Great overnight escape, thanks! At 10 years old my first tent was a cotton army style pup tent. I got it with S&H Green Stamps, a coupon like first attempt at customer loyalty marketing by retailers. You earned a certain number of stickers each time you made a purchase. I remember licking them, sticking them in a booklet, and then picking the tent from a rough catalog. I used to pack that tent into our local woodlots down near the train tracks and camp out. That was mid 1960's before our parents knew about all the evils in the world, funny that, our parents had just survived the Depression and WWII. Their basic task was to feed us and keep a roof over our heads. Job done, they only would ask, "Camping with Billy and Joe?, OK, see you in the morning".
It sounds like you grew up during a fantastic period. I remember the Green stamps. I was just a bit too young but I'm sure my Mum collected them. I bet no tent since has been as exciting for you. Thanks for commenting.
I think inactivity makes me feel old. I'll be back to my normal self soon. I kind of shut down when I got back but now I'm feeling energised again. Thanks for the reassurance 🤣.
Excellent vid...know exactly where yr pitched...walked up an down that beach a thousand times...now live elsewhere...but wish we were back in cromer. Miss it... Excellent an enjoysble to watch. Thanks for the memories. Wicked tent...😊
I am 70 and wild camp in a Terra Nova Voyager. I have just purchased the Nortent Vern 1 PC. Hard to tell from the video footage but it didn't look like you had the ventilation vents open. You also can partially unzip the outer 2 "doors" for extra ventilation and still have some rain protection. Looking forward to seeing more videos of your adventures in this tent.
Hi I did have the ventilation vents open but the doors were sealed up. Also, I had both the solid and mesh doors closed. I think I'll leave it open a bit from now on. I gave it a tough test for a first night out. The air was very still. I'll be testing it again, probably away from water. I hope you get on well with yours. Thanks for watching 👍
@@matryderadventures Sometimes there are humid conditions on a still night that even an open tarp would drip water in. The only other reviews I have seen were in windy conditions in which the tent did well without condensation problems. Hopefully others will also share video about the tent's performance. I have had a good experience with heavier single skinned canvas tents used on base camps over many years so have high hopes for the Vern 1 PC.
Thanks. I'm sure I sleep better with the noise of the ocean. I'm out on another trip right now. Winter is definitely more of a challenge but I'm really enjoying this one.
its hard in the winter months to motivate yourself the dark nights make it a long time spent in the tent. and i find more often than not its the journey to the camp spot that is the best part.
That is definitely an issue. I think having a small fire and being a bit more creative with the cooking would help. Everything was so wet which was a problem. Cheers 👍
Condensation is always a problem, even in the most expensive tents. It’s all about ventilation; getting airflow through the vents. If it’s dry try opening the door, preferably at the top, and have one of the vents facing the wind. Good sturdy looking tent. It will be interesting to see how it does in harsher conditions. Cheers 👍
I'm hoping to put it through it's paces over the winter. I'll pay more attention to venting next time I'm out. I think I overestimated it if I'm honest, and admit it was a difficult first test. We'll see how it gets on. I'll be out again this week. Cheers 👍
Met so many here on the GDMBR, i must say over a bottle of water with you i wouldn't have known your experience, pleasure meeting you ! Cheers friend, keep doing what you are. Almost regretting we didn't spend a bit more time together.
To avoid condensation build up have you considered sleeping outside of the tent? The tent could still be used to keep your bag and boots dry, assuming of course that they have been well aired before zipping them in the tent for the night. Alternatively, perhaps a small dehumidifier could be added to your bikepacking setup?
I never see the obvious answers as you do. Thankfully I can rely on your logical solutions to these problems. I'll try the sleeping outside the tent solution first. If that fails I'll look for a dehumidifier, although I'm guessing it'll be dynamo powered so sweat may actually make matters worse. Cheers 👍
Just discovered your channel, really refreshing change from the usual same old bushcraft/wild camping videos on here. Looking forward to seeing what else you get up to. I go wild camping a fair bit but don’t really post on here, just one Isle of Wight video and some Lanshan shots 👍🏼
Used to live in Overstrand some nice hideaways there, although a high chance of Dudley the Lab sticking his nose in,seemfs this nortent hasn’t much height inside,so I will re-examine the range.cheers
I've recently been back out in the Nortent. The video should be out soon. Maybe this week. It has enough headroom for me to sit bolt upright inside. I spent a night in an OEX Bobcat recently (a true one man tent) and the Nortent feels huge in comparison. I hope to get back out to the Norfolk coast again soon. I'll look out for Dudley. Cheers 👍
Hi Mat, watching your video now and reading comments, one piece of kit I don't camp without is a bivvy bag. Look forward to watching your follow up. Regards Eric
Hi. I experimented with bivvy bags but felt a bit too confined. I haven't tried a hooped bivvy. I may give one a try. Hopefully I'll be out in the Nortent again soon. Cheers.
