted to let you know. I'm here to stay. I am learning so much that I didn't know. So RUclips can do what they want, I won't go anywhere. I really enjoy your videos.
I love how much you enjoy your tea!! It makes me smile every time.
Love the knee height for older folks no rocks in the back and the door flap being a patio shade is great!
I love this. It's a Cot with a build in tent. This is a great idea 💡
I like the design of this package. There is a place to sit off the ground, a place to shelter off the ground, and a chance of good ventilation. I would select different components, based on ones I already own and like.
If it's like the one on my Amazon wish list, it's a pre-made bundle, you can't mix-and-match. But if you already have like a sleeping bag or fly-tarp you could probably switch things around in the carry case
It looks so good love your video x
I love this channel, I don't even like camping! Perhaps I'm living vicariously, but I love his gentle competence and enjoyment
I can see how much you enjoy doing this. It makes for a really good watch just seeing you smiling and chatting away and of course.. enjoying your much loved cuppa Tea haha. Bless bro
Some nice features it seems. I'm a fan of airing out plastic/pvc bits before confined in small spaces with them. Thanks for the video!
I like the idea of this tent above ground ! It is literally a forest bed , cozy enough to drink tea and read a book.
At some point in my life I aspire to experience the level of joy this chap attains regularly upon the first tea sip
You are such a camping stud and a great example of what a great friend, husband or partner should be. Even tempered and upbeat. AND you are great example of how to be respectful when camping. Me and my other women buddies in our group think you are an ideal male for living a companionable life. That’s how we see it. 13:16 You are competent and kind and you have a great smile.
Thank u for sharing all ur camping adventures. I love ur channel & appreciate all your videos & what they have to offer. I’m disabled n miss camping & practically live my camping thru your channel & all the products you try out. Luv it & look forward to many more.
I’ve set up similar system when I was at friends place that had too much company I set it up in corner of living /family room and I had my privacy And made it not awkward for anyone in room Great for those kind of sleepovers
Sounds cool 😊
I love how compact the tent is, and all that comes with it. It's above ground which is good, for keeping dry and for the back and legs. He is well equipped. The mini cook stove is too cute, and worked perfectly. The beauty and quiet of the woods, is so relaxing. Thank you for a pleasant vid. God bless and keep safe. 😊👍🙏
I wouldn't like to heft the tent and cast cookware for any distance but would love it all as a base camp. Tent reproofing and seam sealing would seal it plus a tarp over would be ideal. The duck and waffle looked great!
I actually love that tent! I want one! As a 61 year old solo camper (state parks only) I think this is perfect. But my teepee is awesome too. Super easy set up
You are adorable! It was such a pleasure watching you enjoy nature, prepare a meal, and narrate your experience. Good job!
I hated camping, but you've made it look so easy and enjoyable I might have another go.
i added a like, but, then, realized, I got pregnant with my first that way on an uncomfortable rock. Maybe not.
When our church group went camping, everyone would help each other set up their campsite, which was so nice. And we had an option of staying in a tiny bedroom with bath and old furniture. But it was indoors and those of us too wimpy to sleep outdoors could "day camp" the two days we were out there!
Something so cozy about camping videos.
For all the gear you get with the tent its a great deal, I'd be tempted if they made a waterproof version. Also that is one of the most mouth watering camp meals I've ever seen on youtube🤙
You can waterproof it yourself, you know
@@mrs.c5471I wonder how a silicon waterproofing spray go
Well, I got one, which was listed as “waterproof” but I treated it again. I LOVE this thing! The air mattress is comfortable, the sleeping bags (yes, I got the double) are nice.. The zippers on the door and windows work easily, the cot is heavy duty. The only negative I have is the carrying case, the handles are a little wonky so it’s hard to pull, but the wheels work well.
@@mrs.c5471 could you give us a link to the one you ordered?
@@mrs.c5471What's the link if you don't mind
I bought my first one of these campers from Cabelas when I was living in the US. You can buy "waterproof" makes and they are fabulas. I usest to use mine in the back of my pickup and I have even been out in the real cold and snow in it. To be fair I did drape a tarp over it when I knew I was going to get a hammering in the rain, but then you would expect to do that with a regular tent. Bye the way ours was a double sleeper
You have an amazing talent of making this simple hobby a fascinating watch and very entertaining. Thank you I look forward to enjoying many more outings.
