Litefighter 1 Tent Overview & First Impressions
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Tent is fine. The useless 4 minute intro could use some work though - it doesn’t age well
There's this magic double tap you can do to skip parts you don't like. Or click little 10 sec skip buttons on a laptop 👍🏻
@@GruntProof at least I’m man enough to use my name instead of hiding behind some avatar.
@@markhaneklau5021I'm more impressed that you're man enough to go online and tell everyone about it. We should all step back and take notes.
@@markhaneklau5021what does using your “real” name and picture online have to do with manliness? Does your name make you who you are?
@@markhaneklau5021Not everyone wants to broadcast their identity online. You could argue that posting RUclips videos exposes your identity but you can take precautions.
I’ve had mine for over a year, love it. I picked up the cold weather conversion kit for it gonna test that out this winter.
I got one a few years ago for 200$ new. The ventilation is great, and it's built well. I have no complaints
My local surplus store sells them for 150ea. Cheapest on ebay I've seen is 250.
I have had the LiteFighter1 for 18 months and used it a few times. I haven’t had any issues with it. I don’t have the ground sheet or the outer carrying bag, that was extra accessories when I purchased the tent. It’s a bit on the heavy side compared to civilian light weight tents but probably more durable. 😊
I would greatly miss the front door mesh being right at hand. I’ll probably just stay with the ICS
What ya'll think about this tent?
I love it. A friend is supposed to hook me up with one of these...
That Molly bag is sold separately normally
I love to have one, if you decide to sell after you grunt proof it and it not tore all to pieces let me know.
Afghan sand dust can go everywhere no matter what🤣🤣🤣
Too much money for what you get.
Excellent review. I have the Litefighter 2, and it's just a roomier version of this one. Only thing I would add is that the pocket you referenced for holding your phone was originally designed as a pocket for the door mesh. You can unzip it completely and stuff it in that pocket. Works really well!
The center and end reinforcements are there because of rubbing when put on a cot. At least that is what I figure they are for after spending four months in it, on a cot.
I got the lite fighter 1 last year from my local Army Navy store for $179.00. It was after I watched another reviewer and his impression of it. It did not come with the MOLLE bag yours came in. Just the stuff sack. I have the ICS that you mention in this video (bought after your video on it), the TCOP and the Marine Two Man (both of which are made by Eureka). The Lite Fighter is definitely lighter and in my opinion is made as is for warm weather applications. I know there is a winterization kit that can be purchased to make it warmer for cold weather. For here in South Alabama with the humidity it works very well with all the mesh but for cooler weather I like the TCOP and. ICS. Thanks for the review Randall.
I got mine less than a month ago from Litefighter. It wasn't cheap 345.00 ( now they're 399.00) because others out there were used. I plan on hitting the Woods by Thanksgiving but I believe it will work for what I need.
Got mine about 2 years ago. It’s awesome. I haven’t put it through anything extreme…not by a long shot, but it’s great. I recently got into hammock camping though so it may not get much use for awhile…..
You got it shipped with the upgraded “stuff sack”. The earlier gen sacks pop-rip tops off. The tent is nice but gets chewed up.
Recommended getting to CW upgrade and have repair kits.
Been usin the issued one for a couple years now. I like it overall. It’s great in the winter, even in the snow. In warmer weather tho, I’ll stick to either my woobie or sleep system.
Had the 1st Gen version with updated outer shell since 2015. Did a Mass Tac into Rapido DZ TX with 1/143rd (ABN). Not a bad system. Kept the rain out.
The cool thing is this thing can become a 4 season tent with their blanket thing...they will also replace that fly quickly
Thanks for the review. I haven’t finished watching it yet lol. I love my Lightfighter. I own 3 of these. 2 OCP and 1 in Tan(rare). Only ever used the Tan one. I had the same problem with the vestibule toggle coming off. Also have found a few other problems recently after a four day rainy canoe trip. BWCA. Overall it’s a great one man military tent. Thanks
Enjoyed it, Randall. I like mine, despite the fact that it didn't come with the ground sheet. It definitely gives the TCOP a run for its money.
A few days earlier 'why I don't use tents' 🤪
LOL
For giggles and grins I just slept in my backyard with this tent and the cold weather kit. Overnight lows were supposed to be down to 18 degree according to the weatherman. I'm at about 4300 feet elevation. According to my Kestrel, it was about 24 degrees in the vestibule, and 31 degrees inside the actual tent. So a 7 degree difference between inside and outside. I probably should have measured the air temp outside the vestibule, but too late now, that was 40 minutes ago. Temp will have dropped more since then, so it wouldn't be accurate an comparison. Probably not much different anyway.