Not happy with that condensation in the tent. the whole point of the fabric was to get rid of that. and the three and half kg tent becomes four an half in the morning. I think I'll give it a miss. My own work in progress theory is to have a rock solid sleep system with breathable bivi, and build a shelter round that. I prefer a tarp but not against a tent. still working on a robust but lightweight solution. aren't we all?.
I agree completely. I really hope it was a combination of circumstances which caused the condensation. I have a single walled Zpacks tent which weight 800g and performs as well. I'll continue testing and keep everyone updated. Cheers 👍
Keep smiling Josh: What a beast, i'm in awe of his rides! Nothing better than a beach camp IMO also 👍 I am interested on further reports on the tent Bert. Don't think I would ever be tempted back to single skin cotton now but have a open mind as its been 35+ yrs and materials have doubtless come on leaps and bounds. Also been struggling for motivation a bit recently but did get out for a 4 hr ride this week, bumped into Graham and his wife funnily enough and we came under attack from some pesky "Golfists" too! 🤣 Take care. Ernie
Hey Ernie. I need to get out in the tent again. To be fair, I gave it a difficult test. I'll try somewhere a bit drier next time. I'm sceptical but keep being told that it's the best material for avoiding condensation of you're happy with the weight. We'll see. I'm waiting for Graham's next Life story video to come out. I'll meet up with him at some point. Maybe he should be honoured with a Sesame Street name too. Any suggestions? I'm starting to get my motivation back. Good to hear you are too. Golfists!!! I'll never understand them.
It's incredibly well made. It'll last forever. I'll be interested to hear how you feel it deals with the condensation. I'm out for a other night in it tomorrow.
Hey great vid, beautiful spot there. I just got the vern 1 PC and had it out in around 8 hours or so of varying rain, had the vents open each end that was it. I had a few tiny drops of condensation, even my stuff touching the sides were dry so I'm a bit surprised by yours at the end. I have a footprint, that can really help with condensation.
That's good to hear. I haven't been out in mine since but feel I gave it a tough test being so close to the sea. I'll hopefully be out with it again soon. I'm intrigued by the footprint. Could you elaborate. Cheers.
@@matryderadventures the seas definitely wouldn't have helped. The footprint I had made by Lucy at Quintcraft. Really top quality and fast turnaround.. Fits my tent perfectly with a nice toggle system, highly recommend her.
i rode my bike in all weather, winter and summer, to work 34 miles per day, 5 days a week, without fail, for 25 years. As soon as i retired, i still ride but as soon as i had the choice, i always ride now in good weather and if the weather is bad get on zwift inside. Just like you, i find no pleasure in riding in the rain, pointless without a need.
It is heavy but definitely a tough tent. I'm keen to give it another try. Maybe somewhere that isn't so close to water. I'd like to see how it manages condensation. Cheers 👍
I wonder if the good nights sleep was due to the tent being quieter than something much lighter? My flimsy little Lanshan makes a lot of noise and wakes me up on windy nights. The ration bars are purposely made to taste bad so the soldiers won't eat them as snacks and then not have them when they really need them.
That tent looks beautiful, sturdy and very decent. Being literally next to the sea, condensation is to be expected. In the morning the water drops on the inside were big though. Much more than a slight layer of condensation allover. Did your sleeping bag get wet f.i.? That would be a deal breaker for me tbh.
The water drops were large enough to drip onto my face during the night. The sleeping bag (quilt) was wet. I'll try again but leave the solid layer of the door open.and see how it does. Cheers 👍
I have the Thermarest X-lite max and it fits but that's not as big . I can't be certain. I should have measured it when I had it out last time. I can next time. I reviewed it on my other channel. I think the review is out today. That may help. Otherwise I'll measure it next time and let you know. Here's the link:ruclips.net/video/edT7q6ajBB4/видео.htmlsi=X-TE4t0cFUM1BSzy
@@matryderadventures you are amazing, I have also written to support and let everybody know, but thanks in advance for measuring. It‘s hard to tell from videos… Will now first watch your review :)
I think it's a bit tight. I'm sure you'll get that pad in, but only just. It's easily long enough (240cm) but it tapers to 60cm either end. With a 198cm pad each corner will be just touching the sides if its 76cm wide.
