#alpkit #tarpstar #alpkittarpstar2 #pyramidtent #backpacking #wildcamping #campinglife First impressions of the Alpkit Tarpstar 2
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@MrGraemeb20223 ай бұрын
Alpkit products are top gear.Always been very happy with their kit.Well thought out and excellent value.
@mickfitzvalleyandhill3 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_referee4 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.
@mickfitzvalleyandhill4 ай бұрын
Good tip mate
@rivit902 жыл бұрын
cracking kit , no fuss and up in a jiffy . Looks really well made , great video mate
@mickfitzvalleyandhill2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I've been trying different pole configurations today. But nothing beats the single centre pole 👌
@iwalker38099 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.
@mickfitzvalleyandhill9 ай бұрын
You're very welcome mate
@thisbigroadtrip7 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?
@mickfitzvalleyandhill6 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-bs5mrАй 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?
@mickfitzvalleyandhillАй бұрын
I've modified it and added more pegging points. TBF I never had a problem with it as it was.
@MG-bs5mrАй бұрын
@@mickfitzvalleyandhill cool thanks for your reply 👍
@StuartThow2 жыл бұрын
Great review, looks like a quality tent!
@mickfitzvalleyandhill2 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.
@gabrielmarias97211 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
@mickfitzvalleyandhill6 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 👌
@bmonck51106 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.
@st1ffee2 жыл бұрын
just got one pleased so far
@mickfitzvalleyandhill2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Nigel. Will you be using it with the inner?
@st1ffee2 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 👍
@dazwildoutdoors.3782 Жыл бұрын
Does the inner touch the outer at all???
@mickfitzvalleyandhill Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments. Not the few times I have set it up mate. But I won't be using it with the inner. Just as you see it in the video
@dazwildoutdoors.3782 Жыл бұрын
@@mickfitzvalleyandhill Good stuff m8,i have the DD pyrimad tent and find the outer a bit tight ..