Alpkit Tarpstar 2 Review

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Alpkit Tarpstar 2 Review

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First impressions of the Alpkit Tarpstar 2

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@MrGraemeb2022 3 ай бұрын

Alpkit products are top gear.Always been very happy with their kit.Well thought out and excellent value.

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@FrederickQuimby Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this think you've sold me on getting one!

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын

Enjoy my friend

@r-pupz7032 Жыл бұрын

This looks amazing! I have the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 but I've been looking for a pyramid silpoly tent to stand up to wind and rain a little bit better, and I really like the idea of saving the pole weight by using a trekking pole (I always have them with me anyway..) I really like tents you can set up inner-only or outer-only, maximum versatility and weight savings depending on the conditions Cracking tent, really helpful video, just looked and it's on sale too - winner! Happy camping :D

@sunshine-nu1df Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review. Especially I appreciate the “bungee tip” Atb, Tim

@sing_cycle_referee 4 ай бұрын

I tried mine out first time today. I found you can peg the outer first and then get the inner up underneath it. Might be a good method in the rain.

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 4 ай бұрын

Good tip mate

@rivit90 2 жыл бұрын

cracking kit , no fuss and up in a jiffy . Looks really well made , great video mate

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I've been trying different pole configurations today. But nothing beats the single centre pole 👌

@iwalker3809 9 ай бұрын

Cheers for the bungy cord tip, will try it. My TStar 1 arrived last week, still no mid height guys fitted as standard.

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome mate

@thisbigroadtrip 7 ай бұрын

Hi@@mickfitzvalleyandhill Just bungee cord on one of the loop to allow it to centre? Once centred do you then use the standard tie down?

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 6 ай бұрын

@@thisbigroadtripyes mate ... works a treat ... if the weather is ok I just stay with the bungee cord ... any threat of wind etc .. on goes the standard cord

@MG-bs5mr Ай бұрын

It looks pretty good but the inner looks awfully close to the flysheet with no points to guy the flysheet out further. How have people faired with rain and win in it?

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Ай бұрын

I've modified it and added more pegging points. TBF I never had a problem with it as it was.

@MG-bs5mr Ай бұрын

@@mickfitzvalleyandhill cool thanks for your reply 👍

@StuartThow 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, looks like a quality tent!

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart. I'm looking forward to getting it out backpacking 😊

@gemmamiller4859 Жыл бұрын

Any issues with condensation? Have one tigris tipinova and the condensation in that is ridiculous

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын

Not yet Gemma 🤞

@ianshodan Жыл бұрын

My issue with this is the lack of additional tie out points, they should also offer a half interior.

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын

Good points mate ... I'll probably add those at some stage ... that's if I ever take out in bad conditions 😉

@cyrilhaessig27 Жыл бұрын

You have beaten me to it Ian. I think the tent looks great at this price point, considering it comes with an inner, but in windy conditions it would benefit from tie out points on the sides, like the MSR front range has.

@gabrielmarias972 11 ай бұрын

Hi ,please can you check the weight of the total system? About some wind in the mountain (not more than 30kmh-40) the one pole design its just enought? Thanks for the feedback

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I've seen this style tent in atrocious wind and the design handles it perfectly. Their website says it weighs 1190g

@neemancallender9092 Жыл бұрын

nice review does the rain come in when you open the front flaps/doors? can you cook in the rain?

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын

Hello mate ... there's no perfect tent ... you can manage all the features you asked about 👌

@bmonck5110 6 ай бұрын

What was the total weight? Thks

@user-vu7rv1xf1l Жыл бұрын

How do you think the bottom of the inner tent will hold up with a dog & possible claws? Also will a dog send the pole flying or is it well fitted?

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын

Hello K and thanks for the comments. The pole is under tension when the tent is pegged out. So it's unlikely it can 'knocked over' by your dog. The groundsheet is as good as any backpacking tent out there. Even the best can be punctured, but it's never happened to me. I think your dog will be fine in it 😊

@user-vu7rv1xf1l Жыл бұрын

@@mickfitzvalleyandhill thank you for your speedy reply! Good to know it sounds sturdy. Thanks.

@st1ffee 2 жыл бұрын

just got one pleased so far

@mickfitzvalleyandhill 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Nigel. Will you be using it with the inner?

@st1ffee 2 жыл бұрын

@@mickfitzvalleyandhill I did yes and it was a bit breezy but no issues I just wanted something with more room than my zyphos my plan is to use the outer in the summer with my alpkit douvet and a bivy bag that should be warm enough I have previously used my dd superlight tarp but it’s nice to have a door if the wind picks up

@soaringmonkeyfish Жыл бұрын

How did it fair in the wild ?

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын

I was very happy with it mate. But I haven't tested it in really bad conditions and I really don't want to 🤣

@vivienchow8447 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that review! What is it like to get in and out of this tent when it rains? With no vestibules and pyramid angles would the rain not get into the inner space easily?

@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын

All tents have their flaws mate. The lighter you go the more you need to manage them 😉 If you sleep towards the back or to one side then you have a huge vestibule. I've never had it out in atrocious weather and I don't plan on doing so 👍