@@matryderadventures thank you so much for measuring! Nortent Support „(regarding the) Sleeping mat with dimensions 198 x 76 cm, we are pleased to inform you that it should fit perfectly in the Vern 1 pc.“ I am a bit skeptical now regarding a „perfect“ fit… :)
Daffodil on the AT 2019 right?? Tumbledore here ~ not sure I had that trail name when we were in the same bubble at the begining. I have my eye on the Nortent Vern 1 and stumbled across this vid and was thinking, I recognise this guy... saw the insta link and see you made it to Katahdin, congrats! Hope all is well.
Hey Tumbledore. Yep. Daffodil!! You did have that trail name when I met you. How's it all going? It's great to hear from you. Did you make it to Katahdin? I'd hold off on getting this tent. I'm back out with it on Monday/Tuesday so will hopefully have a better idea of how it performs.
@matryderadventures I did make it to Katahdin! I'm well, I hope you are too. I've subbed to your channel and insta to follow your adventures. I'll wait for your next vid on this tent... did look like condensation is an issue.
Good work. I'm glad to hear you made it. I'll be out again soon with this tent. I honestly think I gave it a seriously tough first test. Thanks for subscribing. Have you made it out for any other big hikes?
I’m shocked at the amount of condensation in that tent. In messners tests it was bone dry. Was about to pull the trigger on buying this and now not so sure. Did you have all the vents open?
Hi. It has two vents and they were both open. I suppose I could have unzipped the solid door flap for more ventilation but that's not how you'd use it over the winter. It was a particularly still night and I was close to water so it was a tough test. I'm really not sure what I think yet. I need to get out in it a couple more times, in different conditions before I make my mind up.
@@matryderadventures thanks Mat, possibly because it was next to the sea may have caused a bit of that condensation. Also with it being still would do that too right? Look forward to seeing the next test on a hill somewhere :)
An interesting tent. One that I'd consider buying. The pole arrangement and fabric look like it'll withstand some bad weather. I have a couple of Hillebergs and they're heavy so the weight of this tent wouldn't put me off. The condensation you experienced was disappointing to see. For interest see the following link, where I was trying my Unna with the outer fly only. It was on a cliff next to the sea, with very little air movement. The door was half-open the entire time and the condensation was still horrendous in the morning. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing any further videos you make of the Vern 1 PC. ruclips.net/video/acvUeJFStqc/видео.html
I watched your video (and a couple of others). I liked the kayak towing. I think I gave this tent an extremely difficult first tent and possibly overestimated how well it would cope with the condensation. It was a perfectly still night which didn't help. I'll hopefully be out with it again soon. Thanks for watching 👍
🤣 You're right. I'll take that on the chin! I know I'm not old really. It's more the fact that as soon as you stop exercising and get lazy you stiffen up. The answer is.....never stop moving. Cheers 👍
Great overnight escape, thanks! At 10 years old my first tent was a cotton army style pup tent. I got it with S&H Green Stamps, a coupon like first attempt at customer loyalty marketing by retailers. You earned a certain number of stickers each time you made a purchase. I remember licking them, sticking them in a booklet, and then picking the tent from a rough catalog. I used to pack that tent into our local woodlots down near the train tracks and camp out. That was mid 1960's before our parents knew about all the evils in the world, funny that, our parents had just survived the Depression and WWII. Their basic task was to feed us and keep a roof over our heads. Job done, they only would ask, "Camping with Billy and Joe?, OK, see you in the morning".
It sounds like you grew up during a fantastic period. I remember the Green stamps. I was just a bit too young but I'm sure my Mum collected them. I bet no tent since has been as exciting for you. Thanks for commenting.
You never fail.
I watched this video and my blood pressure came down to near normal.
It's good to hear that I have this effect. It's still a mystery to me as to why though. Thanks for watching 👍
Gear testing is always wise. :)
You're not old - I got you by a number of years!
I think inactivity makes me feel old. I'll be back to my normal self soon. I kind of shut down when I got back but now I'm feeling energised again. Thanks for the reassurance 🤣.
@@matryderadventures The time frame sounds about right, post GDMBR! :)
Excellent vid...know exactly where yr pitched...walked up an down that beach a thousand times...now live elsewhere...but wish we were back in cromer.
Miss it...
Excellent an enjoysble to watch.
Thanks for the memories.