Such a peaceful and relaxing video to watch ,to take away the noise of city living.
Thanks for sharing your solo camp out with us .
Best wishes from Simon and Beth 🌳💕💖🌳😀👌
I have the Oztent Bunker Xl which is a Brilliant piece of kit, similar idea but with a completely waterproof flysheet and poles that pull out from the cot bed that the flysheet attaches to. Really comfortable, if your car camping this is the way to go. Really nice relaxing video Andy keep up the good work!
My wife and I have had this tent for about 4 years now, have used it every summer for camping. Can't complain.
You must be small that tent only fits one?
@peanuts68ful ours had a full size air mattress in it. It's definitely more comfortable solo, but it's totally doable.
@@peanuts68ful this tent is a single, ours is a double
I'm from small town in Ontario Canada and love camping. This comment is for all videos, I've watched many and I would really love to see more of inside tents, before and after setting up. Around site and him inside tent but at a distance. You have a great face, would just like to see more.😂 Said with respect, kindness and please.🙏😇👍
Thank you very much for showing us how that particular tent/bed set up works. I've been curious about it. Looks like if dont have rain it's fine. I would bring an extra tarp along also. The duck /waffles dinner looked wonderful.
I bought a stretcher tent (OZ Tent Stretcher Bunker Bed) years ago and was quite impressed how quick it was set up.
It was easy to use just as an open bed with a mosquito net and pretty much water proof when fully set up.
Used it for almost two month twice in the Australian bush and really liked it.
It had no mattress tho, so I got cold from underneath and had to buy one.
Easy fix, wonderful nights out there!
Loved this one. I can imagine using this set up with a tarp over the top and around the back to make it more wind and weatherproof. Oh, gonna do the duck and waffle dish too! Thanks fella.
I actually got the double bed version of exactly this tent for a festival a while back and it was 100% worth it
Could you tell us which company or a link to find these tents ? Preferably the double bed.
I bought that exact tent this past spring to use on my hiking/ camping this season but plans got changed unexpectedly. Nice to see this as a review for it
It’s a bit impractical for camping but could see something like this being good for disaster relief type stuff. Everything in one bag is a great advantage for that kind of thing, a van full of these would house a lot of people without much hassle.
True; but, as an older camper, I would love having it to be able to be able to camp without being on the ground. It would definitely be easier than having to get up & down from the ground.🙂
The original version of these tents is called the Kamp Rite Tent Cot, and quite frankly they are superior to every other kind of tent for most people.
Enjoyable video as always ,great content , brilliant recipes , tent just too small for 6'4" guy like me
Teton tents makes a version that would work. I am 6 foot 3 and by no means supermodel skinny. Their XXL camp cot, with pop up tent and rainfly will work.
@@tonyboloni64yeah saw a RUclips from Canada using that in all weather - seems awesome. Was tempted but bit squeezy with a big dog too lol😂
Looks like a banging deal that tent! Better if waterproof obviously but like you say, a tarp over top fixes that. I think I prefer the hammock because of the off the floor-ness so something like that would be awesome
I kinda like the idea of one of these for one of those massive multi person tents you can stand up in, it would allow for a little bit of privacy :D
Before I hurt my foot I made a cart from an aluminum bike stroller for my Shepherd to pull my camp stove , bags and tent . Just an idea for you but you have a lot of cool gear...cheers from Denver, Colorado, USA
👍I can't help but like your videos, given your positive demeanor and nice presentation style.
That cot tent was also something interesting I hadn't seen before.
I wonder if you could find a way to heat it from below, for cold weather camping?
(not from directly below, but perhaps have the fire in a pit next to it, and somehow route the hot gas underneath a skirt around tent bottom, then out a chimney on the other side)
Even with its small issues (short, not waterproof, no pockets) it’s still a pretty neat set up for the price!