Got one last year along with the winter insert. The insert was missing a connecting tab that I didn't notice until the week I was going sub-zero camping. It performed ok without it. I guess quality control isnt great so look over your equipment well & set it up before going camping. Im not surprised the shock cord fell off yours. Mine performed well in the snow.
Hey Randall, cool video as always. I bought this tent as well as the 4 season liner. It’s a quality piece of kit. The only problem is it’s too small. I’m 6’5” 240 pounds. The 84” length is an outside dimension not inside. I’d say this tent is ok for people under 6’2”. If anyone wants to buy this tent and the cold weather liner I have it brand new and I’ll make you a deal. Thanks for the video Randall. Love watching your stuff.
I’d like to talk about the deal on that tent LMK ok ASAP & Thanks!
Can’t wait to see your comparison to your ORC Tent and how it performed this Winter.
Had 2 of these. One with the 4 season add on. Sold both ONLY because I needed more space. I’m 6’ 2”, 250# and 62 years old. So I waited most of this year to get my hands on the 2 person version + the 4 season upgrade. Been sleeping out out in it for the last two weeks. Will try the 4 season attachment once I need it. Since I’m using my mss and an R5 pad, might not even be necessary. Great so far.
To be honest! I've been looking at getting this tent for a long time and really like its versatility, but after a few years assessing it to the point where I'm up to getting one phase? I'm still sitting on the fence with this. I see the quality benefits, I see the mobility benefits, and I know our Joe's are less than likely using them, but have access to use them?? but I really think that the craze is really just a fade, and I have to say a big thank you to Grunt Proof for doing this video as I think I've finally have made a decision and that is not too get one finally.
I have used as Grunt Proof for years the ICS System in exercises as well as in general family and buddy camping situations and are happy with this, the ICS is going strong still and feels good to use. So I don't think that there would be at this stage much benefit to using the Litefighter for me until the ICS tells me it would like to retire from service. Thanks again Randal your a real patriot and fantastic American. Keep the videos rolling brother. Andrew.
The way you attach the tent poles to everything is really dumb. It's hard to get them back out
Finally u got it. Best tent ever . I have the Cold weather kit aswell with the groundsheet . Greets from 🇺🇲🇩🇪
omg the intro
BROOO 😭😭😭🤣 i had to
Overall i'm pretty impressed with this initial overview, I have heard/ seen other QC issues with the Litefighter products (Luke at the Outdoor Gear Review is one of them), but other than some nuances like that they look pretty solid though aren't cheap/ the most price savvy.
Good stuff brother!
@@Valorius LMAO! Still cheaper than some of the Cabela's Tents in the similar category, but I don't mind a good brekkie lol.
I have what i guess is an amazon knock off of tgis tent. Only paid 59$ for it in od green but been an awesome tent. Plenty of room for me and my dog and a small thin air mattress that fills the entire floor. The entire system with poles and and mattress fits across the bottom compartment of my acu molle 2 ruck. That also includes a medium weight sleeping bag. Not a bad set up at all for my old beat up body.
Own three of them. With all the accessories For me and both the lads. Wish there wasblack out built in to the fly. Add the winter liner. Helps with freezing winds. Loves these compared to rthe ics. As the just fell apart the older they got, material sucked. Lite fighters is a bit more clever as far as the differant ways it can be deployed. But more costly. If your mobile, weight and bulks no issue. cut additional piece of typar to protect the floor and adds a floor to the vestibules. This helps with sand and saves the floor from rocks and stickers. As I’m so over sand it’s like an ex, you can’t get rid of it.
I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating - and it gets everywhere.
Thanks for thrashing the zips, I bought a $300Aus bivy and the zips snag and now ones broken right out of the box. The litefighter is a super expensive tent, it really does need to be bulletproof at that cost and at 2kg its not ultralight or does it pack small. Seems legit, I like the extra loops and pockets etc
Looks good . Saw another fellow test one a while back . He pretty harsh on tent quality. ( you may who I’m talking about ) Don’t remember him seeing major other than maybe a stray thread . He leaves them up a long time for the rains to batter them . Maybe this one will change your mind on tents 😁 Have a great evening
I love mine - easy to use and maintain, good quality
I have one and so far it’s bulletproof. I have the ground sheet, tarp and cold weather kit that makes it a 4 season tent. With the snow fall in California recently I think it’s time to try out the cold weather kit.