Wicked tent...😊
It's a great spot and I'll get back out there at some point. I love Cromer. The whole Norfolk coast is very beautiful. Cheers 👍
I am 70 and wild camp in a Terra Nova Voyager. I have just purchased the Nortent Vern 1 PC. Hard to tell from the video footage but it didn't look like you had the ventilation vents open. You also can partially unzip the outer 2 "doors" for extra ventilation and still have some rain protection. Looking forward to seeing more videos of your adventures in this tent.
Hi
I did have the ventilation vents open but the doors were sealed up. Also, I had both the solid and mesh doors closed. I think I'll leave it open a bit from now on. I gave it a tough test for a first night out. The air was very still. I'll be testing it again, probably away from water. I hope you get on well with yours. Thanks for watching 👍
@@matryderadventures Sometimes there are humid conditions on a still night that even an open tarp would drip water in. The only other reviews I have seen were in windy conditions in which the tent did well without condensation problems. Hopefully others will also share video about the tent's performance. I have had a good experience with heavier single skinned canvas tents used on base camps over many years so have high hopes for the Vern 1 PC.
I think it'll prove to be a good tent. I'll hopefully be out for another test soon.
Wonderful night out by the water. Love the sound of the ocean, very relaxing to fall asleep to. Looking forward to your winter adventures. :) :)
Thanks. I'm sure I sleep better with the noise of the ocean. I'm out on another trip right now. Winter is definitely more of a challenge but I'm really enjoying this one.
its hard in the winter months to motivate yourself the dark nights make it a long time spent in the tent. and i find more often than not its the journey to the camp spot that is the best part.
That is definitely an issue. I think having a small fire and being a bit more creative with the cooking would help. Everything was so wet which was a problem. Cheers 👍
Condensation is always a problem, even in the most expensive tents. It’s all about ventilation; getting airflow through the vents. If it’s dry try opening the door, preferably at the top, and have one of the vents facing the wind. Good sturdy looking tent. It will be interesting to see how it does in harsher conditions. Cheers 👍
I'm hoping to put it through it's paces over the winter. I'll pay more attention to venting next time I'm out. I think I overestimated it if I'm honest, and admit it was a difficult first test. We'll see how it gets on. I'll be out again this week. Cheers 👍
Met so many here on the GDMBR, i must say over a bottle of water with you i wouldn't have known your experience, pleasure meeting you !
Cheers friend, keep doing what you are.
Almost regretting we didn't spend a bit more time together.
I'll be back out there at some point..I'll be sure to get in touch.
Beautiful beach❤and I like that bag! 😊 lots of places for stufffff.
Nice video, thank you.
I would complain about that broken toggle, obviously 😂
I have already fixed the toggle 🙄. I was nearly trapped in that tent. It's a great bag. Get one!
Great video. My neck of the woods. Know that spot well.
I'll be back out there again. It was a great spot. Very quiet and fairly easy to get to. Cheers.
I've just got into wild camping I love it ,I live next to Thetford forest so I'm quite lucky,cool video you're quite funny 😁
Thanks. I love Thetford Forest. There are some nice wild camping spots there. Cheers 👍
To avoid condensation build up have you considered sleeping outside of the tent? The tent could still be used to keep your bag and boots dry, assuming of course that they have been well aired before zipping them in the tent for the night. Alternatively, perhaps a small dehumidifier could be added to your bikepacking setup?
I never see the obvious answers as you do. Thankfully I can rely on your logical solutions to these problems. I'll try the sleeping outside the tent solution first. If that fails I'll look for a dehumidifier, although I'm guessing it'll be dynamo powered so sweat may actually make matters worse. Cheers 👍
Just discovered your channel, really refreshing change from the usual same old bushcraft/wild camping videos on here. Looking forward to seeing what else you get up to. I go wild camping a fair bit but don’t really post on here, just one Isle of Wight video and some Lanshan shots 👍🏼
That's always good to hear. Thanks. I need to get over to the Isle of Wight. I've heard there's a good bike trail over there. Thanks for watching 👍
The Isle of Wight is ace, love it over there! Just got to find the right spots to wild camp 🏕️
Used to live in Overstrand some nice hideaways there, although a high chance of Dudley the Lab sticking his nose in,seemfs this nortent hasn’t much height inside,so I will re-examine the range.cheers
I've recently been back out in the Nortent. The video should be out soon. Maybe this week. It has enough headroom for me to sit bolt upright inside. I spent a night in an OEX Bobcat recently (a true one man tent) and the Nortent feels huge in comparison. I hope to get back out to the Norfolk coast again soon. I'll look out for Dudley. Cheers 👍
Hi Mat, watching your video now and reading comments, one piece of kit I don't camp without is a bivvy bag.