I had something very similar about 12 yrs ago. Made by Caperlan, it was called "The Bed Box". I used to use it when I went night fishing, and it was rain proof. I think they have a newer version out now.
Not a bad little set up if you are new to camping adventurers and not wanting to invest a huge amount of money ! Nice 👌
Wow duck and waffle sounds very very good. Sweet and savory. Thanks for posting this man. Love the tent cot idea.
Sooo peaceful! Unlike the yearly camping trips we went on with our church. We had a huge clearing surrounded by huge oak trees... a five minute walk to an enormous lake. I'm a wimp (and with five kids, seemed to always have a baby or toddler) so I rented one of the tiny cabin rooms to sleep in! That way at least I slept in with my baby's schedule. At the campsite the teens stayed up late and the babies woke early! 😂 I would walk back in the morning and make everyone else in the family their breakfast and spend the day "camping" with the less wimpy people! Great memories, though.
Your version of camping actually gives you time to think and enjoy the peace, doesn't it? The food you make out in the woods is better than what I've been eating this week! 😂 I've just found your videos and I'm a new subscriber! 🎉
for that price, including an air mat, cover, inflatable pillow, AND sleeping bag, that's a proper china bargain, for a "one order" solo camping cot setup. i'm thoroughly impressed! (even if the air mat leaked)
also: permanganate and glycerine are definitely a stylish way to start a fire. but i'm willing to bet, that glycerine contained too much water, that's why it took so long, and crackled so much. (it's VERY hydrophilic) if you get the good anhydrous stuff, and finer PPM, it get's going in
Always anticipating new videos! Some of the best in the biz!
Cheers from the Prairies of Canada! 🍻🇨🇦
my reason for looking forward to Wednesday, a new video from Andy
I love the recipes you conjure up. Even out there you make tasty food.
I really like that... that is PERFECT for a weekend fishing trip at the lake!
I always thought it would be cool if they made a backpack frame that becomes a cot.
That is a good idea, I'm sure it can be done.
Make it
Design it and sell the idea . Get paid for the concept.
There you go! Get a patent on that 💩, for real. Great idea.
Why stop there? Why not have a backpack that is the tent. Like in backpack mode, the backpack frame turns into a cot with a tent already attached. And then the tent unfold and unfurls. It means you have two less things to carry/pack.
Andy, I doubt very if anything could make you look bad my friend. Your videos are so uncomplicated they are very entertaining. When you say you love breaking down the whole duck, that is a way of paying homage to the duck, or so ancient hunters looked at it that way or getting back to nature. Yes, I do love camping and all things natural. Keep them coming mate.
What a great idea...really like the idea of combining the tent with the sleeping system. Looks like it has some limitations - not least the lack of waterproofness/fly sheet - but perhaps as a proof of concept it's cool.
I did wonder how it would bear up to a sudden gust of wind on the back of the of the tent...you might end up trapped if it blew over! 😁
Unzip the door, fold it *into* the tent... stand on the (revealed) dirt, and lift the whole thing back upright :p
Needs a mozzie net for Scotland
I love duck! That looks so good! I'd never heard of "duck&waffles", but I need to try it. 😊
I really like duck eggs with rice for breakfast, richer than chicken eggs. 😎👍
Thank you for the review. This would also work in a larger tent.
Great for people who have issues getting up off the ground.
Personally would have brought something to put your shoes/boots in to keep critters out of them.
The duck and waffles seems to be a riff on the fried chicken and waffles we have here in the States. Try sprinkling a little brown sugar on your Spam before you fry it, it's a whole different experience. Thanks for another great video!
Not only is this the camping videos we all know and love but we now have some science experiments in there too. Good stuff lol
Watching from USA great channel will hope to see more thanks
**chef's kiss** on that campfire dinner.
I just love these videos, so refreshing fresh nature is relaxing. Wish there were more of these videos. The tent is some way off the ground, avoiding "creepy crawlies".
How is it I have never been camping at all but I can’t stop watching your videos….? The content and the overall presentation are amazing. Keep me coming back again and again to watch (always make me hungry too watching your dinner).
Keep up the great videos and content. Makes me want to get into camping.!