I had a sewing defect on the rainfly on a new Coyote Tan Litefighter 1 tent. A velcro loop on the rainfly was in place,but they missed sewing it so it pulled out when I tried to use it." Inspector 10" sticker was on the rainfly :( . A few minutes with a needle a thread and it was fixed.
I set the tent up for a couple of weeks outdoors with some light rain and it stayed dry inside.No problems with condensation or rain.
The threads on the pole clips for the main tent body were stretching out when attached to the poles so that may be a sewing feature that fails with use or abuse.It wouldn't hurt to carry a needle and thread in the tent repair kit. ;)
I like the tent. I pieced together and repaired a couple of used and abused camo Litefighter 1 tents,one with aluminum poles and the other with fiber poles, for knocking around usage to save my new tent for when I really need it.
Anyone have any wear and tear failures with the fiber poles?
The MOLLE bag is an extra. They probably hooked you up, it's not standard. If your running the mesh inner, there isn't too much you can do to reduce weight. Personally, I cut the cot adapter off since I'll never use it. Only time I run a cot is with the family hot tent. With the molle bag you can ditch all the other smaller bags. It makes things simpler. With the loops in the mesh Inner, I assume it's for a gear loft, but I couldn't find one that would readily fit. Instead I ran a 1/8" shock cord through the loops in a square pattern, and just hung my shit off that with S clips.
I have a TCOP tent and while it's probably a little heavier duty than this tent, I would say this tent is more practical, portable, and versatile. Honestly this is my dream tent, possibly even the 2-man version, and I want one badly. The TCOP is also a little over 7 pounds which is ridiculous for a 1 man tent, although it's a little better for Winter camping. Great review, I might ask Santa Claus for one this year. 🎅
EDIT: I just took out my TCOP and remembered the rain fly is a blackout fly which allows you to use lights inside and remain unseen, which is another reason it weighs a little more.
I love mine, but I ripped the stuff sack, the thin one not the thick one, after I stuffed my winter kit on top of everything and tossed it in my pick up. But I can't get ahold of anyone there to replace it. I've emailed them twice and haven't got a response. So FYI I wouldn't recommend stuffing your winter kit in there lol
Good unboxing and I'm looking forward to the gruntproof. I own an older single door version of this tent. It has always done a good job as far as tents go. I've been using only the nest inner tent and pole set under my tarp for the last few years and that works awesome. The double door and double vestibule looks like a great improvement. The winter kit they sell seems like a winner as well but I think I would prefer just the "hasty hooch" with a stove jack and small wood stove for the winter but that leans away from the tactical nature of the tent.
Nate
I think YT is messing with my feed! Just saw this. Love the tent. My son wants one now so I think we'll try it. Thanks man, cheers!
I found the quickest way for me to setup a freestanding tent, is: 1) poles thru mesh tent, 2) ground sheet, 3) stakes, 4) rain cover. May not be the order to setup in a wind and rain storm tho.
Great tent.
Unfortunately not available in Polish stores.
Thank you Randall, I think the lite fighter is doable 🇺🇸🎃🎃🎃
Good video , the tent looks well made , thanks for sharing , God bless !
There is a winter kit that you can buy
Got one of these and picked up the winterkit/windbreak later just in case. Seems like a quality product. The previous one-person tent I had was a bit sketchy so the Lightfighter was a reasonable upgrade. I haven't run into any issues yet.
I have seen a review of it on outdoor gear and review, the best feature of his tent you have not mentioned. You can get a third component to this tent, which is a fabric cover that goes between the body, attaching to the body, and the fly turning it from a three season tent into a four season tent.
I think I might pull the trigger on the fido 2, just cause I'd like something to accommodate my wife when she comes along. I think if I was just looking for a solo tent I'd do the individual combat shelter
I think the Velcro strips on the bottom are for adding the four season optional insert.
I'm tempted by these just for the weight alone but would prefer it if they could sell versions that came with cold weather inner kit and us woodland camo (I mainly camp in woods - so prefer it over MTP) right out of the box.
I went for the much heavier 7lb Eureka TCOP which I love despite the weight as it's rugged and you have the option of mesh inner sides or zipping up full material for cold weather. Also, nice and dark inside too.
I hope Litefighter can consider alternative versions. Even Marpat camo might be interesting too.