Look forward to watching your follow up.
Regards Eric
Hi. I experimented with bivvy bags but felt a bit too confined. I haven't tried a hooped bivvy. I may give one a try. Hopefully I'll be out in the Nortent again soon. Cheers.
@@matryderadventures Exactly, all comes down to personal preferences.
Not happy with that condensation in the tent. the whole point of the fabric was to get rid of that. and the three and half kg tent becomes four an half in the morning. I think I'll give it a miss.
My own work in progress theory is to have a rock solid sleep system with breathable bivi, and build a shelter round that.
I prefer a tarp but not against a tent.
still working on a robust but lightweight solution. aren't we all?.
I agree completely. I really hope it was a combination of circumstances which caused the condensation. I have a single walled Zpacks tent which weight 800g and performs as well. I'll continue testing and keep everyone updated. Cheers 👍
Keep smiling Josh: What a beast, i'm in awe of his rides! Nothing better than a beach camp IMO also 👍
I am interested on further reports on the tent Bert. Don't think I would ever be tempted back to single skin cotton now but have a open mind as its been 35+ yrs and materials have doubtless come on leaps and bounds.
Also been struggling for motivation a bit recently but did get out for a 4 hr ride this week, bumped into Graham and his wife funnily enough and we came under attack from some pesky "Golfists" too! 🤣
Take care. Ernie
Hey Ernie. I need to get out in the tent again. To be fair, I gave it a difficult test. I'll try somewhere a bit drier next time. I'm sceptical but keep being told that it's the best material for avoiding condensation of you're happy with the weight. We'll see.
I'm waiting for Graham's next Life story video to come out. I'll meet up with him at some point. Maybe he should be honoured with a Sesame Street name too. Any suggestions? I'm starting to get my motivation back. Good to hear you are too. Golfists!!! I'll never understand them.
@@matryderadventures Haha, he looks a bit like the drummer from the muppets but about 7 foot tall! (Only joking G!) 🤣
@julianhawker7672 You mean Animal!!! Graham should be proud. He is without question the coolest Muppet. I on the other hand, am the least cool Muppet.
@@matryderadventures Yeah, he rocked.
I always thought to 2 old codgers up in the box were the funniest.
Hi Mat another great video!! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Cheers 👍
I literally just bought that tent! I haven't had it out yet but man oh man is it well made...
It's incredibly well made. It'll last forever. I'll be interested to hear how you feel it deals with the condensation. I'm out for a other night in it tomorrow.
Hey great vid, beautiful spot there. I just got the vern 1 PC and had it out in around 8 hours or so of varying rain, had the vents open each end that was it. I had a few tiny drops of condensation, even my stuff touching the sides were dry so I'm a bit surprised by yours at the end. I have a footprint, that can really help with condensation.
That's good to hear. I haven't been out in mine since but feel I gave it a tough test being so close to the sea. I'll hopefully be out with it again soon. I'm intrigued by the footprint. Could you elaborate. Cheers.
@@matryderadventures the seas definitely wouldn't have helped. The footprint I had made by Lucy at Quintcraft. Really top quality and fast turnaround.. Fits my tent perfectly with a nice toggle system, highly recommend her.
Great. Thanks. I might get one.
i rode my bike in all weather, winter and summer, to work 34 miles per day, 5 days a week, without fail, for 25 years. As soon as i retired, i still ride but as soon as i had the choice, i always ride now in good weather and if the weather is bad get on zwift inside. Just like you, i find no pleasure in riding in the rain, pointless without a need.
I agree completely. Needlessly being cold and wet makes no sense. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Extreme weather tent...theyr bullet proof... made for snow storms ...good choice...probably a bit heavy though i bet
It is heavy but definitely a tough tent. I'm keen to give it another try. Maybe somewhere that isn't so close to water. I'd like to see how it manages condensation. Cheers 👍
I wonder if the good nights sleep was due to the tent being quieter than something much lighter? My flimsy little Lanshan makes a lot of noise and wakes me up on windy nights.
The ration bars are purposely made to taste bad so the soldiers won't eat them as snacks and then not have them when they really need them.
Could be. I never sleep that well ordinarily. I looked at the Lanshan's. Nice tents. Is that true about the ration bars? It makes sense. Cheers 👍
That tent looks beautiful, sturdy and very decent.