Heyy Andy nice place beautiful scenery, the tent look great easy to set-up, sorry it's not water proof, or it would have been a fantastic tent,thanks for sharing stay safe
First time watching . Peaceful, calming and informative. Thank you
I am a huge camping fanatic. It's my favorite thing to do. I stumbled on your channel yesterday and I have been binge watching you for the last 24 hours! I think you are great fun. I have learned a great deal. Please keep up the hard work❤❤❤
Love your tent, great idea. All mt tents always on ground
My first time seeing this channel. Well, that was relaxing and entertaining to watch.
Quite interesting camera angles, content and sights/sounds captured…
I admire this gentleman having fun and being positive along with the work he needed to make this happen.
Also, his testing of various gear is likely helpful to those individuals new and experienced at camping to see what may or may not make sense to purchase. Well done.
My man, you should definitely look into the Teton 1 person Quick tent, paired with a Teton XXL camp cot and elite rainfly that covers the whole system to the ground, making for some great storage options. Best thing is that it's waterproof! You need to make a video on it for sure.
I'm looking at this tent and thinking it might well suit me. Looks like an easy set up but more importantly gets me off the floor with minimal fuss. I have mobility issues but don't see why this should stop me camping. Looking at this I think it could work well with a tarp
The duck and waffles came out great!
You are such a pleasure to watch Andy, I believe you have a caring & kind nature which just oozes in abundance throughout your videos. Your recipes are amazing also, take care now 👌
Interesting concept. I'd fly a tarp over it for possible rain. It could be just a few inches shorter, I think, yeah? But what a very interesting option for non-backpacking camping.
"went hard at it with the wood" 🤣🤣 The look on your face when you realised what you said haha
Loving the work you do. makes me itch to go camping again.
Keep up the great work
THAT FOOD LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
BECKY 😊
I would love one of those campers as I struggle getting up and down of the ground. Perfect for us older folks.
Here in Aus the rain is not such an issue. But as you said a decent fly or tarp over the top would solve that problem.
I found this channel via the Temu video on my feed. Totally not my thing at all - I like nature, but I am not a camper. And yet I find myself thoroughly engaged! Cheers!
I’ve seen Tony over on ABCamping use an off the ground tent a few times. He loves them, but they seem to all suffer with NOT being waterproof. But being off the ground, especially in winter or wet weather seems a great idea.
I always wonder how Andy manages to find these empty woodland sites? I live in rural Oxfordshire which is full of rolling woodlands but criss-crossed with so many public footpaths and bridleways finding a nice, clear, quiet area where you can camp and light a fire is virtually impossible. They'd be a friendly Spaniel out with his owner on their daily walk appearing the moment you got the Sausages out!
Absolutely. Completely baffled as to where he finds these spots. I've assumed he knows the landowners.
The private land where I live is surrounded by secure fencing with signage making it very clear to keep off. To find who even owned it would be difficult enough let alone get their permission to drive though their woodland, cut down branches, light fires etc Whilst, as I say public land offers very little in the way of genuine truly secluded places. Especially in Kent which is a very urbanised county thanks to its close proximity to London and the South-East. I enjoy Andy's content but an genuinely curious about all this.
Wow. So much open land here in the West. I didn’t know it was difficult to find there.
@@LilyGazou Believe me, it's hideous. Only last week there was a protest of "Right to Roam" groups seeking more access to land - and that's just to walk, let alone camp. There are even rivers to which paddling access is restricted apparently. I largely grew up in the UK but have lived in Australia for 25 years and land freedom (so much wilderness) is such here that I'd hate to have to go back to live in the UK. Enjoy your travels.
@@eggmammal I thought I was going to sound daft if asking where the heck one can camp and make a fire that feels so remote. And is legal.
AND FORGOT SAY I LOVE HOW YOU EXPLAIN SETTING UP DIFFERENT TENTS ⛺️
BECKY 😊XX
First time watcher here. Amazing video. Cheers from Canada
I enjoyed this soo much & just subscribed. The zipping of the tent flap & the crackling of that wonderful fire brought back such good memories, except we never made such delicious meals!!!