Not sure how others feel about it but civilian lightweight tents can outclass this in many categories. I'll wait to see what your "grunt proofing" consists of but the 3F UL Lanshan 2 tent is pretty awesome with it's lightweight (less than 3lbs), durability (not sure what your tests are but mine did very well in the Texas sun and crazy strong winds and rain during a 10 day STX), it packs down incredibly small much smaller than the light fighter. The only setback is it's a trekking pole tent. You can either bring trekking poles with you or buy the tent poles you need for it. Personally I already had the trekking poles which pack down small as well so I found it much better than the light fighter. It comes in colors acceptable for military standards like coyote brown. You should test the 3F UL Lanshan 2. Oh and it's only $150 compared to the $350+ of the light fighter
Excellent review. I believe I own the ICS unit . I like the upgrades. Going to get one . Thank you .
Some of that looks like updates or is new, that or I didn't get everything with mine....
-Mine just came with a stuff sack but no carry sack.
-Mesh body door is side oval shaped not drop shaped.
-Body inner has no mesh storage at the dome top but yours looks to have 2 offset triangle ones.
-Mine only has one set (4) loops for hanging things and they're roughly at the 2/3 hight up the corner but your had two sets giving more hanging options.
-When I got mine the groundsheet was an add on, maybe they include it standard now.
Aside from being cramped when you gotta keep any (or all) of your shtuff inside with you its been a really good tent so far.
Let me know if bees (especially yellow jackets) are attracted to it even though its treated....mines been a friggin magnet for them. Although I've found the yellow jackets all over my county love multicam. 😑
Thinking I might be in the market for one. Wish these were available to ODAs 20 years ago.
Thanks for the video. Lite fighter is on my wish list, but don’t want to purchase blindly.
I would not hesitate love my 2 man one. They seem affordable and breathe way easier then the ics.
I have one, haven't used it yet....looking g forward to this review however!
I have a feeling these will not survive enough to have much availability on the surplus market. That is probably by design.
Nice tent. Great for extended field ops in the treeline or Bridgeport.
Looks like a solid tent, dude. Not the lightest one man tent out there at that price range, but without having used it myself, I'd assume it'll stand up to some grunt punishment.
If you're trying to cut weight, I'd leave the footprint at home if I was carrying fly and tent. Not necessary.
They also have a winter liner for it to make it four season.
I have the lightfihhter, TCOP and the acu tent. The ACU version is hot as hell to sleep in the summer. Haven't yet been able to use the TCOP or Litefighter yet. But I definitely want to get the ground sheet and Molle bag for it. Maybe eventually pick up the cold weather liner, even tho I don't do much camping in winter but would be good for early spring and late fall.
Just purchased a new one from a lady who bought it for her son who doesn't have time to use it. It's never been out of the stuff sack but I did not receive the outer bag or ground sheet. Hoping to test it out soon
@𝖳𝖾𝗑𝗍 𝖬𝖾 𝖮𝗇 𝖳𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗀𝗋𝖺𝗆@Grunt_Proff I don't use telegram or have the app. Sorry. I just love watching you and Stokers reviews, brother
If you like this one, you should also give the Eureka TCOP a look.
Top tent 👍
Hey Randall, great vid on what seems to be a decent piece of kit. This tent looks, and functions like a one-man version of my Nemo Galaxy 2 person tent. Absolutely bomb-proof user friendly shelter. My only bitch about it is the weight. Almost nine lbs... Thanks much for sharing!!
Seems to be a pretty nice option, but it also seems that they’ve cut corners on the quality of attachments I mean it’s already breaking and you just took it out of the box. I would like to see it in a solid color like gray or Coyote brown or just OD green.
It looks to be a awesome tent
I have both a Lightfighter I and II and I didn't receive such a fancy box or letter. You must be special. It looks like you got the Lightfighter 1X kit which includes the tuff sack. My box didn't have any extra space, it was more or less a rectangle with little to no extra space for the tent to slide around. As it gets colder, you should test the 4 season upgrade.
I received my Litefighter 2 person tent earlier this year, and it came in the same box. Only difference is that mine was not in the extra stuff sack, only the interior stuff sack. It's not easy getting the two person tent back in the out sack, but can be done. I don't know if it can be done using the 4 season additional layer, which I also have but haven't used yet.
It's definitely windy there , the tress are growing sideways
So far so good 👍
I have a coleman darwin 2 tent. Looks pretty similar, but i dont like the door orientation i have. 2 person tent is enough for 1 person + rack.
Maybe get the cold weather kit for it as well, a total options grunt test
old ics looks a liitle more concealed tho, hides you in the dark,and a liitle more waterproof Material.this new one seems much lighter for sure
Excellent review brother. It’s a sweet tent, but I think the ICS might be a bit tougher of a system.