Being literally next to the sea, condensation is to be expected. In the morning the water drops on the inside were big though. Much more than a slight layer of condensation allover. Did your sleeping bag get wet f.i.? That would be a deal breaker for me tbh.
The water drops were large enough to drip onto my face during the night. The sleeping bag (quilt) was wet. I'll try again but leave the solid layer of the door open.and see how it does. Cheers 👍
They made the tent too heavy. They could have used nailon for tent bag and for the inner door side.
What brand are the zippers?
This is very true. You could save a bit of weight by using a simple drybag. There's no branding on the zips.
Bro. You left your GoPro on the beach. D-oh…. If you watch the last scene of this vid you’ll realise where you left it. Got your back as usual. Tsk.
It's fine Bro. I take about nine with me each trip.
do you think a 198cm by 76cm sleeping mat would fit in there? :) Thanks for your impressions!
I have the Thermarest X-lite max and it fits but that's not as big . I can't be certain. I should have measured it when I had it out last time. I can next time. I reviewed it on my other channel. I think the review is out today. That may help. Otherwise I'll measure it next time and let you know. Here's the link:ruclips.net/video/edT7q6ajBB4/видео.htmlsi=X-TE4t0cFUM1BSzy
@@matryderadventures you are amazing, I have also written to support and let everybody know, but thanks in advance for measuring. It‘s hard to tell from videos… Will now first watch your review :)
I think it's a bit tight. I'm sure you'll get that pad in, but only just. It's easily long enough (240cm) but it tapers to 60cm either end. With a 198cm pad each corner will be just touching the sides if its 76cm wide.
@@matryderadventures thank you so much for measuring! Nortent Support „(regarding the) Sleeping mat with dimensions 198 x 76 cm, we are pleased to inform you that it should fit perfectly in the Vern 1 pc.“
I am a bit skeptical now regarding a „perfect“ fit… :)
I think it'll just fit. At least, if it doesn't you can return it if it doesn't fit.
Daffodil on the AT 2019 right?? Tumbledore here ~ not sure I had that trail name when we were in the same bubble at the begining. I have my eye on the Nortent Vern 1 and stumbled across this vid and was thinking, I recognise this guy... saw the insta link and see you made it to Katahdin, congrats! Hope all is well.
Hey Tumbledore. Yep. Daffodil!! You did have that trail name when I met you. How's it all going? It's great to hear from you. Did you make it to Katahdin? I'd hold off on getting this tent. I'm back out with it on Monday/Tuesday so will hopefully have a better idea of how it performs.
@matryderadventures I did make it to Katahdin! I'm well, I hope you are too. I've subbed to your channel and insta to follow your adventures. I'll wait for your next vid on this tent... did look like condensation is an issue.
Good work. I'm glad to hear you made it. I'll be out again soon with this tent. I honestly think I gave it a seriously tough first test. Thanks for subscribing. Have you made it out for any other big hikes?
I’m shocked at the amount of condensation in that tent. In messners tests it was bone dry. Was about to pull the trigger on buying this and now not so sure. Did you have all the vents open?
Hi. It has two vents and they were both open. I suppose I could have unzipped the solid door flap for more ventilation but that's not how you'd use it over the winter. It was a particularly still night and I was close to water so it was a tough test. I'm really not sure what I think yet. I need to get out in it a couple more times, in different conditions before I make my mind up.
@@matryderadventures thanks Mat, possibly because it was next to the sea may have caused a bit of that condensation. Also with it being still would do that too right? Look forward to seeing the next test on a hill somewhere :)
An interesting tent. One that I'd consider buying. The pole arrangement and fabric look like it'll withstand some bad weather. I have a couple of Hillebergs and they're heavy so the weight of this tent wouldn't put me off. The condensation you experienced was disappointing to see. For interest see the following link, where I was trying my Unna with the outer fly only. It was on a cliff next to the sea, with very little air movement. The door was half-open the entire time and the condensation was still horrendous in the morning. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing any further videos you make of the Vern 1 PC. ruclips.net/video/acvUeJFStqc/видео.html
I watched your video (and a couple of others). I liked the kayak towing. I think I gave this tent an extremely difficult first tent and possibly overestimated how well it would cope with the condensation. It was a perfectly still night which didn't help. I'll hopefully be out with it again soon. Thanks for watching 👍
I'm 61, stop whining. :)
70 here, still bike touring 🙂
🤣 You're right. I'll take that on the chin! I know I'm not old really. It's more the fact that as soon as you stop exercising and get lazy you stiffen up. The answer is.....never stop moving. Cheers 👍