I like the design but dislike the price still. I got my Scorpion 3 for less than this tent costs. I would be worried if I had to sleep in the daytime as you did before in the review of the ICS. It might work well, but isn't a four-season tent without an add-on to it. Both the ICS and Scorpion 3 are and blacked out. Although warm in summer, the Scorpion 3 sets up fly first in the truest since of the style. Both are heavier than the LiteFighter 1, but with that comes either four season ready or both four season ready and the huge space in the Scorpion 3. (Yes, I sometimes ruck with the Scorpion 3, a Base Camp Stainless Kelly Kettle kit, and other gear needed in my V90 battleship pack.) The Scorpion 3 isn't the heaviest of materials like the ICS so it needs the ground sheet and some care.
I enjoyed this first look and await your grunt proof review. Thanks. Take Care and Stay Safe.
It's high but at least not backpacker high, and American
I was thinking about getting one.
Love it, have you seen their 4.200.00 dollars tent? It's badass but it's something I can't afford.
Mine is in transit from post in Frankfurt Germany to the states as I watch this so I will let you know how it goes. The MOLLE stuff sack and ground tarp are add ons like the cold weather kit. I hope the weight is worth it but I won't be using mine unless I have others on security because you lose your 360 view.
We shall see
Yo Randall . Before you start stripping weight , I'd like to let you know . There is a LINER available to make this tent , FOUR season . It has all the mesh for warm / hot weather . I bought this tent about 2 yrs ago after seeing it on another channel . He HAS used the liner for winter , and said it is the warmest 4 season he has ever used , using the Cold weather liner . I do NOT have the COLD weather liner , so I do not know exactly how it attaches. If you want . Go over to Lukes channel " Outdoor gear review " and watch his winter video using the liner . I think it was like -20 or something that night ... gubs
Luke is not Grunt Proof..
@@shortcircuit3033 For sure not , but seems to think he is :D
@@indycharlie luke does a really good job..but he likes alot of stuff..i think he did give this a bad review at first but they redeamed themselfves.
@@shortcircuit3033 He does , especially if you want honest reviews of what he tries . Especially his " rain tests " Just don't disagree in a comment that differs!! But yep If ya want honest opinions without bias. He does great . I watched him way before he started patron !! Which he said for years he'd never do !
My fly practically ripped in half second time setting it up when freezing out at one of the 40 seams.... shite. The carbon poles sounded like old bones too.... likely would have also failed with further use.
If you don't purchase it directly from 'them' there is no warranty. I was informed if I purchase another fly from them, and it fails it would be covered. They had no comment on the design issue, the way they stitch the thing together was the root cause and if the new production addresses this.
From a durability standpoint the ics is hands down superior. If I could get a new usmc tcop, even if it was $500++ I would be all over this.
That's how much I hate the trendy teletuby colored outdoor gear.
Current cost is $455, which is ridiculous compared to the ICS.
I'll say with my TARP and Gore-Tex bivy.
Is that loop on the top to hang it to dry?
Looks like a solid setup. What’s the price tag??
How does this compare to the
USGI TCOP tent. It seems very similar. I have both the ICS and the TCOP. This seems a little bit lighter
Both are about the same
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Talked about everything but the tent. Is it go?
the final review is coming
Anyone know what other ground cover is compatible with this tent? The one made for it is a bit pricey and hard to find.
Would be nice if they made one that fits the vestibules also.
Good overview, i think they are overpriced, I'm a common working man with a blue-collar budget. i bought mine of Ebay from a x solder so I supported a fellow man that's ok. I trust gruntproof reviews so maybe should've waited.
What top are you wearing it looks like ocp fleece.
OCP hot weather top
Expensive
Is this solo tent worth the extra money instead of just buying the ICS?
I don't think so. My final thoughts will be up soon
@@GruntProof sounds good, looking forward to it
My tent is getting long in the tooth and I'm eventually gonna have to replace it...🧐
"Why I Don't Use Tents"; uses tent. 😁
Heavy AF
You ding-dong, you are supposed to up the mesh then, above goes fly. This is 'soldier proof."
Bro, why so long to set up? Lol, yes I watched your tarp vs tent video first. I like that you can set up the fly first to get out of the rain, but they should use clips and not velcro to secure the fly to the poles like civvy tents to. They did not think of the soldier as clips are much easier to use with gloves than Velcro. That is not how you make a bathtub floor! Quality is better on civvy tents. Try better Litefighter!
Walmart popups are better than this. Lol
How much these tents go for
$405
Hard to order off their website